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 Ardsley, Westchestertown of ardsley, kids, children, great hunger memorial, southwestern, activities, attractions, things to do, places to go, near ardsley, state parks, golf, golf courses in westchester, hiking, biking, great hunger memorial, antique shops

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

914-946-8133 

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

Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial

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

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

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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

 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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 Things To Do, Bedford Village, parks, Summer Day Camp programs, activities, Baseball, Basketball, Fishing, Football, Ice Skating, Paddle Tennis, Picnicking, Playground, Shelter, Soccer, Softball, Summer Day Camp, Swimming Pools, Tennis 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.

Things To Do
Baseball
Basketball
Fishing
Football
Ice Skating
Paddle Tennis
Picnicking
Playground
Shelter
Soccer
Softball
Summer Day Camp
Swimming Pools
Tennis

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

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 Things To Do, parks in Bedford, 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.

Things To Do
Baseball
Basketball
Fishing
Ice Skating
Nature Area
Playground
Picnicking
Shelter
Soccer
Softball
Swimming Pools
Tennis
Walking Trails

 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

 Cross River, Westchesternortheast northeastern north northern crossriver

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 Things To Do, museum American Indian artifacts, American Indian culture, American Indians, Birding, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Nature Programs, picnicking, Nature Trails, Snow-Shoeing, Winter Activities Trailside Nature Museum

914-864-7322 

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.

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.

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.

Things To Do
Birding
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing, Hiking / Walking
Nature Programs
Picnicking
Self Guided Nature Trails
Snow-Shoeing
Winter Activities

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

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 Things To Do, Croton Dam, park, fishing, picnicking, hiking, Old Croton Aqueduct, Ballfields, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground, Winter Activities Croton Gorge Park

914-827-9568 

Croton Gorge Park is a 97-acre 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.

Things To Do
Ball Fields
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking Trails /Walking
Nature study
Picnicking, Playground
Winter Activities

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

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 Things To Do, Hudson River, park, activities, camping, hiking, swimming, New York State, Croton Point Nature Center, Boat Launch, Cross-country Skiing, Hiking, Historic Wine Cellars, Museum, Nature Study, Picnicking, Playground, Swimming Beach 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 that offers a year-round schedule of interpretive programs.

Things To Do
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

 Hartsdale, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

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 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

 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

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

914-666-7004 

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

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

914-232-5651 

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

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

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

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

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

914-666-7004 

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

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

 Larchmont, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

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

914-834-6230 

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

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

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

 town tennis court Flint Park Tennis Courts

914-834-9706 

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

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

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

 Montrose, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

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 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

 Mount Vernon, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern vernon mtvernon mount

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 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

 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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 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

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

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

914-862-5275 

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

 Things To Do, 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

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

 Pelham, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

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 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

 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

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 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

 park, activities, Trailside Nature Museum, Things To Do, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Equestrian Trails, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Gardens, Hiking & Walking Trails, Museum, Nature Study, Picnicking, Winter Activities Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

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, 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.

Things To Do
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails & Horseback Riding
Fishing
Gardens
Hiking & Walking Trails
Museum
Nature Study
Picnicking
Play equipment is available in two areas of the park
Winter Activities

 Rye, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

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 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.

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

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 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.

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

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 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.

 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.

 Valhalla, Westchestercentral mid

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 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

 White Plains, Westchestercentral mid south southern southeast southeastern whiteplains

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

914-995-4480 

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

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

 Yonkers, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

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 cyclists trails trailsite trailway beginner intermediate advanced cyclists level topography northbound southbound lanes Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

914-864-7000 

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

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

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

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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

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

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

845-245-4434 

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

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

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

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

 East Berne, Albany

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 12059, Hudson Valley, Helderberg Escarpment, camping ground, wooded campsites, sandy beach, fishing areas, Things to Do, Boat Launches, Boat Rentals, Campsites, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Trails, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Winter Fun, Cross-County Skiing Thompson's Lake State Park

518-872-1674 

Thompson's Lake State Park is located at 68 Thompsons Lake Road, East Berne NY 12059, Albany in the Hudson Valley. Thompson's Lake State Park, nestled in the mountains just four miles from the Helderberg Escarpment, is a popular camping ground and recreation area. In addition to 140 wooded campsites, the park comprises a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings and open fields. Recreational opportunities include a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a playing field, swing-sets, carry-in boat access, rental row boats, fishing areas, and nature trails. Interpretive and recreational programs are offered for campers throughout the summer. During the winter, visitors can cross-country ski and ice fish. Press "Blue Button" for hours of operation, directions, fees and rates, and more about Thompson's Lake State Park.

