warm rooms with colonial-style decor provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; bathrooms are shared. there's also an art gallery. a spa offers massages and yoga classes. there's also a lounge with a fireplace and access to a roof terrace. on a main street with cafes and shops, this refined boutique hotel catering to adults only is a 13-minute walk from beacon train station, and 1 mile from both the dia:beacon modern art museum and scenic hudson's long dock park. upgraded rooms feature en suite facilities; some have balconies offering courtyard or river views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. continental breakfast is complimentary. suites add street views and sleeping alcoves John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 32
Hudson Highlands State Park (26 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Bannerman Castle (9 min) Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours. Boscobel House and Gardens (15 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Storm King Art Center (27 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. Storm King Mountain (25 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery (22 min) Quaint winery dating to 1839 offering tasting flights & guided tours of the underground cellars. Breakneck Ridge (10 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. Storm King State Park (25 min) 1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available. Dia Beacon (14 min) Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light. Beacon Mountain (19 min) Hudson Highlands' highest peak, with 2 summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower & monument. Bull Hill (12 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. SplashDown Beach (14 min) Water park with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas plus several food options. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (23 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. Pollepel Island (9 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (13 min) House that served as George Washington's headquarters from 1782-1783 with museum & river views. |