John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr
New Croton Reservoir (9 min) Reservoir holding a dammed 9-mi. stretch of river since 1905 & supplying drinking water to NYC. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (25 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. Bull Hill (23 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. Bear Mountain State Park (17 min) Lush, mountainous park featuring picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails & more. Van Cortlandt Manor (20 min) Revolutionary War-era manor & living history museum with guides in period dress plus gardens & more. Croton Point Park (18 min) 508-acre riverfront park with a boat launch, campground, fishing, picnic areas, a playground & more. Croton Gorge Park (11 min) Set at the base of Croton Dam, this 97-acre site offers fishing, hiking & other seasonal recreation. Hudson Highlands State Park (33 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park (8 min) Massive swimming pool in a park with a playground, picnic areas, basketball & a disc-golf course. Storm King Mountain (31 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Boscobel House and Gardens (20 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Anthony's Nose (15 min) Appalachian Trail mountain with a moderate, dog-friendly hiking trail leading to panoramic views. Bear Mountain Bridge (15 min) Mountain, autumn leaf color, and river Bear Mountain (36 min) Mountain in the Hudson Highlands offering hiking, boating, picnic facilities, an inn & more. Teatown Lake Reservation (12 min) 1,000-acre parkland offering 15 mi. of hiking trails & an indoor/outdoor nature education center. |