. parking is complimentary. minimum stay rules may apply. there are 2 tvs, 1 of which is in a colorful living room. in a building bought by the schwartz family in 1917, this casual, family-run guesthouse in the historical stockade district is under a mile from i-587, a 4-minute walk from the senate house state historic site, and a 5-minute walk from the 19th-century old dutch church. access to a second bedroom with a skylight is available for a fee. the warmly furnished apartment (stair-access only) features the original tin ceilings, as well as free wi-fi, and a kitchenette with an oven, a stove and a fridge Albany International Airport 1 hr 8
Saugerties Lighthouse (24 min) Quaint B&B in an 1869 lighthouse offering 2 TV-free rooms with a shared bathroom, plus a boat dock. Mills Norrie State Park (30 min) These 1,000 ac. include hiking trails, campgrounds, a public golf course & a river marina. Trolley Museum of New York (13 min) Museum dedicated to the history of rail transportation, with an on-site store & trolley rides. Senate House State Historic Site (4 min) Historic site, museum, and history Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (37 min) Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies (30 min) Catskill Mountain Railroad (9 min) Charming heritage railroad featuring day trips through scenic mountain & village terrain. Wilderstein Historic Site (25 min) Tours are available of this ornate, 19th-century Queen Anne mansion on 40 acres with river views. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (33 min) Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours. Overlook Mountain (25 min) This 3,140-ft-high peak features a 1927 fire tower, trails & the ruins of a historical hotel. Ashokan Reservoir (16 min) Water reservoir featuring a paved waterfront trail, views of the Catskills & fishing by permit. Hudson River Maritime Museum (12 min) Waterfront museum with rotating exhibits & a fleet of small boats, including an 1898 steam tugboat. Opus 40 (20 min) 6.5-ac. stone-sculpture park in an abandoned quarry with trails & a museum featuring vintage tools. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (35 min) FDR's presidential library & former home with exhibits plus 2 wings dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt. Staatsburgh State Historic Site (30 min) This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts. |