. parking is available. surrounded by shops and restaurants in downtown, this informal boutique hotel is set in a townhouse dating from 1877. there's a trendy restaurant and bar that offers regular happy hours, plus weekly live music and dj nights. some family rooms have bunk beds, while suites provide sitting areas with street views. it's a 3-minute walk from the madam brett homestead, and a mile from both beacon train station and the dia:beacon, an art museum housed in a riverside factory. the 12 unfussy rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 30
Beacon Mountain (16 min) Hudson Highlands' highest peak, with 2 summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower & monument. Storm King Art Center (30 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. Storm King Mountain (27 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery (24 min) Quaint winery dating to 1839 offering tasting flights & guided tours of the underground cellars. SplashDown Beach (14 min) Water park with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas plus several food options. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (15 min) House that served as George Washington's headquarters from 1782-1783 with museum & river views. Dia Beacon (7 min) Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light. Boscobel House and Gardens (14 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Bull Hill (11 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. Pollepel Island (7 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. Hudson Highlands State Park (27 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Storm King State Park (27 min) 1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (21 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. Bannerman Castle (7 min) Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours. Breakneck Ridge (8 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. |