The Emma Treadwell Thacher Center is located on Thompson's Lake next to the campground and is accessible to campers. The center opened in July 2001 and offers exhibits, interactive displays, trails for hiking and skiing, and educational programs. Boat Launch Site - Carry in Only

Things to Do
Beach (sandy beach)
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Camper Recreation
Campsites
Fishing
Hiking
Nature Trails
Picnic Tables
Playgrounds
Playing Fields
Recreational Programs
Showers
Winter Fun

    Cross-County Skiing
    Ice Fishing
    Snowshoeing Trails

 Voorheesville, Albany

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 12186, Helderberg Escarpment, volleyball courts, Indian Ladder Trail, Things to Do, Biking, Hiking, Nature Trails, Picnic, Playgrounds, Playing Fields, Winter Fun, Cross-County Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing Trails, Hudson Valley John Boyd Thacher State Park

518-872-1237 

John Boyd Thacher State Park is located at 1 Hailes Cave Road, Voorheesville NY 12186, Albany in the Hudson Valley. John Boyd Thacher State Park, is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. The park has volleyball courts, playgrounds, ball fields and numerous picnic areas with nine reservable shelters. Interpretive programs are offered year-round, including guided tours of the famous Indian Ladder Trail. There are over twelve additional miles of trails for summer hiking and mountain biking, and winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and snowmobiling. Press "Blue Button" for hours of operation, directions, fees and rates, and more about John Boyd Thacher State Park. Press "Blue Button" for hours of operation, directions, fees and rates, and more about John Boyd Thacher State Park.

Things to Do
Biking
Hiking
Hunting
Nature Trails
Picnic Tables and Pavilions
Playground
Playing Fields
Recreational Programs
Winter Fun

    Cross-County Skiing
    Snowmobiling
    Snowshoeing Trails
Waterfalls

 Ancram, Columbia

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

518-851-3631 

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

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

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

 Hudson, Columbia

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 Things To Do, Hiking, Nature Study, restaurants in Hudson New York, New York State, Catskills, Hudson River, hike, learn about wildlife, handicapped-accessible hiking trail, picnicking, park, City of Hudson, Columbia County, Hudson River Valley Harrier Hill Park "Scenic Hudson"

 

Harrier Hill Park
City of Hudson, Columbia County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

This beautiful grassland offers splendid long-distance views of the Catskills and the Hudson River.

These protected acres in Columbia County include breathtaking meadows, wooded bluffs and a hay farm, all near the Stockport Flats Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. With assistance from the state and Columbia Land Conservancy, we are safeguarding these valuable habitats while enabling people to hike the land and learn about wildlife. Park improvements currently underway include creation of a handicapped-accessible hiking trail and construction of an open-sided pavilion for picnicking and community-group activities.

Things To Do

    Hiking / Walking
    Nature Study
    Picnicking
    Scenic Views

Directions
From Warren Street, City of Hudson: 4.8 miles north on Rte. 9, left on W. Atlantic Ave. at light. Right on Rod & Gun Road. Follow Rod and Gun approximately 1/2 mile to entrance gate.

After a day of hiking, walking, or studying the wildlife, dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Hudson, New York.

 Beacon, Dutchess

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 Things To Do, restaurants in Dutchess County, riverfront park, George Trakas' riverfront sculpture, Park, walking trails, fishing pier, kayak, canoe, Beacon Shoreline Trail, Hiking / Walking Trails, Canoe / Kayak access, Picnicking, trail maps, Beacon Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park "Scenic Hudson"

 

Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park
Beacon, Dutchess County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

In addition to being the future home of a cutting-edge "Green" hotel/conference center, numerous improvements are underway at Beacon Point. This rehabilitated industrial site will feature a 16-acre riverfront park. Construction on the park is currently underway, but members of the public are welcome to come and see George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture with its terraced angling deck, boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.

Park includes walking trails, a fishing pier, and kayak/canoe access on Beacon Shoreline Trail.

    Fishing Pier
    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Canoe / Kayak access
    Picnicking

Directions
From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Long Dock Beacon.

After a day out at Long Dock Beacon, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.

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Madam Brett Park
Beacon, Dutchess County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Madam Brett Park is an urban oasis along the Fishkill Creek in Beacon featuring tranquil trails and a beautiful waterfall. This 12-acre park connects to the "Beacon Shoreline Trail" providing a link between Dennings Point, Long Dock Beacon and the Beacon train station.

One mile of trails along the Fishkill Creek lead to scenic overlooks of tidal marshes and Tioronda Falls.

