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 Great Hunger Memorial history of Irish who fled poverty famine Point of Interest picnics history V E Macy Park

914-946-8133 

This 172 acre park is centrally located in the county and a perfect spot for group picnics. The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V.E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".

Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial

Parks attractions include: Picnicking, Playground, "The Great Hunger Memorial"

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 10503, Country Club, Ardsley-on-Hudson, train station, Hudson River Valley, Hudson River, Westchester County, Golf, Attractions, New York City, Grand Central Station, Metro North Hudson, 18-hole par 72, Driving range Private Golf Course - Ardsley Country Club

914-591-8150 

Ardsley Country Club is located at North Mountain Drive, Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY 10503 in the Hudson River Valley. Ardsley Country Club overlooks the majestic Hudson River. From New York City, it is a quick commute 20 miles up the Saw Mill River Parkway to the rolling hills that surround the club. A 40 minute train ride from Grand Central Station on the Metro North Hudson Line brings you to the picturesque Ardsley-on-Hudson train station; from there is is only minutes to the clubhouse.

The 18-hole par 72 golf course winds through stately Ardsley-on-Hudson, capitalizing on the natural beauty and diversity of its flatlands, rolling hills and rock outcroppings so typical of Westchester County. The greens are very fast and undulating, and the terrain is extremely hilly. This club has been listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S. Press "Blue Button" for course layout, scorecard, or more about Ardsley Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Back tee = 6545 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 72.6 / 138
Bent grass
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Carts - riding cart rental
Chipping and Putting green
Club rental
Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
Pro shop
Restaurant

 Armonk, Westchesterfishing, kids, children, outdoor activities, antique shops, eastern westchester, kensico reservoir, banksville, american revolution, battle of white plains, underground railroad, attractions, things to do, golf, championship golf course

 10504, Canyon Club, Armonk, New York, private golf, country club, golf course, world-class golf, Westchester County, best golf, country clubs, world-class golf courses, golf course archictect, Albert Zikorus, Golf Course Attractions Private Golf Course - Canyon Club

914-273-9300 

The Canyon Club is located at 568 Bedford Road, Armonk, New York 10504. The Canyon Club, founded in 1974, is a private golf and country club nestled on 160 glorious acres overlooking the hamlet of Armonk. The 6,350 yard championship golf course with superb conditions is right at home in Westchester County - an area well known for a world-class golf experience. Westchester County is home to some of the best golf courses in the world.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Back tees = 6348 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 71.1 / 128 /
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Clubhouse
Dress code
Lessons
Pro shop

 10504 Charles Banks courses Private Golf Course - Whippoorwill Club

914-273-3011 

Whippoorwill Club is located at 150 Whippoorwill Road, Armonk, New York 10504. The heritage and tradition of the Whippoorwill Club dates back to the mid 1920’s. In 1928, the course was redesigned by Charles Banks. Whippoorwill took on its most unique characteristics when holes 4 through 9 were built on the west side of Whippoorwill Road. Steep terrain, tree lined fairways, and no parallel holes characterized this section of the course. The five most difficult holes on the course are 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14. Charles Banks is credited with the design and remodeling of more than thirty golf courses from 1921 until his death in 1931. It is said that he believed Whippoorwill to be his masterpiece. Press "Blue Button" for Course Map - hole by hole and Whippoorwill Club's website.

 Armonk opossum Native American artifacts Reservoir Boating Fishing Ice-Skating Nature Study Picnicking Wampus Pond Park

914-273-3230 

Wampus Pond Park is located on 102 acres in Armonk, Westchester County. It is named after the Indian from whom this land was bought in 1696. Wampus Pond means “opossum". A recent cultural resources inventory performed by Parker Harrington indicates that early 20th century rock shelters, several Native American artifacts and remnants of historically significant residential developments were found within or near the park.

The natural pond, at one time known as Wampus Lake Reservoir, was once part of the New York City water supply. In 1963 the County bought Wampus pond and 93 acres from the City of New York.

Parks attractions include: Boating, Fishing, Ice-Skating, Nature Study, Picnicking

  Westmoreland Sanctuary

914-666-8448 

 Bedford, Westchesternortheastern, westchester, ny, historic buildings, historic district,  historic places,history, john jay, activities, attractions, things to do, biking, hiking, fishing, park, antiques, bedford hills, bedford village, katonah, bedford village park

 Harris Road Bedford Hills walking trails nature hikes Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park

914-666-7004 

Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park, off Harris Road, is located in the hamlet of Bedford Hills. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford.

Parks attractions include: Hiking Trails / Walking and Natural Areas

  Bedford Riding Lanes

914-234-2752 

 Baseball Softball Basketball Fishing Football Ice Skating Paddle Tennis Playground Picnicking Shelter Soccer Summer Day Camp Swimming Pool Bedford Village Memorial Park

914-666-7150 

Bedford Village Memorial Park is located in the beautiful hamlet of Bedford Village. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford that offer Summer Day Camp programs and many other activities.

Parks attractions include: Baseball, Basketball, Fishing, Football, Ice Skating, Paddle Tennis, Picnicking, Playground, Shelter, Soccer, Softball, Summer Day Camp, Swimming Pools, Tennis

 Natural Areas Hiking Walking Trails Indian Hill Park

914-666-7004 

Indian Hill Park is accessible from Paddock Lane in Bedford Village. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford offering walking trails and natural areas.

Parks attractions include: Natural Areas, Hiking, Walking Trails

 Bedford Golf, Tennis Club, Bedford, New York, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club Private Golf Course - Bedford Golf & Tennis Club

914-234-3325 

The Bedford Golf & Tennis Club facility in Bedford, New York features 6,360 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 71.4 and it has a slope rating of 134 on Blue grass.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6360 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.4 /134
Blue grass
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Clubhouse
Dress code

  Westmoreland Sanctuary

914-666-8448 

 Bedford Hills, Westchesternortheastern, westchester, ny, historic buildings, historic district,  historic places,history, john jay, activities, attractions, things to do, biking, hiking, fishing, park, antiques, bedford hills, bedford village, katonah, bedford village park

 Baseball Basketball Fishing Ice Skating Nature Area Playground Picnicking Shelter Soccer Softball Swimming Pools Tennis Walking Trails Bedford Hills Park

914-666-7004 

Bedford Hills Park is located in the hamlet of Bedford Hills. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford.

Parks attractions include: Baseball, Basketball, Fishing, Ice Skating, Nature Area, Playground, Picnicking, Shelter, Soccer, Softball, Swimming Pools, Tennis, Walking Trails

 10507, Glen Arbor, Golf Club, Bedford Hills, golf, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - GlenArbor Golf Club

914-241-0700 

GlenArbor Golf Club is located at 234 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. Press "Blue Button" for photo gallery, club information, and more about golf at the GlenArbor Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
6919 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 72.8 / 135
Bent grass
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Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Short game center
Restaurant

  Private Golf Course - Lakeover National Golf Club

914-241-0701 

 Baseball Softball Basketball Picnicking Rosaforte Park

914-666-7004 

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy Rosaforte Park located in Bedford Hills. It is one of the many beautiful parks in the municipality of Bedford.

Parks attractions include: Baseball, Softball, Picnicking, Walking Trails

  Westchester Land Trust

914 241-6346 

 Briarcliff Manor, Westchestercentral, activities, attractions, things to do, state parks, play golf, golf courses, trump national golf  club, antique dealers, outdoor activities, fishing, biking, kids, picnic, park, parks, birding, children, park preserve, scarborough station

 10510, Golf Club, Briarcliff Manor, NY,  International Star Diamond Award, golf simulators,  course overview, repairing ball marks and divots, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Trump National Golf Club

914-944-0900 

Trump National Golf Club is located at 339 Pine Road in Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences has bestowed the International Star Diamond Award on Trump National Golf Club, Westchester. This recognition is given exclusively to five star establishments deemed to be of pinnacle quality by its esteemed Board of Trustees. The International Star Diamond Award is the most prestigious emblem of achievement and quality in the world.

Jim Fazio designed our 7,291 yard par 72 golf course and it has been recognized as one of the finest in the northeast. Press "Blue Button" for information about golf simulators, full course overview, hole by hole slideshow, an aerial photo gallery of Trump National Golf Club and instructions on repairing ball marks and divots.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
7291 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 71 / 129
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Clubhouse
Dress code
Driving range
Golf simulators
Guest policy = reciprocal

 Bronxville, Westchestersouthern, find activities, attractions, things to do, state parks, golf courses, championship golf, antique shops, find antiques, fishing, biking, kids, picnic, parks, nature walk, horsebackriding, hiking, children, ice skating, mta metro-north railroad

 Reservation 807-acre linear park first parkway in the nation Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla Bronx River Pathway

914-864-7000 

The Bronx River Pathway is located within the Bronx River Reservation, an 807-acre linear park created as an adjunct to the construction of the Bronx River Parkway that was opened in 1925. The parkway, which has the distinction of being the first parkway in the nation, extends 13.2 miles in Westchester from the New York City line north to the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The Pathway consists of three paved segments: a one-mile loop near Oak Street in Mount Vernon; a 3.6-mile section from Palmer Road in Bronxville north to Harney Road in Scarsdale and a 5-mile section extending from Green Acres Avenue in Hartsdale to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.

On Sundays during spring and autumn, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the county’s popular Bike & Skate Sundays program.

 10708, Country Club, Bronxville Private Golf Course - Siwanoy Country Club

914-337-0549? 

Siwanoy Country Club is located at Pondfield Road in Bronxville, NY 10708.

 Chappaqua, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern connecticut border

  Pinecliff Sanctuary

914-666-6503 

 Chappaqua native arboretum annual perennial flowering plants butterflies honey bees hummingbirds birds 
Hiking Birding Wildflowers Dogs Pruyn Sanctuary Buttterfly and Hummingbird Garden

914-666-6503 

Pruyn Sanctuary Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden is located at 275 Millwood Road (Route 133), Chappaqua, NY. Pruyn Sanctuary is a demonstration garden within a six-acre native arboretum surrounded by a 92-acre parcel of protected open space. The garden features over 125 types of annual and perennial flowering plants selected to be food or nectar plants for butterflies, honey bees and hummingbirds. A drip pool attracts birds. Over 40 species of butterflies and moths, and three dozen species of birds are drawn to the garden.

The garden is within the four acre Pruyn Arboretum and meadow that has over 40 species of labeled trees and shrubs. A map and plant list of the arboretum is available. The Pruyn Garden is specially designed and maintained as a habitat to attract, nourish and shelter a variety of butterflies and moths, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. The plants are labeled and a plant list is available. The best time to view butterflies and hummingbirds is warm, sunny summer days during midday. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Pruyn Sanctuary Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden.

Park and Garden Attractions
Hiking, Birding, Wildflowers and quiet views over the surrounding wetland, dogs are permitted on leashes.

 habitat conservation environmental education sanctuaries wildlife habitat free natural history programs Saw Mill River Audubon

914-666-6503 

Saw Mill River Audubon is a local organization with 800 members from twenty communities in Westchester County, New York. Members of Saw Mill River Audubon are part of a dynamic, involved community of people who love the outdoors and desire to learn more about and protect the natural world. We have worked for fifty years to protect natural ecosystems through education, advocacy, and habitat conservation. We were chartered as a chapter of National Audubon Society in 1953.

Through the work of dedicated members, board, staff, and visionary donors, Saw Mill River Audubon is recognized as a leader in environmental education and conservation in the region. Saw Mill River Audubon owns eight separate sanctuaries protecting over 300 acres of critical wildlife habitat in Westchester County. People appreciate our sanctuaries for their natural beauty and places "to get away from it all" right in their own communities.

From its inception, Saw Mill River Audubon has had a strong focus on environmental education. Each year, we bring our school-based education programs to 8,000 kindergarten through college students and offer free natural history programs and field trips to adults and families. You are invited to come to our free public programs and field trips, visit our sanctuaries and add your voice to ours to protect the natural world. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Saw Mill River Audubon.

 Cortlandt Manor, Westchesternorthwestern, revolutionary war, history, find, activities, attractions, things to do, state parks, golf, golf courses, antique shops, find antiques, outdoor activities, fishing, biking, kids, picnic, parks, camping, hiking, mta metro-north railroad

 10567 Hudson River Valley country clubs club Bergstol courses Private Golf Course - Hollow Brook

914-734-1500 

Hollow Brook Golf Club is located at 1060 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. By joining Hollow Brook Golf Club, you'll become a part of the long tradition and history of golf in Westchester County, New York. Westchester County is home to some of the nation's most esteemed golf and country clubs. Around the globe, Westchester is known for its world-class golf courses. Hollow Brook, which opened in the spring of 2005, continues this legacy.

Designed by Eric Bergstol, Hollow Brook is set on 250 pristine acres in Cortlandt Manor, New York. In the northwest corner of the county, Hollow Brook is part of a still-growing portfolio of Bergstol golf courses in New York and New Jersey. Bergstol has established a national reputation for golf courses that preserve and protect the environment and compliment the natural beauty of the land. Press "Blue Button" for information about Hollow Brook Golf Club.

 nature preserve Hudson Hills Highlands ecological biodiversity conservation bioregion Hudson River watershed Valley Wildflower Island sanctuary native endangered species children's nature-related books Birding Hiking Wildflower Island native species Teatown Lake Reservation

914-762-2912 

Teatown Lake Reservation is a regional environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York. In addition to being the largest non-profit nature preserve in New York's Westchester County, Teatown is rapidly developing a reputation as the "Hudson Hills and Highlands" foremost environmental organization, providing ecological and biodiversity conservation leadership in this bioregion.

The Hudson Hills and Highlands is roughly bounded by the Hudson River watershed as it traverses the hills and highlands that run along the Hudson River Valley, from Yonkers in the south to the north at Beacon and Newburgh, New York. The bioregion covers parts of five Hudson Valley counties: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange. However, nearly 80% of the region lies in Westchester and Putnam County. Its grounds include two lakes and over 15 miles of hiking trails through woodlands and meadows, streams and marsh habitats, all of which provide exciting educational opportunities.

Visit Wildflower Island. A two-acre wildflower sanctuary, home to hundreds of native and endangered species of wildflowers. Tours of the Island are led by experienced volunteer guides and are available from April 16th through September. Teatown’s abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land provide a unique glimpse of the biological diversity of the region. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Teatown Lake Reservation.

Point of Interest: Teatowns's Nature Store has an excellent selection of children's science materials, toys and nature-related books, as well as adult gifts, cards, and stationary.

Park and Garden Attractions
Birding, Hiking, Nature Center, Outdoor Animal Exhibits, Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers.

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 lakes, reservoir, fishing, fishermen, fish, boats, boating, photo, photograph, northeastern Westchester County, New York City, Bedford, Lewisboro, water supply, NYC water, Katonah Cross River Reservoir

 

Click to enlarge photo of Cross River Reservoir.

Click to enlarge photo of Cross River Reservoir. The Cross River Reservoir is located in northeastern Westchester County, about one mile east of the Village of Katonah and approximately 25 miles north of New York City. It is located within the towns of Bedford and Lewisboro. The Cross River Reservoir was formed by the damming of Cross River and was placed into service in 1908. This reservoir is part of the New York City water supply system.






Cross River Reservoir
Surface Area = 903.8 acres
Mean Depth = 35.8 feet
Consists of one basin, approximately 3.2 miles in length.
Holds 10.3 billion gallons at full capacity.

Fish Species Present
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Carp, Panfish
Sourced from: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Outdoor Activities
Fishing
Boating

 Attractions, museum  American Indian artifacts, educational programs,  American Indian culture, Delaware Indian Research Center, American Indians, Birding, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Trailside Nature Museum

914-864-7322 

The Trailside Nature Museum, established in 1937, is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. The museum is home to a large collection of mounted animals, American Indian artifacts, educational exhibits, child-friendly interactive displays, and nature-oriented artwork. The museum hosts thousands of school children and scouts each year for a variety of educational programs including stream study, American Indian culture, maple sugaring, and badge work. Family-oriented nature programs are scheduled for the general public on nearly every weekend.

The Trailside Nature Museum is also the home of the Delaware Indian Research Center, a vast collection of books and artifacts concerning American Indians, especially the Delaware. The Research Center is well utilized by both students and educators and has assisted several authors in researching their publications. The Research Center is open to the public by appointment.

The Trailside Nature Museum is located at the 4,315-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, the county’s largest park. Park terrain is extremely varied, ranging from deep hollows to ridges that rise up more than 800 feet. There are hemlock gorges, dry uplands, wetlands, ponds, and two rivers, all connected by 35 miles of trails. Many of the old farm roads are now used as hiking and cross-country ski trails, and other signs of the old farms exist in the form of stonewalls, foundations and cellar pits.

Point of Interest: Directly outside the Trailside Nature Museum, there is a one-half acre wildflower garden containing more than 80 different kinds of labeled wildflowers.

Attractions include:
Birding
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing, Hiking / Walking
Nature Programs
Picnicking
Self Guided Nature Trails
Snow-Shoeing

 Croton Falls, Westchester10519, croton falls, north, northern, northwest corner of north salem, restaurants, horse farms, mta, metro-north, train stations, hammond museum, titicus reservoir, fishing

 Dam spillway direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct park cross-country skiing sledding Ballfields Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Nature study Picnicking Playground Croton Gorge Park

914-827-9568 

Croton Gorge Park is a 97acre property at the base of the Croton Dam, and affords impressive views of the dam and spillway. The park is a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and hiking, with direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct. The park is also available in winter for cross-country skiing and sledding.

Parks attractions include: Ballfields, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails /Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground

  Outhouse Orchards

914-277-3188 

 Croton-on-Hudson, Westchesternorthern, fishing, biking, kids, children, mta, history, native american indians, find activities, attractions, things to do, state parks, golfers, golfing, golf courses, golf, hudson river views, antique shops, outdoor activities, metro-north railroad

 Croton-on-Hudson Hudson River Valley habitats Highland Trail birding wildflowers Hiking trails Birding Guided Tours Dogs Brinton Brook Sanctuary

914-666-6503 

Brinton Brook Sanctuary is located in Croton-on-Hudson, in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, Westchester County, NY. Brinton Brook Sanctuary offers three miles of hiking trails through a wide variety of habitats. The trails of Brinton Brook Sanctuary connect to the Highland Trail, part of the Croton-on-Hudson village trail system. Brinton Brook is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, wildflowers and scenic vistas. Brinton Brook is our largest sanctuary and was the first managed by Saw Mill River Audubon. Management rights to an additional 27 acres were obtained from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson in 1998 raising the total area to 156 acres. Press "Blue Button" for trail maps and more about Brinton Brook Sanctuary.

Park and Garden Attractions
Hiking, Birding, Guided Tours, Dogs are permitted on leashes.

 Attractions Hudson River history archeology nature-walks Bald Eagles Important Bird Area IBA historic district Treaty Oak Monument Excavation English Yews, Croton Bay  Wine Cellars Birding Cross-Country Skiing Cultural Hiking Walking Nature Study Croton Point Nature Center & Discovery Trail

914-862-5297 

The Croton Point Nature Center and Discovery Trail are located in the 504-acre Croton Point Park, which is situated on the largest peninsula of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. The scenic discovery trail winds its way through the park, enabling visitors to explore the Croton Point's many plant and wildlife species, including painted turtles and a variety of frogs, as well as its unique historical features.

The Croton Point Nature Center located on the northwest tip of the park, displays exhibits about the Hudson River, local history, flora and fauna, and archeology. The center hosts weekly programs, including nature walks, presentation on area history, and arts and crafts workshops. The center is also the headquarters for the Material Archives and Laboratory for Archaeology.

There are four miles of Hudson River shoreline to explore. The park, which also winter Bald Eagles, is an Important Bird Area (IBA). A capped landfill is now a vast meadow abundant in species of birds and butterflies. The park's historical structures have been designated as a historic district.

Special Interest: Treaty Oak Monument, Meadow, Brickyard Excavation, Teller's Point and English Yews, Croton Bay, The Wine Cellars, Conifer Forest

Attractions include:
Birding
Cross-Country Skiing
Cultural History Programs
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study

 park Hudson River activities,  camping, hiking, swimming, Croton Point Nature Center, Parks Attractions, Boat Launch, Cabin Rental, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Walking, Historic Wine Cellars, Museum, Nature Study, Playground Croton Point Park

914-862-5290 

Croton Point Park is a 508 acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. This park offers year-round events and activities, including: camping, hiking, and swimming. Also, home of wine cellars, thought to be the oldest in New York State, and the Croton Point Nature Center which offers a year-round schedule of interpretive programs.

Parks Attractions
Boat Launch
Cabin Rental, RV Camping, and Tent Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Historic Wine Cellars
Museum
Nature Study
Pavilions
Picnicking
Playground
Swimming Beach

  Graff Sanctuary

914-666-6503 

 10520, Golf Club, Croton on Hudson, NY, Westchester County, Hudson River views, Tom Fazio, golf course, Hudson River views, Golf Course Attractions Private Golf Course - Hudson National Golf Club

914-271-7600 

Hudson National Golf Club is located at 40 Arrowcrest Drive, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 in Westchester County. Hudson National Golf Club opened in June of 1996 and quickly forged a national reputation around its traditional design, supreme conditioning, and spectacular Hudson River views. Celebrated architect, Tom Fazio, utilized modern construction methods to deliver a golf course right out of golf’s Golden Era.

The stone foundation and chimney of the original Hessian Hills Clubhouse, dating back to the 1920's, still remain and lies between the fourth green and fifth tee. This is where the old world meets the new. Stunning Hudson River views confront golfers during the round while the bunkers, etched into the landscape, represent the major obstacles. The fairway bunkers are strategically placed with steep vertical faces while the greenside bunkers are nestled closely to the putting surface. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, photos and more about Hudson National Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6955 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 74.5 / 146
Greens = Bent grass
Walking the course = required if caddie is available
Cart available if necessary
Cottages available to stay and play
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Clubhouse
Dress code
Driving range

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Senasqua Park Launch Ramp

914-271-3006 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Senasqua Park Launch Ramp in Croton on the Hudson, NY.

 Croton River, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, working estate, history, Historic Landmark, Georgian, Federal period furnishings, Hudson River Valley, post-revolutionary, Attractions, Gardens, Guided tours, for the kids, children, costumed guides Van Cortlandt Manor - National Historic Landmark

914-631-8200 

Van Cortlandt Manor, situated on the banks of the Croton River in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, is a working estate and elegant country house that brings the new nation period vividly to life. The history of the estate is richly documented and the manor house contains primarily original furnishings, which provides an element of authenticity rarely seen in house museums.

A National Historic Landmark, the 18th-century stone manor house is the centerpiece of the property. It features a fine collection of Georgian and Federal period furnishings, many original to Van Cortlandt Manor. Of particular note is an extraordinary kitchen on the ground floor, with original hearth, beehive oven, and extensive collection of cooking equipment and utensils. Also on the grounds is an 18th-century tavern situated on the historic Albany Post Road at the site of a ferry crossing over the Croton River. The tavern showcases an extraordinary collection of vernacular Hudson River Valley furnishings and evokes fascinating tales of travel and transport in the post-revolutionary period. Press "Blue Button" for photos and more information about Van Cortlandt Manor.

Attractions
Gardens
Guided tours of the house and grounds
Stone manor house
Tenant farmer's house and tavern

The word is: Great fun for the kids and children of all ages, as costumed guides demonstrate and invite visitors to try blacksmithing, brick making, open-hearth cooking and more from the past.

 Crugers, Westchesternorthwestern, revolutionary war, history, activities, attractions, state parks, golf, golf courses, antique shops, find antiques, outdoor activities, mta metro-north railroad, children, birding, nature preserves, kids, trails, hiking

 10567, Oscawana Island, Nature Preserve, Cortlandt, Hudson River, waterfront park, birding, sighting, Bald Eagle, Least bittern Oscawana Island Nature Preserve

914-271-3293 

Oscawana Island Nature Preserve is located at Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9, Cortlandt 10567. Oscawana is a natural Hudson River waterfront park that is bisected by Furnace Dock Road and the Hudson Division Railroad Line. Oscawana Island lies along the Hudson River. This is an excellent spot for birding and possibly sighting a Bald Eagle in winter. The park also has tidal marshlands frequented by Least Bittern and a newly grown forest that contains a river flowing through the mid-northern section.

