John F Kennedy International Airport 45 min
Palisades Interstate Park (31 min) 2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center (26 min) Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views. Rockefeller State Park Preserve (17 min) Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields. Tibbetts Brook Park (23 min) 161-acre park with an aquatic complex, tennis courts, baseball fields, hiking trails & more. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester (22 min) Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Van Cortlandt Park (22 min) Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more. Untermyer Park and Gardens (23 min) Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. Washington Irving's Sunnyside (17 min) Charming home of a famed American author with costumed guides, gardens & views of the Hudson River. Orchard Beach (27 min) Oceanfront, 115-acre beach featuring a promenade, a central pavilion, 2 playgrounds & picnic areas. Lyndhurst Mansion (17 min) 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available. Philipsburg Manor (19 min) 1700s trading center & colonial manor with exhibits & hands-on demonstrations recreating the era. Playland Park (17 min) Seasonal beachfront amusement park boasts 50+ rides, a children’s museum, pool, & ice-skating rink. Kykuit (19 min) This 40-room stone mansion built for John D. Rockefeller features an art gallery & sculpture garden. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (13 min) Contemporary bridge with dedicated bike/walking paths that will include overlook/rest stops. The Palisades (32 min) Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. |