Things To Do

    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Picnicking
    Scenic Waterfall
Directions
From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge head 3.2 miles south on Route 9D, turn right on Tioronda Ave., then left under the railroad trestle. Parking area is on the left.

Spend a few hours enjoying Madam Brett Park. When it's time to eat, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.

 Birding, Hiking / Walking Trails, Nature Study, Picnicking, Scenic Views, hiking, walking, local farm in the Hudson Valley, restaurants in Dutchess, Hudson Highlands, Revolutionary War, Mount Beacon Park, City of Beacon, Town of Fishkill Mount Beacon "Scenic Hudson"

 

Mount Beacon
Beacon, Dutchess County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.

Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements.

The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.

Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Nature Study
    Picnicking
    Scenic Views
Directions
Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon.

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After a day of hiking, walking, or studying the wildlife, pack a picnic from the produce at a local farm in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Dutchess New York.

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 hiking, great place for children, nature study, mountain biking, Things To Do, Birding, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, day of hiking, local farms in the Hudson Valley, restaurants in Ulster New York, Hudson River Valley Shaupeneak Ridge "Scenic Hudson"

 

Shaupeneak Ridge
Louisa Pond, Ulster County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Deer, foxes, coyotes and wild turkeys roam this rugged and beautiful property in the Marlboro Mountains

In addition to great hiking and mountain biking, this 570-acre park can be used by educators as an outdoor classroom; this mountain forest featuring a pond, waterfall, hiking trails and views of the Hudson River and Catskills is a great place for children to learn about ecology and environmental ethics.

Perfect for nature study, hiking and mountain biking. Six miles of trails. Great views of eastern Hudson River shore and Catskill Mountains.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Fishing (Contact local guides for information.)
    Hiking Trails
    Mountain Biking
    Nature Study
    Picnicking
    Scenic Views
Directions
Crossing Mid-Hudson Bridge from east to west, take Route 9W north for 8.2 miles. Left on Old Post Road. Lower parking lot is 0.2 miles on right. For upper lot, follow Old Post Road to Poppletown Road, which splits off to the right. Parking area is on the left, 2.5 miles from intersection of 9W and Old Post Road.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and more about Shaupeneak Ridge in Ulster County, New York.

After a day of hiking, nature study or mountain biking in this scenic wonderland, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Ulster, New York.

 Red Hook, Dutchess

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 Things To Do, National Historic Landmark District, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Catskill Mountains, Attractions, Birding, Walking Trails, Nature Study, Picnicking, Scenic Views, hiking, picnic, local farms Hudson Valley, restaurants in Dutchess New York Poets' Walk Park "Scenic Hudson"

 

Poets' Walk
Red Hook, Dutchess County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

The rolling fields and quiet woodlands have inspired generations of writers and artists.

This 120-acre park is nestled in the region's famous National Historic Landmark District and offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and Catskill Mountains. A visit to this property by Washington Irving is said to have inspired his classic story "Rip Van Winkle".

The park itself is buffered on all sides by 780-acres of private lands under Scenic Hudson conservation easements that insure the landscape's protection from development.

Attractions at Poets' Walk include two miles of trails through woods and open fields, magnificent setting for landscape artists, and rustic cedar pavilions.

    Birding
    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Nature Study
    Picnicking
    Scenic Views
Directions
Crossing Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge from west to east, turn left at first traffic light onto River Road. Entrance is 0.6 miles on left.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and more about Poets' Walk in Dutchess, New York.

After a day of hiking, walking, or studying the wildlife, pack a picnic from the produce at local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Dutchess New York.

 Rhinebeck, Dutchess

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 restaurants in Rhinebeck, winter activities, sledding, cross-country skiing, Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill and Taconic mountains, Stissing Mountain, bird-watching, park, Things To Do, Birding, Cross-County Skiing, Hiking, Picnicking Burger Hill "Scenic Hudson"

 

Burger Hill Park
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

This beautiful hill top park offers picnicking, hiking, and all-season activities including winter activities such as sledding and cross-country skiing. Burger Hill rises to a 550-foot hilltop that boasts panoramic vistas of the Hudson River Valley including the Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill and Taconic mountains, Stissing Mountain and the Berkshires.

Burger Hill's seventy-six acres of open meadows and rural, scenic beauty are perfect for bird-watching. The park is protected by a Scenic Hudson conservation easement and is owned by Winnakee Land Trust.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Cross-County Skiing
    Hiking / Walking
    Picnicking
    Sledding

Directions
From intersection of Route 9 and Route 9G, take Route 9G south for 2.5 miles. Parking area on right

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, photos and more information about Burger Hill Park.