To find Oscawana Island: Take Route 9 to the Montrose/Bucannan exit. Furnace Dock Road is just south of the exit on Route 9A. Take Furnace Dock Road 1.1 miles to the parking area. Listen for Least bittern near the parking area. A trail leads to the island. The main trail leads over the railroad tracks to the Hudson River.

 Eastchester, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Parks attractions Softball Ball Fields Basketball Court Playground Chester Heights Park

914-771-3311 

Chester Heights Park located at Oregon Avenue in Eastchester is a five-acre park. Park contains a softball field, a basketball court and a state of the art playground.

Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Playground

 Parks Eastchester Playground Playfield Joyce Road Park

914-771-3311 

Joyce Road Park located at Joyce Road in Eastchester has a small playfield, climbing apparatus, benches and a sandbox on this two-thirds of an acre. A climbing structure and additional benches have been added.

Parks attractions include: Playground, Playfield.

 Parks attractions Basketball Volleyball Horseshoe Court Courts, All-weather Tennis Backboard Ballfield Playground Leewood Park

914-771-3311 

Leewood Park located on Leewood Drive in Eastchester has six all-weather tennis courts and two paddle tennis courts. Permits for tennis and paddle tennis are available at the Recreation and Parks office. There is also a basketball court, outdoor volleyball courts, an official horseshoe court and tennis backboard. The ballfield and playground were recently renovated and enlarged.

Parks attractions include: Basketball Court, Volleyball Courts, Horseshoe Court, All-weather Tennis Courts, Tennis Backboard, Ballfield, Playground.

 10709, Golf Course, Eastchester, 18-hole championship golf course, year round play, golfing activities,  golfing, Golf Course Attractions Private Golf Course - Lake Isle Town Park

914-961-3453 

Lake Isle Park Golf Course is located at 666 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709. Lake Isle is a town owned recreational facility offering a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness. Our capable P.G.A. Golf Pro/Director oversees golfing activities. For those who enjoy serious or purely fun filled golfing competition, Lake Isle Golf offers a host of tournaments such as the: Opening Day Scramble, Oldsmobile Scramble, " Meatball" Open, " Beat the Pro ", and others to determine Lake Isle champions. Press "Blue Button for more about Lake Isle.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6,009 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 69.0 / 120
Greens = Bent grass
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Club rentals
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 10709, Lee wood, Golf Club, New York, Westchester County, course, Devereaux Emmet, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole regulation length course, Driving range Private Golf Course - Leewood Golf Club

914-793-5821 

Leewood Golf Club is located at 1 Leewood Drive, Eastchester, New York 10709 in Westchester County. The course, designed by Devereaux Emmet, opened in 1922. Call for more information about this golf course.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
6175 = yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 70.1 / 127
Greens = Bent grass
Guest policy = reciprocal
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Driving range

 Attractions Nature-Study ice house Cross-Country Skiing Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking Walking Trails
Ice Skating Nature Study Horse Stables Twin Lakes Nature Study

914-864-7000 

Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.

Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.

Attractions include:
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Nature Study
Stables

 Elmsford, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 10523, Skating, Skating Academy, skating facility, Elmsford, New York, NHL, programs for children, children, young adults Westchester Skating Academy

914-347-8232 

Westchester Skating Academy is located at 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523. Built in 1996, the Westchester Skating Academy has quickly become the premiere skating facility in the Westchester County Area. Conveniently located in Elmsford, New York, WSA is an NHL twin rink facilities in Westchester County. Open seven days a week, we offer quality skating programs in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. Press "Blue Button" for more about Westchester Skating Academy's programs for children and young adults.

 Granite Springs, Westchestersomers, amawalk, baldwin place, lincolndale, shenorock, northern westchester county, historic buildings, historical society, cradle of the american circus, parks, golf courses, antiques, gardens

  Stuart's Farm

914-245-2784 

 Greenburgh, Westchesterwhite plains elmsford

 10604,  Country Club, Elmsford, NY,  pro shops, Golf Course Attractions, Practice centers Private Golf Course - Knollwood Country Club

914-592-7411 

Knollwood Country Club is located at 200 Knollwood Extension, Elmsford, NY 10604. While the magnificent golf course and our classic clubhouse are the center pieces of the Knollwood experience, members enjoy an array of state-of-the-art facilities. A beautiful new building houses the swimming pool locker rooms, a snack bar and one of the largest and best equipped proshops in the area. Dining options range from a quick snack, to delicious lunches in the historic Grill Room, to sumptuous gourmet dinners in the main dining room. Press "Blue Button" for course details, pro shop, and more about Knollwood Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6516 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.7 / 132
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Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Practice centers
Pro shop

 Harrison, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 10528, Harrison, NY, golf professional,18-hole facility, golf course, Country Club, Willow Ridge Course, Course Layout Private Golf Course - Willow Ridge Country Club

914-967-6161 

Willow Ridge Country Club is located at 123 North Street, Harrison, NY 10528. In 1917, a group of men displeased with crowded conditions at Apawamis established Green Meadow Country Club. The new Club leased, and later purchased, a 121-acre site. Maurice McCarthy, a golf professional, was hired to design and build an 18-hole facility, which is now the golf course at Willow Ridge Country Club. Press "Blue Button" for the Willow Ridge Course Layout, and the Willow Ridge Country Club website.

 Hartsdale, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 10530, Golf Club, Hartsdale, golf course, architect, A.W. Tillinghast,  Winged Foot, playing golf, Attractions, Country Club, 18-hole regulation length course, Driving range, Lessons Private Golf Course - Scarsdale Golf Club

914-723-2840 

The Scarsdale Golf Club is located at Clubway, Hartsdale, NY 10530-0701. The course’s original construction coincided with a surge in golf course construction in the country at the turn of the 20th century. Scarsdale’s original nine holes were designed by Willie Dunn of Musselburgh, Scotland. In the early 1920’s, renowned golf course architect A.W. Tillinghast created Scarsdale’s back nine and redesigned the remainder of the course. This was at the same time that Tillinghast was designing such local, fabled courses as Winged Foot and Baltusrol.

Despite Tillinghast declaring the property as one of the toughest pieces of land devoted to golf purposes, Scarsdale was designed to be very playable. Known for its tight driving areas, fast greens and hilly terrain, Scarsdale is a quintessential shot maker’s course. An errant tee or approach shot often assures bogey, or worse. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, photos, descriptions of each hole, and more about playing golf at Scarsdale Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6350 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.5 / 139
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Practice area
Pro shop
Restaurant

 170 acre park three pavilions ball fields Nature Study Pavilions Picnicking Playgrounds Ridge Road Park

914-946-8133 

Ridge Road Park is a 170 acre park offering picnicking facilities for groups with three pavilions, ball fields and playgrounds.

Parks attractions include: Nature Study, Pavilions, Picnicking, Playgrounds

 Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchesterhastings, river towns, river town, hudson river, hudson river valley, south, southern, southwest, southwestern, hudson river valley

 10706, Golf Club, Hastings-On-Hudson, Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, Westchester County, New York City, New York, golfing, Golf Course, Attractions, Golf only facility, 18 hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Saint Andrew's Golf Club

914-478-3500 

Saint Andrew's Golf Club is located at 10 Old Jackson Avenue, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. Saint Andrew’s members play on a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course laid out on the same rolling Westchester County site to which the club moved in 1897. In explaining the philosophy behind his design, Nicklaus said, “I must think back to the way they’d build a course at the turn of the century, visualize that and then try to build that vision to modern standards.”

One of the most appealing aspects of The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club is its close proximity to New York City. Saint Andrew’s is located near the quaint river town of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Press "Blue Button" for more about golfing at Saint Andrew's Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18 hole regulation length course
Back tees = 6670 yards / par 71
Course and slope rating from member tees 73.6 / 145
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = Recipricol
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Club rental
Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
Pro shop
Putting green
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 Irvington, Westchesterhudson river, river town, river towns, south, southern, southwest, southwestern, hudson river valley

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Irvington Municipal Launch Ramp

914-591-7070 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

 Katonah, Westchesternortheastern, historic buildings, historic district,  historic places, history, john jay, activities, attractions, things to do, biking, hiking, fishing, park, antiques, restaurants in katonah, list of museums, outdoor activities,  mta metro-north

  Bedford Audubon Society

914-232-1999 

 outdoor activities and leisure year-round activities day camp Indian Hill Park Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park hiking walking trails and natural areas Picnic Picnicking Village Green Rosaforte Park in Bedford Hills offers a baseball softball field Bedford Parks, Trails & Open Space

914-666-7004 

Bedford offers many options for outdoor activities and leisure. There are three active parks and two passive parks in the Town of Bedford. In each hamlet, an active park is available for year-round activities. In the summer each active park is home to a day camp. The two passive parks, Indian Hill Park and Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park, offer walking trails and natural areas. Picnicking is allowed on the Village Green in Bedford Village, and at Rosaforte Park in Bedford Hills. Rosaforte Park also offers a baseball & softball field.

 Historic Site, Westchester, Bedford, Founding Fathers, Treaty of Paris, Revolutionary War, Federalist Papers, first Chief Justice, Supreme Court, historic house, guided tour, First Chief-Justice of the United States, Declaration of Independence John Jay Homestead State Historic Site

914-232-5651 

The John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is nestled in the rolling Westchester countryside in the town of Bedford. It is the gracious home and farm of John Jay (1745-1829), one of America's principal Founding Fathers. Jay co-authored the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War, and the Federalist Papers, which aided ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He served as President of the Continental Congress, U.S. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the second governor of New York State. During many years of devoted service to the State and the Nation, he looked forward to the day when he would retire with his wife and children to "the house on my farm in Westchester County".

In 1958 the house and thirty of the original acres were purchased from Eleanor Jay Iselin’s heirs by Westchester County and transferred to the State of New York, which opened it to the public in 1964 as John Jay Homestead State Historic Site. The historic house is open most of the year, and can be seen by a guided tour through twelve beautifully furnished period rooms, restored to an 1820's appearance. Specialized tours and education programs are available by appointment. The historic site now encompasses sixty-two acres, including lovingly-tended formal gardens, magnificent woodland walks, rolling meadows, and a cluster of 19th century farm buildings. An 1820's schoolhouse and an 1830s barn are open for touring.

    John Jay: First Chief-Justice of the United States
    John Jay during the latter part of his life resided in the northern part of Bedford, NY. The annexed sketch of his life is from Blake's Biographical Dictionary: "John Jay, LL.D., first chief-justice of the United States under the constitution of 1789, graduated at Kings, (now Columbia College) in 1764 and in 1768 was admitted to the bar. He was appointed to the first American congress in 1774. Being on the committee with Lee and Livingston to draft an address to the people of Great Britain, he was the writer of the eloquent production. In the congress of 1775, he was on various important committees, performing more service perhaps than any other member except Franklin and John Adams. In May, 1776, he was recalled to assist in forming the government of New York, and in consequence his name is not attached to the Declaration of Independence... Though not a member of the convention, which formed the constitution of the United States, he was present at Annapolis and aided by his advice. He also assisted Madison and Hamilton in writing the Federalist. In the convention of New York he contributed to the adoption of the constitution. He was appointed chief justice by Washington, December 26, 1789. In 1794, he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain, and succeeded in negotiating the treaty that still goes by his name. Chief-Justice John Jay was governor of the state of New York from 1795 to 1801. The remainder of his life passed in retirement. He died in 1829, aged 84."

Attractions
Audio-Visual Programs
Bridle Path Demonstrations
Educational Services
Gardens
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Hiking
Historic Site
Interpretive Sign
Picnic Area
Scenic Views
Self Guided Tours

Press "Blue Button" for more about John Jay Homestead.

 Baseball Softball Basketball Paddle Tennis Playground Picnicking Shelter Soccer Summer Day Camp Swimming Pool Sledding Tennis Walking Trails Katonah Memorial Park

914-666-7004 

Katonah Memorial Park located in Katonah is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford offering walking trails and natural areas and many other activities.

Parks attractions include: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Picnicking, Shelter, Soccer, Summer Day Camp, Swimming Pool, Sledding, Tennis, Walking Trails

 Larchmont, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 recreational park Village of Larchmont sports facilities paddle baseball fields courts toddlers young children Concerts in the park supper listen music Basketball Paddle Tennis Picnic Area Playground Soccer Fields Summer Day Camp Flint Park

914-834-6230 

Flint Park is the primary recreational park in the Village of Larchmont. Flint Park has a variety of sports facilities, including tennis and paddle tennis, three baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, a picnic area, a playground for both toddlers and young children which was newly installed in the Fall of 2004, and a summer day camp for ages 6 to 14.

Every Thursday evening in July you can enjoy Concerts in the park. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper while you listen to the music.

Parks attractions include: Baseball Fields, Basketball, Paddle Tennis, Picnic Area, Playground, Soccer Fields, Summer Day Camp, Tennis

 town tennis court Flint Park Tennis Courts

914-834-9706 

Flint Park is the primary recreational park in the Village of Larchmont. Flint Park has a variety of sports facilities, including tennis and paddle tennis, three baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, a picnic area, a playground for both toddlers and young children which was newly installed in the Fall of 2004, and a summer day camp for ages 6 to 14.

Every Thursday evening in July you can enjoy Concerts in the park. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper while you listen to the music.

Parks attractions include: Baseball Fields, Basketball, Paddle Tennis, Picnic Area, Playground, Soccer Fields, Summer Day Camp, Tennis

 10538, Country Club, Larchmont, , 18-hole golf course, Devereaux Emmet,  tennis courts, swimming pool,  Westchester County golf, about golf, Golf Course, Attractions Private Golf Course - Bonnie Briar Bonnie Briar Country Club

914- 834-0992 

Bonnie Briar Country Club is located at 808 Weaver Street, Larchmont, NY 10538 in Westchester County. Bonnie Briar offers a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Devereaux Emmet / A.W. Tillinghast, 4 Har-Tru and 2 clay tennis courts, an Olympic sized swimming pool, one of the best pool facilities in Westchester, and a century-old Tudor mansion clubhouse. Bonnie Briar Country Club was founded in 1921, during the Golden Age of Westchester County golf. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard and more about golf at Bonnie Briar.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6309 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 70.29 / 124
Bent grass
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Clubhouse
Dress code
Guest policy = reciprocal

 Lincolndale, Westchesternorthern part of westchester county, mohegan tribe, algonquin nation, circus in america, northern westchester, parks, golf, antiques, hiking, gardens, lasdon park arboretum, town of somers, amawalk, baldwin place, granite springs, shenorock

 10540, Golf, Lincolndale, NY, Somers, private, golf, Robert Trent Jones, scorecard, about golf, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only club Private Golf Course - Anglebrook Golf Club

914-245-5588 

Anglebrook Golf Club is located at 100 Route 202, Lincolndale, NY, 10540 in the municipality of Somers. Anglebrook Golf Club is a private, non-equity club in northern Westchester created in the mold of the storied Golden Era venues of golf-rich Westchester County. It is a pure golf club in the sense that there is no swimming pool or tennis courts; just golf for golf’s sake. Unlike many private clubs in the area, membership at Anglebrook is not on an invitation-only basis.

In the final design of his legendary architecture career, Robert Trent Jones Sr. created a modern masterpiece on an unspoiled 240-acre site, which features elevation changes of 200 feet. Anglebrook Golf Club opened in May of 1998. In their May, 1999 issue, Golf Digest ranked the course as the 16th best in the state of New York. Anglebrook measures from 4,700 to its championship tees at 7,001. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, awards, and more about golf at Anglebrook Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only club
18-hole regulation length course
Black tees = 7001 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 74.3 / 139
Greens = Bent grass
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Carts - riding cart rental
Chipping and putting greens
Clubhouse
Club rental
Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
Pro shop
Guest Policy = closed

 Mamaroneck, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 boat, boat engine, boat engine service, repairs, Dock Service, Tuning, outboard Electronic Fuel Injection, (EFI), Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Winterizing, repair, diesels, electronic installations, rebuilding, Yamaha, Evinrude E-Tech, Suzuki Complete Boat & Engine, Bill Bilotti

914-381-7730 

Complete boat and engine service and repairs, including: Dock Service, Tuning, All phases of outboard Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Troubleshooting & Diagnostics, Winterizing.

Professional service and repair of: diesels, from electronic installations to rebuilding.
All major brands including:

    Yamaha
    Evinrude E-Tech
    Suzuki
    Mercruiser

We are fully insured.

 enclosed public skating facility ice skate play hockey Slap Shot Café Hommocks Park Ice Rink

914-834-3164 

Hommocks Park Ice Rink is an enclosed public skating facility which offers fun for the entire family. Learn to ice skate, play hockey or just sharpen your skills. A variety of special promotions and events are offered throughout the season. Also available is the Slap Shot Cafe.

 10543, Mamaroneck, New York, golf course, Devereux Emmet, Golf Course Attractions Private Golf Course - Hampshire Country Club

914-698-4610 

Hampshire Country Club is located at 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck, New York 10543 in Westchester County. The golf course was built in 1927 and designed by Devereux Emmet. The greens are small and elevated, and the fairways are narrow and tree lined. The terrain is hilly, and ponds come in to play on seven holes. The signature hole is #18, a 367-yard, par 4, which has water on the right side of the fairway and side of the green.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6326 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.1 / 133
Bent grass
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Dress code
Driving range
Guest policy = reciprocal
Pro shop

 10543, Winged Foot, Golf Club, Mamaroneck, NY, greatest golf courses, golf courses, golf, slope and course ratings Private Golf Course - Winged Foot Golf Club

914-698-8400 

Winged Foot Golf Club is located at 851 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. "To say that Winged Foot is great would be understating. It has a sense of nobility, a majesty, if you will. It has two of the world's greatest golf courses and a clubhouse to match, and into whose past is woven some of the greatest moments in golf." Press "Blue Button" for slope and course ratings.

 Montrose, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

 waterfront park magnificent views historic Hudson River tidal wetlands fresh water pond wooded trails boat access to Hudson River Boat Launching Ballfields Fishing Hiking Walking Nature study Picnicking Playground George's Island Park

914-737-7530 

George’s Island Park is a 208 acre waterfront park offering magnificent views of the historic Hudson River. It contains tidal wetlands, a fresh water pond and wooded trails, and provides boat access to the Hudson River as well as areas for nature study and picnicking.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launching, Ballfields, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground

 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Georges Island Park Launch Ramp

914-737-7530 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Georges Island Park Launch Ramp in Montrose, NY.

 hunting trap skeet bore rifle pistor archery Sportsman Center

914-862-5280 

The Sportsman Center at Blue Mountain Reservation is the only public sportsman's recreation facility in Westchester County offering target areas for: Trap and Skeet, Large and Small Bore Rifle and Pistol Archery. The Center provides a safe and convenient site for practice shooting.

 Mount Kisco, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern kisco mtkisco mountkisco

 Mount Kisco tulip trees red oak maple Birding Hiking Nature Center Choate Sanctuary

914-666-6503 

Choate Sanctuary is located at Crow Hill Road and Route 133, 1 mile west of Mount Kisco. Highlights of Choate Sanctuary are the many unusual rock outcroppings and the mature forest with large tulip trees, red oak and red maple. Choate Sanctuary is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, and quiet views over the surrounding woodland. Dogs are permitted on leashes. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Choate Sanctuary.

Park and Garden Attractions
Birding, Hiking, Nature Center, Quiet views over the surrounding woodland, dogs are permitted on leashes.

 10549, Country Club, Mount Kisco, 18-hole regulation length, golf course, Tom Winton, golfing Private Golf Course - Mount Kisco Country Club

914-666-2116 

Mount Kisco Country Club is located at 10 Taylor Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Mount Kisco Country Club has an 18-hole regulation length golf course designed by Tom Winton. The course rating is 71.1 and has a slope rating of 129 on bent grass. Press "Blue Button" for more information about golfing at the Mount Kisco Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Longest tees = 6492 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.1 / 129
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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 Mount Vernon, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern vernon mtvernon mount

 oldest parks swimming pool English Tudor bathhouse body surf wave pool water slide fountains playground  Fishing Hiking Walking Ice Skating Nature Study Playground Picnicking Refreshments Willson's Waves Point of Interest Willson’s Woods Park

914-813-6990 

Willson's Woods Park is one of the oldest parks in Westchester County. Willson’s Woods is a 23-acre park offering a beautiful swimming pool and adjacent English Tudor style bathhouse along with areas for picnicking and fishing.

Point of Interest: A special feature of Willson's Woods Park is "Willson's Waves" where you can body surf on 3-foot waves in the county's first-ever wave pool. Splash downward on an 18-foot-high water slide, wander through cascades and fountains in the water playground, or just cool off on the spray deck.

Parks attractions include: Fishing, Hiking Paths / Walking, Ice Skating, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Refreshments, Willson's Waves

 New Castle, Westchester

  Haas Sanctuary

914-666-6503 

 two lakes hiking trails woodlands meadows streams marsh habitats Wildflower Island wildflower sanctuary native endangered species Nature Center Hiking Trails Walking School Field Trips Environmental Education Program Teatown Lake Reservation

914-762-2912 

Teatown Lake Reservation is a regional environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York. In addition to being the largest non-profit nature preserve in New York's Westchester County, Teatown is rapidly developing a reputation as the "Hudson Hills and Highlands" foremost environmental organization, providing ecological and biodiversity conservation leadership in this bioregion.

The Hudson Hills and Highlands is roughly bounded by the Hudson River watershed as it traverses the hills and highlands that run along the Hudson River Valley, from Yonkers in the south to the north at Beacon and Newburgh, New York. The bioregion covers parts of five Hudson Valley counties: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange. However, nearly 80% of the region lies in Westchester and Putnam County. Its grounds include two lakes and over 15 miles of hiking trails through woodlands and meadows, streams and marsh habitats, all of which provide exciting educational opportunities.

Visit Wildflower Island. A two-acre wildflower sanctuary, home to hundreds of native and endangered species of wildflowers. Tours of the Island are led by experienced volunteer guides and are available from April 16th through September. Teatown’s abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land provide a unique glimpse of the biological diversity of the region. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Teatown Lake Reservation.

Point of Interest: Teatowns's Nature Store has an excellent selection of children's science materials, toys and nature-related books, as well as adult gifts, cards, and stationary.

Park and Garden Attractions
Birding, Hiking, Nature Center, Outdoor Animal Exhibits, Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers.

 New Rochelle, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern newrochelle

 10804 Huguenot Park - Handicapped-Accessible Playground

914-235-4565 

The New Rochelle - Huguenot Childrens' Library Branch is located at 794 North Ave, New Rochelle, New York 10804. Press "Blue Button" for more information".

 10804, Country Club, New Rochelle, NY, course, championship, golf, golf course, scorecard, golf course tour Private Golf Course - Wykagyl Country Club

914-636-8700 

Wykagyl Country Club is located at 1195 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Wykagyl, a course of championship caliber, is par 72, and over 6600 yards. The rolling slopes, the proximity of the woods, and the hazards of the willow-bordered brooks, call for every shot in golf. The par three 16th hole of 230 yards and the tree-guarded, dogleg par four eight of 449 yards are regarded by pros and amateurs as among the most exciting and interesting holes in golf. Press "Blue Button" for golf course overview, to view scorecard, and optionally take a golf course tour of each hole.

 North Salem, Westchester10560, town, north salem, restaurants, horse farms, croton falls, grants corner, hamlet of north salem, purdys, salem center, titicus reservoir, peach lake, mta, metro-north, train stations, outdoor activities, hammond museum, titicus reservoir, fishing

 native birds frogs lake mimosa  East-West cross-cultural center exhibits music and art Americans and peoples of the East and West  Educational Tours The Silk Tree Cafe serving lunch Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden

914-669-5033 

The Hammond Museum was designed by Natalie Hays Hammond who borrowed the basic principles and ideas of the Stroll Garden incorporating indigenous plantings with popular and rare Japanese and Chinese specimens. "As people often travel to escape routine problems and obligations, or to escape themselves, so should they find peace in an unhurried journey through a stroll garden."

