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 hotels Ardsley Acres Hotel

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 Memory Mostly Memories

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

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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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 community theatre group productions play reading programs Whippoorwill Hall auditorium  Friends North Castle Public Library cultural educational events Production Schedule Audition Notices Armonk Players

 

The Armonk Players is a community theatre group whose intention is to produce high quality theatre for the enjoyment and enrichment of its participants and the local population. We stage two full productions each year and offer four Simply Theatre play reading programs. At these readings, presented free to the public, we invite attendees to discuss the play with the director and actors afterwards over coffee and cake.

All performances are at the Whippoorwill Hall auditorium adjacent to The North Castle Public Library in Armonk, NY. The Armonk Players is sponsored by Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise money for purchasing "extras" for The North Castle Public Library and to bring cultural and educational events to the community. Press "Blue Button" for The Armonk Players Production Schedule, Audition Notices, Past Productions and more.

  Contemporary Theater Arts Workshop

914-273-3838 

 centers IBM Learning Conference Center

914-499-2000 

  Vintique

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 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

 inn suite Wellesley Inns & Suites - Armonk

914-273-9090 

  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

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  Antiques II Limited

914-234-6521 

 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 Village Court House oldest Westchester County Government Building historic landmark Historical Society museum museums Bedford-Historical-Society Bedford Historic Courthouse c1787

914-234-9328 

The Bedford Historic Courthouse c1787 is located in Bedford Village. The Court House is the oldest Westchester County Government Building and one of only three Court Houses in New York State built before 1800. It is Bedford's historic landmark of the days from 1788 to 1870 when Bedford was a county seat more populous than White Plains. The Court House was restored once in 1889 and again between 1965 and 1970 when its Court Room was returned to its original dignity. The Bedford Museum is housed on the second floor. The Town owns the building and the Historical Society maintains the interior and operates the museums that are open to the public from May to October. Press "Blue Button" for the Bedford Historical Society and more historic properties.

 General Store c1838 Bedford Village Old Burying Ground Bedford Historical Society historic properties Bedford Historic General Store c1838

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The General Store c1838 is located in Bedford Village. Country store, post office and for many years an antique shop, this small building stood originally on Pound Ridge Road. It was moved to its current site next to the Old Burying Ground in 1890. Purchased by the Bedford Historical Society in 1968, it is currently leased to Travel Trends and G. Henschel, Architects. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

 Bedford-Historical-Hall Bedford-Historical-Society historic properties Bedford Historic Hall c1806

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Click to enlarge photo of Bedford Historic HallBedford Historic Hall is located in Bedford Village. Bedford Historic Hall was moved to its present site in 1837 by twenty yoke of oxen. Historical Hall was the impetus for the founding of the Bedford Historical Society. In 1916, a group of citizens purchased the building to preserve it and prevent it from being turned into a tenement. It has been improved and maintained by the Society ever since and is used for private parties, meetings and exhibitions.

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 Jackson House c1857 Bedford Village Court House Bedford Station Bedford Hills Bedford Historical Society historic properties Bedford Historic Jackson House c1857

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The Jackson House c1857 is located in Bedford Village. The corner property on Court Road was purchased by the Society in 1946 to protect the adjacent Court House. Built by George W. Jackson, the house was owned in the 1860's and 1870's by the town's livery stable proprietor, Cyrus K. Saunders, who also ran the stage to Bedford Station, now Bedford Hills. In 1998, the original building underwent extensive structural and cosmetic renovations; in 2001, the annex was restored and in 2006, the two interior spaces were reconnected. The building is currently leased to Wendy's Closet, a women's clothing store. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

 Bedford Historic Library c1807 Bedford-Village Bedford-Academy Historical Society Bedford-Free-Library Bedford-Historical-Society properties Bedford Historic Library c1807

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The Bedford Historic Library c1807 is located in Bedford Village. Until 1902, this was the Bedford Academy, one of Westchester's first classical schools. The Corporation of Bedford Academy gave the building to the Historical Society in 1972. It is currently leased for $1 a year to the Bedford Free Library who is responsible for its maintenance. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

 Lounsbery Building c1906 Bedford Village Greek Revival Bedford Historical Society historic properties Bedford Historic Lounsbery Building c1906

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The Lounsbery Building c1906 is located in Bedford Village. Also of Greek Revival style, the store adjoining the Post Office was put up by Richard P. Lounsbery to replace a nearby one that had been burned down. It was the village A & P for many years. In 1972, it was purchased by the Society who maintains its offices on the second floor. The ground floor is currently leased to the Horse Connection. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

 Bedford Post Office, Bedford Village, Greek Revival, Post Office, Bedford Historical Society, c1838,  historic properties Bedford Historic Post Office c1838

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Click to enlarge photo of Bedford Post Office The Post Office c1838 is located in Bedford Village. An example of Greek Revival style, the Post Office was originally a harness shop. It has been the village Post Office since around 1900. It first stood next to the Library but was moved in 1930 to make room for the Fire House. It was purchased in 1972 by the Society and enlarged in 1975 so that the Post Office could remain in the village.

Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

 Bedford Village Stone Jug Museum Court House Bedford Historical Society historic properties Bedford Historic School House c1829

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Click to enlarge photo of Bedford School House The School House c1829 is located in Bedford Village. This small stone building on the Green, often called the Stone Jug, was the village school from 1829 to 1912. From 1913 to 1969 it housed the Bedford Museum which was moved to the second floor of the renovated Court House. The School House was then restored to its original use as a 19th century one-room school. It is open to the public from May to October.

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 Bedford-Historical-Society historic Town Village Green Bedford's history historic-buildings museumshistorical tours exhibits Bedford Historical Society

914-234-9751 

The Bedford Historical Society is a non-profit, educational institution committed to preserving our historic Town and original Village Green, to educating students of all ages in Bedford's unique history and to interpreting our collections for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

In addition to operating and maintaining our historic buildings, we open our two museums to the public from April to December with the help of our devoted volunteers. The Society also sponsors lectures of historical and community interest, educational tours, special exhibits of our collections, and special events that promote an appreciation of our history. We work to preserve and collect our local historic treasures and to provide educational information to those studying local history. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

 photo, photo of Sutton Clock Tower, Sutton Clock Tower, country home in Bedford, Town of Bedford, Historical Society, historic properties Bedford Sutton Clock Tower

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At the comer of Guard Hill and Succabone Roads stands a tall, handsome brick tower which is a landmark and a source of joy and some amusement to the townspeople. This is the famous Sutton Clock Tower, and this is the story behind it.

In the late 1880s when the Sutton family moved to their country home in Bedford, Mrs. Sutton was homesick for New York City. Among other things, she missed the sound of the city's church bells. Thereupon Mr. Sutton installed in his barn a huge clock, an E. Howard time and strike model with a 550-pound bell. After Mrs. Sutton’s death, the property was sold. The barn was dismantled but the clock and bell were rescued and in 1939 a group of neighbors raised $3000 to build a tower to house the clock. They then donated the tower to the Town of Bedford. Since 1985, the Historical Society has leased the tower and maintains the clock. A small group of neighbors, known as the Clock Winders, takes turns winding the clock, which is accurate to this day as the chimes ring the hours across the surrounding fields and meadows.

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 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

 Auction Gallery, auction house, value of antiques, appraisal of fine arts, antiques, estate, historic Bedford Village, collectors, dealers, galleries Butterscotch Auction Gallery

914-764-4609 

Butterscotch Auction Gallery is Westchester, New York's oldest and foremost auction house, supplying the safest and most profitable channel through which an individual or an estate trustee can realize the value of antiques and other items of quality. Paul D. Marinucci, ISA, has for over 27 years been actively engaged in the appraisal of fine arts, antiques and general estate merchandise for attorneys, executors and individuals.

  Clearview's Bedford Playhouse

914-234-7300 

Clearview's Bedford Playhouse -- 633 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY 10506
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm, 10:00pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Proposal, The PG-13 108min 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:45pm

  Esquire Appraisals

914-234-0656 

 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

  Westmoreland Sanctuary

914-666-8448 

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 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

  Maison

914-666-4595 

  Marks Time

914-242-0058 

  Raphael Gallery Paintings & Antiques

914-666-4780 

 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

  Ruby's Antique & Things Limited

914-241-7297 

  Vintage

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  Westchester Land Trust

914 241-6346 

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  Danish & European Antiques & Gifts

914-941-3418 

  Edith Macy Conference Center

914-945-8000 

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  Clearview's Bronxville Cinemas

914-961-4030 

Clearview's Bronxville Cinemas -- 84 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville, NY 10708
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Away We Go R 97min 1:15pm, 4:00pm, 6:45pm, 9:15pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min 1:30pm, 4:15pm, 7:00pm, 9:45pm
Whatever Works PG-13 92min 1:45pm, 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 9:30pm

 Consignments antique clocks old radios globes scales art guys Mantiquities

914-522-0883 

A great selection of antique clocks, old radios, globes and scales and art and well, stuff guys like to buy when their wives aren't looking. Of course there's plenty of things for women to buy when their husbands aren't looking, too. Consignments cheerfully accepted and swapping is an option, too. The shop is at 81 Pondfield Rd. in Bronxville. Call before you come because I am prone to keeping irregular hours.

  Robert's Restoration Gallery

914-793-4870 

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  Hand To Mouth Players

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  After Five Antiques

914-666-2599 

  Antique Trails

914-666-6444 

 10514 Menu Crabtree Inns fine wines rooms accommodation Restaurants Crabtree's Kittle House Inn

914-666-8044 
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Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant & Inn, serving New American cuisine, is located at Eleven Kittle Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 in Westchester County. Crabtree's Kittle House Inn offers 12 guest rooms; the former stables have been transformed into a wine cellar that holds one of the "greatest collections of fine wines on earth".

Features
Live Jazz
Outdoor Dining
Sunday Brunch

  Crown HSE Antiques

914-238-3949 

  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.

  Red Carpet Antiques

914-238-4918 

  Rose Court Asian Antiques

914-244-1041 

 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.

 TCO Musicians Dr. Boris Koutzen Violinist Teacher Composer Orchestra's Music Director Norman Leyden Westchester County Youth The Chappaqua Orchestra

 

The Chappaqua Orchestra was founded 45 years ago by a small group of musicians and music lovers, among them Dr. Boris Koutzen, the distinguished violinist, teacher, and composer, who quickly agreed to take up the baton. The February 7, 1959 premiere performance firmly established the orchestra's reputation for musical excellence. On stage were a baker, a lawyer, a doctor, a stockbroker, a minister, an artist, a postman, homemakers, music teachers and professional musicians, all of them exceptional performers.

Hailed as "The Jewel of New Castle", The Chappaqua Orchestra has served Northern Westchester since 1958. Now under the baton of Michael Shapiro, the orchestra will play diverse and challenging programs. The Chappaqua Orchestra has grown into a sophisticated ensemble of professional level artists.

Many notable artists have been associated with TCO over the years, including Joseph Fuchs, Julius Baker, Chee Yun, Allison Eldredge, Ruth Laredo, Eugenia Zukerman, Leslie Parnas, Andrew Litton, Lucie Arnaz, and Vanessa Williams. TCO also has a proud history of collaboration with young soloists who later went on to stardom, many of them proteges of longtime Music Director Norman Leyden, who also conducted the Westchester County Youth Orchestra.

  Vintage Home

914-238-3014 

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  Curly Willow Ltd

914-734-1209 

 10567 Hudson Valley River restaurant inn spa American cuisine seasonal ingredients menus Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Wine garden Monteverde at Oldstone Manor

914-739-5000 

Monteverde at Oldstone Manor, serving progressive American cuisine, is located at 28 Bear Mountain Bridge Road (Routes 202 and 6 West) Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 in northwest Westchester County. This historic 1760 mansion with sweeping views of the Hudson River has been restored to include a Restaurant, Inn and Spa. Menus change frequently to take advantage of seasonal ingredients. Press "Blue Button" for menus and website.

Features
Live Jazz on Friday & Saturday
Sunday Brunch
Wine garden (weather permitting)
Inn & Spa

The word is: "Traditional entrees were expertly prepared. Nothing on the menu was off key." NY Times.

 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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  Phoenix Gallery

914-763-5595 

 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

  Yellow Monkey

914-763-5848 

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 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

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  Alexander Hamilton House

914-271-6737 

  Bilbao New York

914-827-8282 

 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

  Downing Antiques

914-271-2919 

  Graff Sanctuary

914-666-6503 

  Hudson Stage Co

914-271-2811 

 Historical Hudson River Valley working estate elegant country house new nation period 18th-century stone manor house Georgian Federal period furnishings tavern Albany Post Road ferry crossing post-revolutionary period 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 include: Guided tours of the house and grounds, Stone manor house, Tenant farmer's house and tavern, Gardens, Costumed guides demonstrate and invite visitors to try blacksmithing, brick making, open-hearth cooking and more from the past.

 Dobbs Ferry, Westchesterdobbsferry, river towns, river town, hudson river, hudson river valley, south, southern, southwest, southwestern, hudson river, hudson river valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 fresh water supply 41 mile aqueduct dam Croton River Irish immigrants Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park

914-693-5259 

During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight fires. In 1837 a 41 mile aqueduct and dam was designed in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. Three to four thousand workers, mostly Irish immigrants earning up to $1.00 per day, completed the masonry marvel in just five years.

 10522, Theater Group, Dobbs Ferry, NY, performing arts, company, live theater, theater Red Monkey Theater Group

914-693-1646 

The Red Monkey Theater Group is located at 22 Main Street #2 in Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Founded in 1999, the Red Monkey Theater Group (RMTG) is a non-profit performing arts company dedicated to enriching local communities through the cultivation, creation, and presentation of live theater.

Through innovative staging, original music, and the talent and dedication of accomplished actors, each production offers performers and audience members a chance to share in a live theatrical exploration of powerful themes and provocative questions. Press "Blue Button" for reviews, current and upcoming Productions, and the Red Monkey Theater Group website.