When its time to eat, after a wonderful day of birding, hiking, or relaxing in the this beautiful park, pack a picnic from the healthy produce at one of the local farms in the area. Or select one of many excellent restaurants in Rhinebeck.

 Staatsburg, Dutchess

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 12580, State Park, marina, camping sites, hiking trails, Ogden Mills, Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park, camping, boat launch ramp, activities and attractions, Things To Do, Biking, Boat Launches, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park

845-889-4646 

Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park is located at Staatsburg NY 12580, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location. The park's marina as well as its camping sites are extremely popular, as are the numerous hiking trails.

Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park adjoins Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park and together, comprise more than 1,000 acres. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park offers a full menu of exhilarating recreational opportunities and activities for visitors of all ages.

A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location for camping. A marina consisting of slip space and a boat launch ramp is a popular area within the park. Press "Blue Button" for directions, and more about the activities and attractions available at Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park.

Things To Do
Biking
Boat Launches
Cabins Campsites
Cross-Country Skiing
Dockage
Fishing
Golf Grills
Hiking
Marina (Marina Pump Out Stations)
Nature Trails
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Powerboats
Scenic Views
Showers (Handicap Accessible)
Snowshoeing Trails
Tent/Trailer Sites

 Catskill, Greene

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 heron, migratory birds, National Audubon Society, Attractions, wildlife observation, kayak, canoe launch, Things To Do, Birding, Canoeing Kayaking, Hiking Walking Trails, Nature Study,  nature study, local farms in the Hudson Valley, restaurants in Greene RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary "Scenic Hudson"

 

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary
Catskill, Greene County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

At 480 acres, RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary is the Hudson River's largest tidal swamp forest.

The RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary is an important feeding area for heron, waterfowl and migratory birds. It is also a breeding ground and nursery for American shad and bass. This property is co-owned by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust and the National Audubon Society.

Attractions in this wonderful 480-acre forest includes more than three and a half miles of trails, Twenty-eight-foot wildlife observation tower, kayak and canoe launch to the river (following half-mile walk from parking area). Note that canoe/kayak access to the Sanctuary is by way of the RamsHorn Creek that connects to the Hudson River (nearest put-in is Catskill Point).

Things To Do

    Birding
    Canoeing / Kayaking
    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Nature Study
    Observation Tower
    Picnicking
    Scenic Views
Directions
Crossing the Rip Van Winkle Bridge from east to west, turn left at first traffic light onto Route 385. Continue 2.5 miles through the Village of Catskill. Left on West Main Street after crossing the Catskill Creek. Continue 0.8 miles to small rotary; exit rotary on Dubois Road. Proceed 0.1 miles to RamsHorn parking area on right.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and more about RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary in Greene County, New York.

After a day of hiking, walking, and nature study, pack a picnic from the produce at local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Greene County, New York.

 Coxsackie, Greene

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 Things To Do, Birding, Canoe, Kayaking, Nature Trails, Picnic Spot, Wetland & wildlife, canoeing, fishing, restaurants in Greene County, riverfront preserve, inland pond, public park, Town of Coxsackie, Greene County Four Mile Point "Scenic Hudson"

 

Four Mile Point
Town of Coxsackie, Greene County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Scenic Hudson saved this riverfront parcel from development

This 7.6-acre riverfront preserve now offers a picturesque shoreline, tranquil inland pond and 60-foot knoll that provides dramatic vistas. The preserve once housed an icehouse during the height of the historic ice industry along the Hudson River. The property was purchased and turned into a public park in 1992 by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, the Town of Coxsackie and the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Canoe
    Kayaking
    Nature Trails
    Picnic Spot
    Wetland & wildlife viewing platform

Directions
Crossing Rip Van Winkle Bridge from east to west, turn right at first traffic light onto Route 385 north. Continue 7.6 miles. Right on Four-Mile Point Road.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, maps, photos and more about Four Mile Point.

After a day of canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or relaxing at this lovely spot in Coxsackie, select from one of many great restaurants in Greene County.

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

212-694-3600 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 New Windsor, Orange

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 Things To Do, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Picnicking, local farms in the Hudson Valley, restaurants in Orange County, New York, New Windsor, Orange County, Hudson River Valley, views of the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands, hikers Snake Hill "Scenic Hudson"

 

Snake Hill
New Windsor, Orange County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Bushwhackers who explore this 500-foot hilltop outside of Newburgh are rewarded with spectacular views of the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands.