"To please the eye, there are the textures of stone scrolled with the delicate designs of lichen, the patterns of tree trunks and clusters of foliage, the play of light and shadow, the varying shades of green as well as the seasonal colors of great beauty. To please the ear, there are the songs of native birds, the hum of insects the chorale of frogs and the occasional splash of carp in the lake, the crunch of pebbles underfoot, the whisper of wind through the pines. To please the sense of scent, there are dry pine needles in the sun, the fragrance of flowering shrubs, a breeze through mimosa or the pungency of loam after a night rain."

The museum serves as an East-West cross-cultural center where, through programs and events, exhibits, music and art, Americans and peoples of the East and West can appreciate and share their heritage. The museum also seeks to showcase the talent of artists in the New York Metropolitan area. Collectors in the region are also encouraged to explore the exhibiting at the Hammond.

Points of Interest: Stroll Garden, Birding, Brush Painting, Children's Workshops, Educational Tours, Silk Tree Cafe

 rugged landscape native hardwood forest trails Mt. Bailey highest point in Westchester breathtaking vistas 
Boating Camping Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Ice Skating Nature study Mountain Lakes Park

914-864-7310 

Mountain Lakes Park is Westchester’s northernmost county park. It is set on 1038 acres and is characterized by a rugged landscape and native hardwood forest with miles of trails. Situated in this lovely park is Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester. Mt. Baily offers breathtaking vistas in every season. The park offers many types of recreational activities including boating, group and self-reliant camping.

Parks attractions include: Boating, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Ice Skating, Mt. Bailey Westchester's Highest Point, Nature Study

 10560, Golf Club, North Salem, 18-hole golf course, golf club, playing golf, Golf Course, Attractions, Golf only facility Private Golf Course - Salem Golf Club

914-669-5551 

Salem Golf Club is located at 18 Bloomer Road, North Salem, NY 10560. Development of the Salem Golf Club property began during the summer of 1965. Edward Ryder was engaged to design and build an 18-hole golf course. The course has undergone only subtle changes over the years – a state-of-the art irrigation system was installed in 1998 serviced by a series of ponds on the golf course. Salem Golf Club opened on May 19, 1967 with 300 members and has remained strictly a golf club. Press "Blue Button" for course bio, scorecard, and more about playing golf at the Salem Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Back tees = 6760 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 73.5 / 138
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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Driving range
Lessons
Pro shop

 10560, Golf Course, Pehquenakonck Club, North Salem, New York, semi-private, 9-hole course, golf club Semi-Private Golf Course - Pehquenakonck Country Club

914-669-6776 

Pehquenakonck Country Club is located at 101 Bloomer Road, North Salem, New York 10560. Pehquenakonck Country Club is a semi-private 9-hole course.

Golf Course Attractions
Closed to public during tournaments
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation length course
2012 yards / par 33
Course rating / slope = 32.3 / 102
Greens = Bentgrass
Fairways = bluegrass
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Dress code
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Riding cart rental

 Ossining, Westchestercentral mid west western hudson river sing osining osinsing

 path pathway trail trailway trailsite linear park Ossining north Westchester Blue Mountain Reservation Peekskill Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway Spitzenberg Mountain Blue Mountain Reservation Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway

914-864-7000 

The Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway is a 12-mile linear park that runs from the Town of Ossining north to the Westchester County's Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. The trail is built on land originally acquired in 1929 by the Westchester Parkway Commission for the construction of the Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway. The trailway offers walkers many beautiful vistas along the way, including views of water cascading over the magnificent stone spillway at the county’s Croton Gorge Park, and a view of the Hudson River from the 560-foot high Spitzenberg Mountain at Blue Mountain Reservation.

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Ossining Municipal Launch Ramp

914-941-3189 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Ossining Municipal Launch Ramp in Ossining, NY.

 10562, Hudson Hills, Golf Course, Ossining, New York, championship golf course, Hudson River Valley, Golfers,  tee times, golf rates, golf tournaments, scorecard, Attractions, 18-hole, regulation length course, Audubon Sanctuary Program Golf Courses Public Golf Course - Hudson Hills

914-864-3000 

Hudson Hills Golf Course is located at 400 Croton Dam Road in Ossining, New York 10562. Hudson Hills is a 7,000 yard, par 71 championship golf course that takes full advantage of its setting in the Hudson River Valley. Perched atop the first tee, golfers are treated to a beautiful vista, with nearly one third of the golf course in view. But don’t be too distracted by the beauty of this hilly countryside, because strategically placed golf shots are paramount to mastering Hudson Hills.

Golfers can choose to play from any of the four sets of tees, measuring from 5,100 yards to nearly 7,000 yards. Hudson Hills golf course entertains golfers with beauty and challenge, and gives them the unique opportunity to use every club in the bag. Press "Blue Button" for tee times, golf rates, golf tournaments, scorecard and more.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Black tees = 6935 yards with a par of 71
Course rating / slope = 73.7 / 139
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Golf carts
Lessons
Practice facilities
Pro shop
Restaurant

Audubon International
Hudson Hills Golf Course is enrolled in Audubon International's Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses to ensure that the course helps to protect our local environment, conserve natural resources, and provide wildlife habitats.

 Peekskill, Westchesterhudson river, river town, river towns, hudson river valley, northwest, northwestern, north, northern

 cyclists trails trailsite trailway path pathway linear park Ossining north Westchester Blue Mountain Reservation Peekskill Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway Spitzenberg Mountain Blue Mountain Reservation Blue Mountain Bike Trail

914-862-5275 

The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1,600-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond.

 Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures

Parks Attractions
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp

914-737-3400 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp in Peekskill, NY.

 Pelham, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Long Island Sound foot beach pavilion magnificent waterfront views Boat Launch Fishing Hiking walking 18-hole Miniature Golf Course Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming Beach Glen Island Park

914-813-6720 

Glen Island Park is a 105 acre park located on the Long Island Sound, offering a variety recreational facilities including a foot beach, 18-hole miniature golf course, playground and picnicking area with a pavilion, and magnificent waterfront views.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launch, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Miniature Golf Course, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments, Swimming Beach

 10803, Country Club, Pelham Manor, NY, 18-hole, championship golf course, Devereux Emmet, golfing, Golf Course,  Attractions Private Golf Course - Pelham Country Club

914-738-2730 

Pelham Country Club is located at 940 Wynnewood Road, Pelham Manor, NY 10803. One of Pelham Country Club's premier attractions is its 18-hole par 71 championship golf course. The Devereux Emmet designed course presents a wide variety of challenging holes. It boasts a 133 slope rating for men and a 137 slope rating for women. Press "Blue Button" for more about golfing at Pelham Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6400 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 70.4 / 133
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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Caddies
Dress code
Driving range
Golf carts
Lessons
Locker rooms
Manicured chipping and putting greens
Pro shop
Practice hole
Restaurant

 Pleasantville, Westchestercentral mid

 cyclists trails trailsite trailway intermediate advanced level topography Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail

914-864-7000 

The mountain bike trail system at Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant, offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Graham Hills, a one-time Hamlet and station on the Putnam Railroad, takes its name from Dr. Isaac Gilbert Graham, a Revolutionary War army surgeon, who settled there circa 1785. The trails total about five miles in distance and are geared toward experienced riders. The route winds through the many diverse habitats of this beautiful 431-acre park. The trails are mostly single track, and can be used in both directions.

 10570, Pleasantville, Country Club, Pleasantville NY,  A. W. Tillinghast, golf course, golfer, about golf, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club, 9-hole length course Private Golf Course - Pleasantville Country Club

914-769-2809 

Pleasantville Country Club is located at 110 Nannahagan Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 in Westchester Country. In 1926 A. W. Tillinghast designed the Pleasantville golf course featuring narrow tree-lined fairways and well-bunkered contoured greens. The fast greens are firm. Water hazards come into play on four holes. This beautiful well-manicured layout is both unique and enjoyable to players of all abilities.

For many golfers, this nine-hole course will be their favorite. One of a kind, this hidden gem is a challenge for the experienced golfer and still a comfortable setting for the beginner. Press "Blue Button" for course information, photos, and more about golf at Pleasantville Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
9-hole length course
Back tees = 2173 yards / par 64
Course rating / slope = 63.4 / 121
Fairways = Bent grass
Greens = Bent grass
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Locker rooms
Putting green
Restaurant

 Pocantico Hills, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 site Historical Hudson River Valley Valley's John D. Rockefeller Delano Aldrich architect William Welles Bosworth 20th-century sculpture sculpture collection Pablo Picasso Aristide Maillol Henry Moore Alexander Calder Isamu Noguchi Louise Nevelson Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate - National Landmark

914-631-8200 

Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, is now a historic site of the National Trust. Many believe it is the Hudson Valley's most exceptional house and gardens. Be sure to include this magnificent landmark on any tour of the Historic Hudson Valley.

Completed in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller by architects Delano and Aldrich, Kykuit has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Kykuit commands a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and occupies a landscape of extensive stone terraces, formal gardens, and glorious fountains designed by landscape architect William Welles Bosworth. The gardens include Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's extraordinary collection of 20th-century sculpture. The house itself contains fascinating collections of art, fine furniture, and Chinese ceramics. Horse-drawn vehicles and classic automobiles from the family's collection fill the coach barn.

Tours include an introduction to each part of Kykuit, the main floor of the house, the art galleries, terraced gardens with classical and 20th-century sculpture, and the Coach Barn with antique carriages and classic cars. The sculpture collection, sited throughout the grounds, includes works by Pablo Picasso, Aristide Maillol, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi, Louise Nevelson, and many others.

 state park, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, anglers, fishing, bass, Swan Lake, Pocantico River, triple arch bridge, Park, Attractions, Birding, IBA, Audubon Society, birders, Hiking, Nature Trail, Picnic Rockefeller State Park Preserve

 

Rockefeller State Park Preserve is located in Pocantico Hills in Westchester County. The preserve is 1,233 acres and growing due to additional bequests. The Preserve is an idyllic spot for strolling, jogging, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. With 180 recorded species of birds and its IBA (Important Bird Area) designation by the National Audubon Society, the Preserve is a must visit area for birders.

In season, licensed anglers enjoy fishing for bass in the 22 acre Swan Lake and for brown trout in the Pocantico River. In addition the beauty of the Preserve inspires many artists and photographers to memorialize its scenic vistas. While in the park, stop in the Preserve's Gallery across from the Visitor Center. Its rotating exhibits feature the art of local artists.

The most notable feature of the Preserve is the system of carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Designed to complement the landscape, the carriage roads, many of which are handicapped accessible, allow visitors to experience and enjoy the natural wonders of the area. These scenic paths wind through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, and fields and past streams, rivers, and lakes. They traverse wood and stone bridges, including the first triple arch bridge in America.

Trail maps (with distance and grade descriptions) of all the carriage roads and equestrian permits are available at the Preserve Office. Hunting, swimming, biking, snowmobiling, camping, and open fires are strictly prohibited.

Park Attractions
Birding - designated an IBA (Important Bird Area)
Bridle Path
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Nature Trail
Picnic Tables
Scenic Views
Sledding Snowshoeing

 Port Chester, Westchestersouth southern southeast southeatern portchester

 Blind Brook Club, Purchase, men only, 18-hole regulation length course,  private equity golf club, Golf Course, Attractions Private Golf Course - Blind Brook Club

914-939-1450 

The Blind Brook Club is located at Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10573. This "men only", 18-hole regulation length course is a private equity golf club, opened in 1917.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
6385 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 70.5 / 120
Bent grass
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Dress code

 Pound Ridge, Westchesternortheast, northeastern, north, poundridge, scott corners, northeastern westchester county, topography pound ridge, undeveloped land, ward pound ridge reservation, westchester park, fishing, cross-country skiing

 Local park Summer Day Camp exercise programs bridge group toddler art little league basketball Ball Fields Hiking Walking Trail Picnicking Wonderful Playground Swimming Baby mid-size Olympic pool lap swimming and diving Snack Bar Showers Tennis courts Pound Ridge Town Park

914-764-0947 

The Pound Ridge Town Park is a beautiful local park offering many activities for adults and children of all ages. A Day Camp is available for a fun-filled and exciting summer. Other activities, such as exercise programs, bridge group, toddler art, little league, tennis, basketball, and other sports are open to all ages.

Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnicking, Playground, Three Swimming Pools (Baby, mid-size and Olympic size pool for lap swimming and diving), Snack Bar, Showers, Tennis

 Three Swimming Pools (Baby pool mid-size pool and Olympic size pool for lap swimming and diving) Snack Bar Showers Pound Ridge Town Park - Pool

914-764-0947 

The Pound Ridge Town Park is a beautiful local park offering many activities for adults and children of all ages. A Day Camp is available for a fun-filled and exciting summer. Other activities, such as exercise programs, bridge group, toddler art, little league, tennis, basketball, and other sports are open to all ages.

Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnicking, Playground, Three Swimming Pools (Baby, mid-size and Olympic size pool for lap swimming and diving), Snack Bar, Showers, Tennis

 Pound Ridge, Golf Club, golf course, Pete Dye’s, New York, Westchester County, 18-hole, daily fee public golf course, about golf, GOLF Magazine, Best New Courses You Can Play, Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole regulation length course Public Golf Course - Pound Ridge Golf Club

914-764-5771 

The Pound Ridge Golf Club is the legendary golf course architect, Pete Dye’s, first design project in New York. Situated in affluent Westchester County, with such prestigious golf neighbors as Winged Foot Golf Club, Westchester Country Club and Stanwich, the new Pound Ridge Golf Club has been carved out of 172 acres of magnificent rocky cliffs, streams and wooded hills. According to Pete, Pound Ridge is one of his best course designs.

Pound Ridge Golf Club, an 18-hole daily fee public golf course that plays to a par 72 and measures 7,171 yards from the back tees, is a spellbinding layout that winds its way through hardwood forest and opens to rolling meadows. The dramatic rock outcroppings are truly unique and a stirring visual feature of the design. Fourteen thousand feet of rock walls surround trees, wetlands and water hazards. The course’s five sets of tees are classified by handicap ability, allowing players of all calibers to best enjoy the strategic layout and wide variety of shot-making situations. "Press Blue Button" for more about golf at Pound Ridge Golf Club.

Ranked #2 in GOLF Magazine's 2008 list of "Best New Courses You Can Play”

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Black tees = 7171 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope from black tees = 76.1 / 146
Greens = bent grass
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Chipping and Putting green
Club rental
Driving range
Forecaddies available - first come basis
Lessons
Pro shop
Practice area
Restaurant

 wooded trails picnicking lean-to camping fishing cross-country skiing Trailside Nature Museum nature interpretive programs Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Gardens & Park

914-864-7317 

The 4,315 acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Westchester County’s largest park. The Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is divided in area between both Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.

With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing. The park is home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.

Park attractions include: Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Museum, Nature study, Picnicking, Play equipment is available in two areas of the park.

 Purchase, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 10577, Country Club,  Purchase, New York, 10577, Westchester County, about golf, Golf Course, Attractions, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Brae Burn Country Club

914-761-8300 

Brae Burn Country Club is located at 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, New York 10577 in Westchester County. When Brae Burn Country Club was formed in 1964, it was the first new member-owned club formed in Westchester since the late 1920’s.

At Brae Burn Country Club, the parkland layout is routed through hilly terrain with natural brooks and ponds in play on a number of holes. An old, elevated railroad bed crosses the course, adding an unusual manmade dimension as well. The undulating greens are among the most contoured and challenging in the Metropolitan area. A course renovation completed in 2000 has enhanced the course’s beauty. Architect Ken Dye’s plan reconfigured bunkers, added visibility and restored much of Frank Duane’s original design. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, course details, and more about golf at Brae Burn.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6825 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 73.6 / 133
Bent grass
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Dress code
Guest policy = reciprocal

  Private Golf Course - Century Country Club

914-761-0400 

 10577, Country Club, Purchase, New York,  Town of Harrison, Westchester County, Country Club of Purchase, 18-hole championship golf course, Jack Nicklaus, Golf Course, Attractions, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Country Club of Purchase

914-328-5047 

The Country Club of Purchase is located at 10 Country Club Drive, Purchase, New York 10577. The club is located in the Purchase area of the Town of Harrison in Westchester County. The Country Club of Purchase opened in September 1996 and is the first and only 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus in the area. The course plays 6,876 yards and is masterfully crafted on 192 acres, with protected wetlands. Preserving the ecologically rich land was a priority from the earliest planning sessions. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard and more about golf at The Country Club of Purchase.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Championship tees = 6876 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 73.9 / 138
Fairways = Bent grass
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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 10577, Purchase, lower Westchester County, New York City, 18-hole, Tillinghast designed, golf course, golfing, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club Private Golf Course - Old Oaks Country Club

914-683-6000 

Old Oaks Country Club is located at 3100 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577. The Club is set on 220-acres in lower Westchester County, located 25 miles north of New York City. The facilities include an 18-hole Tillinghast designed golf course. Press "Blue Button" for more about golfing at Old Oaks Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6503 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 72.3 / 139
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
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 Attractions, Sculpture Gardens, Visit, sculptures, gardens, Calder, Joan Miró, Alberto Giacometti, Henry Moore, George Segal, Jean Dubuffet, Auguste Rodin, Max Ernst, artists of the 20th century, topiary, architecture, Wonderful sculptures and gardens Sculpture Gardens at PepsiCo

914-253-2900 

The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens is located at 700 and 735 Anderson Hill Road, PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase, NY. The Sculpture Gardens and the Purchase campus of SUNY are across the street from each other. Visit the sculptures and gardens and see works by Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Alberto Giacometti, Henry Moore, George Segal, Jean Dubuffet, Auguste Rodin, Max Ernst, and more artists.

The sculpture gardens feature 45 sculptures by some of the best-known artists of the 20th century. “Capricorn,” Max Ernst’s largest freestanding sculpture is among the inspiring works. The grounds themselves are 168 acres of green lawns, trees, ponds, fountains, and landscaped gardens with a topiary, well-tended hedges, flower beds and water-lily ponds. These spectacular grounds were conceived as an integration of architecture, landscape, and sculpture. It is a landscape exhibiting superior thought and attention, a thorough knowledge of plants, a respect for what has come before, and a working effort to remain true to a vision.

Attractions
Wonderful sculptures and gardens.

Map is available from the security guard at the headquarters entrance.
Admission is free.

 Rye, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Nature Center marine life ducks national Audubon Society New York Bird Area habitats flyway trails plants animals park Long Island Sound erosion habitat native shorebirds schools scouts intertidal ecology marine biology plant science and ornithology Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary

914-967-8720 

The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area due to its significant habitats and flyway. There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals.

In 1992, a northeaster swept over the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary causing considerable erosion. The storm prompted the installation of unsightly concrete and asphalt piles to prevent future washouts. Eventually, invasive and highly adaptable common reeds took over the degraded site. In 2001, the concrete and asphalt were replaced with sandy dunes planted with native plants, such as beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata). The dunes’ core was made out of rock topped with sand. The plants’ root structures bind the sand, keeping the dunes in place so they can carry out their role as a natural storm barrier. The dunes now provide nesting and feeding habitat for native shorebirds.

Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.

To View The Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary. Park at the nature center.

Attractions include: Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking / Walking, Nature Study Programs

 Attractions marshland wildlife sanctuary habitats Birding Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Walking Nature Study Programs Marshlands Conservancy & Nature Center

914-835-4466 

Marshlands Conservancy is a 173-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored and appreciated here. There are three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent birdwatching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.

Attractions include:
Birding
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study Programs

 10580, ice skating, ice skating facility, Playland, Ice Casino, Rye, New York, Adult Skate, family fun, Attractions, Activities, Public Skating Playland Ice Casino

914-813-7059 

The Playland Ice Casino is located at Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95), Rye, New York 10580. The Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 75 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The Playland Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Convenient public sessions, special events, extended holiday schedules, Party Nights, and Family Skating Nights await skaters this season for even more family fun.

Attractions & Activities
Family Skate Nights (Sat)
Party Nights
Playland Skating School
Public Skating

 10580, USGA, Rye, golf, swimming, squash, tennis, paddle tennis, Westchester golf, about golf, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club, 18-hole course, Driving range Private Golf Course - Apawamis Club

914-967-2100 

The Apawamis Club is located at 2 Club Road, Rye, NY 10580. Apawamis is one of the oldest clubs in our country, dating back to 1890, and became an early member of the USGA in 1897. Apawamis is a full-service family club offering golf, swimming, squash, tennis, and paddle tennis. With only 18 holes and a clubhouse that looks more like a rambling country home than an imposing piece of architecture, it remains a unique setting in the midst of mainstream, prestigious Westchester golf, according to a 1988 article in The Country Club magazine. Press "Blue Button" for more about golf and The Apawamis Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6547 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 72.1 / 139
Greens = Bent grass
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Carts - riding cart rental
Chipping and putting greens
Club rental
Dress code
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Lessons
Locker rooms
Pro shop

 10580, Golf Club, Rye, New York, City of Rye, 18-hole, Devereux Emmet, golf course, playing golf, Golf Course Attractions, Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Rye Golf Club

914-835-3200 

Rye Golf Club is located at 330 Boston Post Road in Rye New York 10580. The 126 acre facility is a member only club owned by the City of Rye. The club offers a challenging 18-hole Devereux Emmet golf course with spectacular water views of Long Island Sound. Warm up before your round at one of two practice greens and chipping areas or tune up your game with one of our Club Pro’s. Press "Blue Button" for photos and more about playing golf at Rye Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
6295 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 70.3 / 123
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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 10580 private 36 holes Private Golf Course - Westchester Country Club

914-967-6000 

Westchester Country Club is located at 98 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. The Westchester Country Club is a private club with membership amenities that include; 36 holes of golf, private tennis courts, a separate beach club with an Olympic sized swimming pool and over 50 guest rooms. Press "Blue Button" for website.

 Metro New York family amusement park entertainment center rides children adults beach pool boardwalk pier Long Island Sound lake boating picnic area mini golf indoor ice-skating America America's Americas first planned theme National Historic Landmark Rye Playland

914-813-7010 

Rye Playland is Metro New York's great family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than 50 rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini golf and indoor ice-skating.

Point of Interest: Rye Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.

 Rye Brook, Westchestersouth southern southeast southeatern ryebrook

 10573, Golf Course, Rye Brook, challenging golf courses,  Robert Van Hagge, about golf, Golf Course Attractions Private Golf Course - Doral Arrowwood Golf Club

914-939-5500 

The Doral Arrowwood Golf Course is located at 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Continuing Doral's heritage of uniquely designed and challenging golf courses at its resorts, the Doral Arrowwood Golf Course at the Doral Golf Club offers nine spectacular holes by Robert Van Hagge. Critically acclaimed as one of the most difficult nine-hole courses in the country, the 3,200 yard, par-35 Doral Arrowwood Golf Course features Van Hagge's trademark shadows, bunkers and water hazards, engaging players of every level. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, course layouts and more about golf at Doral.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
3200 yards / par 35
Course rating / slope = 35.8 / 136 on grass
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Driving range
Locker fee
Guest policy = reciprocal
Lessons
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 Scarborough, Westchestercentral, activities, attractions, things to do, state parks, play golf, golf courses, trump national golf  club, antique dealers, outdoor activities, fishing, biking, kids, picnic, park, parks, birding, children, park preserve, scarborough station

 10510, Sleepy Hollow, Country Club, Scarborough, courses, 18,  9 holes, Westchester, golf, activities attractions, riding, Rockefeller trails, winter sports, Golf Course, Country Club Private Golf Course - Sleepy Hollow Country Club

914-941-3062 

Sleepy Hollow Country Club is located at 777 Albany Post Road in Scarborough, NY 10510-9245. The 338 acres of “Washington Irving” hills and woodlands that make up the Sleepy Hollow Country Club were once known as Woodlea, the country estate of Mr. Butler Wright. The plans were by Stanford White of McKim, Meade & White, and constituted one of the last works of the famous architect.

While the Club’s two courses, one of 18 and one of 9 holes, are among the finest in Westchester, golf is only one of the many activities and many attractions of the Club as a whole. The riding facility includes both an indoor and outdoor ring and the use of the beautiful Rockefeller trails. There are ten tennis courts and a magnificent swimming pool serviced by a snack bar and locker rooms. For winter sports there is a three court squash building, four paddle tennis courts, and a skeet and trap facility. Sleepy Hollow Country Club is one of the most picturesque and attractive in the nation.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
9 and 18 hole courses
Blue tees = 6836 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 73.8 / 135
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = Closed
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Riding cart rental

 Scarsdale, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Attractions woodland preserve trail trails pond orchard maple sugaring site garden gardens animal animals museum Botanical Exhibits Greenhouse Hands-on Discovery Room conservation Greenburgh Nature Center

914-723-3470 

The Greenburgh Nature Center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, pond, orchard, maple sugaring site and gardens. The center's Manor House contains a live animal museum with over 120 specimens, a "hands on" discovery room, greenhouse, changing nature-arts exhibits, and a nature store.