  Renae Cohen Antiques

914-693-5400 

 Eastchester, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Classic Automobiles

914-771-8239 

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Extended StayAmerica - Elmsford

914-347-8073 

  Greenburgh Multiplex Cinemas

914-747-6000 

Greenburgh Multiplex Cinemas -- 320 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min (12:05pm), 2:35pm, 5:05pm, 7:35pm, 9:10pm, 10:10pm, 11:30pm, 12:30am
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min (12:25pm), 2:45pm, 5:00pm, 7:15pm, 9:40pm, 11:55pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min (12:00pm), 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:55pm, 12:25am
Public Enemies R 143min (12:50pm), 3:55pm, 7:00pm, 10:05pm
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min 2:40pm, 5:10pm, 7:40pm, 10:15pm, 12:35am
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min (11:30am), (12:00pm), (12:30pm), 2:50pm, 3:20pm, 3:50pm, 6:10pm, 6:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm, 10:00pm, 10:30pm
Up PG 96min (11:45am), 2:10pm, 4:35pm, 7:05pm, 9:25pm, 11:50pm
Year One PG-13 100min (12:15pm)

 inns Hotel Tarrytown Road Elmsford SUNY Purchase PACE University Manhattanville College Manhattan College Westchester Community College Historic Town Sleepy Hollow Hampton Inn White Plains / Tarrytown

914-592-5680 

Experience the Hampton Inn Hotel located on Tarrytown Road in Elmsford, NY. Begin your journey with our complimentary hot breakfast as well as free wireless high speed Internet access. Hampton White Plains is centrally located to major corporations. Our hotel is located within minutes of SUNY Purchase, PACE University, Manhattanville College, Manhattan College, Westchester Community College and the Historic Town of Sleepy Hollow. Enjoy our courteous and comfortable Shuttle within a five mile radius of the hotel.

  Old World Craftsmen

914-592-7657 

  Oriental Furniture Warehouse

914-592-6320 

 inn Wellesley Inns & Suites - Elmsford

914-592-3300 

 great theatre theater dining Broadway Show entertainment professional New York State Broadway Westchester Broadway Dinner Theater

914-592-2222 

The Westchester Broadway Theatre offers an evening of theatre and dining all under one roof. Take your seats, dine and then get ready for great entertainment. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year round professional theatre in the State of New York. It provides you with the best in Broadway entertainment and fine dining. Enjoy a "Broadway Show" this season or try a "One Night Only Event". The Westchester Broadway Theater, also known as The Westchester Dinner Theatre, and is also an Historic Site. Press "Blue Button" for more about The Westchester Broadway (Dinner) Theatre.

 Harrison, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Robinson Galleries Inc

914-835-1843 

 Hartsdale, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Classic Tag Sales

914-761-6969 

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Riverrun Rare Bookroom

914-478-1339 

 Hawthorne, Westchestercentral mid

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  All Westchester Saw Mill Multiplex Cinemas

914-747-6000 

All Westchester Saw Mill Multiplex Cinemas -- 151 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Away We Go R 97min (1:40pm), 4:05pm, 6:50pm, 9:10pm
Hangover, The R 96min (1:45pm), 4:15pm, 7:20pm, 9:50pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Wed, Jul 15
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min (12:25pm), 2:45pm, 5:00pm, 7:15pm, 9:40pm
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min (1:25pm), 4:10pm, 6:40pm, 9:20pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min (1:10pm), 3:40pm, 6:55pm, 9:25pm
Public Enemies R 143min (12:50pm), 3:55pm, 7:00pm, 10:05pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min (12:00pm), (12:30pm), 3:20pm, 3:50pm, 6:35pm, 7:10pm, 10:00pm, 10:30pm
Up PG 96min (1:05pm), 3:30pm, 6:45pm, 9:05pm
Whatever Works PG-13 92min (1:00pm), 3:25pm, 6:30pm, 8:50pm

 inns suite Comfort Inn & Suites

914-592-8600 

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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Buttermilk Blue

914-591-6277 

 10533 concert hall music theater  Children's-Theater national Register Historic Places municipal halls Hudson Acoustically superb Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers Irvington Town Hall Theater

914-591-6602 

The Irvington Town Hall Theater is located at 85 Main Street, Irvington, New York 10533. The Irvington Town Hall Theater was built in 1902 in the Classic Revival Style. Designed by A. J. Manning and patterned after the Ford Theater in Washington, DC, the Theater is a multipurpose concert hall/music theater located on the entire third floor of Town Hall in downtown Irvington, New York. The 432-seat theater features an orchestra, mezzanine, balcony and six charming gold leafed boxes, a proscenium stage and thrust complete with five backstage dressing rooms. Theater patrons sit in intimate ambiance. Gleaming white columns and Ionic capitals set off the warm ivory interior. The walls are wainscoted in warm oak. Victorian chandeliers and sconces were copied from the originals, during the restoration to its original elegance in 1980. A plush red stage curtain and a forty-two foot high skylight complete the setting. Architecturally significant, the Theater is listed on the national Register of Historic Places.

With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman New York Times and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic Gannett Newspapers. Press "Blue Button" for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.

  Ron's Curiosity Shop

914-591-6596 

 Jefferson Valley, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Yorktown Theatre Company Music Hall at Tarrytown classic Broadway musicals Phantom The Sound of Music Christmas Carol West Side Story live children's theatre KJK Productions / Yorktown Theatre Company

914-962-6665 

The Yorktown Theatre Company, KJK Productions, is a non-profit organization that serves as the major resident theatre program at the Music Hall at Tarrytown. The Yorktown Theatre Company has produced several successful productions which have brought major classic Broadway musicals (including: The Music Man, Phantom, The Sound of Music, Christmas Carol, West Side Story) and live children's theatre to Tarrytown and nearby areas.

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Amadeus Conservatory of Music

914-232-1097 

 10536 Hudson River Valley pre-concert picnic Music Festival House Museum Gardens Upcoming Concerts 
orchestra St. Luke's art artists classical classics festival festivals concert concerts chamber opera vocal caberet jazz paintings sculptures Caramoor Center for Music and Arts

914-232-5035 

Caramoor Center for Music and Arts is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Caramoor is a magnificent estate dedicated to the Performing Arts. Throughout the year, Caramoor offers musical experiences to be enjoyed by everyone. Programs include Great Artists in the Music Room, Caramoor Classics, Programs for Families, Caberet, Vocal Gala, Jazz, Festivals, and more.

Caramoor's House Museum has twenty rooms that are open to the public. These rooms are filled with an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, stained glass, furniture, cloisonné, and an important jade collection.

Brief History

    Caramoor is the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, who established the estate and built a great house as its centerpiece, filling it with treasures collected on their travels. Walter Rosen was the master planner, bringing to reality his dream of creating a place to entertain friends from around the world. Their legendary musical evenings were the seeds of today's International Music Festival that is held annually on the estate.

    The Rosens had two children, Walter and Anne. In 1944, during the Second World War, while flying for the RAF, Walter was killed returning from a raid in Germany. His absence from the house was keenly felt and it prompted his parents to act on their previously discussed plans to preserve the artistic and musical heritage of Caramoor. In 1945, the Rosens bequeathed the Caramoor estate as a center for music and art in memory of their son.

In the summer, come early, explore Caramoor's beautiful grounds, take a tour of the House Museum, enjoy a pre-concert picnic, and discover wonderful music in a relaxed setting. With its unique heritage, Caramoor remains a place where you can experience magical summer days and nights. Year round, select from the many venues and programs. Press "Blue Button" for Music Festival, House Museum and Gardens, Upcoming Concerts and more about Caramoor.

  Equus Ferus

914-767-0800 

  Feigen, Richard L & Co

914-232-1839 

 John Jay America principal Founding Fathers Treaty of Paris Revolutionary War Federalist Papers 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".

The land where John Jay lived his later years was purchased in 1703 by his maternal grandfather, Jacobus Van Cortlandt. By 1800 Jay had acquired, by inheritance and by purchase, 750 acres of property near Bedford, New York. In 1799 he began construction of a comfortable 24-room farmhouse. He moved there in 1801, after his retirement from politics. His son William (1789-1858) inherited the house and farm. William later became a leading figure in the struggle to end slavery. William’s son John Jay II (1817-1894) inherited the property and upon his death it was given to his son Colonel William Jay (1841-1915). The Colonels’ daughter, Eleanor Jay Iselin (1882-1953) was the last of the family to use the property as a full time residence.

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

Press "Blue Button" for more information.

 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

 visual arts non-collecting facility changing exhibitions educational programs The Gallery study appreciation enjoyment  innovative talented Katonah Museum of Art

914-232-9555 

The Katonah Museum of Art celebrates the unique pleasures of the visual arts as a non-collecting facility devoted to changing exhibitions and educational programs. In a building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, the Museum originates six major exhibitions annually and offers an extensive range of activities to engage visitors of all ages. Exhibitions present the "best of art" from the past to the present, spanning the spectrum of cultures, media, historical periods, and social issues.

The many artists living in the area represent an important constituency for the Museum. A very active Katonah Museum Artists Association offers lectures, workshops, and other events of special interest to its more than 300 members. The Museum also presents tri-state juried exhibitions, selecting outstanding curators to serve as jurors.

Brief History: The Katonah Museum of Art was founded 50 years ago as The Katonah Gallery, a small volunteer-run institution dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment, appreciation, and study of the visual arts by visitors of all ages. The Gallery, initially located in a small room over the Katonah Village Library, was committed to presenting "the best of art from the past to the present" and, as a "teaching museum," to communicating the special pleasures of the visual arts to its visitors.

By the late 1980's, the need for expanded space became critical. The Museum launched $5 million capital campaign and engaged the distinguished architect, Edward Larrabee Barnes, to design its new home. In 1990, the renamed Katonah Museum of Art moved to its present site and hired its first Executive Director. The Museum's elegant new facility provided space for a more comprehensive treatment of exhibition material, a wider range of participatory art education activities, and a greater variety and frequency of public programs.

As it made this growth-driven expansion, the Katonah Museum of Art reaffirmed its commitment to its mission. It remains a non-collecting institution dedicated to the study, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual arts. It remains committed to its innovative and challenging range of educational programs, its lively array of public programs, and its uniquely effective use of talented volunteers. Press "Blue Button" for Exhibitions, The Learning Center, Programs and Events, and more about the Katonah Museum of Art.

 10536, children, Muscoot, Farm, Katonah, Muscoot Reservoir, Dairy Barn, interpretive farm, families, tours, hayrides, hiking trails, Trail maps, Parks Attractions, Tour Muscoot Farm

914-864-7282 

Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100 in Katonah, NY 10536. Muscoot Farm was originally a "Gentleman's Farm" owned by the Hopkins Family and used as their summer estate and dairy farm from 1880 to 1924. In 1924 the family moved to the farm year-round and continued the dairy business until 1967 when Westchester County acquired the property. Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the Dairy Barn, Milk House, Ice House, BlacksmithShop and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and many represent minor (rare) breeds.

Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Muscoot Farm is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the Reception Center.

Parks Attractions
Guided Farm Walking Tour
Hayrides
Herb Garden
Hiking Trails
Young Farmers Program (children grades 3 through 8)

 Larchmont, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Antiques Brokerage House

914-834-0753 

  Avenue P

914-833-9210 

  C & C Auction Gallery

914-833-8336 

  Carol E Charny Vintage

914-834-4793 

  Clearview's Larchmont Playhouse

914-834-3001 

Clearview's Larchmont Playhouse -- 1975 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Proposal, The PG-13 108min 2:15pm, 4:45pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm
Public Enemies R 143min 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min 1:45pm, 4:15pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm

  Connoisseur Antiques

914-833-9424 

  Dualities Antiques & Art

914-834-2773 

 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

  Ira Kriegel Designs

914-834-6110 

  Milestone Antiques & Collectibles

914-833-3133 

  Post Road Gallery

914-834-7568 

  Salese Thomas K Antiques

914-834-0222 

 Mamaroneck, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Antique Alley

914-777-3260 

  Briggs House Antiques

914-381-0650 

  Chatsworth Auction Rooms

914-698-1001 

  Clearview's Mamaroneck Playhouse

914-698-2200 

Clearview's Mamaroneck Playhouse -- 243 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min 12:30pm, 3:15pm, 5:45pm, 8:15pm, 10:30pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min 12:45pm, 3:00pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm, 9:45pm
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min 12:15pm, 2:45pm, 5:15pm, 7:45pm, 10:15pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min 12:00pm, 3:15pm, 6:30pm, 9:40pm

  Den of Antiquity

914-698-6280 

  Donald's Antiques & Furniture Reproductions

914-698-5661 

 Performing Arts Programs Live Productions Musical Events Bluegrass Brazilian Jazz Cabaret Children's Kid's Theatre Classical Music Film Club Plays Acting Workshops
Shows Emelin Theatre

914-698-0098 

The Emelin Theatre is a non-profit institution dedicated to enriching the lives of Westchester residents with a full range of performing arts programs. Since 1972, established artists with international reputations, young rising stars, community performers, and children have all graced our stage and become a part of the Emelin family.

The Emelin Theatre produces theatre that includes productions for Adults, Children and Musical Events to be enjoyed by all. Season productions may include: Bluegrass, Brazilian Jazz, Cabaret, Children's Theatre, Classical Music, Film Club, Plays, Acting Workshops and more.