Snake Hill is 94.5 acres with no trails. The colorfully-named Snake Hill is the dominant feature of the landscape surrounding Newburgh. Although there are no maintained trails on the property, adventuresome hikers can find their way to the summit and some rewarding views.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Hiking
    Nature Study
    Picnicking
Directions
From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge: 3.2 miles south on Route 9W, then right on Union Ave. Proceed 1.8 miles to 398 Union Ave. and proceed to end of driveway.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and more about Snake Hill in New York.

After a day of hiking, and/or nature study on the way to the top of Snake Hill, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of many excellent restaurants in Orange County, New York.

 Newburgh, Orange

 featured Picnicking / Picnic 

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

845-564-7815 

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

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

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

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

  Delano-Hitch Recreational Park

845-565-4843 

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

845-561-5498 

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

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

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

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

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

845-561-1765 

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

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

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

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

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

 sculpture sculptures outdoor museum art center Storm King Art Center

845-534-3115 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Carmel, Putnamsouthern putnam county

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 Things To Do, Dutchess, Beach, Biking, Boat Launche Sites, Boat Rentals, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Camping, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Nature Trails, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Winter activities, Hunting, Showers Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Carmel

845-225-7207 

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is wonderful for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming and Fahnestock Winter Park which includes 15 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and an area for sledding.

The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout.

The scenic campground, formed along the park’s natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. The campground’s nature center houses environmental displays and a variety of touch boxes. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.

Things To Do
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch Sites
Boat Rentals
Bridle Path
Campsites
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Food
Hiking Trails / Walking
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Nature Trail
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Recreation Programs
Showers
Sledding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Tent & Trailer Sites
Winter Activities

 Garrison, Putnam

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 Things To Do, Birding, Hiking, Walking Trails, Nature Study, Picnicking, Scenic Views, local farm in the Hudson Valley, restaurants in Putnam County, Hudson River Valley, New York State, historic home  Livingston Family, miles of trails, scenic views Manitou Point "Scenic Hudson"

 

Manitou Point
Garrison, Putnam County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Manitou Point property surrounds the historic home of the Livingston Family and features four miles of trails. Scenic Hudson owns this 144-acre property in partnership with the Open Space Institute. The restored Livingston family mansion at the center of the property is the national headquarters for Outward Bound.

Listen to the frogs and wildlife in the pond. Enjoy one of many scenic views in Putnam County.

    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Picnicking
    Scenic Views
Directions
From the Bear Mountain Bridge head 2 miles north on Route 9D, turn left at Mystery Point Road, Parking area and trailhead are on the left.

After a day of hiking, walking, or studying the wildlife, pack a picnic from the produce at a local farm in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Putnam County.

 Berlin, Rensselaer

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 12040, Hudson Valley, sandy beach, bathhouse, Picnic grounds, boat launch, bridle paths, hiking, biking, nature trails, cross-country skiing, Anglers, fish, trailer sites, camping, Things to Do, Playground, Winter Fun, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling Cherry Plain State Park

518-733-5400 

Cherry Plain State Park is located at 26 State Park Road, Cherry Plain NY 12040, Rensselaer County in the Hudson Valley. Cherry Plain State Park has 175 acres and features a sandy beach on Black River Pond, with bathhouse and comfort station nearby. Picnic grounds and a boat launch are adjacent to the beach. The park also has bridle paths and hiking, biking and nature trails that serve for cross-country skiing in winter. Anglers fish for bass, bullheads and pickerel and may also ice fish in winter. The park also has 10 trailer sites and 10 lakeside tent sites available for overnight camping. Press "Blue Button" for hours of operation, directions, fees and rates, camping reservations, and more about Cherry Plain State Park.

Things to Do
Beach (sandy beach)
Biking
Boat Launch
Boat Rentals
Camping Sites
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Horseback Riding Picnic Table and Pavilions
Playground
Recreational Programs
Showers
Winter Fun

    Cross-County Skiing
    Ice Fishing
    Snowmobiling

 Bear Mountain, Rocklandhistory, bear mountain state park, new york city, historic, hudson river valley, bear mountain, perkins memorial tower, historic appalachian trail, bear mountain bridge,  hiking, hikers, bear mountain inn, park attractions, fishing, pool, zoo

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 Things To Do, Bear Mountain Park, hikers, historic Appalachian trail, campgrounds, great hiking, hikers, attractiions, activities, swimming pool, nature trails, Zoo, ice skating, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Merry-Go-Round Bear Mountain State Park

845-786-2701 

About Bear Mountain State Park
The 5,000-acre Bear Mountain State Park, flagship of the Palisades Interstate Park System, is renowned for its natural beauty and rugged mountains. Bear Mountain State Park is located at Bear Mountain, New York 10911; just 45 miles north of New York City in the historic and very beautiful Hudson River Valley.