Point of Interest: Special programs for groups of all ages, on a wide range of nature topics, either here or at your location.

Attractions include:
Botanical Exhibits
Greenhouse
Live Animals
Hands-on Discovery Room

 10583, Golf Club, Scarsdale, New York, A.W. Tillinghast, golf course, about golf , Golf Course Attractions Private Golf Course - Fenway Golf Club

914-723-6000 

Fenway Golf Club is located at Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583. The course was designed in 1924 by A.W. Tillinghast, one of America’s greatest architects. Often dubbed "Little Winged Foot", Fenway’s severely sloping greens, deep traps and deceptively difficult landing areas, have proven time and time again that this golf course need be compared to no other and stands on its own as a premier test of golf excellence. Press "Blue Button" for golf course reviews, scorecard, and more about golf at Fenway Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Black tees = 6683 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 73.8 / 138
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Clubhouse
Dress code
Guest policy = closed

 10583, Golf, Scarsdale, golf course, Jack Nicklaus, Golf Club, Tillinghast, golf course, Jack Nicklaus, New York, test of golf,  U.S. Open, PGA, playing golf, Golf Course Attractions, Attractions, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Quaker Ridge Golf Club

914-725-1100 

The Quaker Ridge Golf Club is located at 140 Griffen Avenue Scarsdale NY 10583. The Quaker Ridge Golf Club, designed by A.W. Tillinghast, opened in 1916. The golf course continues to stand the test of time. Jack Nicklaus, when asked during the 1974 U.S. Open at Winged Foot if he thought Winged Foot was the greatest course in the world, replied, “That may be, but there is quite a golf course down the street.”

In 1969, Jimmy Demaret stated, “Quaker Ridge is the most underrated Golf Course in the New York Area, because it has never been host course to a major championship. I’d like to go on record as saying it would be a tough test of golf for any tournament – the U.S. Open and the PGA included.” Press "Blue Button" to view scorecard, rankings in the U.S. and the world, and more about playing golf at the Quaker Ridge Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Black Course tees = 6835 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 74.5 / 145
Fairways = Bent grass
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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 10583, Country Club, Scarsdale Private Golf Course - Sunningdale Country Club

914-723-3200 

Sunningdale Country Club is located at 300 Underhill Road in Scarsdale, New York 10583.

 Golf Course, Scarsdale, Golf, Attractions, Golf Course Attractions, Driving range, playing golf, 18-hole course, Lessons, golf course architect, Tom Winton Public Golf Course - Saxon Woods Golf

914-231-3461 

Saxon Woods Golf Course is located at 315 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY. Known by players as Westchester County's second most challenging course, Saxon Woods' rolling, wooded landscape give this sporting course tremendous character. Saxon Woods Golf Course was designed by golf course architect Tom Winton and opened to the public in 1931. Today, all 18 of Saxon Woods tees have been completely renovated, along with several greens. Press "Blue Button" for more about playing golf at Saxon Woods Golf Course.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole course
6293 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 70.2 / 122
Greens = bent grass
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
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Lessons
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 Sleepy Hollow, Westchesterriver towns, river town, hudson river, hudson river valley, central, mid west, western

 photo, Philipsburg Manor, things to do with children, historic site, Hudson Valley manor, Attractions, history, colonial slavery, Sleepy Hollow, visitor, Kykuit, Rockefeller estate, slave garden, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours, Kykuit, Tourist Center Philipsburg Manor - National Historic Landmark

914-631-8200 

Click to enlarge photo of Philipsburg Manor.

Click to enlarge photo of Philipsburg Manor.

Philipsburg Manor is a historic site of great historical importance. Once the headquarters of a large Hudson Valley manor, the site vividly interprets aspects of the history of colonial New York and the system of racially-based slavery which helped keep the estate running in the 18th century. The visitor center at Philipsburg, located on Rt. 9 in the village of Sleepy Hollow, offers a wide range of services and changing exhibitions, and also serves as the visitor center for Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.

Philipsburg Manor is a late 17th/early 18th-century milling, farming, and trading complex owned by an Anglo-Dutch family of merchants. Philipsburg Manor was tenanted by farmers of diverse European backgrounds, and operated by enslaved Africans. In 1693, Frederick Philipse, a carpenter who rose to become the richest man in the colony of New York, was granted a charter for 52,000 acres along the Hudson River by William and Mary of England. Historically, the site is of particular interest because of the size of the enslaved community and the highly developed nature of this 18th-century commercial property.

Featuring a stone manor house filled with a handsome collection of 17th-and 18th-century period furnishings, this famous house also includes a working water-powered gristmill and millpond, an 18th-century barn, a slave garden, and a reconstructed tenant farm house. The grounds are home to historic breeds of cattle, sheep, and chickens.

Points of Interest: Philipsburg Manor is a living history museum. Guides in 18th-century costume conduct tours of the site and numerous special events are held throughout the year. One of many fun things to do with children in the Hudson River Valley.

Attractions include: The Greenhouse Cafe, Picnic grounds, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery located next to Philipsburg Manor, Tours of Kykuit that originate at the Philipsburg Manor Visitor Tourist Center.

 Somers, Westchesternorthern, historical society, history, antiquities, north, state parks, golfing, antique shops, hiking, biking, kids, picnic, gardens, lasdon park arboretum, somers, amawalk, baldwin place, granite springs,  lincolndale, shenorock

 woodlands open grass meadow formal gardens flower shrub specimens from all over world Chinese Friendship Pavilion four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans Lasdon Park Arboretum

914-864-7260 

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.

Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow

 10589, 18-hole, Golf Club, Somers, New York, Heritage Hills, West Hill Course, East Hill Course, about golf, 18-hole course, Golf Course Attractions, 18-hole regulation course Private Golf Course - Somers Pointe Golf Club

914-276-1000 

Somers Pointe Golf Club is located at 1000 West Hill Drive, Somers, New York, 10589. Uniquely challenging, its 27 holes weave a scenic path through native woods, daunting hills and natural ponds. Situated 695 feet above sea level, one of Westchester County’s highest points, Somers Pointe offers breathtaking views and a Geoffrey Cornish designed course certain to test the most accomplished golfers while encouraging newcomers to the game. We have 2 courses available:

Heritage Hills of Westchester Country Club - West Hill Course = 18-hole, Par 72
The West Course, designed by Geoffrey Cornish, opened in 1988 and provides eighteen holes that allow players to enjoy the complete golfing experience. Narrow fairways, hills and sand all come into play as part of the skillfully designed, scenic layout. Six ponds and a creek bring water into play on eight of the holes, while undulating, moderately fast greens are designed to provide a fair test of the putting game.

Heritage Hills of Westchester Country Club - East Hill Course = 9-hole, Par 35
East Hill Course provides a solid golf outing. Similar in layout and topography to its sister course, this nine hole, 3,100-yard gem is also in marvelous shape and has plenty of hills, tight fairways, well placed bunkers and water to test your skills.

Press "Blue Button" for more about golf at West Hill's 18-hole course and East hill's 9-hole course.

Golf Course Attractions
West Hill Course
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6349 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 71.4 / 129
Bent grass

East Hill Course
9-hole course
Blue tees = 2889 yards / par 35
Course rating / slope = 69.6 / 129
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 Tarrytown, Westchesterriver town, river towns, hudson river, southern, tourist towns, visit, vacation, holiday, sightsee, south, southern, southwest, southwestern

 Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow New York protecting Preserve's preserve peserves wildlife habitat historical  archeological features carriage roads Friends of Rockefeller State Park

914-333-0102 

Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.

 photo, Lyndhurst, Circa 1838, historic site, National Trust, tourist, exploring the Hudson River Valley architectural landmark, Hudson River, Gothic Revival mansions, Gothic Revival, Paulding's Folly, Croton Aqueduct Trail, Lyndhurst to Sunnyside Lyndhurst Mansion - National Historic Landmark

914-631-4481 

Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.

Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.

Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.

In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.

In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.

The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.

The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.

Point of Interest:
Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. A pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront will shortly be open. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.

 site author essayist poet biographer columnist  Sunnyside, Washington Irving - National Landmark

914-631-8200 

Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.

Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.

Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.

Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.

Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.

Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.

Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Washington Irving Boat Club - Boat Launch Ramp

914-332-0517 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Washington Irving Boat Launch in Tarrytown, NY.

 Tuckahoe, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 Parks attractions Basketball Courts Playground Main Street Playground

914-771-3311 

Main Street Playground located at Main Street and Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe is within the municipality of Eastchester. Main Street Playground is a three-acre park located in and maintained by Tuckahoe. It has two full basketball courts with lights, a climber, swings and benches.

Parks attractions include: Basketball Courts, Playground

 Parks attractions Baseball Softball Soccer Fields Basketball Court Hiking Walking Playground Bronx River Parkway Oval

914-771-3311 

Parkway Oval is a 14-acre park located at Consulate Drive in Tuckahoe in the municipality of Eastchester. It has a baseball and softball field, soccer fields, all-purpose playfield and a full basketball court, a playground area with swings, climber and benches. This park is adjacent to a jogging and bicycle path along the scenic Bronx River.

Parks attractions include: Baseball, Softball, & Soccer Fields, Basketball Court, Hiking / Walking Playground

 Valhalla, Westchestercentral mid

 Westchester’s oldest first paved linear park Reservation ponds wooden footbridges hundreds of varieties of native trees and shrubs bicycling walking running nature study Hiking Fishing Ice skating Nature study Recreational Trail Bronx River Parkway Reservation

914-328-1542 

The Bronx River Parkway Reservation, one of Westchester’s oldest parks, is an 807-acre paved linear park that was created as an adjunct to the Bronx River Parkway that opened in 1925. The Reservation touts a number of “firsts:” it was the first linear park in Westchester, as well as one of the first in the country, and, the Bronx River Parkway was the first parkway in the nation. The Reservation also has the distinction of being the first official Westchester County Park, whose establishment led to the creation of today’s County Park System of more than 50 parks spanning nearly 18,000 acres. The picturesque Reservation, which runs through the heart of southern Westchester County, features ponds, wooden footbridges, and hundreds of varieties of native trees and shrubs. It is a favorite place for bicycling, walking, running and nature study.

Parks attractions include: Hiking Trails / Walking, Fishing, Ice skating, Nature study, Recreational Trail

 Siwanoy sachem Cokenseko American Indian Cranberry Lake Park concerts antiques shows arts craft Bicycling Fishing Hiking Trails Walking Ice Skating In-line Nature Study Outdoor Film Festival Picnicking Playground Refreshments Kensico Dam Plaza

914-328-1542 

Kensico Dam Plaza is a 98 acre property located at the base of the Kensico Dam. Kensico gets its name from the Siwanoy sachem, "Cokenseko". It is 300 feet high and 1830 feet long. It forms the reservoir that contains 29,000 million gallons of water per day. The dam was built under the old dam that formed Lake Kensico, using stone taken from the adjacent Cranberry Lake Park. The park provides a unique setting for a wide variety of activities including ethnic celebrations, concerts, antiques shows, and arts and craft shows.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Fishing, Hiking / Walking, Ice Skating, In-line Skating, Nature Study, Outdoor Film Festival, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments

 Waccabuc, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern

 10597 Lake Waccabuc nine 18 hole USGA rules Scorecard Private Golf Course - Waccabuc Country Club

914-763-3144 

Waccabuc Country Club is located on Mead Street, Waccabuc, NY 10597. The Waccabuc Country Club was established on September 18, 1912. The clubhouse was originally a private home that, in 1912, was converted into the Lake Waccabuc Inn, a country resort / retreat. One of the first things the new owners did was add a nine hole golf course. In 1923, plans for an additional 9 holes were proposed and later implemented. Waccabuc Country Club is now a beautiful 18 hole golf course.

USGA rules govern all play except where modified by local rules. Embedded ball rule is in effect through the green. All fences surrounding the course are boundaries; no free relief. Please avoid slow play. A round should be completed in 4 hours or less. Cellular phones may be used in the locker rooms only. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, and more about the Waccabuc Country Club.

 Westchester Countyhudson river valley county airport putnam new york city golf course leisure attractions activities parks recreational accommodations dining colleges schools libraries recreation tours transportation historic family vacation romantic weekend getaway other locations southern connecticut fairfield greenwich stamford ridgefield canaan

  Hudson River Audubon Society

914-237-9331 

 public boat ramps Hudson River launching fees fishing conditions Fishermen Hudson River Fishermen's Association

877-HRFAORG 

A listing of 30 public boat ramps. These ramps are located on the Hudson River, from Jersey City to Kingston, NY, with descriptions, directions and launching fees. Keep us posted on the conditions of these ramps! E-Mail us your reviews! Both Fishermen Feedback and Boaters Feedback Needed!

 fishing, fishing charters, boating, boating education, Safe Boating Certification, vessel handling, vessel navigation, Coast Guard requirements,  fishing for striped bass, fishing Hudson River,
Hudson River Striped Bass fishing Hudson River Striped Bass Fishing

845-594-1098 

Osprey Marine Ltd. is a small company specializing in fishing charters and boating education, offering courses for Safe Boating Certification, vessel handling and navigation. Our vessel meets all Coast Guard requirements for safety and is designed for fishing as well as comfort. We supply all the necessary tackle for an exciting day on the water and look forward to serving you.

During the spring we concentrate on fishing for striped bass in the Hudson River during their spawning run. During the summer and early fall we fish Long Island Sound and offshore. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Osprey Marine and Hudson River Striped Bass fishing.

 Trail Trails Trailsite Mahopac Putnam North County paved bicycle and pedestrian path Putnam Railroad Tudor-revival style Briarcliff Manor Station Millwood Railroad Park Historic North County Trailway

914-864-7000 

The North County Trailway spans 22.1 miles in Westchester County, from Eastview in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, to Baldwin Place in Somers. It now continues for two more miles into Mahopac in Putnam County as the Putnam Trailway. The North County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad.

The Putnam Railroad once served 23 stations in Westchester, some of which still stand today. Included is the Tudor-revival style Briarcliff Manor Station, which is now used as a public library. Other former stations can be found along the trailway in Millwood and in Railroad Park in Yorktown Heights. Historic marker plaques have been placed at most of the former station locations.

 Trail Trails Trailsite paved bicycle pedestrian path Putnam Division “Old Put”  final run Railroad  23 stations Elmsford station South County Historic markers South County Trailway

914-864-7000 

The South County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of- way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. The “Old Put,” as it was fondly referred to by commuters, provided freight and passenger service from 1881 to 1958 between the Bronx and Putnam County. Freight service continued to operate sporadically from Elmsford south, with the last freight train making its final run in August 1982.

The Putnam Railroad once served 23 stations in Westchester, some of which still stand today. The former Elmsford station is the only remaining station structure along the South County Trailway. It now houses a restaurant. Historic markers plaques have been placed at most of the former station locations.

 White Plains, Westchestercentral mid south southern southeast southeastern whiteplains

 Attractions preserve wetlands trails Kensico Reservoir watershed New York City wild cranberry Birding Children's Summer Ecology Program Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Walking Nature Interpretive Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center

914-428-1005 

The Cranberry Lake Nature Center is a 190-acre nature preserve comprised of forest, wetlands, and a 10-acre lake that was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago. There are three miles of trails, including a loop around the lake, and others that traverse the predominantly northern oak-hickory forest. The area is part of the Kensico Reservoir watershed, which provides drinking water for residents of Westchester County and New York City. The name Cranberry Lake is derived from the growth of wild cranberry, which still exist in various parts of the fen.

Attractions include:
Birding
Children's Summer Ecology Program
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Interpretive Programs

 10607, Country Club, White Plains, New York, rolling course, Golf, Course Attractions, 18-hole regulation length course, Driving range, about golf Private Golf Course - Elmwood Country Club

914-592-6600 

Elmwood Country Club is located at 850 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, New York 10607. Press "Blue Button" for more information about golf at Elmwood Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6487 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.5 / 129
Bent grass
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Club rentals
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Driving range
Golf cart rentals
Guest policy = reciprocal
Restaurant
Walking allowed

 10607, Country Club, White Plains, New York, Westchester County, New York City,  A.W.Tillinghast, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club Private Golf Course - Metropolis Country Club

914-949-4840 

Metropolis Country Club is located at 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, New York 10607 in Westchester County. Metropolis Country Club was founded in 1922 when members of the Metropolis Club of New York City acquired the original course from Century Country Club. The course, dating to 1904, was designed originally by Herbert Strong and A.W.Tillinghast. The course was enhanced by Joe Finger and then updated and renovated in 1994 by Ken Dye.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Almost 6800 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 72.2 / 134
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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  Private Golf Course - New York Hospital

914-997-5819 

 10605, golfing, Lessons, 18-hole, Country Club, White Plains, New York, Westchester, golf course, Golf Course Attractions, Attractions, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Ridgeway Country Club

914-948-7200 

Ridgeway Country Club is located at 400 Ridgeway in White Plains, New York in the heart of Westchester. The picturesque 18 hole Par 71 golf course dates back almost a century to 1923 when it was designed by Pete Clark. Narrow fairways, difficult greens, and strategically placed bunkers make the course challenging at all levels. The 8th hole is the signature hole with a lake making for great risk-reward decision-making. Ridgeway has been the site of Metropolitan PGA and USGA tournaments. Press "Blue Button" for golf course - hole by hole photos, scorecard, and more about golfing at Ridgeway Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6373 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.6 / 129
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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 10605, Westchester Golf Club, White Plains, NY, private golf club, golf course,18-hole golf course, tennis facilities Private Golf Course - Westchester Hills Golf Club

914-948-5020 

Westchester Hills Golf Club is located at 401 Ridgeway in White Plains, NY 10605. Westchester Hills is a private golf club that offers a championship 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, and a large pool area with two pools and a snack bar. The main clubhouse offers formal dining, a family grill room for casual dining, and patio dining during the summer months.

 10605, Golf Course, White Plains, golf course, Tom Winton, golfers, golfing, about golf, Golf Course Attractions, about golf, Cross-country skiing, Winter Outdoor Activities, first public course Public Golf Course - Maple Moor Golf Course

914-995-9200 

Maple Moor Golf Course is located at 1128 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605. Named for the abundance of maple trees that line the course, Maple Moor is a challenging course with water hazards on six holes. Designed by golf course architect Tom Winton and opened to the public in 1927, Maple Moor was Westchester County's first public course. Maple Moor golfers now enjoy the results of a major improvement program in which all 18 tees were renovated and expanded, and there is a new restaurant and food service in the clubhouse.

Located just off the Hutchinson River Parkway in White Plains, NY, Maple Moor Golf Course has a full-service golf shop offering the latest in apparel and equipment. Additionally, the professional golf staff at Maple Moor offers PGA instruction and lessons to help improve your game. Press "Blue Button" for golfing rates, scorecard, and more about golf at Maple Moor.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6374 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 71.0 / 129
Greens = bent grass
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Club rental
Dress code
Golf shop
Lessons
Restaurant

Winter Outdoor Activities
Cross-country skiing

 Saxon Woods, White Plains, park, 18-hole golf course, miniature golf, miniature golf course,  swimming pool, children’s aquatic playground, horseback, Park Attractions, Cross country skiing, Hiking, equestrian trails, disabled, Swimming Saxon Woods Park

914-995-4480 

Saxon Woods Park is located on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, NY. The park contains an 18-hole golf course as well as a miniature golf course, the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground, and picnic areas. A trail system connects the southern section to the upland wooded northern part of the park, characterized by mature hardwood forests. The trails are very popular with hikers, cross country skiers and horseback riders. The entire system extends along the Hutchinson River Parkway to Twin Lakes Park and north to Maple Moor Golf Course. It also links to the leather- stocking trail and contains archeologically sensitive areas. Saxon Woods Park is the site of the county’s only playground that is accessible to the disabled.

Park Attractions
Cross country skiing
Fishing
Hiking/walking/equestrian trails
Miniature golf
Picnicking
Playground (accessible to the disabled)
Nature study
Refreshments
Swimming

 Yonkers, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 Hudson River Launch Ramps Fishermen Kennedy Marina Park

914-377-6450 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

 Attractions preserve woodlands Old Croton Aqueduct copper beeches red oaks hemlocks tulip trees wildlife woodpeckers owls bats bird watchers hawk migrations silhouettes butterflies dragonfly pond habitat hummingbird garden Hudson River Audubon Society Lenoir Preserve Nature Center

914-968-5851 

Lenoir Preserve Nature Center is a 40-acre nature preserve comprised of woodlands and field habitats. It is situated adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct on slopes overlooking the Hudson River, providing spectacular views. The property was formerly home to two Hudson River estates and boasts a number of unusual specimen trees and shrubs, imported from around the world. Among them are some magnificent copper beeches from Europe, gingko trees from Asia, and Douglas firs from the Pacific Northwest. These imports join native sugar maples, red oaks, hemlocks, pines and tulip trees in providing shelter for many kinds of wildlife, including woodpeckers, owls and bats.

Every spring and autumn, bird watchers gather to observe major hawk migrations. Nature enthusiasts can learn about raptor identification markings, such as flight patterns and silhouettes, and can take part in official tracking counts of raptors. In summer, the butterfly garden is at its height, visited by a wide variety of butterflies. Nearby, a dragonfly pond provides the necessary habitat for numerous aquatic insects and attracts birds and other wildlife. An organic community gardening area and composting exhibit instruct visitors on environmentally- friendly practices. The butterfly and hummingbird garden is maintained entirely by volunteers from Hudson River Audubon Society.

Attractions include:
Hiking / Walking
Birding
Cross-country Skiing
Gardening
Nature Study Programs

 10701, Golf Course, Yonkers, Dunwoodie Heights, City of Yonkers, golf course layout, golfing, Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole regulation length course, Driving range lighted for night play Municipal Golf Course - Dunwoodie Golf

914-231-3490 

Dunwoodie Golf Course is located at 1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers, NY 10701. Dunwoodie lies at the top of "Dunwoodie Heights" in the center of the City of Yonkers. It is characterized by dramatic topography and steep slopes. Its layout is a mix of narrow fairways to rolling wide landscapes. The design of the course takes advantage of the natural topography, resulting in a challenging game. Press "Blue Button" for golf course layout, scorecard and more about golfing at Dunwoodie Golf Course.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Longest tees = 5830 yards / par 70
Course rating/slope = 67.4 / 118
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Driving range lighted for night play
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 Sprain Lake Golf, Yonkers, Golf Course, Attractions, Course Attractions, 18-hole course, Practice green Public Golf Course - Sprain Lake Golf Course

914-231-3481 

Sprain Lake Golf Course is located at 290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers, NY. Sprain Lake, on 130 acres, was designed by golf course architect Tom Winton. Sprain Lake is characterized by small greens, rolling terrain and a number of highly challenging holes, with an abundance of water hazards and difficult shots. Because of its long and narrow layout, Sprain Lake offers a mostly linear, back-and-forth style of play. Press "Blue Button" for more information.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
6110 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 69.3 / 124
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 cyclists trails trailsite trailway beginner intermediate advanced cyclists level topography northbound southbound lanes Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

914-864-7000 

The Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail in Yonkers offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants.

The five miles of mountain bike trails at Sprain Ridge offer challenges to cyclists at every level of ability. The trails wind their way through 278 acres of varied terrain that offers challenges for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. The beginner trail provides cyclists with challenging curves but a relatively level topography.

The intermediate and advanced trails provide experienced cyclists with more of a challenge with trails of increasing grades and challenging topography. There are picnic areas available near all three parking lots and a snack bar is open in season near the swimming pool

 northbound southbound lanes Brook Parkway pool picnic areas bike trails Hiking walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming Sprain Ridge Park

914-231-3450 

The Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail in Yonkers offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants.