 10543 Golden Horn Oriental Rugs

914-670-6666 

  Traders Trove

914-698-5557 

 Millwood, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Saw Mill Summer Theater

914-923-7529 

 Mohegan Lake, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley moheganlake lakemohegan

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  UA Cortlandt Stadium 11

800-326-3264 

UA Cortlandt Stadium 11 -- 3131 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min (11:40am), 2:40pm, 5:15pm, 8:00pm, 10:35pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Wed, Jul 15
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min (12:00pm), 2:25pm, 4:50pm, 7:15pm, 9:40pm
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min (11:05am), 1:50pm, 4:35pm, 7:20pm, 10:05pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min (11:00am), 1:35pm, 4:10pm, 6:50pm, 9:30pm
Public Enemies R 143min (12:30pm), 3:45pm, 7:30pm, 10:45pm
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min 2:10pm, 5:00pm, 7:40pm, 10:15pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min (11:20am), (11:50am), (12:20pm), 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:45pm, 9:55pm, 10:25pm
Up PG 96min (1:10pm), 3:50pm, 6:40pm, 9:20pm
Year One PG-13 100min (11:30am)

 10547 Mohegan Lake NY State wines Winery in scenic Hudson Valley Wine Region see wine-making  tasting room historic Old St. George’s Church Yorktown Heights organic Westchester County’s Conservation  Natural Resource Center winemakers abundant harvests Winery at St. George

914-455-4272 

The Winery at St. George is located at 1715 East Main Street on Route 6 in Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. St. George is a New York State winery nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley wine region. Our wine making operation, visitor’s center, and tasting room are housed in the historic Old St. George’s Church in beautiful Mohegan Lake. The winery will produce limited edition, high quality wines from grapes grown at Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights. Our mission, our passion, is to advance environmentally sound organic agriculture while sustaining open land initiatives.

Planted on May 9th, 2007, the vineyard will be an integral part of Westchester County’s Conservation and Natural Resource Center. It boasts three grape varietals: Cabernet Franc, Seyval Blanc and Noiret (a Pinot Noir hybrid). We, the winemakers, look forward to years of abundant harvests and converting these fruits of labor into spectacular wines for all to enjoy. Press "Blue Button" for The Winery at St. George website.

 Montrose, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 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

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Apple Antiques

914-242-5365 

  Blithewold Home Furnishings

914-666-7533 

 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 Clearview's Mt. Kisco Cinema

914-666-6900 

Clearview's Mt. Kisco Cinema -- 144 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min 12:30pm, 2:50pm, 5:10pm, 7:40pm, 10:15pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min 12:20pm, 2:40pm, 5:00pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm
Public Enemies R 143min 1:10pm, 4:10pm, 7:10pm, 10:10pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:45pm, 10:00pm
Up PG 96min 12:20pm, 2:40pm, 5:00pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm

  Gellert Antiques

914-241-8999 

  Golden Oldies

914-244-4466 

  Grand Concourse Antiques

914-244-1568 

 10549 inns Holiday Inn

914-241-2600 

  Restoration Shop

914-241-3050 

  Wood & Furniture Repair Center

914-666-8545 

 Mount Vernon, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern vernon mtvernon mount

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 10550 warehouse appraisals antiques used furniture Old Unusual estate clean-out complete liquidation services  Tax-deductible donation wholesale dealers auctioneers decorators Mid-Century Adams Unlimited, Inc.

914-668-0374 

Adams Unlimited, Inc.'s warehouse is located at 19 Mt. Vernon Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. At Adams Unlimited, Inc., we buy and sell all types of antiques and used furniture as well as an assortment of other household accessories. Some of the items we are always looking for are: Good Quality Used Furniture, Carved & Inlaid Furniture, Lamps, Chandeliers & Sconces, Fine Porcelain & Figurines, Old Pottery, Art Glass, Sterling and Fine Silver Plate, Bronzes, Paintings & Fine Prints, Musical Instruments, Clocks & Watches, Oriental Rugs, Old Toys, Garden & Outdoor Furniture, Mid-Century Modern Items (50's, 60's, 70's), Anything Old or Unusual.

We will buy one item or an entire estate and can provide clean-out and complete liquidation services as well as appraisals. Tax-deductible donation service can also be arranged.

We pride ourselves on prompt, courteous service and cover all of Westchester County as well as The Bronx, Queens, Long Island, Upper Manhattan, Northern New Jersey, Rockland County and Southwestern Connecticut. We are open to the general public but specialize in selling wholesale, with bulk discounts for dealers, auctioneers, and decorators. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Adams Unlimited.

  Aromiel's Gemini Antique Earth Store

914-667-5296 

  Artistic Glasswork

914-667-8064 

  Revival Furniture

914-664-3235 

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  New Rochelle Opera

914-576-1617 

The New Rochelle Opera; "Bringing quality opera to Westchester County, New York at a reasonable price". Press "Blue Button" for more about The New Rochelle Opera.

  Proudian Carpets & Rugs

914-632-2900 

 hotels Radisson Hotel - New Rochelle

914-576-3700 

  Regal New Roc City 18& IMAX

800-326-3264 

Regal New Roc City 18& IMAX -- 33 LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Forever Plaid Anniversary Tribute No Rating 120min Starts on Thu, Jul 9
Hangover, The R 96min (10:45am), (12:10pm), (1:10pm), (2:25pm), (3:55pm), (5:00pm), 6:40pm, 7:55pm, 9:25pm, 10:40pm, 11:55pm
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min (10:00am), (11:00am), (12:30pm), (1:30pm), (3:00pm), (4:10pm), (5:30pm), 6:30pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:25pm
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min (12:00pm), (2:30pm), (5:05pm), 7:30pm, 10:00pm, 12:30am
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min (10:55am), (1:25pm), (4:25pm), 7:05pm, 9:40pm, 12:15am
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian PG 105min 11:20am, 1:55pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min (12:05pm), (2:40pm), (5:15pm), 7:40pm, 10:10pm
Public Enemies R 143min (11:50am), (12:40pm), (3:10pm), (4:00pm), 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 9:20pm, 10:35pm, 12:20am
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min (11:05am), (1:35pm), (4:05pm), 6:55pm, 9:35pm, 12:05am
Terminator Salvation PG-13 114min (12:25pm)
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience PG-13 150min (9:00am), (12:20pm), (3:40pm), 7:00pm, 10:30pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min (9:30am), (10:05am), (10:30am), (11:10am), (11:55am), (12:50pm), (1:20pm), (1:50pm), (2:35pm), (3:05pm), (4:15pm), (4:40pm), (5:10pm), 6:00pm, 6:25pm, 7:35pm, 8:05pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm, 9:55pm, 11:00pm, 11:35pm, 12:00am
Up PG 96min (11:40am), (2:20pm), (4:55pm), 7:25pm, 9:50pm
Whatever Works PG-13 92min (11:45am), (2:15pm), (4:50pm), 7:20pm, 9:45pm, 12:10am
Year One PG-13 100min (4:20pm), 6:45pm, 9:15pm, 11:40pm

 inns Residence Inn Marriott - New Rochelle

914-636-7888 

  Riordan Timothy G

212-360-1246 

 10804 New York City oldest historical associations United State American inventor Thomas A. Edison museum Thomas Paine National Historical Association

914-434-7270 

Thomas Paine National Historical Association is located at 983 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. The Thomas Paine National Historical Association, founded January 29, 1884 in New York City, is among the oldest historical associations in the United States. Our mission, to educate the world about the life, times and works of Thomas Paine, is designed to ensure Paine's rightful place in history as the preeminent founder of the United States of America. He was, in fact, the first person to coin this phrase. In the course of his lifetime, Paine was an outstanding political and social influence upon the entire world.

The Thomas Paine Memorial Building is located north of the Paine Monument at the corner of North Avenue and Valley Road in New Rochelle. The construction of this building began May 30,1925 when the great American inventor Thomas A. Edison turned the first spadeful of earth. For years this beautiful old building has housed our library and museum collection. Press "Blue Button" to explore the Thomas Paine National Historical Association website.

 WCO music professional orchestra Iona College New Rochelle NY Westchester Chamber Orchestra, The

914-654-4926 

The Westchester Chamber Orchestra (WCO) is a fully professional orchestra, quickly becoming known in and outside of Westchester County for its first rate and inspiring performances, world class soloists, innovative programming and its world premiers of meaningful new works it has commissioned.

The Westchester Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1984 by its Artistic Director, Barry Charles Hoffman. For many years the WCO gave its concerts at various sites throughout Westchester County and in 1994 began its association with Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.

At Westchester Chamber Orchestra concerts, great performances of the standard repertoire are blended with lesser known but equally beautiful works. Innovative programming has also included concert themes such as "Music of the British Isles," "Music of the Heart," and "Music of Appalachia and Appalachian Spring," the latter with renown folk artists Jay Unger and Molly Mason. The WCO has presented many world class soloists in its performances. These have included: harpist Barbara Allen, violinists Glenn Dicterow and Yuri Kharenko, violists Karen Dreyfus and Emanuel Vardi, clarinetist Stanley Drucker, oboist Matt Sullivan, bassoonist Lennie Hindell and tenor Robert White. You will be treated to outstanding soloists and inspired performances of some of the greatest works of German composers over the past three centuries; from Gluck to Beethoven to Schumann to Schoenberg. The richness and rewards are here.

 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

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 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

  Stark Aaron Antiques

914-669-8101 

  Worldview Antique Maps

914-669-8695 

 Ossining, Westchestercentral mid west western hudson river sing osining osinsing

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Blue Berry Theatre Ensemble professional theater plays acting actors live Blueberry Pond Arts Center

914-923-3530 

Blueberry Pond Theatre Ensemble is the only professional theatre company in Westchester County whose season consists solely of original work, and as such we fill a unique place in the community and indeed in the tri-state area. The company is developing cutting-edge, provocative works in an ensemble process involving actors, directors, and writers.

The Ensemble had its origin in the summer of 2001 at the Croton-on-Hudson estate of Blueberry Pond, the residence of Stephan Summa, a businessman, and Jean-Paul DeVellard, a writer, food critic and playwright. According to Mr. DeVellard, "We knew a group of very talented artists, and my idea was to bring them together as the nucleus of a theatrical ensemble along the lines of the original Actors Studio. We all knew playwrights, actors, directors, that it would take a cooperative effort to bring our dream of original and bold and indeed provocative theater to life. Our commitment is to creative cooperation and support for new and exciting visions which reflect the world in which we live."

  Cortlandt Auctions Services

914-734-2161 

 antiques, high-quality, genuine, dealers in America, BADA, best antique dealers, antique porcelain & pottery, antique furniture, antique show, woolies, 18th and 19th-century European Chinese Export ceramics Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge

914-432-7714 

Paul Vandekar, fourth generation owner of Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge has just moved his antiques business to Westchester after 28 years in Manhattan. The gallery is well known for carrying high-quality 18th and 19th-century European and Chinese Export ceramics and other decorative arts. Everything that is sold is guaranteed as genuine. Paul is a member of The Antiques Council, the leading trade association, and he is one of the only dealers in America that is a member of the world’s leading antique dealers’ association-The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA).

Earle D. Vandekar is respected world-wide for being one of the best antique dealers for antique porcelain & pottery. We have an extensive collection of 19th-century British sailors’ woolworks known as "woolies", and other 18th & 19th century textiles. We also carry antique furniture and other unusual pieces of 18th and 19th-century decorative arts such as enamel boxes, garden furniture, shell pictures and brass; and a collection of Chinese watercolours and engravings from across the world.

Note
We have an active antique show schedule across the United States. Check the exhibition schedule and browse our web site vandekar.com. If you register, the prices are available to you. Contact us at (914) 432-7714 or (212) 308-2022; for inquiries or to arrange an appointment at our Manhattan or Ossining, New York location.

  Elisabetta's Antique & Fine Gift Shop

914-923-0711 

  Hudson Historics

914-941-8559 

  Sack Heritage Group

914-944-3400 

 dance dancers education companies Opera Scarborough Children's Ballets Theatre The Nutcracker Logrea Academy festivals Nutcracker performance County Center  Peter and the Wolf Coppelia A Midsummer Night's Dream Pas de Quatre Les Sylphides Graduation Ball Westchester Ballet Company

914-941-4532 

Founded in 1950 and dedicated to promoting the awareness and appreciation of dance throughout all the communities of Westchester County, New York, the Westchester Ballet Company has become known for excellence in performance and dance education. As The New York Times recently observed, "the company has flourished since 1986 under the artistic direction of Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea."

The Westchester Ballet Company, which celebrated 50 years of dance in the year 2000, is one of the oldest community ballet companies in the United States. In 1950 Iris Merrick, a former student of Michel Fokine and soloist with the English Opera Company, established the Scarborough Children's Ballet Theatre, which officially became known as Westchester Ballet Company in 1954. Over the years Merrick's school developed a fine reputation in the County for artistic discipline and regular professional performances. Under her direction the Company's annual productions of The Nutcracker were staged at the Scarborough School's Beechwood Theatre and at the County Center in White Plains.

The Westchester Ballet Company members may join as student dancers as young as age 8 and progress by audition through the junior company and apprentice levels until they are accepted into the senior company. Training at the Company's school, the Logrea Dance Academy, is rigorous, emphasizing the development of strength and flexibility and the cultivation of artistic expression. Dancers receive instruction in healthy nutrition and safety. Senior company members participate in the nation's most prestigious summer training programs and festivals.

Our annual Nutcracker performance at the Westchester County Center features a cast of over 125 dancers and guest artists, with exquisite choreography, many special effects, and lavish costumes and scenery. Other ballets in the Company's repertoire include Peter and the Wolf, Coppelia, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Pas de Quatre, Les Sylphides, Graduation Ball, and Aurora's Wedding. Our dancers' dedication, discipline, and artistic expression are acclaimed by audiences of all ages. The Company's Board of Directors works closely with the artistic directors to provide Westchester audiences with professionally produced ballet performances at an affordable price, and to offer financial support to County students who seek professional training.

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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 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

 10566, Hudson Valley Center, Hudson Valley Center Art, Peekskill, NY, exhibitions, HVCCA, Peekskill Project, Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

914-788-0100 

The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art is located at 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The Center is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. HVCCA is also committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a multicultural community that has recreated itself as a major arts destination. HVCCA operates a 12,000 square foot exhibition space and is the primary sponsor of the Peekskill Project, an annual, city-wide exhibition of site-specific artwork.

Press "Blue Button" for more about Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence, Education and Public Outreach, and Special Projects programs at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art website.