    Lakes, ponds, forest, hills, and mountains abound at Bear Mountain. Bear Mountain is heavily forested, offering the natural beauty of sights such as Perkins Memorial Tower.

    Of interest to hikers, the historic Appalachian trail is carried across the Bear Mountain Bridge and the Popolopen Suspension Bridge. Although campgrounds and lodging are available, Bear Mountain Park is primarily a day-use park offering magnificent scenery, photo opportunities, and great hiking for all levels of hikers. The historic Bear Mountain Inn, situated in Bear Mountain Park, overlooks Hessian Lake and provides food and overnight accommodations. Food is also available at several vendors around Hessian Lake and in other areas of the park.

Bear Mountain Park attractions and activities include: a large playing field, picnic groves, rowboat docks on Hessian Lake, swimming pool and bathhouse, nature trails including key segments of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Long Path, basketball court, Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower, and the Merry-Go-Round. Many winter activities are available at Bear Mountain Park, including an outdoor rink that is open for ice skating from late October through mid-March.

Perkins Memorial Tower, atop Bear Mountain, affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. Driving, biking, or hiking along Perkins Memorial Drive offers breathtaking views from many vantage points leading to Perkins Memorial Tower perched at the top of the mountain. Don't forget to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of many picnic spots that are available along Perkins Memorial Drive.

Special attraction for kids: The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain features hand painted scenes of the park and 42 hand carved seats of native animals including: black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more.

Things To Do
Biking
Boat Rentals
Cross-Country Skiing
Dockage
Fishing (lake and river fishing)
Food at park and at Bear Mountain Inn
Hiking Trails / Walking
Ice Skating
Merry-Go-Round Pavilion
Museum/Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Nature Trail
Picnic Tables
Playground & Playing Fields
Pool
Zoo and Nature Park

 photo, activities, fishing, rowboat rentals, picnicking, Bear Mountain State Park, Hudson River, fishing,  swimming pool, zoo, hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails, outdoor rink, ice skaters, Perkins Memorial Tower, Bear Mountain, views Hessian Lake at Bear Mountain Park

845-786-2701 

Click to enlarge photo of Hessian Lake.

Click to enlarge photo of Hessian Lake at Bear Mountain ParkHessian Lake at Bear Mountain Park offers activities such as: fishing, paddle boat and rowboat rentals, and picnicking at Hessian Lake. For more activities and attractions go to Bear Mountain State Park.

Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the Hudson for mooring small craft, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, a zoo and nature, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails, and ski-jumps. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.

Activities and Attractions at Bear Mountain Park
Biking
Boat Rentals
cross-country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Ice Skating
Merry-Go-Round
Museum
Nature Trail
Picnic Tables
Playground
Playing Field(s)
Pool

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 Parks attractions Biking Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Trails Walking Picnic Tables Playing Fields Anthony Wayne Recreation Area

845-942-2560 

The Anthony Wayne Recreation Areas is a wooded and scenic part of the beautiful Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties. Facilities include picnic areas with fireplaces, playing fields and cross-country ski and hiking trails.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnic Tables, Playing Fields

 Things To Do, Campgrounds, Lake Welch, Harriman State Park, tent and trailer sites, Comfort stations, showers, laundry facilities, dumping station, parks, Beach, Boat Launch Sites, Camper Recreation, Campsites, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables Beaver Pond Campgrounds

845-947-2792 

Beaver Pond Campgrounds adjoin the Lake Welch Recreation Area within Harriman State Park. The campgrounds include tent and trailer sites as well as accommodations for larger vehicles. Comfort stations, showers, laundry facilities, and a dumping station are part of the campgrounds. In 2005, this parks facility was named one of Reserve America's Top Outdoor Locations.

Things To Do
Beach
Boat Launch Sites
Camper Recreation
Campsites
Fishing
Hiking Trails / Walking
Picnic Tables
Showers
Tent & Trailer Sites

 lakes reservoirs wildlife Welch Sebago Tiorati Silvermine Beaver Pond Campgrounds Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Bridle Path Cabins Campsites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Ice Fishing Museum Picnic Playing fields Tent Trailer Cross-Country Skiing Harriman State Park

845-786-2701 

Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park inludes Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Bridle Path / Horseback Riding, Cabins, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Gift Shop, Group Camping, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Museum & Vistor Center, Picnic Tables, Playing Fields, Showers, Tent / Trailer Sites

 picnicking picnic swimming hiking walking spectacular views of Hudson River Food Hiking Picnic Tables Pool Showers High Tor State Park

845-634-8074 

High Tor State Park, a day-use facility for picnicking, swimming and hiking, affords spectacular views of the Hudson River. The Long Path passes through the park just before the trail heads inland to the Catskills.