The five miles of mountain bike trails at Sprain Ridge offer challenges to cyclists at every level of ability. The trails wind their way through 278 acres of varied terrain that offers challenges for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. The beginner trail provides cyclists with challenging curves but a relatively level topography. The intermediate and advanced trails provide experienced cyclists with more of a challenge with trails of increasing grades and challenging topography.

There are picnic areas available near all three parking lots and a snack bar is open in season near the swimming pool area.

Parks attractions include: Hiking Paths / Walking, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments, Swimming.

 swimming pool ethnic celebrations fairs festivals Ball Fields Bicycling Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Ice Skating In-line Miniature Golf Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming Tennis Courts Tibbetts Brook Park

914-231-2865 

Tibbetts Brook Park is a 161 acre park with a large 412’ x 125’ pool. It was one of the first parks developed by Westchester County. The Park offers many recreational activities throughout the year and hosts ethnic celebrations, fairs and festivals during the summer months.

Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking / Walking, Ice Skating, In-line Skating, Miniature Golf, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments, Swimming, Tennis

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Yonkers Municipal Boat Ramp

914-377-6450 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Yonkers Municipal Boat Ramp at Kennedy Marina Park in Yonkers, NY.

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 Mohansic Lake bass perch sun fish Freshwater Fishing row pedal boats softball field basketball soccer Disc golf 9 18 holes Frisbees trails winter sports Biking Boat Launch Food Hiking Ice Skating Picnic playground Pool Snowmobiling Cross-Country Skiing Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

845-245-4434 

The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers a scenic haven. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance. The park's mammoth pool can hold 4,000 bathers at one time.

The park's oasis of blue water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, provide excellent freshwater fishing and boating. Popular catches include bass, perch, and sun fish. A New York State Freshwater Fishing License is required. Licenses can be purchased at town halls or a variety of sporting good stores. Both rowboats and pedal boats are available for rental; however, a regional boating permit allows visitors to launch their own rowboats, canoes or kayaks. For an additional fee, rowboat owners may also store their boats. In wintertime, the water's tree lined border provides a winter wonderland backdrop for ice skaters and ice fisherman.

The park's picnic areas have volleyball nets and many have softball fields or basketball courts. There is also a soccer field. Sports enthusiasts may wish to try their hand at Disc golf, a short distance from the picnic areas. You can play either 9 or 18 holes. The rules and scorecards are located at the course and loaner Frisbees are available from the park office. The park’s hills and trails are perfect for winter sports.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Disk Golf Course, Fishing, Food, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Skating, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Recreation Programs, Snowmobiling

 10598, Golf Course, Yorktown Heights, Mohansic Golf Course, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only, 18-hole regulation, Driving range, Winter, Outdoor Activities, Cross-Country skiing Public Golf Course - Mohansic Golf Course

914-862-5283 

Mohansic Golf Course is located at 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Rolling hills and moderately steep slopes combine to make Mohansic the most challenging of the county's courses. There are many tight holes that are an excellent test of a golfer's ability, with uphill, downhill and side hill shots. All 18 tees have recently been fully renovated, and several greens have been upgraded. Press "Blue Button" for more about golf at Mohansic Golf Course.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
6558 yards / par 70
Course rating 70.1 / slope = 124/
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 nature preserve Hudson Hills Highlands ecological biodiversity conservation bioregion Hudson River watershed Valley Wildflower Island sanctuary native endangered species children's nature-related books Birding Hiking Wildflower Island native species Teatown Lake Reservation

914-762-2912 

Teatown Lake Reservation is a regional environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York. In addition to being the largest non-profit nature preserve in New York's Westchester County, Teatown is rapidly developing a reputation as the "Hudson Hills and Highlands" foremost environmental organization, providing ecological and biodiversity conservation leadership in this bioregion.

The Hudson Hills and Highlands is roughly bounded by the Hudson River watershed as it traverses the hills and highlands that run along the Hudson River Valley, from Yonkers in the south to the north at Beacon and Newburgh, New York. The bioregion covers parts of five Hudson Valley counties: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange. However, nearly 80% of the region lies in Westchester and Putnam County. Its grounds include two lakes and over 15 miles of hiking trails through woodlands and meadows, streams and marsh habitats, all of which provide exciting educational opportunities.

Visit Wildflower Island. A two-acre wildflower sanctuary, home to hundreds of native and endangered species of wildflowers. Tours of the Island are led by experienced volunteer guides and are available from April 16th through September. Teatown’s abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land provide a unique glimpse of the biological diversity of the region. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Teatown Lake Reservation.

Point of Interest: Teatowns's Nature Store has an excellent selection of children's science materials, toys and nature-related books, as well as adult gifts, cards, and stationary.

Park and Garden Attractions
Birding, Hiking, Nature Center, Outdoor Animal Exhibits, Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers.

  Wilkens Farm

914-245-5111 

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 12208, Albany, NY, golf, Golf Course, Attractions, Norman's Kill creek, course description, scorecard, course photos, Driving range Public Golf Course - Capital Hills Golf Course at Albany

518-438-2208 

Capital Hills at Albany is located at 65 O'Neil Road, Albany, NY 12208. A rolling hilly challenge is the origin of the course name. Back tees play over 6300 yards and provide a formidable test of golf. The course borders the Norman's Kill creek on six holes. Press "Blue Button" for course description, scorecard, course photos, rates, and more about Capital Hills at Albany golf course.

Golf Course Attractions
Driving range
Clinics
Pro Shop

 Altamont, Albany

 12009, Public Golf Club, Altamont, NY, 12009, Albany County, Golf Course, Attractions,18-hole regulation, course layout, scorecard Public Golf Course - Orchard Creek Golf Club

518-861-5000 

Orchard Creek Public Golf Club is located at 6700 Dunnsville Road in Altamont, NY 12009 in Albany County. Press "Blue Button" for more about Orchard Creek's staff, outings, rates, course layout, scorecard and more.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
6553 yards with a par of 72.2
Course rating/slope
Blue 72.2 / 133 (men)
Green 70.2 / 128 (men)
Red 68.4 / 117 (women)
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Computerized irrigation system on Greens, Tees, and Fairways
Driving range (25 stations)
11,000 sq. ft. practice putting green
36 sand bunkers Golf lessons
Pro shop
80 seat Bar and Restaurant

 Glenmont, Albany

 12077, Colonial Acres Golf, public, 9-hole golf course, Glenmont, NY, Albany, Albany County, 9-hole course, Colonial Golf Course, golf Public Golf Course - Colonial Acres Golf Course

518-439-2089 

Colonial Acres Golf Course is a public 9-hole golf course located at 15 Saybrook Drive, Glenmont, NY 12077 in Albany County. The 9-hole "Colonial Acres" course at the Colonial Acres Golf Course facility in Glenmont, New York features 1262 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 27. Designed by James Michaels, the Colonial Acres golf course opened in 1965. Credited to www.golflink.com

 Guilderland, Albany

 12084, Western Turnpike, Golf Course, Guilderland, Town of Guilderland, golf, cross country skiing, golfers of all ability, rates, score card, photos, course information, Golf Attractions, Putting green Semi-Private Golf Course - Western Turnpike Golf

518-456-0786 

Western Turnpike Golf Course is located at 2350 Western Avenue Guilderland, NY 12084. The Town of Guilderland offers its residents golf, banquet and picnic facilities, and cross country skiing. Whether playing the blue, white, or the ever demanding red course, Western Turnpike promises an unparalleled experience with its outstanding greens and challenging layout for golfers of all ability. Western Turnpike Golf offers rolling terrain, wooded fairways and greens. Press "Blue Button" for rates, scorecard, photos, and more course information.

Golf Course Attractions
27-holes
Blue Tees / Blue/Red 6427 yards with a par 72 / slope rating = 127
White Tees / Blue/Red 6026 yards with a par 72 / slope rating = 124
Red Tees / Blue/Red 5137 yards with a par 72 / slope rating = 117
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 Latham, Albany

 12110, Mill Road Golf Course, Latham, NY, Albany County, 18 hole public golf course, driving range, golf, Golf Course Public Golf Course - Winding Hills Golf Club

518-785-4653 

Mill Road Acres Golf Course is located at 30 Mill Road in Latham, NY 12110 in Albany County. Mill Road Acres offers "a challenging executive 18 hole public golf course and a three-tiered natural grass driving range is available for practice and fine tuning your golf game." Press "Blue Button" for more about Mill Road Acres Golf Course.

 Loudonville, Albany

 12211, Club, Albany County, golf course, Devereaux Emmet, about golf, Golf Course, Attractions, Country Club, 18-hole regulation length course, Driving range, north of Albany Private Golf Course - Schuyler Meadows Club

518-785-8558 

Schuyler Meadows Club is located at 17 Schuyler Meadows Road, Loudonville NY, 12211 in Albany County. Nestled among the tranquil woods of the village of Loudonville, just north of Albany, lies the scenic acreage of Schuyler Meadows Club, one of the premier clubs in the capital district since its inception in 1927. The golf course was designed by Devereaux Emmet. Press "Blue Button" for more about golf at Schuyler Meadows.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
back tees = 6863 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 73.6 / 134
Greens = Bent grass
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 Ravena, Albany

 12143, Golf Course, Country Club, Ravena, NY, Albany, Attractions, 18-hole Championship Course Private Golf Course - Sycamore Country Club

518-756-6635 

Sycamore Country Club is located at Route 143 Tompkins Road, Ravena, NY 12143 in Albany. Sycamore is set among rolling hills and mountains. Sycamore boasts beautiful views with a 200 year old converted barn as the clubhouse.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole Championship Course
6610 yards with a par of 71
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 Ancram, Columbia

 Top Campgrounds, Lake Taghkanic, State Park, Columbia County, Attractions, Beach, Biking, Boat Launch, Boat Rentals, Cabins, Campsites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Pavilions, Scenic Views, Sledding, Snowmobiling, X-Country Skiing Lake Taghkanic State Park

518-851-3631 

Lake Taghkanic State Park was named in 2005 as one of the Top 100 Campgrounds in the nation. Lake Taghkanic State Park, nestled next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, offers a wonderful variety of recreational activities. The park has tent and trailer campsites and cabin and cottage camping facilities, two beaches, picnic grounds and a boat launch. In addition, the park has hiking, biking, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Ice skating and ice fishing are permitted when conditions are appropriate.

There are three Vacation Rental Cottages that have the amenities of home. The units are outfitted with a bathroom with toilet and shower, a kitchen with hot and cold running water, refrigerator, stove, microwave, cooking and eating utensils, enclosed/screened-in back porch facing the water, a picnic table and fire ring. Press "Blue Button" for photos, and more about Lake Taghkanic State Park.

Park Attractions
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch sites
Boat Rentals
Cabins & Campsites
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Playground & Playing Field(s)
Showers
Sledding, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing
Tent/Trailer Sites
Vacation Rentals
X-Country Skiing

 Copake, Columbia

 12521, Copake Club, Copake Lake, Columbia County, New York State, Berkshire Mountains, 18-hole golf course, golfers, scorecard, Golf Club, Attractions, Practice facilities Public Golf Course - Copake Country Club

518-325-4338 

Copake Country Club is located at 44 Golf Course Road, Copake Lake, NY 12521 in Columbia County. The golf course is located in New York State where Columbia County rolls into the Berkshire Mountains. A challenging 18-hole golf course, it sits beautifully on 160 acres, alongside Copake Lake with views of the Catskills and Berkshire Mountains from every hole . . . Convenient for golfers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Press "Blue Button" for pro shop, rates, scorecard, photo gallery, birds eye view, and more about Copake Country Club.

Golf Club Attractions
Practice facilities
Course Rating: White Tees 70.3 Slope 131
“1 of 10 hidden gems within two hours from New York City” by NY Post

 12516, Golf,  golfer, Copake, Columbia County, Golf Course, Berkshire Mountains, Catskill Mountains,  nine-hole executive, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only facility Public Golf Course - Undermountain Golf Course

518-329-4444 

Undermountain Golf Course is located at 274 Under Mountain Road, Copake, NY 12516. Located in scenic Columbia County, Undermountain Golf Course features views of both the Taconic Range of the Berkshire Mountains to the east and the Catskill Mountains to the west. Undermountain is a nine-hole executive yardage course which offers alternate tees for a back nine. The small and meticulously maintained greens and narrow fairways offer a challenging layout for the accomplished golfer, yet are non-threatening to the novice.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole Executive course
1586 yards / par 32
Course rating / slope = 58 / 90
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 Ghent, Columbia

 12075, Meadowgreens, Golf Course, Ghent, NY, Columbia County, Golf Course Attractions, 9-hole course, Driving range, Putting green Public Golf Course - Meadowgreens Course

518-828-0666 

Meadowgreens Golf Course is located at 1238 Route 9-H Road 1, Ghent, NY 12075 in Columbia County. Meadowgreens offers a country setting and is surrounded by woods. Although the fairways are tree lined, they provide generous landing areas. The greens are well manicured, and water hazards come into play on several holes. The ladies tee off from the same set of tees as the men.

Golf Course Attractions
9-hole course
3012 yards with a par of 36
Course rating 80.0 / slope = 108 /
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 Hillsdale, Columbia

 Catamount, Ski Area, Hillsdale, Columbia County, ski areas, Berkshires, ski, Snowmaking, snow & trail reports Catamount Ski Area

518-325-3200 

Catamount Ski Area is located in Hillsdale, NY in Columbia County on the Massachusetts / New York state line near South Egremont , Massachusetts. Catamount Ski Area is one of the oldest original operating ski areas in the Northeast. Catamount first opened in 1939. The mountain was served by three rope tows - two 1,000' long, the third 800' long. A 500-vertical-foot climb was required to reach the summit.

Catamount is one of the top recreation draws in the Berkshires, thanks to philosophy of continually improving and expanding the ski and snowboard product. Snowmaking has been continually expanded and improved upon over the years. Upon purchase, less than 25 percent of the mountain's terrain was covered by snowmaking. Today, more than 98 percent of terrain is covered. Press "Blue Button" for information about the mountain, snow & trail reports, mountain statistics, and more.

 New Lebanon, Columbia

 12125, Golf, Learning Center, New Lebanon, Columbia County, golf center, golf instruction, avid golfer, Golf leagues, tournaments Triple Nickel Golf Learning Center

518-794-7270 

The Triple Nickel Golf Learning Center is located at 555 Rounte 20/22 in New Lebanon, NY 12125 in Columbia County. The golf center provides high-tech and expert golf instruction from the beginner to the avid golfer, juniors to the adults. Golf leagues, tournaments, corporate training sessions, outings, & more are also offered. Press "Blue Button" for more information.

 Schodack Island, Columbia

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Schodack Island Boat Ramp

914-377-6450 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Schodack Island Boat Ramp in Rensselaer County.

 Valatie, Columbia

 12184, Country Club, Albany, Valatie, New York, Berkshire, Catskill, Mountains, Hudson Valley's golf courses, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole, Championship golf course Semi-private Golf Course - Winding Brook Golf Course

518-758-9117 

Winding Brook Country Club is located about 20 miles south of Albany at 2839 Route 203, Valatie, New York 12184. Nestled between the Berkshire and Catskill Mountains, we are considered one of Hudson Valley's most serene and striking semi-private golf courses. We offer an 18 hole, thoughtfully designed Championship golf course on 265 acres that has a private feel with breathtaking scenery.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole Championship golf course
Championship tees = 6314 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 69.0 / 123
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 Andes, Delaware

 center skiing Bobcat Ski Area

845-676-3143 

 Amenia, Dutchess

 12501, Country Club, Amenia, Dutchess County, Hudson River Valley, environmentally-friendly, all-season resort, Berkshire Mountains, golf, equestrian, activities, hunting, hiking, biking, fishing, cross-county skiing, antiquing, Golf Course, Attractions Public Golf Course - Silo Ridge Country Club

845-373-8020 

Silo Ridge Country Club is located at 4651 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501 in Dutchess County. Nestled in the Hudson River Valley, the planned Silo Ridge Resort is an environmentally-friendly residential community and resort. The all-season resort, featuring a 300-room hotel and located at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Amenia, NY, is a place where residents and guests can enjoy golf, equestrian activities, hunting, hiking, biking, fishing, cross-county skiing, antiquing, fine dining and more. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Silo Ridge.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
Championship tees = 6617 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 72.0 /133
Bent grass
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 Beacon, Dutchess

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Beacon Municipal Launching Ramp

914-831-4390 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Beacon Municipal Launching Ramp in Beacon, NY.

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 12570 historic Hudson Valley  Pick-Your-Own Harvest Schedule Family Activities School Tours children rope maze tile puzzle bouncers kids hayrides pumpkin patch face painting Storyteller Singalong Live Bands Haunted House Playground petting zoo Barton Orchards - Poughhquag

845-227-2306 

Like the 214 year old white oak tree that is the centerpiece of our farm, we have been growing bigger and stronger every year. We invite you, your family and friends to visit our rolling 122 acres of land in the beautiful and historic Dutchess County located in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Barton Orchards has two locations:
    Barton Orchards is located at 63 Apple Tree Lane Poughquag New York 12570 and at
    9 Fishkill Farms Road, Hopewell Junction (Wiccopee) in Dutchess County, New York 12533

For the past 14 years Barton Orchards has been setting the new standard in Pick Your Own farming. Our goal will always be to create a safe, fun-filled day for you and your family. A place where memories are made and family traditions begin. If this is your first time with us, we welcome you. If your family is returning, welcome back. Press "Blue Button" for information about the Harvest Schedule, Events Schedule, Family Activities, School Tours, and more.

Attractions at Barton Orchards in Poughquag, NY:

    Exhibits trees shrubs and perennials that exist in our part of the Hudson Valley.

    Pedal Carts for children and adults, Boulder Dash for children and adults, a giant rope maze, tile puzzle, bouncers for the kids!

    The Corn Maze is all new every year. Can you find your way out?

    Hayrides are free and available about every 10 minutes and can be used to take you up into the orchard and pumpkin patch.

    We often have a talented artist available to do face painting.

    BindleStick Bill is our resident Storyteller and Singalong performer.

    Live Bands - Check Weekend Schedule on the Events Schedule Page.

    The Rotten Core Manor Haunted House is a popular event for all. Please no children under 5 years of age.

    We have many inflatable bouncers for the kids at Barton Orchards.

    Board a pirate ship or ride the train at the Kids Playground!

    The petting zoo features a pony, pigs, and rabbits, There are also Emus and many birds to check out.

 12533 historic Hudson Valley  Pick-Your-Own Harvest Schedule Family Activities School Tours children rope maze tile puzzle bouncers kids hayrides pumpkin patch face painting Storyteller Singalong Live Bands Haunted House Playground petting zoo Barton Orchards - Poughquag

845-227-2306 

Barton Orchards at Fishkill Farms is 60 miles north of New York City in the heart of the Hudson Valley. You can find us in Hopewell Junction, not far from the Hudson River. Our portion of the Hudson Valley has been lush with apple orchards for centuries, a characteristic that lends to the beauty and majesty of the region.

Barton Orchards has two locations:

    Barton Orchards is located at 63 Apple Tree Lane Poughquag New York 12570 and at
    9 Fishkill Farms Road, Hopewell Junction (Wiccopee) in Dutchess County, New York 12533

For the past 14 years Barton Orchards has been setting the new standard in Pick Your Own farming. Our goal is to create a safe, fun-filled day for you and your family. A place where memories are made and family traditions begin. If this is your first time with us, we welcome you. If your family is returning, welcome back to you and your children. Press "Blue Button" for information about the Harvest Schedule, Events Schedule, Family Activities, School Tours, and more.

 Fishkill, Dutchess

 12524, Fishkill Golf, miniature golf, 18 holes miniature golf, Fishkill Driving Range, Fishkill, Dutchess County, Hudson River Valley,  Golf Course, Attractions, Driving range, Practice greens, night play, Pro shop, Tees Public Golf Course - Fishkill Golf Course & Driving Range

845-896-5220 

Fishkill Golf Course & Driving Range is located at Routes 9 & I-84 in Fishkill, NY 12524 in historic Dutchess County. The Fishkill Golf Course was designed by Wilton Villetto, and the course opened in 1989. Fishkill Golf Course also offers 18 holes of miniature golf.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
12-hole executive length golf course
Longest tees 2571 yards with a par of 41
Course rating/slope = 69.0/122
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 Hopewell Junction, Dutchessdutchess county

 12533 Hudson River Valley private 18-Hole golf course Golfers Hudson-Valley clubs Private Golf Course - Branton Woods Golf Club

877-833-8559 

Branton Woods Golf Club is located at 178 Stormville Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 in the Hudson River Valley. Branton Woods Golf Club is a fully private 18-hole golf course. Designed by Eric Bergstol, this picturesque beauty traverses the rolling hills; once a former bison farm. Golfers navigating the verdant fields, babbling streams, lush meadows and mountain foothills are always delighted.

Framed by breathtaking views of the Stormville Mountains, this Hudson Valley gem features wide open fairways and strategically-placed bunkers. Branton Woods captures the majesty of the landscape. When you visit, you will experience one of New York’s greatest private golf clubs. Press "Blue Button" for Photo Tour, Course Specs, Amenities, Video and more about Branton Woods.

 12533 Dutchess County Hudson River Valley Public Golf Course Berkshires Hudson-Valley
views Scorecard Course Layout Group Clinics Public Golf Course - Beekman Country Club

845-226-7700 

Beekman Country Club is located at 11 Country Club Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Beekman is in Dutchess County in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Beekman is a 27-hole Public Golf Course designed by Cortlandt Fish, is located where the foothills of the Berkshires begin to rise from the Hudson Valley. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, course layout, group clinics and the Beekman Country Club website.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
Three nine hole sections that play as three separate 18's
Blue tees = 2667 yards / par 72
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 12533, Golf Course, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, Attractions, Golf only facility, 9-hole, regulation Public Golf Course - Dogwood Knolls Golf Course

845-226-7317 

Dogwood Knolls Golf Course is located at 722 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 in Dutchess County. "Open year round and has a very friendly staff".

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation length course
Forward tees = 3106 / 36 par
Course rating/slope = 36.8/112
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 Hyde Park, Dutchesselmsford ardsley white plains irvington dobbs ferry hastings hudson

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Andros River Road Marina

914-229-9669 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Andros River Road Marina Hyde Park, NY.

 12580, Dinsmore Golf, Hyde Park, NY, Dutchess County, 18-hole course, beautiful Hudson River, Catskill Mountains, oldest golf course, Scenic hiking trails, camping, Golf Course, Attractions, Mills Mansion State Historic Site Public Golf Course - Dinsmore Golf Course

845-889-4071 

Dinsmore Golf Course is located at 199 Old Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12580 in Dutchess County. This scenic 18-hole course offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Hudson River and majestic Catskill Mountains. It is the third oldest golf course in the country. Built as a private 9-hole course in the 1890s, it was an amenity to the estates of the Dinsmore, Hoyt and Mills families. The original course, which is now the south nine, was expanded to 18 holes in 1962 and was designed by Roland Stafford.

The 988-acre park includes the Mills Mansion State Historic Site. Scenic hiking trails and old carriage roads border the river. There is a marina with transient dockage and an environmental center, as well as camping and cabin facilities.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
Longest tees = 5719 yards / par 70
Course rating/slope = 68/107
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Club rental
Driving range
Locker rooms
Pro shop
Putting green
Pull cart rental
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 LaGrangeville, Dutchess

 12540, Links at Union Vale Golf, LaGrangeville, Dutchess County,  Hudson Valley, New York City, southern Dutchess County, links-style course, Stephen Kay, Best New Public Golf Coursec, top 100 courses, USGA,
18-hole links-style course Public Golf Course - The Links at Union Vale

845-223-1000 

The Links at Union Vale is located at 153 North Parliman Road, LaGrangeville, NY 12540 in Dutchess County. Located less than 90 minutes north of New York City in southern Dutchess County, this remarkable links-style course is reminiscent of the famous links courses of Ireland and Scotland. Designed by Stephen Kay with distinct and memorable features of water, potbunkers and natural hazards complemented by bent and fescue grasses, The Links at Union Vale opened to the public in 2000, and was rated the Best New Public Golf Course of the Year by Suburban Golf Magazine. The Links at Union Vale was ranked #17 in the top 100 courses in New York State by Golf Magazine (September 2008).