 Performing Arts Programs live performances Productions Musical Events Children's Kid's Theatre Classical Music Film  Plays Shows cultural educational programming northern Westchester  Putnam County films visual art exhibitions Paramount Center

914-739-2333 

Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.

The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.

The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.

Paramount Center -- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Tokyo Sonata PG-13 119min Starts on Sun, Jul 5

 Herrick House 10566 Artist's District restored Victorian building houses Art History Yale Peekskill Museum

914-736-0473 

The purpose of the Peekskil Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area. The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District.

The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.

The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.

  Retrovato Consignments and Collectibles

914-734-2750 

  Sohpie's Antiques & Home Furnishing

914-736-1960 

 Pelham, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Accents on Antiques

914-637-1195 

  Antiques America

914-738-9099 

  Bill Eayrs Antiques

914-738-1162 

  Furniture Restoration Center of White Plains

914-949-5056 

 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

  Old Lake Antiques and Collectibles

914-576-3851 

  Pelham Picture House

914-738-7337 

Pelham Picture House -- 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Humpday R 93min Starts on Wed, Jul 8
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min 1:30pm, 4:30pm

 10803, Country Club, Pelham Manor, NY, 18-hole, par 71, championship golf course, Devereux Emmet, challenging holes, 133 slope rating, 137 slope rating for women, driving range, PGA Golf Professional, Junior Golf Program 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.

Pelham has full service practice facilities, including a driving range, practice hole and manicured chipping and putting greens. The head PGA Golf Professional and his assistants offer private and group lessons. Younger golf members may participate in our Junior Golf Program and Clinics. Videotaped private lessons, golf carts, caddies and locker facilities are available to all golfers. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Pelham Country Club.

 Pleasantville, Westchestercentral mid

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Bob Kretchko Antiques

914-769-8220 

 10570, Deep End Productions, Pleasantville, Best of Westchester, Performance Series, off-Broadway, Westchester, performances, Theater, open rehearsals Deep End Productions

914-764-4028 

Deep End Productions is located at The Richard G. Rosenthal JCC, 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570. The Insights & Revelations Performance Series is a 2007 Best of Westchester winner for Best New Performance Series and is dedicated to presenting world-class, professional artists in an intimate setting. The Series is known for bringing award-winning off-Broadway companies to Westchester, in performances that are always followed by a discussion and champagne/dessert reception with the artists.

Previous presentations have included Symphony Space’s Thalia Follies: A Political Cabaret, Atlantic Theater Company's Port Authority with Brian D'Arcy James and John Gallagher, Jr., The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s The Tempest, and Classic Stage Company’s open rehearsals of The Merchant of Venice with Ron Leibman and Richard III with Michael Cumpsty. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Deep End Productions.

  Jacob Burns Film Center

914-747-5555 

Jacob Burns Film Center -- 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Cheri R 100min 12:15pm, 2:25pm, 5:05pm, 7:15pm, 9:25pm
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial PG 105min 12:00pm
Food, Inc. PG 93min 2:45pm, 5:00pm, 7:05pm, 9:10pm
Whatever Works PG-13 92min 12:05pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm, 10:00pm

  Pleasantville Antique Center

914-769-0119 

 10570, Winery, Pleasantville, Westchester County, tasting room Prospero Winery

914-769-6870 

Prospero Winery is located at 134 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570 in Westchester County. Over thirty years ago, a young man left his home in the Abruzzi Region of central Italy. Tony Prospero arrived in New York with a dream of starting a successful family business with his father, Guido, and brother, Pasquale. They set-up a fruit and vegetable market in Pleasantville, New York, situated in the heart of Westchester County.

In 1999, a winery and tasting room were opened on the original site of Prospero's fruit and vegetable market in Pleasantville. The Prospero family produces exceptional wines made from the finest California grapes, and is dedicated to offering its customers high-quality products at exceptional prices. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Prospero Winery in Pleasantville.

  The Keeping Room

914-747-5017 

 Pocantico Hills, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 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.

 photo, Attractions Union Church, Pocantico Hills, stained glass windows, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Rockefeller, Kykuit, Museum of Modern Art Union Church of Pocantico Hills - National Landmark

914-631-8200 

Click to enlarge photo of Union Church in Pocantico.

Click to enlarge photo of Union Church in Pocantico.

The Union Church of Pocantico Hills features stained glass windows created by two modern masters: Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Marc Chagall (1887-1985). Commissioned as memorials by members of the Rockefeller family whose estate, Kykuit, is nearby, the windows include the final work of Matisse, completed just two days before his death, and the only cycle of church windows created by Chagall in the United States.

On behalf of his family, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller commissioned Matisse to create a rose window in memory of his mother Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (1874-1948), a distinguished patron of the arts, a founder of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Before his death, Matisse had finished the design and had also selected the colors and exact type of glass to be used in the window. His daughter carried out his instructions, and the window was dedicated on Mother's, Day 1956.

David Rockefeller, representing his brothers and sister, commissioned Chagall in 1963 to design a similar memorial to their father, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. who had died in 1960. The large window "The Good Samaritan" was installed and dedicated in 1965. Chagall created eight smaller windows in the sanctuary, seven of which are devoted to Old Testament subjects. The eighth window, established as a memorial to Michael Rockefeller (1938-1961) who was lost in New Guinea, has a New Testament theme.

Attractions include: When visiting the Union Church of Pocantico Hills, see the famous Stained Glass Windows by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall.

 Port Chester, Westchestersouth southern southeast southeatern portchester

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  AMC Loews Port Chester 14

800-326-3264 

AMC Loews Port Chester 14 -- 40 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Bruno R 88min Starts on Thu, Jul 9
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! G 88min Starts on Wed, Jul 15
Hangover, The R 96min (11:45am), 2:45pm, 5:25pm, 8:15pm, 10:45pm, 10:50pm
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min (10:30am), (11:00am), 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:00pm, 11:30pm
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:30pm, 10:00pm
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min (10:15am), 1:05pm, 4:05pm, 7:05pm, 10:15pm
Nim's Island PG 95min Starts on Wed, Jul 29
Proposal, The PG-13 108min (10:50am), 1:55pm, 4:50pm, 7:50pm, 10:20pm
Public Enemies R 143min (10:00am), 12:20pm, 1:15pm, 3:40pm, 4:30pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm, 10:05pm, 11:00pm
Spiderwick Chronicles, The PG 97min Starts on Wed, Jul 22
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min (11:40am), 2:40pm, 7:55pm, 10:40pm
Tale of Despereaux, The G 87min Starts on Wed, Jul 8
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min (10:05am), (11:05am), 12:15pm, 1:20pm, 2:35pm, 3:30pm, 4:35pm, 6:15pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:15pm
Up PG 96min (10:55am), 1:50pm, 4:20pm, 7:10pm, 10:10pm
Whatever Works PG-13 92min (11:50am), 2:00pm, 4:45pm, 7:15pm, 9:45pm
Year One PG-13 100min 5:15pm

  Gretchens Loft

914-937-4566 

  Hightech Furniture Repair

914-690-9120 

  Louie's Antique Rugs & Furniture

914-690-9626 

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Antiques & Interiors

914-764-4400 

  Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen

914-764-0015 

  Java Antiques

914-764-4271 

 Presbyterian Church of Pound Ridge lecture room Town Hall Historical Society Pound Ridge Museum

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The society maintains a museum/library at 255 Westchester Avenue in Pound Ridge. The building was erected in 1853 by the Presbyterian Church of Pound Ridge to serve as a lecture room. In 1921, the building was sold to the town of Pound Ridge for use as a Town Hall. The building was leased to the Historical Society in 1982.

 10576, Pound Ridge Theatre, Pound Ridge, drama, comedy, musical offerings, Northern Westchester, performers, cabaret style tables, performances Pound Ridge Theater

914-764-1902 

The Pound Ridge Theatre Company is located at Conant Hall, 255 Westchester Avenue (Route 137), Pound Ridge Hamlet, NY 10576. Founded by Pound Ridge residents, our company has consistently brought quality drama, comedy, and musical offerings to the entire Northern Westchester area. Our talented performers come from all over the region; they love to work in our unique space at Conant Hall. This intimate former church allows the audience to feel truly part of the show. All seating is at cabaret style tables. Doors open one hour prior to the performance. Conant Hall is air conditioned. Bring your own food and drink to enjoy with your friends before the show.

Past performances include:

2008 - 2009 A Delicate Balance - I Hate Hamlet
2007 - 2008 Wonder of the World · Dinner With Friends
2006 - 2007 Five Women Wearing the Same Dress · Burn This
2005 - 2006 Ordinary People · Sylvia
2004 - 2005 Proof · The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife
2003 - 2004 The Dinner Party · The Diary of Anne Frank

Press "Blue Button" for more information about The Pound Ridge Theatre Company.

 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

  Village Smithy

914-764-5348 

 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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 10577 exhibitions 20th century masters African art Events Neuberger Museum of Art

914-251-6100 

Neuberger Museum of Art is located in Purchase College, at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577. Presenting 12 changing exhibitions annually in addition to ongoing exhibitions from the permanent collections, the Neuberger Museum of Art offers visitors insights into the work of 20th century masters, and mid-career and emerging artists, as well as exposure to the Westchester County's only permanent exhibition of African art. Press "Blue Button" for Exhibitions, Collection, African Art, Events and more about Neuberger Museum of Art.

 Westchester Fairfield County New York Philharmonic  Symphony Orchestra Dance Groups Talk Cinema Ballet  Performing Arts Center at Purchase College

914-251-6200 

For more than a quarter century, The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College has provided residents of Westchester County, Fairfield County, and nearby surrounding areas with diverse performing arts programs of the highest caliber. A vast array of stellar performances has graced its stages-from the established to the emerging, from the exquisite to the outrageous, from the traditional to the avant-garde. There are performing arts programs available for every interest and all enrich us by expanding the boundaries of our imaginations.

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College has several theatres which offer the flexibility to present a diverse program of performing arts including: New York Philharmonic, Purchase Symphony Orchestra, Dance Theatre, Talk Cinema, Ballet, live Repertory Theatre, Theatre Arts & Film, Chamber Music and more.

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College offers residencies for such renowned artists as Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, Bill Irwin, Penn and Teller, Phillip Glass, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Bill T. Jones and many more. Master Classes by many of The Center's artists, including Garrick Ohlsson, Pinchas Zuckerman, Edward Villella, The Tokyo String Quartet and Marilyn Horne.

The theatres at The Center are: The Concert Hall, The Pepsico Theatre, The Recital Hall, and The Abbott Kaplan Theatre and The Organ Room. This diversity of theatres ensures that each performance is performed in the best venue.

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College offers world-class programming that is conveniently located, affordably priced, with ample parking! The Center also has an Arts-in-Education programs which reach over 15,000 school children each season.

 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

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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

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Antique Gallery of Rye

914-925-0685 

  Courtyard By Marriott - Rye

914-921-1110 

 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

  Gallery 52

914-921-1585 

 10580, Rye, Jay Heritage Center, Founding Father, John Jay, historic, first Chief Justice, historic Boston Post Road,  National Historic Landmark, history, America’s Treasures Program, African American Heritage Trail, tour Jay Heritage Center

914-698-9275 

Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.

The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.

The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press "Blue Button" for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.

  Joan Sansone Antiques & Estate Jewelry

914-967-7597 

 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

 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.

  Twig Antiques

914-967-4518 

 Rye Brook, Westchestersouth southern southeast southeatern ryebrook

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 resorts Doral Arrowwood Resort

914-939-5500 

  Hilton Rye Town

914-939-6300 

 Scarsdale, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Bendheim Performing Arts Center

914-472-3300 

 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

  I Freeman & Son

914-472-5222 

  LA Belle Maison

914-472-5592 

  Nana's Attic

914-472-3806 

  Palmerone Joseph Inc

914-693-1624 

 Shrub Oak, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley shruboak

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Yorktown Theater Company

914-962-6665 

 Sleepy Hollow, Westchesterriver towns, river town, hudson river, hudson river valley, central, mid west, western

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow, lighthouses, Sleepy Hollow, Hudson River, Tarrytown Lighthouse, Kingsland Point Lighthouse, Caisson-style lighthouse, Tappan Zee Bridge 1883 Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse

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The 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park, Route 9, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Long a fixture on the Hudson River, the 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow, formerly known as the Tarrytown Lighthouse or the Kingsland Point Lighthouse, is the only Caisson-style lighthouse on the river.

Erected in 1882-1883, the lighthouse provided navigational aid to shipping on the Hudson and warned captains away from the dangerous shoals on the river's eastern shore. It is easily seen from the Tappan Zee Bridge, with the best viewing from Kingsland Point Park, located directly on the Hudson River.

Like all lighthouses on the Hudson, the 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow was designed as a "family station," as the keeper and his family lived in the five-story structure year-round. The duties of the keeper were to perform the never-ending chores of maintaining the lighthouse and lamp and to operate the lamp every night as well as during inclement weather.

During its entire 78 years of service, the 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow had a nearly perfect record of performance. When the bell mechanism malfunctioned (on several occasions), the keeper rang the bell by hand, at two-minute intervals, often for hours at a time. The constant beacon, a white light for the first eleven years, then a red light, and later a blinking red light, would guide vessels safely through darkness, fog and storms. Press "Blue Button" for information on visiting the Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow.

  Old Dutch Burying Ground

914-631-1123 

There are approximately 1,700 interments in the Old Dutch Burying Ground, the majority from the mid 18th century through the late 19th century. The Friends of the Old Dutch Burying Ground does not keep or have access to the records of the church, but we are happy to share information from our own research.

 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.

 Old Dutch Burying Ground Church Washington Irving Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

914-631-0081 

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery surrounds the Old Dutch Burying Ground and Old Dutch Church, but neither is affiliated with the cemetery. Washington Irving himself is laid to rest at the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery overlooking the grounds of the Old Dutch Church. Press "Blue Button" to explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery website.