Parks attractions include: Food, Hiking Trails, Picnic Tables, Pool, Showers

 Beach Boat Launch Sites Fishing Food Hiking Picnic PicnickingTables Playground Playing Fields Lake Sebago Beach

845-351-2583 

Lake Sebago Beach in Harriman State Park is surrounded by lawns, play fields and picnic areas. In addition to swimming from the sandy beach, anglers can fish for bass, perch and sunfish.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Food, Hiking / Walking, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Showers

 cyclists path pathway trails trailsite trailway beginner intermediate advanced Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Ice Fishing Picnic Picnicking Tables Scout Camping Showers Lake Tiorati Beach

845-351-2568 

Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park offers excellent swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking. In winter, if conditions allow, the lake is used for ice fishing. The pioneer campsites near the lake may be used by bonafide groups.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Food, Group Camping, Hiking / Walking, Ice Fishing, Picnic Tables, Scout Camping, Showers

 Beach Boat Launch Sites rentals Fishing Food Hiking Trails Walking Ice Fishing Picnic Tables Snowmobiling Lake Welch Beach

845-947-2444 

Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body of water with farmland around the edges, Lake Welch became the large lake that it is today when a dam was completed in 1942. The park offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling.

 riverfront along Hudson River bicycling Trails Biking Boat Launch Sites Fishing Hiking Walking Picnicking Picnic Tables Cross-Country Skiing Nyack Beach State Park

845-268-3020 

Nyack Beach State Park boasts 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson in Rockland County. The most popular activities are picnicking, hiking, bicycling and fishing. Trails are open for cross-country skiing in winter.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnic Tables

 Hook Mountain Hudson River Olympic-sized swimming pools kiddie car-top boat launch rentals views golf courses Anglers Joggers Hiking Fitness Nature Trail Biking Food Ice Fishing Nature Picnic Tables Playground Pool Sledding Tennis Cross-Country Skiing Rockland Lake State Park

845-268-3020 

Rockland Lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers two Olympic-sized swimming pools and two kiddie pools, picnic tables and grills, a car-top boat launch and boat rentals, hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley, six tennis courts and two golf courses. Anglers can fish Rockland Lake for bass, perch and norlunge; walkers and joggers can use the fitness trail around the lake. Winter visitors can enjoy designated cross-country ski trails and sledding slopes.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Golf, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Fishing, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Playground, Pool, Sledding, Tennis

 Beautiful Scenic located Orange Boat Launch Sites Fish Hiking Walking Ice Fishing Picnic Tables Grounds Silver Mine - Harriman State Park

845-351-2568 

Silver Mine is part of the beautiful and scenic Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties. The Silver Mine area of Harriman State Park offers picnic grounds, fishing and hiking.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Fishing, Picnic Tables

 Palisades uplands, Hudson and Piermont Marsh, Hudson River, park, Outdoor Activities, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking Paths, Walking, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Showers, Tennis Tallman Mountain State Park

845-359-0544 

Tallman Mountain State Park comprises wooded country on the easterly slope of the Palisades uplands overlooking the Hudson and Piermont Marsh, which lies between the river and the slope. The marsh is part of the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. The park operates as a day-use area, offering a swimming pool, running track, tennis courts, playfield, cross-country skiing, a walking trail, hiking and picnic areas.

Outdoor Activities
Biking
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking Paths / Walking
Picnic Tables
Playground
Playing Fields
Pool, Showers, Tennis

 Stony Point, Rockland

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 Battles of the American Revolution, Battle of Stony Point, Stony Point, New York, Stony Point Battlefield,   Revolutionary War, battles, General George Washington, Hudson River, museum, children's activities, Attractions, Stony Point Lighthouse, 1779 American Revolution - Stony Point Battlefield "State Historic Site"

845-786-2521 

Battles of the American Revolution
Battle of Stony Point
Date: July 16th, 1779
Between: British against the American Continental Army
Location: Stony Point, New York

The Stony Point Battlefield marks the "Battle of Stony Point" and the victory of the American light infantry over the British in a daring midnight raid.

Visit the site of the Battle of Stony Point, one of the last major Revolutionary War battles in the northeastern colonies. This is where Brigadier General Anthony Wayne led his corps of Continental Light Infantry in a daring midnight attack on the British, seizing the site's fortifications and taking the British garrison as prisoners on July 16, 1779.