The course rides lightly on top of a rolling landscape, with sweeping views of the lush Hudson Valley countryside. Selected twice by the USGA to host the US Amateur sectional qualifier, this championship course is engaging and challenging, yet still enjoyable for all levels of golfers. Press "Blue Button" to book a tee time or for more about The Links at Union Vale.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
6839 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 72.6 /128/
bent and Fescue grass
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Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 Millbrook, Dutchess

 12545, Golf, Tennis Club, Dutchess County, Hudson Valley, north of Manhattan, golf course, golfing, Attractions, 18-hole regulation length course Private Golf Course - Millbrook Golf and Tennis

845-677-3135 

Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club is located at 103 Route 343, Millbrook, NY 12545 in Dutchess County. Millbrook is a family oriented club whose members are all local residents in this beautiful area of the Hudson Valley, 90 miles north of Manhattan. The Club is seasonal, open from May through October. The challenging nine hole/eighteen tee golf course, six Har-Tru tennis counts and 25 yard swimming pool are enjoyed by all members and the Club. Press "Blue Button" for more about golfing at Millbrook Golf.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf and Tennis facility
9 and 18-hole courses
Longest tees = 5801 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 68.7/ 132
Greens = Bent grass
Guests = closed
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Club rental
Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
Pro shop
Practice green
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 Pawling, Dutchessdutchess county, river towns, river town, hudson river, hudson river valley, south, southern, southwest, southwestern

 12564, Dutcher Golf, Golf Course, Pawling, Dutchess County, Golf Course Attractions, 9-hole regulation, Oldest public course in US, Oldest course, Putting green Municipal Golf Course - Dutcher Golf Course

845-855-9845 

Dutcher Golf Course is located at 135 East Main Street, Pawling NY 12564, in Dutchess County, NY. John Dutcher was the architect for Dutcher Golf Course, opened in 1890. Dutcher is the oldest municipal course in United States.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-holes
4506 yards from the longest tees, par 34
Greens = Bent grass
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Dress code
Lessons
Pro shop
Putting and chipping green

 Pine Plains, Dutchess

 12567, Thomas Carvel, Carvel Country Club, Pine Plains, Dutchess County, 18-hole course, Golf Course, Attractions Public Golf Course - Thomas Carvel Country Club

518-398-7101 

Thomas Carvel Country Club is located at Ferris Road in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, NY 12567. Carvel Country Club was originated by the founder of Carvel Ice Cream. The 18-hole course at the Thomas Carvel Country Club facility in Pine Plains, New York has well maintained greens; and features 7100 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 73.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
7100 yards / par 73
Course rating /slope = 73.5 / 127
Blue grass
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Club rental
Dress code
Driving range
Riding cart rental

 Pleasant Valley, Dutchess

 12569, James Baird, Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, Robert Trent Jones, 18-hole golf course, golf course,  golfers, Hudson Valley, Golf Course Attractions, 18-hole regulation, Park Attractions Public Golf Course - James Baird Golf Course

845-452-1489 

James Baird State Park is located at 14 Maintenance Lane, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 in Dutchess County. Nationally renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones designed a scenic, fairly flat 18-hole golf course on this large tract of farmland in Pleasant Valley. To golfers' delight, the par 5, 13th hole is one of the most challenging in the Hudson Valley. A full service restaurant overlooks the golf course and is open to both golfers and the general public. Press "Blue Button" for additional course information, photos, and more about James Baird State Park and Golf Course.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
Forward / Regulation / Championship
Par 73 / 71 / 71
Slope 117 / 123 / 126
Rating 66.2 / 69.4 / 71.2
Yardage 5541 / 6201/ 6800
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Clubhouse
Driving range
Lessons
Practice putting greens
Pro Shop
Snack bar at 1st and 10th holes
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

Park Attractions
Sports complex
Hiking trails
Cross county skiing
Nature center

 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess

 12603, McCann, Golf Course, public golf course, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, 18-hole course, Hudson Valley, Golf, Attractions, Best Golf Course, Hudson Valley, Attractions, Golf only facility Municipal Golf Course - Mc Cann Memorial Golf Course

845-471-3917 

McCann Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course, located at 155 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 in Dutchess County. McCann is an 18-hole course originally built in 1972 and designed by architect William Mitchell. The course was redesigned in 2001 by Stephen Kay. Press "Blue Button" for course rates, scorecard, course layout and more.

McCann Memorial Golf Course is rated:
4 Stars in "Places to Play" by Golf Digest
Best Golf Course Hudson Valley 2007 by Hudson Valley Magazine

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Championship tees = 6524 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 71.7 / 126
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Club rental
Driving range (irons only)
Lessons
Practice greens
Pro shop
Restaurant

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Poughkeepsie Municipal Launch Ramp

914-451-4100 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Poughkeepsie Municipal Launch Ramp in Poughkeepsie, NY.

 12601 Poughkeepsie Casperkill's public golf courses Hudson River Highlands Dutchess County four stars  Golf Digest online tee times range programs Public Golf Course - Casperkill Golf Club

845-463-0900 

Casperkill Golf Club is located at 2320 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Casperkill's public golf course, built in 1944, was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. The course graciously makes use of the rolling hills with elevated tees, manicured valley fairways and well-bunkered, terraced greens that make each round a new challenge.

Set in the rolling countryside of the Hudson River Highlands of Dutchess County, the Casperkill Golf Club offers the ideal golf experience. We offer a classic Robert Trent Jones challenge, rated four stars by Golf Digest. You will understand why after playing here amidst tranquil ponds, magnificent ancient oaks, and the meandering Casperkill Creek. Press "Blue Button" for rates, online tee times, range programs and more.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole championship golf course
6690 yards / par 72
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Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Pro shop
Riding cart rental

 12602 9-hole College-Hill William F. Mitchell, ASGCA Public Golf Course - College Hill Golf Course

845-486-9112 

The College Hill Golf Course is located at 41 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602. The 9-hole College Hill Golf Course features 2600 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34. The course rating is 32.2 and it has a slope rating of 111. Designed by William F. Mitchell, ASGCA, the College Hill golf course opened to the public in 1933.

Golf Course Attractions
9-hole golf course
Back tees = 2600 yards / par 34
Course rating/slope = 32.2/111
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Club rental
Dress code
Golf carts (electric carts available) Greens = Bent grass
Fairways = Poa annua grass
Lessons
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Riding cart rental
Walking the course allowed

 12604, Vassar Golf, Golf Course, Poughkeepsie, NY, Dutchess County, 9-hole course, public golf course, Vassar College, walking course, Vassar Golf, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only facility Public Golf Course - Vassar Golf Course

914-473-9838 

Vassar Golf Course is located at 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 in Dutchess County. Vassar Golf Course is a 9-hole public golf course situated on the beautiful Vassar College campus. Established in 1930, the course offers a scenic 2,500 yard layout with beautiful mature trees, character and charm. Vassar is a very enjoyable walking course; however, golf carts are available. Press "Blue Button" for more about Vassar Golf.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation length course
Longest tees = 2790 yards / par 34
Course rating / slope = 35.5 / 113
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Dress code
Pro shop
Riding cart rental

 Red Hook, Dutchess

 12571, Dutchess County,  Hudson Valley, 18-hole,18 hole semi-private, golfers, Golf Course, Attractions, Golf Course Attractions, Practice Range, Red Hook Golf, Golf Club Semi-Private Golf Course - Red Hook Golf Club

845-758-8652 

The Red Hook Golf Club is located on Route 199 in Red Hook, NY 12571 in Dutchess County. Red Hook was established in 1931 as a 9-hole course and later expanded to an 18-hole course. The Red Hook Golf Club is an 18 hole semi-private facility which presents a challenging test for golfers of all levels. The course has been used as a qualifying site for golfers aspiring to the Dutchess County Amateur Championship. As evaluated in 2006 by the Metropolitan Golf Association, the course plays to the following ratings:

Blue Tees: slope 135; 6519 yards; 71.9
White Tees: slope 132; 6134 yards; 70.1
Red Tees: slope 120; 5155 yards, 70.7
Gold Tees: slope 122/116; 5244 yards; 71.2/68.7

Press "Blue Button" to view course hole-by-hole.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6519 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 71.9 / 135
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17 tees driving range
Club rental
Dress code
Lessons
Pro shop Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 Staatsburg, Dutchess

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Norrie Point Marina

914-889-4646 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Norrie Point Marina in Staatsburg, NY.

 12580 Hudson River Attractions Ogden Mills Ruth Livingston American-Renaissance Catskill Mountains  American history Biking Group Tours Guided-Tours  Hiking  Cross-Country Skiing Staatsburgh State Historic Site

845-889-8851 

Staatsburgh State Historic Site is located at Old Post Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580. Staatsburgh State was the elegant country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth Livingston Mills. Sitting atop a grassy hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, their house is a fine example of a great estate built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age (1876 - 1917). Also known as the American Renaissance, this period in American history was marked by America's rapid economic growth and emergence as a world power.

Darius Ogden Mills, father of Ogden Mills, established the family fortune by investing in banks, railroads and mines. Ogden Mills, like his father, was a noted financier and philanthropist. In 1882 he married Ruth Livingston, whose family had been prominent landowners in the Hudson Valley since the 17th century. In 1890, Ruth Livingston Mills inherited her childhood home and property which had once belonged to her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, the third governor of New York State. In the 1890s Mr. & Mrs. Mills commissioned the prestigious New York City architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White to remodel and enlarge their home. Work began in 1895 and when completed in 1896, the house had been transformed from a 25-room Greek Revival style home into a Beaux-Arts mansion of 65 rooms and 14 bathrooms. Although the interior was lavishly decorated, mostly in the styles of 17th and 18th-century France, many architectural features of the earlier Livingston home such as the trims, moldings and many of the fireplaces had been preserved. This melding of grandeur and heritage is characteristic of the American Renaissance period.

Owning five homes, the Mills family resided in their Staatsburg home primarily in the fall and entertained as many as 80 guests at a time. The home and surrounding property was passed to their son, Ogden Livingston Mills in 1929. After his death in 1937 his sister Gladys Mills Phipps inherited the property and in 1938 donated the house and 192 acres of the estate to the State of New York as a memorial to her parents. Today the elegant mansion, restored to its turn-of-the-century appearance, is open for tours and the house and grounds offer special events throughout the year.

Attractions include: Biking, Educational Services, Gift Shop, Group Tours, Guided Tours, Hiking, Historic Site, Interpretive Sign, Picnic Area, Scenic Views, Cross-Country Skiing

 Wingdale, Dutchess

 12594, Golf Club, Wingdale, Dutchess County, Golf Course Attractions, Golf Course, Attractions, 9-hole, regulation length course, Putting green Semi-private Golf Course - Harlem Valley Golf Club

845-832-9957 

Harlem Valley Golf Club is located at the foothills of the Berkshires at 109 Wheeler Road (Route 22) Wingdale, NY 12594 in Dutchess County. Our challenging 9-hole, semi-private golf club designed by Donald Ross in 1928, is open to the public most weekdays and afternoons on weekends and holidays.

With two sets of tees, the course totals 5983 yards. With 3007 yards from the front tees and 2976 yards from the back tees, our par 70 layout is a pleasure for all levels of golfers. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Harlem Valley Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation length course
Open to public after 12 noon
Front tees = 3007 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 67.9 / 119
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Pull cart rental
Putting green
Riding cart rental

 Greenwich, Fairfieldconnecticut fairfield county

 Golf Course, Greenwich, Connecticut, municipal golf course, non-private golf course, Golf Course Attractions, Attractions, golf course, driving range, practice bunker Municipal Golf Course - Griffith E. Harris

203-531-7200 

Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is located at 1300 King Street, Greenwich, Connecticut. The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is Greenwich's only municipal golf course and the only non-private golf course in the Town of Greenwich. The Board of Parks and Recreation is responsible for reviewing the operations of the golf course. Use of the course is open to all Town of Greenwich residents who become members. Members are permitted to bring guests with them to play at the course as well.

In addition to the golf course itself, there is a Pro Shop offering rentals for clubs, golf carts and lessons can be arranged. Griffith E. Harris Golf Course contains a driving range with 14 stations for hitting balls, two practice putting greens, and a practice chipping area, which includes a practice bunker. The course continues to garner wide-spread acclaim, and in July 2004 hosted the Metropolitan Golf Association Public Links Championship.

Golf Course Attractions
Driving range
Practice putting greens and chipping area
Pro shop
Full service restaurant
Outdoor patio for dining
Clubroom

  Private Golf Course - Burning Tree Country Club

203-869-9004 

  Private Golf Course - Fairview Country Club

203-531-4283 

  Private Golf Course - Greenwich Country Club

203-869-1000 

  Private Golf Course - Milbrook Club

203-869-4684 

  Private Golf Course - Tamarack Country Club

203-531-7300 

  Private Golf Course - The Round Hill Club

203-661-1648 

  Private Golf Course - The Stanwich Club

203-869-2072 

 New Canaan, Fairfieldconnecticut fairfield county rockland putnam orange dutchess

 Attractions 06840 New Canaan CT environmental education sanctuary natural trails arboretum Naturalists-Garden Birds of Prey exhibit Nature Program Butterfly Wildflower Herb Garden Arboretum Gardens Nature Gift Shop Greenhouse Hiking Trails New Canaan Nature Center

203-966-9577 

The New Canaan Nature Center is located at 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840. The New Canaan Nature Center is a not-for-profit environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate and care for the world of nature.

The New Canaan Nature Center features diverse habitats, including wet and dry meadows and woodlands, two ponds, dense thickets, an old orchard and a cattail marsh. Two miles of trails criss-cross the site that is one of the six largest tracks of open space in New Canaan. Our trails and grounds are open from dawn to dusk and admission is free to the public. In addition to our natural trails, visitors are welcome to enjoy an arboretum and a variety of gardens including the Sally Waters Herb Garden, James L. Crider Memorial Bird and Butterfly Garden, the Swallen Wildflower Garden, and Susan B. Hanson Memorial Naturalists' Garden.

The Animal Care Building houses our live animal teaching collection and a live Birds of Prey exhibit. The Bliss Education Building and Educational Annex house our Beginner's Nature Program as well as classrooms used for Summer Camp, Birthday Parties, Scout programs and many other community, youth and family programs. Also open to the public are a teaching tropical greenhouse, maple syrup shed, Naturalist's Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wildflower Garden and Herb Garden. Press "Blue Button" for the The New Canaan Nature Center.

Attractions include:
Interactive Discovery Room
Birds of Prey Exhibit
Arboretum and Gardens
Nature Gift Shop
Greenhouse
Hiking Trails
Visitors Center
Calendar of Events

  Private Golf Course - Country Club of New Canaan

203-966-3033 

 Norwalk, Fairfield

 Golf Course, municipal golf courses, Connecticut, 18-hole golf course, Alfred Tull, Norwalk, CT,  Attractions, Golf Club Municipal Golf Course - Oak Hills Park

203-853-8400 

Oak Hills Golf Course is one of the finest municipal golf courses in the state of Connecticut. Oak Hills is an 18-hole golf course, designed by Alfred Tull, and opened in 1969. It is located at 165 Fillow Street in Norwalk, CT. Located in mid-city Norwalk between I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, it is convenient for residents and non-residents.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6317 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 70.3 / 133
Greens = Bent grass
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Club rental
Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Dress code
Lessons
Pitching and chipping greens Pro shop
Restaurant

  Private Golf Course - Shorehaven Golf Club

203-838-8717 

  Private Golf Course - Silvermine Golf Club

203-846-2552 

 Old Greenwich, Fairfield

  Private Golf Course - Innis Arden Golf Club

203-637-6900 

 Ridgefield, Fairfieldconnecticut fairfield county southern weston wilton

 Golf-Complex Ridgefield CT Fairfield County Driving Range Minature-Golf course Belmont's Ridgefield Golf Complex

203-431-8989 

Belmont's Ridgefield Golf Complex is located on Route 7, Ridgefield CT in Fairfield County. Belmont's Golf Complex includes:
    Golf Driving Range
    Belmont's Golf Driving Range has been in existence for 15 years. We have 24 bays and excellent teaching facilities.

    Minature Golf
    19-hole minature golf course.

 06877, golf-only-club, 18-hole, driving range, Practice Facilities, Putting green, Chipping Sand, Pro-shop, scorecard, Golf, Course Attractions Municipal Golf Course - Ridgefield Golf Course

203-748-7008 

Ridgefield Golf Course is located at 545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Ridgefield Golf Course is a "golf-only" club with an 18-hole regulation medium-length golf course and a 12 tees driving range. The 18-hole golf course at the Ridgefield Golf Course facility features 6444 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 123 on Blue grass. Press "Blue Button" for fees, scorecard, and more information about Ridgefield Golf Course.

Golf Course Attractions
Practice facilities
Driving range (grass)
Putting green
Chipping
Sand
Clubhouse
Pro shop
Restaurant

  Private Golf Course - Silver Spring Country Club

203-438-0100 

 Stamford, Fairfieldconnecticut fairfield county

 Stamford CT 06903 New England Pound Ridge boundary line Robert Trent Jones architect  Scorecard Private Golf Course - Rockrimmon Country Club

203-322-3408 

Rockrimmon Country Club is located at 2949 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06903. A group of enterprising men became our founders and went into action planning a new country club with their goal to have it be amongst the finest in New England. In September, 1947, the founders held their first organizational meeting of a corporation named Long Ridge Enterprises, Inc. They voted to purchase 218 acres of land on the Stamford/Pound Ridge boundary line, formerly a farm known as "the old Ayers property". That same group of men also formed another corporation named Rockrimmon Country Club, Inc.

Robert Trent Jones, reknowned golf course architect was retained to design the first nine holes. Work on the new golf course proceeded from the time of purchase until the summer of 1949 when nine holes were ready for play. In 1954, the membership voted to add an additional nine holes to the existing course. The second nine holes were opened and Rockrimmon became the proud owner of an eighteen hole golf course. The present clubhouse was built in 1961 with a major renovation and addition in 1996. The club today offers golf, tennis, swimming, family and social events. Press "Blue Button" to view golf course, scorecard, and more.

 06902 Stamford, CT challenging tee times available water hazards Public Golf Course - E. Gaynor Brennan

203-324-4185 

The E Gaynor Brennan Municipal Golf Course is located at 451 Stillwater Road, Stamford, CT 06902. The E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course, one of Stamford's fine public golf courses, is located close to downtown Stamford. The course is a short (5900 yards), but challenging. Visitors to Stamford are welcome to play and tee times are usually available most times any day except weekend mornings.

This course has water hazards (six ponds) coming into play on seven holes. The greens are sloped, firm, and fast. The signature hole is #7, a 373-yard, par 4, requiring an approach shot over a lake to the green. Press "Blue Button" for more information about The E Gaynor Brennan Municipal Golf Course.

 06905 Golf Course Stamford CT Connecticut 18 hole public facility par 72 challenging holes par 3 heated driving range Public Golf Course - Sterling Farms

203-461-9090 

Sterling Farms Golf Course is located at 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. Nestled in a quiet park like setting of Stamford, Connecticut, Sterling Farms is an 18 hole public golf facility laid out over 144 acres of a once active dairy farm. Originally designed by Architect Geoffrey Cornish in 1969 and renovated by Architect Robert McNeill in 2005, the par 72 course opened in the spring of 1972.

The golf courses rolling terrain guides you through the picturesque farm buildings and challenging holes, including it’s difficult par 3’s, which demand distance, accuracy and good putting to score well. With a variety of tees to play from, golfers of all skill levels are offered a fair and fun challenge. Noted for its meticulous condition, layout, heated driving range and amenities, the facility gets rated the #1 public golf course in Fairfield County year after year. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Sterling Farms Golf Course.

 Attractions walking trails hikes Overbrook Natural Science Complex Kids frogs Bartlett Arboretum Museum's Working Heckscher Farm Educational Institution toddlers museum planetarium galleries art dance studios pottery classes Stamford CT Fairfield County Stamford Museum & Nature Center

203-322-1646 

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofield Town Road at High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT in Fairfield County. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center has miles of beautiful walking trails. These trails cover much of the 118-acre property, offering short hikes along Poorhouse Creek to more challenging excursions along the High Ridge Trail. A walk through any trail may afford glimpses of wood duck pairs, painted turtles sunning on rocks, or even a pileated woodpecker. Spectacular glacial erratic boulders are strewn throughout the trail system. An enthusiastic hiker will find a number of different walks to suit a particular mood or season, like finding a secluded bridge on a bird-watching morning, or discovering a cave where coyotes have slept. The trails wind through a mature forest of American beech, oaks, black birch, and other native plant species.

Playground
Did you ever wonder what the world is like from an animal's point of view? Scamper through the giant hollow log into Nature's Playground and find out. This exciting new playground in the woods at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is nestled into a rocky hillside and is part of the Overbrook Natural Science Complex. Kids (or adults) can scale a spider's web to a tree house with a lookout, then wind their way down a tubular slide or zoom down the otter slide.

They can jump on a bouncing bug, try to walk across a moving bridge or climb into a hawk's nest to survey their territory. Wiggle like a worm across two huge maple leaves, and crawl through an ant's nest. Dig for fossils in the huge sand pit. They also can become the captain and crew of the boat that's anchored here.

Nature Trails
Our trails connect with the 88 acre-Bartlett Arboretum on the north end of the Museum's property.

New England Working Farm
Heckscher Farm is open between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays for "Down on the Farm" programs. Explore our traditional working farm and discover the sounds, smells, and textures that evoke memories and reveal the nature of farmlife. Observe staff conduct the daily chores that maintain this active, productive farm. Heckscher Farm is a living resource for learning. Children and families make personal connections to a not-so-distant past when farming was a major way of life in the region. Through observation, exploration, and participation, visitors can immerse themselves in the experiences of farming.

Education
We are an Educational Institution. The Museum's 10-acre farm provides educational and recreational activities. At the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, we offer year-round classes in art and nature for toddlers through adults. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.

Attractions include:
Hiking / Walking
Playground
Nature Trails
Working Farm

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  Private Golf Course - Aspetuck Valley Country Club

203-226-9989 

 Wilton, Fairfield

  Private Golf Course - Rolling Hills Country Club

203-762-8381 

 Freehold, Greene

 12431, Golf Course, Freehold, Greene County, 18-hole, Attractions, 18-hole regulation, driving range Public Golf Course - Thunderhart Golf Course

518-634-7642 

Thunderhart at Sunny Hill Golf Course is located at 2740 County Route 67, Freehold, NY 12431 in Greene County. Thunderhart is an 18-hole, par 72 course featuring over 6,400 yards of scenic and professionally manicured beauty. Three sets of tees allow golfers of all skill and experience levels to enjoy themselves. The front nine provides a traditional golf experience with 3 holes measuring over 500 yards. The back nine was created in the Parkland style, which has each hole cut through the beautiful forest of the Catskills. Set in the Catskill Basin, Thunderhart offers 11 ponds and 15 sand traps to challenge the most experienced golfer, while providing breathtaking views.

Golf Course Attractions
Resort facility
18-hole regulation length course
6400 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 72.1 / 125
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20 tee driving range
Restaurant

 Greenville, Greene

 12083, Golf Club, Greenville, Greene County, USGA, golf facility, Catskill Mountains, Golf Course, Attractions Public Golf Course - Rainbow Golf Club

518-966-5343 

Rainbow Golf Club is located at 3822 Route 26 Greenville NY 12083 in Greene County. Rainbow is an 18 hold, USGA rated golf facility nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Press "Blue Button" for more about Rainbow Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole 6287 yards with a par of 71
Course rating/slope
Blue 68.7 / 117
White 66.1 / 105
Yellow 70.8 / 126
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Hand carts
Rental Clubs
Single Rider Carts

 12463, Golf Course, Country Club, Palenville, Greene County, Catskill Mountains, Golf Course Attractions Public Golf Course - Rip Van Winkle Country Club

518-678-9779 

Rip Van Winkle Country Club is located at 3200 Route 23a, Palenville, NY 12463 in Greene County and the Catskill Mountains. The country club offers a 9-hole course; and a playable 18 with alternate tees.