 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

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 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

  Somers Colonial Shop

914-277-8444 

 South Salem, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern southsalem

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Cottage Antiques

914-763-1310 

  John Keith Russell Antiques

914-763-8144 

 Tarrytown, Westchesterriver town, river towns, hudson river, southern, tourist towns, visit, vacation, holiday, sightsee, south, southern, southwest, southwestern

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Arcadia Shoppe, The

914-631-7884 

  Bittersweet Antiques Center

914-366-6292 

  Carol Master Antiques

914-332-8441 

 Historic Medieval Hudson River Carrollcliffe Civil War General Highest Point Equus Restaurant Louis XIV England Castle on the Hudson

914-631-1980 

Just 25 miles north of New York City, lies a historic medieval castle, overlooking the majestic Hudson River. The Castle on the Hudson, situated on 11 hilltop acres, was originally called Carrollcliffe and later Axe Castle. The grounds are enclosed by a stone wall and support a veritable arboretum of evergreens and rare varieties of trees, grasslands and flowers.

The Castle has changed very little in its first century. Much of the original interior woodwork and furnishings, which were built by a team of carpenters brought from Germany, still remain intact. Designed for graceful living and entertaining, the Castle has been renovated into a luxury hotel. Its individually styled suites incorporate the unique amenities including fireplaces and turret alcoves. In 1981, the town of Tarrytown designated the Castle a historic landmark, protecting the outside structure from ever being changed.

The Equus restaurant and General's bar, open to the public, occupy elegantly appointed rooms and an enclosed veranda with splendid views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Press "Blue Button" for menus, photos, and more about The Castle on the Hudson.

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Outdoor Dining

  Courtyard By Marriott - Tarrytown

914-631-1122 

  Curio Shop

914-366-8410 

  Dolce Tarrytown House - Metro NY

914-591-8200 

 10591, Doubletree, Hotel, Tarrytown DoubleTree Tarrytown

914-631-5700 

The Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown is located at 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York 10591.

 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.

  Michael Christopher Antiques

914-366-4665 

  Pretty Funny

914-631-3368 

 suite SpringHill Suites By Marriott - Tarrytown

914-366-4600 

 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.

  Tarrytown Art & Antiques

914-524-9626 

 centers Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center

800-553-8118 

  Tarrytown Music Hall Theatre

914-631-3390 

Tarrytown Music Hall -- 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591
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  Topping Hill Antiques

914-631-5105 

 Tuckahoe, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

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 10707 Asbury Summer Theater

914-961-6968 

  Willowpond Antiques

914-961-7973 

 Valhalla, Westchestercentral mid

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 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

  Linda Horn Antiques

914-997-7122 

  Musical Revue Westchester Community College

914-758-6262 

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 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 pianist Joel Rosen chamber music performances homes concert Performers of Westchester

914-478-3308 

The Performers of Westchester was founded in 1979 by pianist Joel Rosen with the purpose of arranging chamber music performances in homes rather than in concert halls. As a result, we can listen to chamber music in an ambience intended by the composer. The performances are arranged by our artistic director, Andy Simionescu, with the musicians selected being professionally established, performing artists. The programs include the more frequently heard chamber music repertoire as well as modern, rarely presented or unusual pieces.

 Westchesters Westchester's Childrens Children Museums learning history arts cultural exhibition exhibitions programs caregivers teachers educators performances local community Westchester Children's Museum

914-421-5050 

The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a vibrant new learning center that will nurture curiosity, enhance knowledge, and ignite imagination in our children as they explore the history, arts, environment, and cultural diversity of their local and global communities.

Imagine a unique learning space – colorful, clean, with “a sense of space, light and air…” Filled with creative hands-on exhibitions and public programs. The Westchester Children's Museum will be an institution of distinction for our children, one that is fun and educational, and which reflects the true needs and interests of this community, from children and teenagers, to parents and caregivers, to teachers and educators. Drawing from the dramatic history, extensive cultural diversity, flourishing environments and ecosystems, and the rich literary and artistic traditions of Westchester, the exhibitions and programs of the Museum will be state of the art and:

  • Highly innovative, dynamic, engaging, fun and enriching

  • Appeal to audiences of different generations, backgrounds, emotional, physical, and learning abilities

  • Present visitors with the opportunity for hands-on interaction

  • Stimulate repeat visitation with changing exhibits, performances, and public programs

Press "Blue Button" for Westchester Museum Events and more information about The Westchester Children’s Museum.

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 White Plains, Westchestercentral mid south southern southeast southeastern whiteplains

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  Brookstone Company

914-949-4514 

  City Center 15: Cinema De Lux

914-747-6000 

City Center 15: Cinema De Lux -- 19 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Forever Plaid Anniversary Tribute No Rating 120min Starts on Thu, Jul 9
Hangover, The R 96min (11:35am), (1:55pm), (4:20pm), 6:50pm, 8:05pm, 9:15pm, 10:20pm, 11:40pm, 12:30am
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Tue, Jul 14
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min (11:25am), (12:40pm), (1:35pm), (3:00pm), (3:45pm), 5:25pm, 6:00pm, 7:50pm, 10:10pm, 12:25am
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min (12:10pm), (2:25pm), (4:45pm), 7:15pm, 9:40pm, 11:55pm
MET Summer Encore: Il Barbiere di Siviglia No Rating 170min Starts on Wed, Jul 29
Miami Lyric Opera: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia No Rating min Starts on Wed, Jul 29
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min (1:30pm), (4:15pm), 6:55pm, 9:35pm, 12:10am
Proposal, The PG-13 108min (11:40am), (2:10pm), (4:40pm), 7:20pm, 9:55pm, 12:20am
Public Enemies R 143min (12:20pm), (12:50pm), (3:25pm), (3:55pm), 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 9:35pm, 10:05pm, 12:30am
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min (2:20pm), 5:05pm, 7:35pm, 10:05pm, 12:35am
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience PG-13 150min (12:00pm), (3:20pm), 6:40pm, 10:00pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min (11:30am), (12:30pm), (1:00pm), (2:50pm), (3:50pm), (4:20pm), 6:10pm, 7:10pm, 7:40pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:10pm
Up in Disney Digital 3D PG 96min (11:50am), (2:30pm), (4:55pm), 7:25pm, 9:50pm, 12:15am
Whatever Works PG-13 92min (11:55am), (2:15pm), (4:35pm), 7:05pm, 9:20pm, 11:35pm
Year One PG-13 100min (11:45am)

  Clearview's Cinema 100

914-946-4680 

Clearview's Cinema 100 -- 93 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10607
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Away We Go R 97min 12:10pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:20pm, 9:40pm
Easy Virtue PG-13 93min 5:15pm, 7:30pm
Food, Inc. PG 93min 12:20pm, 2:45pm, 9:50pm
Local Color R 107min 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:45pm, 10:00pm
Moon R 97min 12:00pm, 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm

 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

 hotels Crowne Plaza Hotel - White Plains Downtown

914-682-0050 

  Decorators & Upholstery

914-949-2962 

 hotels Esplanade Hotel Corporate Housing

914-761-8100 

 Metro North Train Station Manhattan Grand Central Station apartment luxury resort fitness centers spa wellness pools tennis courts saunas conference centers cafés Korman Communities Corporate Suites

866-567-6269 

Corporate Suites by Korman Communities in White Plains. Korman Communities offers resort-style living and incomparable amenities. A short walk to the Metro North Train Station, Manhattan is only a 34 minute commute to Grand Central Station. Our fully appointed suites offer all of the comforts desired. Not long ago, apartments were viewed as temporary places to live until one could afford a home. Today our apartment communities offer amenities and services rivaling those of a luxury resort, including fitness centers, spa and wellness, pools, tennis courts, saunas, conference centers and cafés.

  Motor Classic and Competition Corporation

914-997-9133 

  Play Group Theater (Children & Teens)

914-964-0649 

 hotels Renaissance Westchester Hotel

914-694-5400 

 inns Residence Inn Marriott - White Plains

914-761-7700 

 10601, Ritz Carlton, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Ritz Carlton White Plains, Westchester County, Westchester hotel Ritz-Carlton, The

914-946-5500 

The Ritz-Carlton is located at Three Renaissance Square, White Plains , New York 10601 in Westchester County. Opened December 19, 2007, the sophisticated 118-room Westchester hotel brings new heights of elegance and legendary service to White Plains, New York. Minutes from Manhattan and yet miles from ordinary - we invite you to ensconce yourself in our White Plains, NY, hotel's sparkling new luxury. Press "Blue Button" for The Ritz-Carlton website.

 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

 hotels spas Soundview Manor

914-421-9080 

 suite Summerfield Suites - White Plains

914-251-9700 

 Art Westchester County Government Municipal Governments Cultural Institutions National Endowment Westchester Arts Council

914-428-4220 

Westchester Arts Council, the county’s link between the arts, business, and culture, was established in 1965 as a private, not-for-profit program organization. It is the County’s designated arts council and the largest of its kind in New York State. In partnership with Westchester County Government, municipal governments, and business and community leaders, the Arts Council works to weave the arts into the fabric of Westchester life, strengthen the county’s cultural institutions, and enrich the quality of life for all of Westchester’s residents.

The Arts Council’s underlying belief is that the arts are for everyone, whether in a school or in a concert hall. The Arts Council partners with over 100 arts groups and more than 150 artists to bring the arts into schools, senior centers, daycare sites, after-school programs, and mental health facilities.

Westchester Arts Council is supported by Westchester County Government, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the Westchester Delegation of the New York State Legislature, and by foundations, corporations, and individuals.

 marriott.com/property/propertypage/nycwe Westchester Marriott

914-631-2200 

 classical musicians Carnegie Hall Lincoln Center New Orchestra  local symphony orchestra cultural institutions concert   Isaac Stern Itzhak Perlman Gil Shaham Joshua Bell Special Audiences Project professional performances concert hall Westchester Philharmonic

914-682-3707 

The Westchester Philharmonic was created by Paul Lustig Dunkel and a group of area citizens and business leaders who recognized that some of the world’s best classical musicians, who played nightly in such New York City venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, were playing only minutes away from Westchester County. Why not have the finest professional musical artists performing regularly right here in Westchester County?

Established as the New Orchestra of Westchester in 1983 and, a few years later, renamed the Westchester Philharmonic, the orchestra was created to enhance the quality of life in the community and provide educational opportunities for local schoolchildren. The founders of the orchestra didn’t simply create a first-class local symphony orchestra. They founded a fully professional orchestra that in its first 21 seasons would grow to become one of the most influential cultural institutions in the region with a broad reach well beyond its immediate geography.

The Westchester Philharmonic’s opening concert in 1983 featured White Plains native Garrick Ohlsson as guest artist. Already an established star on international concert stages, his participation set a high standard of artistry that continues into the organization’s current season. Guests of the Philharmonic in recent years, include Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, Gil Shaham, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Frederica von Stade, André Watts, and Joshua Bell.

Kids discover the nuts and bolts, or flats and sharps of musical composition in innovative programs developed in collaboration with the Westchester Library System. Youngsters in classrooms across the region are treated to the orchestra’s award-winning Education Program, which reaches over 7,000 elementary school students in over 50 schools. The Philharmonic’s Special Audiences Project reaches out to over 3,000 at-risk youth.

For 23 seasons the audience that first wanted the Westchester Philharmonic has supported and nurtured it. They’ve brought new audiences with them - family, friends, and newcomers to the region. With their support, the Westchester Philharmonic continues to make the musical arts accessible to the community, to provide the highest quality educational programming in the classroom, and to enhance the quality of life in the region through innovative professional performances and by showcasing the finest new artistry in the concert hall.

 Yonkers, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Absolute Kimball Used Furniture

914-530-2186 

  American Antique Coin

914-969-1949 

  Be-Hold Antiques

914-423-5806 

  Clearview's Central Plaza Cinema

914-793-3232 

Clearview's Central Plaza Cinema -- 2630 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min 11:45am, 2:15pm, 4:45pm, 7:30pm, 10:00pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min 12:30pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min 12:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:00pm, 10:15pm
Up PG 96min 12:45pm, 4:00pm, 7:15pm, 9:40pm

  Cross County Multiplex Cinemas

914-376-7100 

Cross County Multiplex Cinemas -- 2 South Drive, Yonkers, NY 10704
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min 12:25pm, 2:50pm, 5:15pm, 7:45pm, 10:20pm, 12:35am
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG 153min Starts on Wed, Jul 15
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs PG 87min 11:55am, 2:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:45pm, 9:10pm, 11:25pm
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min 12:25pm, 2:45pm, 5:00pm, 7:15pm, 9:40pm, 11:55pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min 1:50pm, 4:30pm, 7:05pm, 9:50pm, 12:20am
Public Enemies R 143min 12:20pm, 3:25pm, 6:30pm, 9:35pm, 12:30am
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min 2:40pm, 5:20pm, 7:50pm, 10:20pm, 12:40am
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 2:50pm, 3:20pm, 3:50pm, 6:10pm, 6:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm, 10:00pm, 10:30pm
Up PG 96min 12:05pm, 2:25pm, 4:50pm, 7:20pm, 9:45pm, 12:00am
Year One PG-13 100min 12:10pm

  Gallery 532 SOHO

914-966-7415 

 10701 19th 20th century American art historic Mansion Hudson River Valley region Yonkers Museum Arts Science Museum's historic Mansion Yonkers-Museum City Hall Glenview Mansion  Lifflander Galleries Hudson River Museum

914-963-4550 

The Hudson River Museum is located at 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701. The Hudson River Museum collects 19th and 20th century American art and cultural, social and historical material related to the Museum's historic Mansion and the wider Westchester County and Hudson River Valley region. Though the Museum's collecting focus has evolved over its 84-year history, the trustees and staff have always been concerned with the institution's value and relevance to the surrounding region and its residents. The majority of the collections have been donated by Museum members and other local residents.