By the late 1770s, the war had been raging for four years and both sides were eager for a conclusion. Sir Henry Clinton, commander of the British forces in America, attempted to coerce General George Washington into one decisive battle to control the Hudson River. As part of his strategy, Clinton fortified Stony Point. Washington devised a plan for Wayne to lead an attack on the fort. Armed with bayonets only, the infantry captured the fort in short order, ending British control of the river.

The site features a museum, which offers exhibits on the battle and the 1826 Stony Point Lighthouse, as well as interpretive programs, such as reenactments highlighting 18th century military life, cannon and musket firings, cooking demonstrations, and children's activities.

Attractions Include
Children's Activities
Costumed Interpreters
Demonstrations
Educational Services
Group Tours
Museum and Visitors Center
Picnic Area

 Highland, Ulster

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 Things To Do, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Walkway Over the Hudson, carriage trails, Johnson-Iorio Park, Woodland Trails, excellent restaurants in Ulster County, State Park Franny Reese State Park "Scenic Hudson"

 

Franny Reese State Park
Highland, Ulster County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Franny Reese is known as “the mother of the modern environmental movement”.

This new park features 250 acres of impressive ridgeline just south of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge.

A new scenic overlook, opened in 2009, features dramatic views of the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the new Walkway Over the Hudson. The land boasts a broad array of tree species and features carriage trails and stone walls that crisscross the acreage.

A trail leads to the property from the Town of Lloyd's Johnson-Iorio Park, located immediately north of the bridge's Ulster County side. The path takes visitors under the bridge and connects them to a carriage trail that accesses the site.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Cross-Country Skiing
    Hiking / Walking Trails
    Mountain Biking
    Picnicking
    Ruins of former estate buildings
    Scenic Views
    Woodland Trails (2.5 miles)

Directions
Crossing Mid-Hudson Bridge from east to west, take Route 9W north and take first right onto Haviland Road. Parking area for Johnson-Iorio Park is located at the end of Haviland Road. From parking area, descend stairs and cross under Mid-Hudson Bridge. Trailhead is on the right.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Franny Reese State Park.

After a day out at the Franny Reese State Park, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Ulster County.

 Kingston, Ulster

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 Kingston Lighthouse, deep water boat access onto Rondout Creek, bird watching, Things To Do, Birding, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Picnicking, hiking, local farms in the Hudson Valley, restaurants in Ulster New York, Hudson River Valley, New York State Sleightsburgh Park "Scenic Hudson"

 

Sleightsburgh Park
Kingston, Ulster County
Hudson River Valley, New York State

Sleightsburgh Park is a spectacular spit of land reaching almost all the way to the Kingston Lighthouse

This 79-acre peninsula at the mouth of the Rondout Creek was purchased by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust and conveyed to the Town of Esopus. A conservation easement held by our land trust ensures the property will forever remain parkland.

Sleightsburgh Park offers deep water boat access onto Rondout Creek, the wooded peninsula is criss-crossed with trails that offer good bird watching and views of the Kingston Lighthouse.

Things To Do

    Birding
    Deep water boat access onto Rondout Creek
    Hiking Trails
    Nature Study
    Picnicking
    Views of Kingston Lighthouse
Directions
From Route 9W in Esopus, head east on North Broadway, then right on First Ave., left on Everson Street. Park Entrance is on the right.

Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and more about Sleightsburgh Park in Ulster County, New York.

After a day of hiking, nature study or just relaxing in this scenic wonderland, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Ulster New York.

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 12446, Ulster County in the Hudson Valley, Shawangunk Mountain ridge, visit Minnewaska State Park Preserve, waterfalls, New York City, Things To Do, Beach, Biking, Boat Launch, Boating, Cross-Country Skiing, Food, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Swimming Minnewaska State Park

845-256-0579 

Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located at 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson NY 12446, Ulster County in the Hudson Valley. Minnewaska State Park is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge that rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level. The terrain is rugged and rocky, blanketed by dense hardwood forest encircling two lakes. Clear streams cut into valleys, incising sheer cliffs and ledges and emerging in waterfalls.

Come visit Minnewaska State Park Preserve, one of the most unique and beautiful parks in New York State, featuring numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, more cliff-edge views that we can mention, world-class rock climbing and 35 miles of carriageways and 25 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City.

Things To Do
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch
Boating
Cross-Country Skiing
Food
Hiking / Walking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Picnicking
Scenic Views
Swimming


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