Golf Course Attractions

9-hole 3005 yards with a par of 36
Course rating/slope
Blue 68.5 / 115
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Dress code
Golf Carts
Pro Shop
Restaurant

 12083, Resort, Golf Course, Greenville, New York, Greene County, Northern Catskills, Attractions, Driving range Public Golf Course - Sunny Hill Golf Course

518-634-7642 

Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course is located at 352 Sunny Hill Road, Greenville, New York 12083 in Greene County. Sunny Hill Resort is set in the highest foothills overlooking the Northern Catskills and is characterized by breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. With elevations ranging from 700 to 1000 feet this Par 66 course offers a unique and challenging golf experience for both the beginning and seasoned golfer.

Golf Course Attractions
Resort facility
18-hole Executive length course
4350 yards / par 66
Course rating/slope = 66.0 / 113
Rye grass
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Club rental
Driving range - (325-yard), 10 tees
Handcarts
Practice green and chipping area
Pro shop
Restaurant
Riding gas cart rental
USGA Rated

 Hunter, Greene

  Cortina Mountain Resort

518-589-6378 

 Hunter Mountain, Hunter Mountain Ski, northern Catskill mountains, Catskills, winter destination, luxury mountainside accommodations, snow conditions, snow sports season Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl

800-486-8376 

Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl is located in New York State's northern Catskill mountains. As the Catskills' premier winter destination, Hunter Mountain celebrates renowned terrain, award-winning facilities and luxury mountainside accommodations.

Hunter Mountain boasts renowned terrain for all abilities, an impressive vertical drop, and some of the most reliable snow conditions in the East. With a 1600 foot vertical drop, 13 lifts & tows and 48 trails covering 3 separate mountains, Hunter offers terrain for all levels of ability.

Families and beginners will enjoy the trails of Hunter One, each specially designated for learning and comfort while on the slopes. Intermediates have a nice choice of summit-to-base groomed cruisers, and experts can challenge their skills when making turns on an impressive variety of advanced trails including the slopes of Hunter West. Hunter Mountain is open every day of the snow sports season. Press "Blue Button" for snow reports, and open lifts and trails.

 Round Top, Greene

 12473, Blackhead Mountain Lodge, Round Top, NY, Greene County, 18-hole, Northern Catskills, golf, lodging, winter activities Public Golf Course - Blackhead Mountain Lodge

518-622-3157 

Blackhead Mountain Lodge and Country Club is located at 50 Crows Nest Road, Round Top, NY 12473 in Greene County. The golf course was designed by USGA architect Nicholas Psiahas. It is by far one of the most outstanding 18 hole, par 72 championship courses in the Northeast.

The par 72 challenging layout was carved into the natural terrain of the beautiful and majestic Blackhead Mountains of the Northern Catskills. It offers not only breathtaking scenery, but a tremendous challenge as well. There are water hazards, bunkers, doglegs and two-tier greens. Press "Blue Button" for golf, photos, lodging, and more about Blackhead Mountain.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6076 yards / par 72
Course rating = 69.9
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Club rentals
Dress code
Fairways = Blue grass
Golf cart rentals
Greens = Bent grass
Metal spikes allowed
Pro Shop
Walking the course allowed

 Tannersville, Greene

 Mountain Trails, Cross Country, Ski Center, Tannersville, Northern, Catskills, Catskill Mountain's, winter wonderlands Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center

518-589-5361 

Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center is located on the northern border of Tannersville, New York in the beautiful Northern Catskills. Explore one of the Catskill Mountain's most beautiful winter wonderlands. Catch a glimpse of timid woodland creatures on hemlock shaded-trails in the pine-scented forest. Once frequented by loggers and trappers, Tannersville drew its name from the many tanneries that once flourished the area. Our trails were predominately old logging roads, but have since been upgraded, regroomed, and graded.

  Public Golf Course - Colonial Country Club

518-589-9807 

 Windham, Greene

 12496, Windham House, Windham, NY, Greene County,  27-hole, golf, golf resort, Golf Courses, golf holes, Driving Range, Golf Learning Facility, championship, regulation course, scorecard, photos of golf course, Christman's Windham House Public Golf Course - Christman's Windham House

518-734-6990 

Christman's Windham House is located at 5742 Route 23, Windham, NY 12496 in Greene County. This 18-hole mountain style course and restaurant are set on 300 acres of lush lawn and woodland. Stanley Christman was the arhitect for Christman's Windham House which was opened to public in 1962. Surrounding the historic inn, five Colonial-style buildings accommodate guests in modern facilities while preserving the setting's rural charm.

Christman's has two l Golf Courses filled with memorable golf holes and wonderful views. The Valley 9 is complimented by a Driving Range and a complete Golf Learning Facility. The Mountain 18 is a championship, character filled, regulation course of 7000 plus yards from the back, (black) tees. Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, photos of golf course, and more about Christman's Windham House Resort.

Golf Course Attractions
18-holes
Black tees = 7072 yards / par 72
Course rating/slope = 72.0/132
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Club Rental
Dress code
Driving range
Fairways = Fescue
Golf carts (gas carts included in green fees)
Greens = Bent grass
Pro shop
Restaurant and Bar
Walking the course allowed

 12496, Windham, Country Club,18-hole, public golf course, Windham, Northern Catskills, New York State,
Golf Digest, Windham Golf, driving range, putting greens, scorecard, Windham Golf Club, Golf Course, 3 1/2 stars, scenic Public Golf Course - Windham Country Club

518-734-9910 

Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course located at 36 South Street, Windham, NY 12496; in the scenic Northern Catskills of New York State. Golf Digest rates Windham Country Club 3 1/2 stars, and a "must" play.

The course is scenic and challenging. The blue tees rate a modest 70.4 with a slope of 120. At 6005 yards, the course plays tougher than expected. Women, seniors and juniors love the forward tees at 4651 yards; the rating is 69.2 with a slope of 112. Windham Golf offers a five-acre driving range, two putting greens, lockers, bag storage, and a Pro Shop that is award-winning. Press "Blue Button" for rates, scorecard, photos, and more about Windham Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
Blue Tees = 6005 yards with a par 70.4 / slope rating = 120
Women, Seniors, Juniors = 4651 yards with a par 69.2 / slope rating = 112
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Club rental
Dress code
Driving range (5 acres)
Lessons
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green (2)
Riding cart rental

 12496, Windham, ski resort, family-oriented ski resort, ice skating, ski area, snow tubing, boarders, skiers, Children's Learning Center, Children's, kids, activities Windham Mountain Adverture Park

800-754-9463 

Windham is known for being a family-oriented ski resort. We have been welcoming visitors to our town for generations. The town has over 20 restaurants and pubs, wonderful boutiques and shops, and a whole range of enjoyable activities.

One of the best ice skating centers in the region is located at the Windham Mountain Adventure Park on South Street, just 1/8 of a mile west of the ski area. Right next to the snow tubing area, you'll find a 120' x 60' skating area and a warming center complete with skate rentals.

With 46 trails, four terrain parks, a half-pipe, a jib park and a 1,600 feet vertical drop on two mountain peaks, you may want to take a break at the Wheel House Restaurant mid-mountain and enjoy a hearty, warm lunch or just stop to enjoy the indoor fireplace. For non-skiers, boarders, and avid skiers; Windham Mountain Adventure Park offers snow tubing as a perfect way to maximize your winter fun. The tubing hill boasts multiple lanes on a grin-inducing 650 foot slope with three chairlifts available.

If your children aren’t quite ready for the slopes, the Children's Learning Center offers supervised indoor care and entertainment to keep young minds engaged and happy. The Children's Learning Center is located conveniently in the Base Lodge; it has a bright, cozy space that kids warm up to very quickly. For kids 4-7, Windham offers a Mini-Mogul Program with small classes and kids-only terrain to guarantee fun and informative instruction. Press "Blue Button" for more about Windham Mountain Adventure Park.

 12496, Windham, kids attractions, activities, Ice Skating, Tubing, Catskill Mountain resort, skiing, riding, winter fun,  best ski conditions, family-friendly, Greene County, snowboarding, Hudson Valley, Windham Mountain Adventure Park Windham Mountain Ski Area

800-754-9463 

Windham Mountain is located in Windham, NY 12496 in the northern Catskill Mountains in Greene County. Windham Mountain is a family-friendly Catskill Mountain resort offering skiing, snowboarding, riding and winter fun for the whole family. Our location in New York’s Northern Catskills, closer than Vermont, and with more vertical than the Berkshires, offers an authentic, big mountain ski experience that’s within a two-hour drive of metro New York, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Albany, and other Northeast cities.

With the Catskills’ highest vertical and 98% snowmaking coverage, Windham makes the most of Northeast winter. Our world-class snowmaking crew blankets over 700 acres with a thick base of snow and grooms our natural snow for the best ski conditions in the East.

Press "Blue Button" for Windham Mountain conditions, kids attractions and activities, including ice skating and tubing at Windham Mountain Adventure Park.

 Hudson River Valley

  American Cruise Lines

800-814-6880 

 site cruise National Trust Historical Landmarks  Sunnyside Washington Irving Legend of Sleepy Hollow Philipsburg Manor Lyndhurst Gothic Revival castle Kykuit Rockefeller Estate Rockefeller Estate Philipsburg Manor Cruises to Hudson River Valley Historic Sites

800-533-3779 

Hudson River Adventures welcomes you aboard the "Pride Of The Hudson". Our ship will thrill you with its sleek design and elegant decor. Come relax in our climate controlled main salon or enjoy the passing scenery from our spacious sun deck. The "Pride Of The Hudson" specializes in Weddings, Receptions, Schools, Corporate Functions, Reunions, Fund Raisers, Theme Parties, Anniversaries, Surprise Parties, Political Functions, or any other occasions. Excellent Catering to fit all budgets is available.

One of the tours available, "The Bannerman Island Cruise Tour" begins at Torches Landing in Newburgh NY. Then South to what is described as "One of the most beautiful sights on the Hudson River." Bannerman Castle rises from the North side of Pollepel Island like a medieval fantasy. This cruise does not stop on the island. However, a short video takes you on a tour of the Bannerman Castle. Press "Blue Button" to view Public Sightseeing Schedule, Bannerman Island, and other cruise schedules, available in the Hudson River Valley.

  Eastern Star Cruises

800-445-5942 

 Hudson River group excursions historic vessel US Coast Guard licensed Daytime cruise  West Haverstraw West Point Peekskill Hudson Highland Cruises

845-534-7245 

From May 1st through October, the M.V. Commander cruises on the Hudson River from West Haverstraw, West Point and Peekskill for charter parties and group excursions.The M.V. Commander's home port is located in West Haverstraw, NY, which is on the west bank of the Hudson River about mid way between the Tappan Zee Bridge and the Bear Mountain Bridge.

The historic vessel, built in 1917, is listed on the National and State registers of Historic Places. The M.V. Commander is US Coast Guard licensed and inspected, with a certified captain and crew. The upper deck has ample seating and is partly covered by a canopy, affording both sun and shade for those enjoying the magnificent view of the Hudson Highlands. The enclosed lower deck has a maximum capacity of 100 passengers and spacious picture windows, allowing for pleasurable viewing of the passing scenery. There are chairs, tables and benches, and an area for dancing.

Daytime cruise rates and schedule are available for groups of 30 or more who do not require exclusive use of the boat, with reduced rates for senior and children. On these cruises, we describe the points of interest and give a brief history of the area. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Hudson Highlands Cruises.

  Hudson River Adventures - Cruises

845--782-0685 

Hudson River Adventures welcomes you aboard the "Pride Of The Hudson". Our ship will thrill you with its sleek design and elegant decor. Come relax in our climate controlled main salon or enjoy the passing scenery from our spacious sun deck. The "Pride Of The Hudson" specializes in Weddings, Receptions, Schools, Corporate Functions, Reunions, Fund Raisers, Theme Parties, Anniversaries, Surprise Parties, Political Functions, or any other occasions. Excellent Catering to fit all budgets is available.

One of the tours available, "The Bannerman Island Cruise Tour" begins at Torches Landing in Newburgh NY. Then South to what is described as "One of the most beautiful sights on the Hudson River." Bannerman Castle rises from the North side of Pollepel Island like a medieval fantasy. This cruise does not stop on the island. However, a short video takes you on a tour of the Bannerman Castle. Press "Blue Button" to view Public Sightseeing Schedule, Bannerman Island, and other cruise schedules, available in the Hudson River Valley.

  Hudson River Cruises

845-340-4700 

 Fishing, Fishing Hudson River, Hudson River, Boat, Ramps, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating, Hudson River Valley Hudson River Fishermen’s Association

877-473-2674 

The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association provides a list of Hudson River Boat Launch Ramps in the Hudson River Valley.

"Sometimes finding the fish is easier than finding a place to launch your boat. Thus, the need for this list. The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association is concerned about having your experience of our river a pleasurable one. Enjoy our resource and always leave it cleaner than you found it." Press "Blue Button" for information about fishing the Hudson River, and for places to launch your boat.

 Westchester County, pesticides, Golf Course, pesticide exposure, golfing, golf course, golf starter Protect Yourself on the Golf Course

 

Its your health - protect it!

Westchester County phased out the use of most pesticides on all County properties. Ask if pesticides are used on your Golf Course. If they are - ask why?

Protect your health and minimize your pesticide exposure while golfing.

    Avoid golf course areas sprayed with pesticides until the pesticide has dried. Call the golf starter to ask about applications.

    Avoid placing food, cigars and cigarettes on the ground.

    Never place tees or golf balls in the mouth.

    Wash hands and forearms at the end of a round or before eating. Request MSDS sheets from the golf course superintendent for information about the chemicals applied.

  River Valley Tours

800-836-2128 

 Tour Boat, historic vessels, yachts, excursion vessel, cruising the Hudson, West Point, cruises,  boating Tour Boat Association - Cruising New York State

 

The "Tour Boat Association" in New York State provides you with a variety of exciting boating activities from old, well maintained historic vessels to sleek, modern, state-of-the-art dinner yachts - and everything in between. Whether your interest is oceans, rivers, lakes, canals, bays or even waterfalls, New York State has it - with over 3,000 miles of shore front.

Imagine enjoying a relaxing ride on an official U.S. Mail boat, or on the country's largest excursion vessel, or a real steamboat? Does a multi-day lazy canal cruise sound like just the ticket, or are you the type who'd enjoy the crashing, thundering beauty of Niagara Falls up close?

Have you ever cruised to our national border with Canada through the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario or the Niagara River and Lake Erie? Perhaps you'd prefer the majestic view from New York harbor, or riding a ferry on Long Island's Great South Bay? Wouldn't you like to visit a village only accessible by boat, or enjoy the scenery of the Finger Lakes and other landlocked lakes, or experience being raised through the locks on the Erie Canal? Can you envision yourself cruising the Hudson trying to get past the great chain at West Point?

Press "Blue Button" for more about cruises, boating, and the Tour Boat Association.

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 commuter boats attractions Times Square Greenwich Village Hudson River Park Financial Center  Memorial Battery Park Winter Garden Irish Hunger Memorial  Ellis Island South Street Seaport Wall Street Chinatown  Brooklyn Bridge United Nations Empire State New York - Water Taxi

212-742-1969 

New York Water Taxi may be used for commuter services or to enjoy attractions in New York. Our boats provide regular service between 12 stops at the city's hottest neighborhoods and attractions. Water Taxis are fast and fun, so you'll see more sights in less time and enjoy a stress-free, breezy ride.

Boats pick up at each stop twice an hour - once in each direction. Your 1 or 2 day pass allows you unlimited travel - hop on and off as much as you like. For best value, try our Combo Pass. It includes a 2-day Hop-on/Hop-off pass and a one hour tour with a photo opportunity at the Statue of Liberty. Water Taxi boat routes include:

    West 44th Street
    Times Square
    Greenwich Village
    Hudson River Park, the West Village
    World Financial Center
    World Trade Center Memorial, Battery Park City, Winter Garden, Irish Hunger Memorial Park
    Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry, Castle Clinton, Museums of Jewish Heritage
    Red Hook
    Fairway Market with a view of the Statue of Liberty
    Governors Island
    South Street Seaport Museum
    New York Stock Exchange,
    Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, Fraunces Tavern
    Fulton Ferry Landing
    DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
    Ice Cream Factory, Grimaldi's
    Brooklyn Heights
    Hunters Point
    Water Taxi Beach, Long Island City
    Midtown East, United Nations Building
    Empire State Building
Press "Blue Button" for rates, routes, and more information about New York Water Taxi.

 Hudson River roller skating ice cultural theater tennis basketball softball field hand paddleball courts running track ballfields boat docking Carousel Food Gymnasium Hiking Ice Skating Performing Arts Theater Picnic Playground  Pool Tennis Riverbank State Park

212-694-3600 

Riverbank State Park is the only park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Inspired by urban rooftop designs in Japan, this 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility is a state-of-the-art park facility. Rising 69 feet above the Hudson River, Riverbank offers a wide variety of recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities.

Housed in five major buildings are an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.

Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field.

Riverbank also boasts spectacular promenade views of the Hudson River, the Palisade Mountains and the George Washington Bridge. At water level, there is a 900-seat amphitheater and docking facilities for excursion and fishing boats.

Points of Interest: The "Totally Kid Carousel", created by Milo Mottola and 37 young children.

Parks attractions include: Carousel, Food, Gymnasium, Hiking, Ice Skating, Performing Arts Theater, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Recreation Programs, Showers, Tennis

 Cloister Tapestries Tapestry medieval French modern museum building medieval structure gardens gallery monastic architectural sculpture illuminated manuscripts stained glass metalwork enamels ivories John D. Rockefeller Jr South Netherlandish Hunt Unicorn The Cloisters Museum

212-923-3700 

The Cloisters is located in northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park. The Cloisters, which celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 1998, is named for the portions of five medieval French cloisters: Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Bonnefont-en-Comminges, Trie-en-Bigorre, and Froville; that were incorporated into the modern museum building. The result is not a copy of any particular medieval structure but an ensemble of spaces, rooms, and gardens that provide a harmonious and evocative setting in which visitors can experience the rich tradition of medieval artistic production. Just as cloisters provided sheltered access from one building to another within a monastery, here they act as passageways from gallery to gallery. They provide as inviting a place for rest, contemplation, and conversation as they did for their original monastic population.

The collection at The Cloisters is complemented by more than six thousand objects exhibited in several galleries on the first floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's main building on Fifth Avenue. Renowned for its architectural sculpture, The Cloisters also rewards visitors with exquisite illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, metalwork, enamels, ivories, and tapestries.

Much of the sculpture at The Cloisters was acquired by George Grey Barnard (1863–1938), a prominent American sculptor and avid collector of medieval art. While working in rural France before World War I, Barnard supplemented his income by locating and selling medieval sculpture and architectural fragments that had made their way into the hands of local landowners over several centuries of political and religious upheaval. He kept many pieces for himself and, upon returning to the United States, opened to the public a churchlike brick structure on Fort Washington Avenue filled with his collection - the first installation of medieval art of its kind in America.

Through the generosity of the philanthropist and collector John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1874–1960), the museum and all of its contents were acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1925. By 1927, it was clear that a new and larger building would be needed to display the collection in a more scholarly fashion. In addition to financing the conversion of 66.5 acres of land just north of Barnard's museum into a public park, inside which the new museum building would be located, and donating seven hundred acres of additional land to the state of New Jersey across the Hudson River to ensure that the view from The Cloisters remain unsullied, Rockefeller contributed medieval works of art from his own collection (including the celebrated set of seven South Netherlandish tapestries depicting "The Hunt of the Unicorn") and established an endowment for operations and future acquisitions.

Press "Blue Button" to see highlights from the collection housed at The Cloisters and presented online.

 Bronx, New York Cityborough new york city north northern nyc near westchester county

 Wildlife Conservation Society Organization 4,000 animals Congo Gorilla Forest snow leopards Himalayan Highlands Habitat

Asian rain forest amazing wildlife Bronx Zoo

718-220-5100 

The Bronx Zoo is the flagship zoo of the largest network of metropolitan zoos in the country. The Bronx Zoo is the heart of the Wildlife Conservation Society and our work to save wildlife and wild places around the globe. With award-winning, cutting-edge exhibits featuring over 4,000 animals, there is no other zoo in the world that offers the diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned expertise that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that visitors can make a difference in the world around them.

Whether you're nose-to-nose with Western lowland gorillas in our famous Congo Gorilla Forest , spotting snow leopards in our naturalistic Himalayan Highlands Habitat, or experiencing almost an acre of an indoor Asian rain forest, you're always within roaring distance of the world's most amazing wildlife. In the end, you'll know that your admission fees went to a conservation organization that has more expert researchers in the field than any other. Together, we make a difference.

 10465, Golf Courses, Bronx,  New York City's, 36-hole facility, Pelham Bay Park, south of Westchester County, Pelham Course, John Van Kleek, links-style layout, about golf, Golf Course, Attractions Municipal Golf Course - Pelham Golf Course

718-885-1258 

The Pelham and Split Rock Golf Courses are located at 870 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10465. Pelham and Split Rock are New York City's only 36-hole facility. Both Pelham and Split Rock are located in Pelham Bay Park, south of Westchester County. Press "Blue Button" for more about golf at these excellent municipal golf courses.

The Pelham Course was built in 1901, designed by John Van Kleek. Pelham is a links-style layout. With it's expansive fairways and forgiving layout. Pelham Golf Course is the perfect location for the beginner and experienced golfer alike.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facilities
Total holes = 36
Back tees = 6480 / 71
Course rating / slope = 70.3 / 117
Fairways = rye
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Club house
Clubs rental
Pro shop
Putting and chipping greens
Riding cart rental
Snack bar

 10465, Split Rock, Golf Courses, Bronx, NY, New York City's, 36 hole facility, Pelham Bay Park, south of Westchester County, John Van Kleek, golf, golf at Pelham, Golf Course, Attractions, Golf only facility Municipal Golf Course - Split Rock Golf Course at Pelham

718-885-1258 

Pelham and Split Rock Golf Courses are located at 870 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10465. Pelham/Split Rock are New York City's only 36-hole facility. Both golf courses are located in Pelham Bay Park, south of Westchester County.

Pelham's sister course, Split Rock Golf Course, is a championship caliber John Van Kleek classic design. A shot-makers course, it is a challenge that forces you to use every club in your bag. Whether you are looking to develop your skills or challenge your game, Split Rock Golf Course at Pelham is the golf experience for you. Press "Blue Button" for more information about golf at Pelham and Split Rock Golf Courses.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
Total holes = 36
Back tees = 6714 yards / par 71
Course rating / slope = 72 / 129
Fairways = rye / blue
Greens = Poa Annua
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Club house
Clubs rental
Pro shop
Putting and chipping greens
Riding cart rental
Snack bar

 10471,Van Cortlandt, Golf Course, Bronx, NY, oldest municipal golf course in America, historic golf course, golf course via Subway, NYC, Golf Course Attractions Municipal Golf Course - Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course

718-543-4595 

Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course is located at Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Ave, Bronx, NY 10471. Founded in 1885, Van Cortlandt Golf Course is the oldest municipal golf course in America. Many legendary patrons, which included Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Joe Louis, and Willie Nelson, have played this historic golf course. With its wide tree-lined fairways, the golf course is renowned for its long Par 5’s. Originally designed by Tom Bendelow, Mayor Giuliani and the NYC Parks Department invested more than $4 million in renovating 20 tee-boxes and fairways, and adding 13 new bunkers and 2 new lakes.

Known as "Vannie" by the locals, Van Cortlandt Golf Course is the most easily accessible golf course via Subway in NYC. It’s only a short walk from the last stop on the 1 Train to the lake-front pro-shop. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Van Cortlandt Golf Course.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Black tees = 6002 / par 70
Course rating / slope = 68.5 / 119
Greens - bent grass
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Carts - riding cart rental
Club rental
Lessons
Locker rooms (vintage locker rooms from 1895)
Pro shop
Restaurant

 National Historic Landmark Natural Terrain Botanical Gardens Victorian Glasshouse Conservatory New York City Landmark World Plants Garden's Seasonal Flowers Orchid Holiday Train Show New York Botanical Garden

718-817-8777 

The New York Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark. The 250-acre grounds of The New York Botanical Garden have some of the most beautiful natural terrain of any botanical garden in the world, including dramatic rock outcroppings, a river and waterfall, rolling hills, ponds, and a 50-acre remnant of the forest that once covered New York City. Among its 50 gardens and plant collections are an outstanding rose garden, perennial garden, and rock garden, as well as superb collections of daylilies, orchids, conifers, and flowering trees. Throughout the Garden's history, leading landscape and garden designers have contributed designs for individual gardens and collections.