The Museum's collections have evolved from the original holdings of the Yonkers Museum, which was founded at City Hall in 1919 and relocated to the Yonkers Museum of Arts and Science in 1924. In 1937, H. Armour Smith, an avid collector of fine art, Americana and documentary materials, became director. Smith advocated changing the Museum's name to The Hudson River Museum to acknowledge that its collections documenting the Hudson River Valley were of primary importance to the Museum's goals. In 1956, the transfer of the stuffed elephant Tip, a popular display since 1929, to the Elephant Hotel in Somers, New York, was indicative of the changes that had occurred in the Museum's perception of its mission.

By 1948, the collection had grown to include a small group of 19th and 20th century fine arts, paintings, sculptures, and graphic works, as well as Victorian furniture, decorative arts and costumes, and materials documenting local history. In 1969, the New Wing added approximately 15,000 square feet of gallery space. Whereas previously much of the museum in the Mansion had been devoted to permanent displays, the new galleries were used for changing exhibitions of art, history and science. At the same time, the Mansion's first floor was partially restored, with four furnished period rooms and two small galleries for displaying decorative and historical materials from the collection.

Today, the Museum's collections reflect its mission to provide for development, preservation, and display of 19th and 20th century American art and history. The staff regularly organizes special collection exhibits and loan exhibits in which the permanent collections can play a role. Paintings, furniture and decorative arts are also always on view in the six period rooms in Glenview Mansion and its second floor hall and Lifflander Galleries. Press "Blue Button" for more information about The Hudson River Museum.

  Joe's Antiques

914-963-2992 

 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

  Marvin's Antiques & Refinishing Center

914-476-9556 

  Mitchel's Antiques

914-423-2600 

  On Time Clock & Watch Repair

914-965-7951 

 Declaration of Independence Loyalists George III King of Great Britain Frederick Philipse III Lord of the Manor of 

Philipsburg Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site

914-965-4027 

On November 28, 1776, the same year that 56 Americans signed the Declaration of Independence, well over 200 colonial New Yorkers placed their signatures on a "Declaration of Dependence". These signers were Loyalists, citizens who remained faithful to their sovereign, George III, King of Great Britain. Prominent among the signatures was that of Frederick Philipse III, Lord of the vast Manor of Philipsburg and resident of the elegant mansion known today as Philipse Manor Hall.

Frederick Philipse III and his family lived in luxury, well supported by rents from the many tenant farms on his property. Times were changing, however, and while others rebelled against Great Britain, Frederick III defended the Crown. His Loyalist beliefs were so strong that General George Washington ordered him arrested in 1776. Philipse and his family later fled to British occupied New York City and then to England, where the last "Lord of the Manor", broken in spirit and health, died in 1786. His land and his mansion were confiscated by the New York State Legislature and sold at public auction.

In 1868, after passing through the hands of many owners, the house became Yonkers Village Hall and, in 1872, the first City Hall. By the 20th century, city growth threatened the Manor Hall’s future until it was acquired by New York State in 1908 with the generous help of the Cochran Family of Yonkers. Today, Philipse Manor Hall serves as a museum of history, art and architecture, as well as host to community organizations, meetings, educational programs and special events. Highlights of the Hall include its 18th century, high style Georgian architecture, a 1750s papier mache Rococo ceiling, and an impressive collection of presidential portraits, including the six Presidents from New York State.

A Community Gallery has been created at Philipse Manor Hall Historic Site to display materials which support the Manor Hall's programs and services and relate to the local community.

Attractions include: Educational Services, Group Tours, Guided Tours, Interpretive Sign, 18th century high style Georgian Architecture, 1750s Rococo Ceiling, Impressive collection of Presidential Portraits

 inns Ramada Inn Yonkers

914-476-3800 

  Reardon Restoration Inc

914-965-2179 

  Riverside Restorations

914-375-4375 

 hotels Royal Regency Hotel

914-476-6200 

 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

  Tuckahoe Motel

914-793-6300 

  UA Yonkers 6

800-326-3264 

UA Yonkers 6 -- 2548 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min (12:15pm), 2:50pm, 5:10pm, 7:20pm, 10:00pm
My Sister's Keeper PG-13 106min (12:00pm), 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:40pm, 10:20pm
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian PG 105min 1:50pm, 7:00pm
Public Enemies R 143min (12:30pm), (1:30pm), 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm, 10:30pm
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min (11:45am), 2:10pm, 4:40pm, 7:10pm, 9:50pm
Year One PG-13 100min (11:30am), 4:20pm, 9:40pm

  Yonkers Gateway Motel

914-476-6600 

  Yonkers Parks & Recreation

914-377-6430 

 Yorktown Heights, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley yorktownheights yorktownheight height

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 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

 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.

  Trademark Cinemas - Movies at Jefferson

914-245-0220 

Trademark Cinemas - Movies at Jefferson -- 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown, NY 10598
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Hangover, The R 96min 11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:40pm, 7:30pm, 9:50pm
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 3D PG 87min 12:00pm, 2:20pm, 4:40pm, 7:00pm, 9:30pm
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian PG 105min 11:40am, 2:10pm, 4:50pm
Proposal, The PG-13 108min 11:30am, 2:10pm, 4:50pm, 7:20pm, 9:40pm
Public Enemies R 143min 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:10pm, 10:00pm
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, The R 121min 7:20pm, 9:40pm
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen PG-13 150min 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 10:00pm
Up PG 96min 11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm

 Berne, Albany

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12023, Winery, Albany, historic Hudson, Hudson River Region, New York, Heldeberg Mountains, Tours of the winery,  Wine tasting, visitors, wine lovers Elk Hill Winery

518-872-2314 

Elk Hill Winery is located at 225 Prim Lane, Berne, NY 12023 Albany in the historic Hudson River Region of New York. Elk Hill is a no nonsense winery, lovingly and painstakingly built by the Primiano Family. Our winery is nestled in the Heldeberg Mountains, within twenty minutes driving time from Albany. Tours of the winery are available during each festival. Wine tasting is encouraged. We enjoy having visitors and warmly welcome all wine lovers. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Elk Hill Winery.

 12202 Upper Hudson River Valley attractions Revolutionary War guided tour mansion Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

518-434-0834 

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is located at 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the Upper Hudson River Valley. Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes - was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life.

Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the mansion as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on Philip Schuyler's life. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation. Press "Blue Button" for attractions and more information about Schuyler Mansion.

 Ghent, Columbia

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12075 new winery hand-made batches wine Hudson River Valley wine agriculture literature art history attractions  Hudson Chatham Columbia County fine artisanal wines winery's circa 1780 farmhouse Hudson-Chatham Winery

518-392-2598 

The Hudson-Chatham Winery is located at 1900 State Route 66, Ghent, New York, 12075. Hudson-Chatham Winery is the dream of Carlo and Dominique DeVito, both publishing professionals who have long shared a love of wine. This exciting new winery, which specializes in small hand-made batches of wine, is dedicated to the richness of the Hudson River Valley, particularly its wine, agriculture, literature, art, history, and many other attractions that make it a rich and special region. The Hudson-Chatham Winery, located between the historic towns of Hudson and Chatham, is the first winery in Columbia County.

As well as creating fine artisanal wines, the DeVito family (including two dogs), and many valued friends, have worked hard restoring the winery's grounds and its prestigious circa 1780 farmhouse. The winery will feature hand-crafted wines, cheese and desserts, and will include vineyards tours and a gazebo with scenic views. A visit to the Hudson-Chatham Winery will inspire all your senses. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the new Hudson-Chatham Winery.

 Amenia, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Winery, Restaurant,  Amenia, 12501, Hudson Valley, Hudson River, award-winning table wines,  Berkshire foothills,  Hudson River Valley Cascade Mountain Winery & Restaurant

845-373-9021 

Cascade Mountain Winery & Restaurant is located at 835 Cascade Mountain Road, Amenia NY 12501 in the Hudson Valley. Cascade Mountain was founded in the spring of 1972 by the Wetmore family who pioneered the production of premium table wines on the eastern side of the Hudson River. Bill, along with his wife Margaret and their three children Charles, Michael and Joan, planted the vineyard in 1972, built the winery in 1977, and opened the restaurant in 1985.

Today, Cascade Mountain is a thriving business which features a full line of award-winning table wines and a highly rated restaurant. Customers come from all over the world to enjoy a few pleasant hours on top of the Berkshire foothills accompanied by some of the best food and wine to be found in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Cascade Mountain Winery & Restaurant.

 Annandale-on-Hudson, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Fisher Center at Bard College

845-758-7900 

The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College offers an architecturally bold and dynamic environment for innovative artistic presentation in the Hudson Valley. The center provides audiences with a world-class complex that inspires risk-taking performances and provocative programs in orchestral, chamber, and jazz music and theater, dance, and opera by American and international artists.

The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College is located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in the beautiful Hudson Valley, about 90 miles north of New York City and 220 miles southwest of Boston. It is surrounded by several Hudson Valley estates, including Montgomery Place, Clermont, Olana, Mills Mansion, the Vanderbilt Estate, and the Roosevelt Home and Museum, all of which are open to the public. Other nearby attractions include the Culinary Institute of America, Cary Arboretum, Innisfree Garden, country auctions, wineries, pick-your-own vegetable and fruit farms, nature sanctuaries, and historic river ports. Special events during the Bard Music Festival include daily tours of the Hudson River houses and riverboat excursions.

Press "Blue Button" for Events Calendar, Summerscape, Bard Music Festival, Theater Program, Dance Program, and more about The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

 site Andrew Jackson Downing Hudson River Valley Catskill Mountains  hamlet of Annandale-on-Hudson Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Janet Livingston Montgomery Revolutionary War Federal-style architect Alexander Jackson Davis  Andrew Downing horticultural Montgomery Place - National Historic Landmark

914-631-8200 

The lover of the expressive in nature, or the beautiful in art, will find here innumerable subjects for study. The natural scenery in many portions approaches the character of grandeur, and the foreground of rich woods and lawns, stretching out on all sides of the mountain, completes a home landscape of dignified and elegant seclusion, rarely surpassed in any country. - Andrew Jackson Downing

Montgomery Place, a serene reflection of nearly 200 years of continuous family stewardship, is best known as an architectural landmark designed by Alexander Jackson Davis and a landscape influenced by the great Andrew Jackson Downing. But the totality of the estate - house furnishings, gardens, woodlands, orchards, and hamlet make it a unique American treasure.

A National Historic Landmark, Montgomery Place is an extraordinary 434-acre Hudson River estate with magnificent views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. It is located on historic River Road in the hamlet of Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, just north of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.

Montgomery Place was established by Janet Livingston Montgomery, widow of Revolutionary War hero General Richard Montgomery. She built the Federal-style house in 1804-05 and established a prosperous commercial nursery on the property. During the first half of the 19th century, her descendants created one of the most beautiful estates in the nation. The era's preeminent designers, architect Alexander Jackson Davis and landscape designer Andrew Jackson Downing, assisted them in their endeavor. In 1850, Downing wrote that Montgomery Place is "...nowhere surpassed in America in point of location, natural beauty, or landscape gardening charms." In the 1930s, the generation living there created a 20th-century horticultural showcase, one that continues to flourish today.

 Beacon, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12508, Beacon, Hudson River, historic printing factory, Dia, Dia galleries, Andy Warhol's, Richard Serra's, Torqued Ellipses Dia:Beacon Museum - Riggio Galleries

845-440-0100 

Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries is located at 3 Beekman Street in Beacon, NY 12508.

In May 2003, Dia opened Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, a museum to house its renowned but rarely seen permanent collection comprised of major works of art from the 1960s to the present. Located on the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon occupies a nearly 300,000-square-foot historic printing factory.

The Beacon museum’s expansive galleries have been specifically designed for the display of the artworks to which Dia is committed, many of which, because of their character or scale, could not be easily accommodated by more conventional museums.

Works installed at the museum range from Andy Warhol's 1978 Shadows (a single work comprising multiple canvases); to three of Richard Serra's monumental sculptures in the Torqued Ellipses; "monuments" for V. Tatlin, a series of fluorescent light works by Dan Flavin; several mixed-media installations by Joseph Beuys and Agnes Martin’s 1999 paintings Innocent Love, among others. Each artist’s work is displayed in a dedicated gallery or galleries: in many cases these presentations were created in collaboration with the artists themselves.

The Building and Site
Built in 1929 by Nabisco (National Biscuit Company), the historic steel, concrete, and glass factory building, designed by Nabisco’s staff architect Louis N. Wirshing, Jr., is a model of early-twentieth-century industrial architecture. Press "Blue Button" for visitor information and more about Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries.

 Clinton Corners, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12514 , Vineyards, Clinton, Dutchess County, Winery, tours, tastings, wines, Hudson Valley, local farms, historic barns Clinton Vineyards

845-266-5372 

Clinton Vineyards is located at 450 Schultzville Road, Clinton Corners NY 12514 in Dutchess County. Clinton Vineyards and Winery, located in the Hudson Valley is the premium producer of Seyval Blanc, white table wine, champagnes and dessert wines from grapes grown on the estate.

Imagine yourself walking among orderly, luxuriant rows of trellised vines laden with grapes with a backdrop of beautiful rolling hills. Then stop in a charming tasting room to sample premium white wines, méthode champenoise sparkling wines and luscious dessert wines, with sexy names like Romance, Embrace, and Desire. Meet the proprietor and winemaker and taste delicious food made from the bounty of local farms. These pleasures await you at Clinton Vineyards in Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. You'll feel welcome in this setting, one of the most beautiful in Dutchess County complete with historic barns, a pond, lovely gardens and exquisite landscape.

Close to New York City, Albany and Danbury, Clinton Vineyards is open for tours and tastings. Press "Blue Button" for more about Clinton Vineyards' wines and winery.

