John F Kennedy International Airport 35 min
Van Cortlandt Park (13 min) Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more. Bronx Zoo (16 min) Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats. The Palisades (32 min) Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. Untermyer Park and Gardens (18 min) Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. City Island (21 min) Tiny residential island with seafood restaurants, several marinas & an 1877 lighthouse off its tip. Orchard Beach (18 min) Oceanfront, 115-acre beach featuring a promenade, a central pavilion, 2 playgrounds & picnic areas. Palisades Interstate Park (31 min) 2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. Playland Park (21 min) Seasonal beachfront amusement park boasts 50+ rides, a children’s museum, pool, & ice-skating rink. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester (14 min) Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Pelham Bay Park (22 min) New York City's largest park with riding trails, golf courses & Orchard Beach on Long Island Sound. New York Botanical Garden (21 min) Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. Yankee Stadium (21 min) Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built. George Washington Bridge (21 min) Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center (17 min) Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views. The Met Cloisters (20 min) Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson. |