The Garden is home to the nation's largest Victorian glasshouse, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, which opened to the public in 1902 and was named a New York City Landmark in 1973. It is home to A World of Plants, a permanent exhibition that includes tropical rain forests, deserts, and the world's most comprehensive collection of palm trees under glass. The Conservatory also houses the Garden's seasonal flowers shows, including the popular Orchid Show and Holiday Train Show.

The New York Botanical Garden is a grand museum of plants. A place to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the wonders of nature. A living “tip sheet” for your home garden. A worldwide leader in studying the Earth’s plant life.

The New York Botanical Garden is all of these things and a great deal more.

Founded in 1891, the Garden is one of the world’s great collections of plants, the region’s leading educational center for gardening and horticulture, and an international center for plant research. The Garden is alive with opportunities for discovery, from an "ecotour" of the world in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory to an innovative indoor/outdoor science museum for kids, to 50 exquisite gardens and plant collections.

 Campbell Hall, Orange

 10916, Golf, Golf Club, Orange County, Golf Course, Attractions, 18-Hole, 18-hole championship golf course,  Driving range, Pro Shop Private Golf Course - Otterkill Golf & Country Club

845-427-2020 

Otterkill Golf & Country Club is located at 100 Otter Road, Campbell Hall, NY 10916 in Orange County.

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6860 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 73.8 / 139
Greens = Bent grass
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Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Chipping and Putting green
Club rental
Dress code
Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
Pro shop
Restaurant

 Central Valley, Orange

 10917 18-hole facility The-Inn-at-Central Valley Northern Ramapo Mountains Score Card Public Golf Course - Central Valley Golf Club

845-928-6924 

Central Valley Golf Club is located at 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY 10917. This extremely hilly course is too demanding to walk. The tree-lined fairways are narrow, and the small greens are fast. There's not much water coming into play, but there are numerous sand bunkers. Originally constructed and open to the public in 1922, Central Valley was redesigned in 1968 by architect Hal Purdy to an 18-hole facility. In recent years, new tees and greens were added to enhance the course layout.

Set against the backdrop of the Northern Ramapo Mountains, this par 70 course offers a challenging test of golf skills as well as breathtaking scenery. Located just 1 hour north of Manhattan, Central Valley Golf Club features a fully stocked golf shop, lessons, memberships, seasonal weekend tee times as well as locker rooms and a Bar/Grill Room to relax in after your round. Press "Blue Button" to view scorecard, Central Valley hole by hole, photos and more information about Central Valley Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
White tees = 5644 yards / par 70
Course rating = 67.8
Greens = Bent grass
Fairways = Winter rye
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Club rental
Dress code
Lessons
Golf carts available
Pro shop
Putting Green
Restaurant & full service bar
Riding cart rental

 Cornwall-on-Hudson, Orange

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Cornwall Landing Launch Ramp

914-543-4200 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Cornwall Landing Launch Ramp in Cornwall, NY.

 Hudson Highlands, Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Wildlife Education Center, Hudson Estuary, Hudson River Estuary Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

845-534-5506 

Founded in 1959, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is a center for nature, with a focus on environmental education and a mission to develop responsible caretakers of the natural world. Over the years it has developed quality educational programs for students and the public that focus on the unique ecology of the Hudson Highlands and promote knowledge and appreciation of our natural world.
    Outdoor Discovery Center
    The Outdoor Discover Center is located at 100 Muser Drive (entrance to the center is on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road) in Cornwall, NY.

    Wildlife Education Center
    See the Living Hudson Exhibit; a multi-sensory experience full of the flora and fauna native to the Hudson Estuary. Follow the journey as water trickles down a highland creek into a wetland pond. The pond empties into a freshwater stream which then joins the Hudson River Estuary.
Press Blue Button to learn more about upcoming events, featured programs, and to Meet the Animal of the week.

 center skiing Mohawk Mountain Ski Area

800-895-5222 

 Johnson, Orange

 10933, Golf Club, Johnson, NY, 18 hole golf, Orange County, Hudson River Valley, golf club, golf courses, Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole Public Golf Course - Green Ridge Golf Club

914-355-1317 

Green Ridge Golf Club is located at 204 Gregory Road, Johnson NY 10933. Green Ridge Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course, opened in 2003, in Orange County within the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Green Ridge is a friendly country golf club, with rolling hills, bunkers and water hazards. A full service pro shop with a professional custom club maker is available for your repairs.

Green Ridge Golf Club is open all year round, unlike most other golf courses that close for the winter. Press "Blue Button" for information about Green Ridge Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
Open all year round
18-hole regulation length course
Championship tees = 5667 yards / 71 par
Course rating 70.0 / 113 slope = /
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Club rental
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Snack bar (with beer & wine)
Riding cart rental

 Middletown, Orange

 10940, Golf Club, Middletown, NY, Orange County, Golf, golf course, Golf Digest’s places to play, 18 hole, golf outing, scorecard, Golf only facility, 18-hole regulation length course Municipal Golf Course - Town of Wallkill Golf Club

845-361-1022 

The Town of Wallkill Golf Club is located at 40 Sands Road, Middletown, NY 10940 in Orange County. The Wallkill Golf Club is a town owned golf course built in 1991 by landscape architect Steve Esposito. This New England-style course was designed through lagoons and around rolling terrain which meanders through heavily wooded areas lined with hemlock, oak and shagbark hickory.

Each hole provides a feeling of total isolation. The first two holes and 17th and 18th holes play around a large picturesque lagoon while the rest of the course meanders through the wooded ridges throughout the property. Wallkill is annually rated by Golf Digest’s “places to play” as a 4 star winner. With its championship 18 hole layout and fine dining facilities you will find the Wallkill Golf Club a good choice for your next golf outing or group event. Press "Blue Button" for hole-by-hole information, scorecard, course gallery, and the Wallkill Golf Club website.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Longest tees = 6437 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 71.2 / 122
Rye grass
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Club rental
Driving range
Lessons
Restaurant

 Monroe, Orange

 10950, Golf Club, Mansion Ridge, Monroe, Orange County, golf course, Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, 8-hole championship course, scorecard, tee times, Attractions, Driving range Public Golf Course - Mansion Ridge Golf Club

845-782-7888 

The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge is located at 1292 Orange Turnpike, Monroe, NY 10950 in Orange County. Created by legendary golfer and world-renowned golf course architect Jack Nicklaus, Mansion Ridge is carved out of the mature forests and rolling hills of a 220 acre estate. It is the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course open to the public in New York State. The spectacular 18-hole championship course features stunning rock formations, extreme elevation changes, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Designed to test shot-making skills, this layout will challenge you to negotiate a variety of wetland areas, bunkers, and of course, all the subtle features you would expect from the "Golden Bear." Press "Blue Button" for scorecard, tee times and more about Mansion Ridge Golf Club.

Golf Course Attractions
18-hole regulation length course
6889 yards with a par of 72
Course rating / slope = 73.5 / 138
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Driving range
Lessons
Locker rooms
Restaurant

 10950, Monroe, 9-hole, golf course, golf courses, 9-hole course, Golfers, course information, book a tee time, Attractions, course architect, Attractions, Golf only facility, 9-hole regulation course Semi-Private Golf Course - Monroe Country Club

845-783-9045 

Monroe Country Club is located at 63 Still Road, Monroe, NY 10950. Monroe Country Club is a semi-private, 9-hole golf course, open to the public on weekdays and after 2:00 pm on weekends. Monroe course was designed by one of the 20th century's most notable golf course architect, William S. Flynn.

Monroe Country Club, built in 1922, reflects the best traditions of golf courses designed during that era. The course places a premium on the player's ability to master their short game on the par 4's and 5's while the par 3's require an accurate tee shot in order to score well. Monroe is a 9-hole course offering 18 teeing areas that provide a variety of challenges for those who desire to play 18 holes. Golfers will appreciate Monroe's long standing reputation for well manicured and undulating greens. Press "Blue Button" for course information, book a tee time, and more about Monroe Country Club.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation course
2799 yards / par 35
Course rating / slope = 65.5 / 122
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Club rental
Lessons
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 Montgomery, Orange

 12549, golf, golfers, Golf Club, Montgomery, Orange County, golf specials, Golf Club, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only facility, 18-hole Municipal Golf Course - Stony Ford Golf Course

845-457-4949 

Stony Ford Golf Club is located at 211 Route 416, Montgomery, NY 12549 in Orange County. Press ""Blue Button"" for golf specials and course updates, course information, tee times, and the Stony Ford Golf Club website.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole regulation length course
Blue tees = 6548 yards / par 72
Course rating / slope = 71.8 / 127
Fairways = rye
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Club rental
Carts - hand cart rental
Carts - riding cart rental
Driving range
Lessons
Pro shop
Putting green

 12549, Golf Course, Montgomery, Orange County, 9-hole regulation course, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only Public Golf Course - Scotts Corners Golf Course

845-457-9141 

Scotts Corners Golf Course, opened in 1925, is located at 1 Roswin Lane, Montgomery, NY 12549 in Orange County. The Scott's Corners Golf Course is a 9-hole regulation course. This course features 3011 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. The course rating is 70 and it has a slope rating of 116.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole regulation length course
3011 yards / par 36
Course rating / slope = 70.0 / 36
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Snack bar
Riding cart rental

 12549, Golf Club, Montgomery, NY, Orange County, Orange County Airport, Executive Course, Winding Hills Campground, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, 
Winding Hills Golf Club, Golf Course, Attractions, golf only Public Golf Course - Winding Hills Golf Club

845-457-3187 

Winding Hills Golf Club is located at 1847 State Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549 in Orange County, just 2 Miles from the Orange County Airport. Winding Hills is an 18-hole executive course. We are adjacent to the Winding Hills Campground which is complete with fishing, hiking, camping, and boating. Press "Blue Button" for the Winding Hills Golf Club website.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
18-hole Executive length course
2595 yards / par 57
Course rating / slope = 70.0 / 113
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Club rental
Dress code
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

 New Windsor, Orange

 12553 golf courses course directory vacations resorts golf-resorts country clubs range County Golf-course New-Windsor-Golf Club Public Golf Course - New Windsor Golf Courses

845-567-6767 

New Windsor Golf Courses & Sports Dome is located at 380 Mt. Airy Road, New Windsor NY 12553 in Orange County. We offer 2 Golf Courses:
    Coyote Run Golf Course
    Famous Par-3 with lights.
    A Driving Range built to resemble a fairway.
    Rent the Lit par-3 course at night for Private Party or Family Outing.
    Stop by and play for just $6 dollars a round.

    Beautiful Island Green
    Hand-made 40-foot Rock Bridge over the pond to the Island. This course is only $10 Dollars to play a round. Golf cars are $5 Dollars a piece for 2 people. First hole is 320 yds. Looking at Skinnymunk Mountain.

Press "Blue Button" for Summer Golf Camps, Kids camps, and more about New Windsor Golf Clubs.

 Newburgh, Orange

 Chadwick Lake Park, Newburgh, Orange County, lower Hudson Valley,  picnic, playground, walking trails, Boating, Boat launch, Ice Skating, Bocce, Basketball, Fishing, Roller Hockey Rink, Walking trail, Chadwick Lake reservoir, Quassaick Creek Chadwick Lake Park

845-564-7815 

Chadwick Lake Park is located in Newburgh, NY, Orange County in the lower Hudson Valley. Chadwick Lake is a reservoir supplying water to the Town of Newburgh. It was created by damming Quassaick Creek in 1926. It is located immediately to the northwest of the junction of NY 32 and 300 in the Cronomer Valley section of the town. It is open to the public, and there are recreational facilities near the southern end.

Facilities near the lake's southern end, include three picnic shelters, a playground, walking trails, boating launches, basketball courts, and a roller rink. Fishing is also allowed on the lake, with largemouth bass a common catch. Press "Blue Button" for more about Chadwick Lake Park.

Note: A permit is required for entrance to Chadwick Lake Park.

Park Attractions
Boating (boats are available to rent)
Boat launches
Bocce
Basketball
Fishing
Ice Skating
Picnic facility
Playground
Roller Hockey Rink
Walking trail around the lake

  Delano-Hitch Recreational Park

845-565-4843 

 Downing Park, City of Newburgh, Orange County, Hudson Valley, Gardens, Ice Skating,  Polly Pond, ice skaters, Park Attractions Downing Park

845-565-5559 

Downing Park is a 35-acre landscape park located in the heart of the City of Newburgh, Orange County, in the Hudson Valley. Filled with hills and valleys, streams, a pond, and a rich variety of vegetation, the park has serpentine paths and picturesque vista.

Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, designers and creators of Central Park in New York City, created this 35-acre urban respite named for their mentor and supporter of the public parks movement. The landscaping features many a winding path opening to a picture perfect vignette of flowering shrubs, rolling hills, a pergola and pond. Polly Pond, especially when filled with ice skaters, has been inspiration for many artists. The park hosts a variety of events throughout the year, and the Shelter House also serves as Visitor Center for the town.

Park Attractions
Gardens
Ice Skating

 12552, Ice Time, Sports Complex, ice skating, hockey, Newburgh, Orange County, indoor rink, sports facility, Public skating, Skating, lessons Ice Rink, Figure skating, leagues, Ice Slots, attractions Ice Time Sports Complex

845-567-0005 

Ice Time Sports Complex is located at 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh, NY 12552 in Orange County. Ice Time is an indoor rink and sports facility that is opened all year. Ice Time offers many attractions including: public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth and adult hockey . . . Press "Blue Button" for more information about Ice Time Sports Complex.

Ice Rink Attractions
Birthday parties
Figure skating
Hockey programs and leagues for youth and adults
Ice skating
Ice Slots for rent
Public skating
Skating lessons

 12550 Orange County 18-hole course Private Golf Course - Powelton Golf Course

845-561-7409 

The Powelton Golf Course is located at 29 Balmville Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County. The Powelton Golf Course is an 18-hole course located at the The Powelton Club of Newburgh facility. Powelton's course opened in 1982 and was designed by Devereaux Emmet. Press "Blue Button" for more information.

 12550 Orange County 9-hole regulation length course  Public Golf Course - Mill Creek Golf Club

845-236-3160 

The Mill Creek Course is located at 5530 Route 9W North, Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County. Mill Creek is a 9-hole regulation length course and a "golf only facility". Mill Creek also offers a 22 tees driving range. Call for more information.

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating West Shore Marine

914-236-4483 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the West Shore Marine in Newburgh, NY.

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 apple picking artisans handmade jewelry stained glass pottery woodcarving traditional American apples cider cookies  games rides for children beautiful crafts Applefest Festival

845-987-8300 

Applefest attracts artists from all over the Northeast and beyond, and has become an event everyone looks forward to the entire year. Among the attractions are 275 artisans displaying their handmade jewelry, stained glass, pottery, woodcarving and more. Wonderful food from the traditional American favorites to the more exotic - Greek, creole, kabobs and sausages, along with apples, cider, cookies and cakes - are yours for the tasting. Musical entertainment, games and rides for the children, beautiful crafts and delicious food make for a great day.

 1,558 acres of open space wooded hikers horseback riders Bridle Path Hiking Walking Nature Trail Goosepond Mountain State Park

845-786-2701 

Goosepond Mountain State Park is located in Orange County and is managed as 1,558 acres of open space. Almost completely wooded, the park is open to hikers and horseback riders. This park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and there is limited parking.

Parks attractions include: Bridle Path / Horseback Riding, Hiking Trails / Walking

 3000 acres undeveloped woods lakes Orange County fishing hiking horseback riding flying model planes Bridle Path Highland Lakes State Park

845-786-2701 

Highland Lakes State Park consists of more than 3,000 acres of undeveloped woods and lakes in Orange County. Visitors use the park for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and flying model planes. The park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and there is limited parking.

Parks attractions include: Bridle Path, Fishing, Hiking Trails

 12584, Historic Site, Orange County, Hudson River Valley, Revolutionary War, military headquarters, General Washington, Hudson River, New York City, fun for the children, children Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site

845-561-5498 

Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site is located at Vails Gate, NY 12584 in Orange County in the Hudson River Valley. On several occasions during the Revolutionary War, Major General Henry Knox, Commander of the America artillery, established his military headquarters at John Ellison's 1754 Georgian-style house in Vails Gate. From October 1782 until the spring of 1783, as 7,000 soldiers and 500 "camp followers" were establishing winter quarters at the New Windsor Cantonment, and General Washington was lodged at Jonathan Hasbrouck's house in Newburgh, New York, Major General Horatio Gates occupied the elegant home from which he commanded the cantonment. Here the army awaited the end of the Revolutionary War that became effective when Washington issued the cease fire orders on April 19, 1783.

For most of the 18th and into the 19th century, the Ellison family had important commercial dealings in milling and trade. From their mill, flour was shipped down the Hudson River to New York City and the West Indies. At present, remains of the mill, with traces of the underground racecourse, and the Jane Colden Native Plant Sanctuary may be visited. Explore how the Ellisons and other families of the mid-Hudson Valley lived 200 years ago.

Point of Interest Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site is fun for the children and family of all ages.

Attractions
Costumed Interpreters
Demonstrations
Educational Services
Gardens
Group Tours
Guided Tours
Hiking
Interpretive Sign
Picnic Area
Re-enactments
Scenic Views

 12584, Historic Site, Orange County, Hudson River Valley, General George Washington, War of Independence, fun for children, kids, children, Attractions, Educational Services, Hiking, Picnic Area, Scenic Views New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site

845-561-1765 

New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site is located at Vails Gate, NY 12584 in Orange County in the Hudson River Valley. In October 1782, General George Washington moved his army to New Windsor, above West Point and just beyond the Hudson Highlands, to establish winter quarters. He was accompanied by 7,000 troops including 500 women and children or "camp followers." By late December 1782, they had erected nearly 600 log huts into a "cantonment," a military enclave. High-ranking officers were quartered in private homes.

Washington was pleased that the army was better housed, fed, and clothed than ever before in the long war, but life for the officers and troops at the Cantonment remained hard. It was at the New Windsor Cantonment that the cease fire orders were issued by Washington ending the eight-year War of Independence on April 19, 1783. The final success, however, was the gradual, orderly disbandment of the army at the Cantonment, and the peaceful march of its still largely unpaid officers and men back to their homes or new pursuits.

New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site is fun for children and family. See the staff in reproduction period dress and uniforms demonstrate musket drills, blacksmithing, military medicine and camplife activities. View the exhibits at the Visitor Center and the reconstructed Temple Building, which served as a chapel for the soldiers.

Attractions
Audio-Visual Programs
Costumed Interpreters
Demonstrations
Educational Services
Group Tours
Guided Tours
Hiking
Interpretive Sign
Picnic Area
Re-enactments
Scenic Views
Self Guided Tours
Visitors Center/Museum

The word is: Wonderful day out for the kids and children of all ages.

 pristine natural refuge woodland watershed outdoor recreation deep-forest habitat survival resident migratory species black bear hawks songbirds rare invertebrates plants Biking Boat Launch Sites Ice Fishing Hiking Hunting Museum Snowshoeing Sterling Forest State Park

845-351-5907 

Sterling Forest® State Park comprises 17,953 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Museum / Visitor Center, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing

 sculpture sculptures outdoor museum art center Storm King Art Center

845-534-3115 

Storm King Art Center is a museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Storm King comprises 500 pristine acres of carefully maintained fields, hills, and woodlands, on which more than 100 works by major international artists are thoughtfully sited. At Storm King, the exhibition space is defined by sky and land. The grounds are surrounded by profiles of the Hudson Highlands, a dramatic panorama integral to the viewing experience.

Storm King takes its name from Storm King Mountain, located five miles from the Art Center, whose dramatic slope and peak were favorite subjects for the painters of the Hudson River School. The experience of Storm King, which beautifully unites art and nature, is different with each visit, as changing seasons, light, and weather conditions transform the landscape and the work.

Founded in 1960, the Storm King Art Center is among the world’s most vital modern-art organizations. Its permanent collection of sculpture dates from 1945 to the present and includes works by many of the twentieth century’s most influential artists. The art is meticulously integrated into a landscape of superb vistas of rolling hills and fields—planted with native grasses—and forests. The permanent collection, which includes several specially commissioned site-specific works, is often complemented by both temporary outdoor installations and exhibitions in the museum building.

Among the artists whose work may be seen at Storm King are David Smith, represented by thirteen major sculptures; Alexander Calder, with the fifty-foot-high stabile The Arch (1975); Isamu Noguchi, whose Momo Toro (1977–78) was commissioned by Storm King; Mark di Suvero, with four monumental works; Richard Serra, whose Schunnemunk Fork (1990–91) is installed on ten acres; Louise Nevelson, with City on a High Mountain (1983); and Andy Goldsworthy, whose Storm King Wall (1997–98), a 2,278-foot-long, serpentine wall made of fieldstone, was also commissioned by Storm King.

Visitors may walk through the grounds or take a self-guided tour aboard a handicap-accessible tram that travels through the main portion of the grounds. An audio-guide is available for rental at the museum shop.

Special Note: Bring a picnic and the children to this magnificent Sculpture Museum.

 views Catskills Hudson Valley Art Center outdoor museum celebrates sculpture nature fields hills woodlands exhibition space Hiking Hunting Storm King State Park

845-786-2701 

Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. The park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and limited parking.

The Storm King State Park is located near The Storm King Art Center which is an outdoor museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Storm King comprises 500 pristine acres of carefully maintained fields, hills, and woodlands, on which more than 100 works by major international artists are thoughtfully sited. At Storm King, the exhibition space is defined by sky and land. See www.WestchesterTowns.com for more information on Storm King.

Parks attractions include: Hiking Paths / Walking, Hunting

 10990 Hudson Valley Pick-Your-Own Apples Pears  Warwick Valley Apple & Pear Orchards

845-258-4858 

U PICK APPLE AND PEAR ORCHARDS at the Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery is located at 114 Little York Road, Warwick NY, 10990 in the foothills of the Hudson Valley. Every autumn, our guests are invited to enjoy our lavish orchards and Pick-Your-Own apples and Pears. Pear picking begins in August. Apples begin to ripen shortly thereafter in early September. With thirty varieties we have an apple for every palate. Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery's commitment to fine food and wine are why we are referred to as a "Bit of Tuscany in the Hudson Valley". Please, bring your family to meet our family and enjoy our farm, winery and orchards.

Our pick your own Apple and Pear orchards are ready for picking beginning early September and ripening continues through early November. We grow Bosc and Bartlett pears and over twenty varieties of apples. Remember pears ripen off the tree while apples ripen on the tree.

Most of the apples available in local supermarkets are grown and marketed because they are easy to grow and store (9 months is not unusual), they can be picked early (before they are ripe), and provide large yields. The apples most widely available are sturdy, beautiful, large tasteless fruits - 3 or 4 varieties have been widely marketed and unfortunately this small sampling represents for many the totality of their “apple experience”.

Our purpose is to grow apple varieties that taste great. Nothing gives us more pleasure than watching a child discover that all apples don’t taste or look alike and that they are “really good”. Some of the apples we grow were popular hundred of years ago and some have been recently introduced (Honeycrisp). Many varieties are “heirloom” varieties because they are older cultivars that are not widely grown commercially and are rarely available. Over the years we have planted more of these “boutique” apples and believe that it is important as well as interesting to keep them available - and lets not forget the great taste. Press "Blue Button" for complete list of apples and pears, picking dates and more information about Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery.

 Pine Island, Orange

 10969, Scenic Farms Golf Course,  Pine Island , Orange County, 9-hole golf course, course for beginners, Golf Course Attractions, Golf only facility<br> Public Golf Course - Scenic Farms Golf Course

845-258-4455 

Scenic Farms Golf Course is located at 525 Glenwood Road, Pine Island , NY 10969 in Orange County. Scenic Farms is a 9-hole golf course. This is an excellent course for beginners and a challenging course for the advanced golfers short game.

Golf Course Attractions
Golf only facility
9-hole executive length course
1500 yards / par 29
Course rating / slope = 43.0 / 113
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