 Dutchess Countyhyde park counties tourist tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday attractions sights sightsee places interest day tripper explore exploring other locations southern connecticut fairfield county greenwich stamford ridgefield new canaan

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Wine Trail,  Vineyards, orchards, wines, wine, wine cellars, wineries, mansions of the Hudson River, farms Dutchess Wine Trail

845-266-5372 

Follow our Dutchess Wine Trail past the Vineyards, orchards and farms that provide the bounty of this beautiful valley. Along the way, you will sample wines that have gained international recognition while you tour the wine cellars and chat with the owners and winemakers. The Dutchess Wine Trail takes you to Alison Wines & Vineyards, Clinton Vineyards and Millbrook Vineyards, all within a half hour of each other. Complete list and descriptions of wineries.

En route, you'll pass by thoroughbred horse farms, dairies, orchards, woodlands, lakes and trout streams that will transport you to an earlier, simpler time. In addition, there are the Gardens of Wethersfield and Innisfree, as well as the fabled mansions of the Hudson River. Enjoy the many fine restaurants, country inns, bed & breakfasts and antique shops along the Dutchess Wine Trail.

At the wineries, you will be sampling a medley of European wine varieties vinified as sparkling wines, dry to semi-dry table wines and late harvest dessert wines that have won their share of Gold Medals in both National and International Competitions as well as the praise of wine critics across the country. Visit our wineries and sample our wines, each a taste of seasons past: The snows of winter, April showers, summer sunshine and crisp fall nights. It's all there in the bottle, waiting for you. Press "Blue Button" for more about The Dutchess Wine Trail.

 Hyde Park, Dutchesselmsford ardsley white plains irvington dobbs ferry hastings hudson

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12538, Hyde Park, Hudson River, NY, hotel, points of interest, West Point, Dutchess County, Vassar College, Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Library, Museum, Culinary Institute, CIA, Vanderbilt Mansion, fishing, hiking, biking trails Quality Inn - Hyde Park

845-229-0088 

Quality Inn is located at 4142 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 in Dutchess County. The Quality Inn hotel is just a stone's throw from the Hudson River. This Hyde Park, NY hotel provides easy access to many local points of interest, including the United States Military Academy at West Point, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Vassar College and the Mid-Hudson Civic Center.

Hyde Park is home to a variety of historical landmarks, including the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site are only four miles from the hotel. Beautiful parks dot the landscape in Hyde Park, providing access to fishing, hiking, and biking trails.

 Millbrook, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12545, Vineyards, Winery, Millbrook, Dutchess County, vineyard,  Hudson River, tours, tastings, Wine Spectator, Hudson Valley,  Wine Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

845-677-8383 

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is located in Millbrook, New York 12545 in Dutchess County. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery was the first vineyard in the Hudson River Region of New York dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery’s 30 acres of vines include plantings of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and an Italian varietal called Tocai Friulano. Dyson began planting vines at the Millbrook site in 1983. The southwest facing slopes and the gravelly soil proved excellent for viticulture.

Millbrook Winery officially opened for tours and tastings in 1988, and today produces 8,000 - 10,000 cases of wine a year, specializing in Chardonnay, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. The winery has earned recognition for these wines in such prestigious publications as The Wine Spectator, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, Hudson Valley Magazine, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine, and Bon Appetit.

Essential to the Millbrook Wine Experience is an informative and enriching tour of the Winery, which will leave you with an insider's view of the entire winemaking process, from careful tending of the vineyards to our Winemaker's art of vinification. Tours are complimentary and conducted every day. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is open year-round, seven days a week with the exception of some holidays. Press "Blue Button" for more about Millbrook Vineyards & Winery.

 12545 Pinot Noir Burgundian Dijon clones VSP trellis system Hudson Valley Wine & Grape Association Culinary Institute of America CORNELL CUP  DCEDC Agriculture Awards Silver Medal American Wine Society Vineyards Tasting Room Oak Summit Vineyard

845-677-9522 

Oak Summit Vineyard is located at 372 Oak Summit Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 in the Hudson Valley. We make the greatest Pinot Noir in the true Burgundian manner. Great wine can only be made from great grapes. Therefore we grow only healthy, luscious grapes without any herbicides. Thereafter we vinify only clean, pure Pinot Noir without any additives.

Our 6 acres of vines are planted in Dutchess Cardigan, a somewhat gravelly loam of great depth. The natural pH is 6.3, and the soil is rich in nutrients and well balanced in minerals, without the need for artificial amendments. Our Pinot Noir vines are all traditional Dijon clones grafted on American rootstock. They are hand planted and hand trained onto a VSP trellis system.

Oak Summit's PINOT NOIR has received an amazing array of awards including 3 Gold Medals, a Silver and a Bronze from the Hudson Valley Wine & Grape Association's 2005 Grand Competition at the Culinary Institute of America. And also, the prestigious CORNELL CUP for the best wine in the Hudson Valley AVA. And, among others, the DCEDC Agriculture Awards for 2005 and the Silver Medal from The American Wine Society's 21st Annual Competition. Press "Blue Button" to see photos of Vineyards, Tasting Room, Sunset View over the lake, and more about Oak Summit Vineyard.

 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Bardavon - Hudson Valley Philharmonic

845-473-4259 

The Hudson Valley Philharmonic features among the finest classically trained musicians in the area. This regional orchestra has set the standard for classical music in the Greater Hudson Valley for over forty years.

The Bardavon 1869 Opera House is a leading performance venue that presents touring artists of the highest quality in theater, dance, music, opera, and other performance genres. The Bardavon also strives to foster the development and presentation of new works. Each season the Bardavon's diverse offerings include Mainstage shows, Hudson Valley Philharmonic concerts, educational Daytime Performances, School Residencies as well as Community Service events. This variety ensures that the Bardavon is accessible to all who seek entertaining and inspiring live performances.

Since its construction in 1869 as the Collingwood Opera House, the Bardavon has taken a piece of each era in its long lifetime with it into the future. They have defined the Bardavon's distinctive position in the history of a community, a nation, an art form. Transformed from a 19th Century performance hall and gathering place into a movie palace in 1923, the theatre was retrieved from demolition in 1976 to become the leading performing arts and cinema venue of the Hudson Valley region that it is today. The stage has seen the great performers from all these eras: Mark Twain, Sarah Bernhardt, John Philip Sousa, the Barrymores, Martha Graham, Frank Sinatra, Milton Berle, Tommy Dorsey and more recently Dizzy Gillespie, Ballet Hispanico, Patti Smith, Pinchas Zukerman, Greg Allman, James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte and many, many more.

Press "Blue Button" for Tickets, and more about Bardavon and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

 Poughkeepsie Clinton House State Historic Site

845-471-1630 

The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.

Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years.

 12601, Poughkeepsie, NY, Dutchess County, Marist, Vassar, colleges, hotel, attractions, Hudson River Cruises,  fine cuisine, NY hotel, West Point, historic mansions, Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion, Vassar College, Marist College Econo Lodge - Poughkeepsie

845-452-6600 

Econo Lodge is located at 2625 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County. Econo Lodge is near Marist and Vassar colleges. Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley on U.S. Highway 9, the Econo Lodge hotel is near popular attractions, such as the Poughkeepsie Galleria and Hudson River Cruises. The famous Culinary Institute of America's fine cuisine is located just seven miles from this Poughkeepsie, NY hotel.

Visitors will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of many nearby historic mansions and estates including: Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Visit college campuses, including Vassar College and Marist College. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center and United States Military Academy at West Point are also nearby.

 Red Hook, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12571, Wines, Vineyards,  Red Hook, Dutchess County, winemaking, Hudson Valley, apple wines, New York State, winery Alison Wines & Vineyards

845-758-6335 

Alison Wines & Vineyards is located at 231 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 12571 in Dutchess County. Alison Wines & Vineyards began in 1999 because Winemaker Richard Lewit dreamed of combining his numerous, but seemingly disparate, interests and loves including: the outdoors; New York’s Hudson Valley; biology and chemistry; wine and food. A native of Westchester and a graduate of nearby Bard College with a chemistry degree, Richard was working in New York City as a newspaper reporter when he realized that winemaking in the Hudson Valley combined what he wanted.

A few years later, after apprenticing at nearby Millbrook Vineyards and also with Oregon's renowned Ponzi family, Richard was ready to start his own winery. With six vintages completed, an impressive number of medals, and another vintage ready for the bottle, that dream is a reality. Fully established with a reputation for high-quality, affordable wines that are delicious and food friendly, Alison Wines is expanding with popular strawberry and blueberry dessert-style fruit wines as well as great-tasting apple wines.

We are proud to be a New York State farm winery in our favorite place, the Hudson Valley. We take care that our wines reflect the special climate and growing conditions found in New York. Happily, this produces just the sort of wines that we love: complex enough to enjoy over and over, accessible enough to sip alone, and versatile enough to complement any meal. For us wine is about everyday enjoyment with food, with family, and with friends. We hope you find the same enjoyment with our wines that we do. Press "Blue Button" for more about Alison Wines & Vineyards.

 Staatsburg, Dutchess

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12580 Orchards Mills Breezy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill

845-266-3979 

Breezy Hill Orchard & Cider Mills is located at 828 Centre Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580. Press "Blue Button" to browse our recipe section, check out our photo gallery or take a tour of Breezy Hill Orchard & Cider Mills.

 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

 Athens, Greene

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Lighthouse, Hudson River, historic structure, photos, history, Hudson Athens Lighthouse, Second Empire architectural style lighthouse, Hudson Athens, New York, City of Hudson,  Hudson City Lighthouse Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

518-828-5294 

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is a Second Empire architectural style lighthouse located in the Hudson River between Hudson and Athens, New York.

In the late 1880’s, hazards created by the Middle Ground Flats opposite the City of Hudson made navigation of the Hudson river at that point extremely risky for the busy shipping route. After much petitioning to the Congress of the United States, a survey was completed and an appropriation of $35,000.00 was approved by Congress in 1872 to build the Hudson City Lighthouse now known as the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is one-hundred and thirty three years old. Steps and measures need to be taken to preserve any house wherever it is located. The unique location of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, in the middle of the Hudson River, makes monumental demands on its owners for the house's preservation. The age of the house, the currents, the tides, the wakes of passing boats, the rushing spring flood waters, and the ice flows in 133 year winters have, and continue to compromise the foundation of the historic structure. At this time it is a priority that the foundation be repaired. Press "Blue Button" for photos, history, and more about the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.

 Catskill, Greene

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12414, attractions, Quality Inn, Conference Center, , Pet friendly, Catskill, Greene County, NY hotel, Olana State, Historic Site, Hudson River, Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Bard College, Albany International Airport Quality Inn & Conference Center

518-943-5800 

Quality Inn & Conference Center is located at 704 Route 23 B, Catskill, NY 12414 in Greene County. The Quality Inn® & Conference Center is ideally located with easy access to Interstate 87. This Catskill, NY hotel is convenient to popular attractions, like Olana State Historic Site on the Hudson River, Taconic State Park, and Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain outdoor recreation and ski areas. Bard College and the Albany International Airport are within 25 miles from the hotel. Press "Blue Button" for more about Quality Inn & Conference Center.

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  The Kaaterskill

518-678-0026 

 Haines Falls, Greene

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12436, Bed and Breakfast, Haines Falls, Hunter, Catskill High Peaks, Katerskill Creek, Inn, guest rooms, Catskill Mountains, Northern Catskill Mountains Brookside Bed and Breakfast

518-589-6049 

Brookside Bed and Breakfast is located at North Lake Road, Haines Falls, Town of Hunter, NY 12436. Surrounded by the Catskill High Peaks, Brookside has been welcoming guests for more than a hundred years. Brookside is set in spacious grounds, bordered by the Katerskill Creek. This 1890 renovated Inn has a wraparound porch, wood burning stove in the public living room, a spacious dinning room and four guest rooms. Brookside is located in a scenic and historical area of the Catskill Mountains and provides an ideal base for your Four Seasons exploration of the Great Northern Catskill Mountains.

 Hunter, Greene

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 12442, Inn, bed & breakfast, Hunter, Greene County, fireplaces, pet friendly, Hunter Mountain, Great Northern Catskills Fairlawn Inn

518-263-5025 

The Fairlawn Inn, a bed & breakfast, is located at 7872 Main Street (Hwy 23A), Hunter, NY 12442 in Greene County. The Inn features nine bedrooms; several include fireplaces, all with private en-suite baths, four common area rooms, gardens, and many porches where you can relax. A full gourmet breakfast, made to order, is included. Two rooms are pet friendly. The Fairlawn Inn lies in the shadow of Hunter Mountain, the second highest mountain in the Great Northern Catskills.

 Hunter Mountain, Greene

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 Hunter Mountain, Kaatskill Mountain Club, Resort, Resort & Spa, Liftside Village Condos, The Pinnacle, condominium hotel, Hunter Mountains lodge, village of Hunter Kaatskill Mountain Club Resort & Spa

800-486-8376 

Kaatskill Mountain Club Resort & Spa owns properties that include: Liftside Village Condos and The Pinnacle. Each of our lodging properties offers unique access to Hunter Mountain. The Kaatskill Mountain Club is Hunter's first condominium hotel. Elegant suites have full kitchens, fireplaces, and all the warmth and convenience of home. Liftside Village offers guests a slope side townhouse with whirlpool tubs, kitchen, cable TV and fireplaces. Treat yourself to a view that cannot be surpassed at our newest property. The Pinnacle lets you experience "life on the top" of Hunter Mountains base lodge.

To locate The Kaatskill Mountain Club; once you arrive in the village of Hunter, turn at the Hunter Mountain sign, cross the bridge and take the second right (Ethel Court). Go to the top of the hill and follow signs to the Kaatskill Mountain Club. Press "Blue Button for the Kaatskill Mountain Club website.

 Lexington, Greene

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 12452, Inn, Bed and Breakfast, Lexington, NY, Greene County, Victorian Bed & Breakfast, northern Catskill Mountains, Windham, Hunter, Belleayre, ski areas, Catskill Mountains, fly-fishing, canoeing, tubing, summer pastimes Mountain Meadow Inn

518-989-6582 

Mountain Meadow Inn, a Bed and Breakfast, is located at 11548 Route 23A, Lexington, NY 12452 in Greene County. This Victorian Bed & Breakfast, serving a full breakfast, is in the northern Catskill Mountains near Windham, Hunter, and Belleayre ski areas. The Mountain Meadow Inn is situated on just over two acres of peaceful farmland surrounded by the beautiful Catskill Mountains. We offer 4 comfortable rooms with queen beds, private & shared baths, hot tub on the deck, spacious lawns for sunning, relaxing or playing horseshoes and more. Enjoy the Schoharie Creek, directly across the road, where fly-fishing, canoeing and tubing are great summer pastimes.

 Palenville, Greene

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 12463, Catskill Lodge, Palenville, Northern Catskills, hotel rooms, cabins, cottages, Windham, Hunter Mountains, Woodstock, Saugerties, ski trails, golf courses, hiking, hunting, ice skating, biking, snow-mobiling, tubing, horseback riding Catskill Mountain Lodge

518-678-3101 

The Catskill Mountain Lodge is located at 334 Route 32A, Palenville, NY 12463. Family-owned Catskill Mountain Lodge offers four season hospitality in the scenic hamlet of Palenville, gateway to the Great Northern Catskills and its 600,000 acres of Forever Wild mountain trails. Accommodations include spacious hotel rooms, rustic cabins, housekeeping cottages and a three-bedroom home with full living room, dining room and kitchen. Close to Windham and Hunter Mountains, Woodstock and Saugerties. Minutes to ski trails, golf courses, hiking, hunting, ice skating, biking, snow-mobiling, tubing, horseback riding and more.

 12463, bed & breakfast, Palenville, NY, bed and breakfast, Catskill Mountains, Hudson River, Woodstock, Saugerties, hiking, skiing, Hunter Mountain, Hudson River Valley, waterfalls, lakes, fall foliage, antiquing, wineries Clark House Bed & Breakfast

518-678-5649 

The Clark House, a bed & breakfast, is located at 3292 Route 23A, Palenville, NY 12463. This charming bed and breakfast is nestled between the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River, Woodstock and Saugerties. A lovely turn of the century Victorian guest house . . . offers five guest rooms decorated with individual style and includes a full seasonal gourmet breakfast. This four season bed and breakfast is situated near the area's finest offerings of hiking, skiing at Hunter Mountain, Hudson River Valley, waterfalls, lakes, fall foliage, antiquing, wineries, all minutes away.

 Purling, Greene

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 12470, Inn, Restaurant, Purling, Greene County, Culinary Arts of America, restaurant, walk trails, fish, menus, attractions Bavarian Manor Country Inn

518-622-3261 

The Bavarian Manor Inn and Restaurant is located at 866 Mountain Avenue, Purling, NY 12470 in Greene County. This 4-story Victorian Country Hotel has been a Catskill Mountain landmark since 1865. We're a converted 1865 summer boarding house. Our rooms are... as other persons have said ..."They're lovely"..."we feel right at home here." All our rooms have their own private bath, cable TV an a/c. Most have in-room coffee makers. And don't forget about the Jacuzzi bathtub and fireplace rooms. We're also pet-friendly.

Our food is delicious.... being an extern teaching kitchen for the Culinary Arts of America certainly tells you about the quality of our restaurant. There are over 100 acres of country trails and a 6 acre lake with bass and catfish. We're open all year-round. So you can walk the trails and fish the lake in the summer. Press "Blue Button" for room details and rates, photos, menus, attractions and more.

 Tannersville, Greene

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 12485, Hotel, Adirondack lodge, Tannersville, Greene County, Catskill Mountains, fireplaces, Accommodations, Pets Welcome Hotel Mountain Brook

518-589-6740 

Hotel Moutain Brook, an Adirondack style lodge, is located at 57 Hill Street, Tannersville, NY 12485 in Greene County. Hotel Mountain Brook is the areas only first class Adirondack style Lodge, featuring comfortable upscale accommodations with spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains. All rooms offer whirlpool tubs, wi-fi access, DVD players, and most rooms with fireplaces. Accommodations include: our spacious private cottages, a charming cabin, or one of the distinctive suites or rooms inside the Lodge. All are luxuriously appointed and tastefully decorated and include modern amenities. The Hotel was first built in 1940's and has undergone a sensitive complete renovation in 2007/2008. Pets welcome.

 Windham, Greene

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 12496, bed and breakfast, country inn, Catskill mountains, Catskill Mountain, Windham, four-diamond award-winning inn Albergo Allegria

518-734-5560 

Albergo Allegria is a bed and breakfast country inn, located at 43 Route 296, Windham, NY 12496 in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Offering luxurious beds and hearty breakfasts in the Catskill Mountain town of Windham, New York, this well-appointed small hotel features comfortable bed and breakfast guestrooms and full country inn breakfasts every morning. This graceful 1892 Victorian Catskill Mountain B&B is a four-diamond award-winning inn.

Albergo Allegria features 21 guestrooms – 12 rooms and 4 suites in the main house, and 5 suites in the carriage house. Breakfast is served in the large, sunny dining room, where you can also relax and enjoy refreshments at all hours of the day. The kitchen offers unlimited tea, coffee, cookies, and other beverages – just help yourself.

 12496, bed & breakfast, Windham NY, Greene County, Victorian guest house, Windham, guest rooms, town of Windham, Windham Mountain, golf Beds On Clouds

518-734-4692 

Beds On Clouds, bed & breakfast, is located at 5320 Main Street, Windham, NY 12496 in Greene County. Beds On Clouds "is an elegantly and lovingly restored" Victorian guest house c1845 in the heart of Windham. Open year round, four guest rooms. Close walk to restaurants, shopping, galleries and more in the town of Windham. Enjoy nearby Windham Mountain and golf in the warmer weather.

 Catskil, Lodge, Bed and Breakfast, Windham, NY, Catskill Mountains, New York City,  Albany, B&B, Inn, hotel lodging, accommodation Catskill Lodge

518-261-7150 

The Catskill Lodge is a bed and breakfast nestled in Windham, NY, located in the northern Catskill Mountains just 2 ½ hours north of New York City and 1 hour south of Albany. The Historic Queen Anne B&B and Inn was built in 1893 and recently renovated. Not your typical hotel lodging accommodation, all guests start out their day with a full country breakfast and can spend a cozy and relaxing day on property or choose from a wide variety of activities all within a short distance. Free high speed wireless internet is available throughout the Lodge to accommodate our guests’ internet needs. Press "Blue Button" for more about Catskill Lodge, B&B.

 12496 Vineyard Winery highest elevation Northeast micro-winery hand crafted wines unique wines wine breaks Windham Vineyards

518-734-5214 

Windham Vineyard & Winery is located at County Route 10, Windham, NY 12496. Windham Vineyard is the highest elevation vineyard and winery in the Northeast. Come visit a picture perfect mountaintop vineyard and micro-winery. We produce small batches of hand crafted wines for every taste. We grow some very unusual grape varieties in our vineyards that make exceptionally delicious and unique wines. Press "Blue Button" for details of our all inclusive mountaintop wine breaks, current opening hours, and vineyards.

 Inn, Windham, Greene County Winwood Inn

518-734-3000 

The Winwood Inn is located on Route 23, Main Street, Windham, NY in Greene County. Step off the slopes, and it's a short ride to relaxation. Our hotel shuttle will quickly deliver everyone (and his or her gear) to the warm and cozy Winwood Inn. It's close and very affordable.

Amenities
Rooms are spacious and include private baths, TVs, and telephones
Large family suites are available - some with connecting rooms

 Hudson River Valley

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

  Eastern Star Cruises

800-445-5942 

 Dutch settlers Historic River Towns Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Old Dutch Burying Ground Sleepy Hollow Lasdon Park Arboretum Veterans Memorial Lyndhurst National Trust Landmark children family Hudson Valley Philipsburg Manor Sleepy Hollow New York Historic Hudson River Valley

914-631-8200 

Early Dutch settlers were attracted to the area now known as "Historic River Towns" of Westchester. Visit the charming many towns overlooking the Hudson River and walk through areas both rich in history and beautiful to explore. Tourists and Weschester residents will enjoy wonderful sites including: Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, The Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow, Lasdon Park Arboretum & Veterans Memorial consisting of woodlands, grass meadows, formal gardens or the beautiful Lyndhurst National Trust Historic Landmark.

Bring your family and experience the wonder of the Hudson River Valley with special programs and events geared especially for children.

Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, New York, may be the most popular site in the Hudson Valley for children. This working 17th century farm and trading center features demonstrations of early farm techniques with oxen, cows, and sheep. A working water-powered grist-mill is fascinating for children of all ages. Demonstrations of spinning and open-hearth cooking in the tenant farmer's house are scheduled frequently.

 SHPO NY New York Act 1980 Historic Preservation Sites

518-237-8643 

New York's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archeological, and cultural resources. The SHPO administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980.

 History, Lighthouses, lighthouse, lighthouse keeper, keeper, Fresnel lens, warn boats, guide ships, Eddystone Rock Lighthouse, first lighthouse in America, Boston Lighthouse, Augustin Fesnel, Hudson River, Stony Point Lighthouse History of Lighthouses

 

At night, in the fog, or in a storm, lighthouses act as guideposts for ships. Lighthouses warn sailors so they don't hit land or other obstructions in the water. They are built on harbors, islands, and beaches. Many years ago, people set fires at the edge of the water to warn boats of dangerous rocks and shores. The Egyptians are the first people known to have built lighthouses to guide ships. Lighthouses were also constructed by the Phoenicians, Greeks, and the Romans. The first lighthouse in England was the Eddystone Rock Lighthouse built on a steep rock in 1698. The first lighthouse in America, lit in 1716, was the Boston Lighthouse on Brewser Island in Boston Harbor.

Early lighthouses used wick lamps as a source of light; the light beam could only travel a few miles. In 1822 the first modern lighthouse lens was invented by a Frenchman named Augustin Fesnel. Fresnel discovered how to increase light by using prisms. In 1841, the Fresnel lens was installed for the first time in a lighthouse.

Lighthouses were operated by keepers who had to make sure that the lights were burning and fog bells were ringing at night, in fog, storms, or any condition that limited visual acuity. The lighthouse keeper often rang bells and even shot cannons as a warning to ships. A keeper's house was either built into a lighthouse or constructed separately close to the lighthouse. Today most lighthouses have lights that run automatically using electricity.

Lighthouses have played an important role in the history of the Hudson River. The Stony Point Lighthouse was built as early as 1826. Fourteen lighthouses were built along the Hudson River, including two at the Rondout Creek in Kingston and a post light with a fog bell at Danskammer Point. There were also numerous other post lights up and down the river. Today only seven lighthouses remain.

 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 

 explore, kayak, kayak trips, New York's historic Hudson River, New York's Hudson River, New York's historic, Hudson River, Recreation, guided, Tarrytown Lakes, Long Island Sound, waterways, New York Hudson River Recreation

914-682-5135 

Come explore New York's historic Hudson River with Hudson River Recreation. We are the largest guided sea kayak company in Westchester County with trips on the Hudson River, Tarrytown Lakes and various locations on the Long Island Sound. Since 1998, our experienced and friendly staff have guided thousands of guests from the novice to the experienced through some of the most stunning waterways in New York. Press "Blue Button" for more about Hudson River Recreation.

  River Valley Tours

800-836-2128 

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

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 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.

 Cornwall-on-Hudson, Orange

 featured Hudson Valley - Attractions 

 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.

 Cuddebackville, Orange

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 Canal Park, Neversink Valley, Museum, Cuddebackville, Orange County, Neversink River, Kids & Family, events, history Neversink, Shawangunk, Catskill region, D&H Canal, small museums Neversink Valley Area Museum

845-754-8870 

The D&H Canal Park and the Neversink Valley Area Museum are located in Cuddebackville, Orange County, NY along the banks of the Neversink River. The Neversink Valley Area Museum preserves and documents the history of the peoples and industry of the Neversink and Shawangunk valleys of New York's Catskill region.

The Neversink Valley Area Museum occupies historic canal-era buildings in the D&H Canal Park right on the Neversink River.

For the Kids
The Neversink Valley Area Museum has a number of activities that are especially suited to kids and their families.

    The County Park, our home, has lots of grass and a playground.

    Children love our Narrated Boat Rides along the D&H Canal (Sundays: 30 minute boat rides, boat seats 12 people, rides are $5.00).
Discover the beauty of the Neversink Valley
This lovely region of Orange County is home to the Neversink, the Minisink, the amazing D&H Canal, a rich archaeological history and a network of small museums and historical societies devoted to presenting it all to you. Join us at the Neversink Valley Area Museum and our sister institutions for a tour of the natural beauty and rich history of our little corner of New York State. Press Blue Button for Kids & Family, events, and more about Neversink Valley Area Museum

 Highland Mills, Orange

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 10930 winery Hudson Valley Tasting Room vineyard Skunnemunk Ridge history winemaking Sweet Clover Farm historical building Palaia Vineyards

845-928-5384 

Palaia Vineyards is located at 20 Sweet Clover Road, Highland Mills, NY 10930 in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Come and visit us and see whats new. We have Added a Deck to the Tasting Room. It's a great place to enjoy the view of the vineyard and the background of the Skunnemunk Ridge - and just relax. We invite you to come and visit while you explore and celebrate the history around us.

History
Palaia Vineyards "Pa-Lie-Ahh" is named for our winemaker's grandfather, Angelo Palaia who emigrated here from Italy and passed his winemaking skills on to his son and grandson. We have taken the basics he gave us , and with modern winemaking techniques have been able to make some truly outstanding wines. Here at Sweet Clover Farm, we believe in celebrating and preserving the history of our family, country, town and homestead. We are proud to be the owners of a working farm that has been in the Hudson Valley for over 200 years. Once a dairy farm, it is now home to over 10 Acres of vineyards with more planned for the future. The 200 year old bank barn had been restored over the last 3 ye