Ok...I really don't know where exactly this is, but if you are going north toward Bear Mountain on…read morethe Palisades Interstate Parkway (if you cross the GWB go towards NJ and you'll see a sign toward the PIP..you'll start at exit 2 so keep goin!), you cannot miss this sign. Its the only "visitor center" posted on some wood or something on that parkway. I know I shouldn't share this with random readers, but I have to explain it for you guys to understand why I reviewed it. I have a weird thing for rest stops and 24/7 gas stations no matter where it is. I have no idea why. Maybe its b/c time seems to fall back at rest stops, or the fact that you stop there in transit and it becomes a community of drivers in one, creepy location. Whatever the reason, I love stopping at these places. So anyone as odd as myself, I had to share. Okay this is no ordinary rest stop. First, if you need to use the john don't bother going here b/c they have port-a-pottys and they do not smell "potty". This is for the sheer enjoyment of going to a random linkin log place in the middle of Rockland County, and saying "hey, I could use a shiny rock." Also, this place closes early. I think 6. Alright so there is the most RANDOM load of fun filled crap here. It's like a local street fair from 1987 threw up here and nobody bothered to clean it up. Finger traps, rock shiners, an assortment of rocks, camoflage toilet paper on a ROLL, candy that belongs in a museum..It's awesome here. It's bizarre and so creepy, but it was friggin super. I think I even bought a couple of rocks (I'm a science nut; what do you want from me?). Anyway, everytime I pass that place I feel like I'm hitting the twilight zone because it sure as hell isn't 2007 over at that joint. CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!

We used to drive past this alllllllll the freakin time (and stop there too) when we had a summer…read moreplace and we had to get over Bear Mountain (for some reason always reminds of the song, The Bear Went Over the Mountain) to get to it. Convenient spot for bathrooms. Notice I said convenient, not clean or good. And odd info abounds.

Quirky, fun visit for a relaxed, self-guided tour. We enjoyed the scavenger hunt with prizes at the…read moreend. We enjoyed the pristine showroom for an hour or so, enjoying our memories as children with this candy and dispensers. Customer service was friendly, professional and efficient. We got to watch the production in process, which was interesting. We picked up gifts for the children and Pez fans in our lives and used the great coupon of $2 for each ticket toward the very reasonable purchase. Fun, fun, fun. Just go and enjoy.

Saw the sign for the Pez museum while we were driving around on the first full day of our trip to…read moreConnecticut. Didn't plan on coming here, but glad that we did. The visitor center is located adjacent to the Pez Factory in Orange, CT, being the sole manufacturer for the Pez candy (not the dispenser) for the United States since 1973. Thus most of the large parking lot is filled employee cars, but off to the side is the visitor center along with an ample parking area. Admission is $5 per person, with the remark that $2 of it could be used as credit to purchase anything in the company store. Products for sale are intermingled with antique Pez dispensers, and consists of two stories. Most of the time is spent glancing at dispensers behind glass. To encourage this, a game sheet was given to every entrant: The Close Up Hunt. The goal was to identify the eight close up views of different dispensers, found throughout the museum: basically a scavenger hunt. My wife and I were able to finish it (thanks to her) and the prize was a spin on the prize wheel. I got the emoji Pez while she got the My Little Pony. My wife likes Pez candy (a lot more than the dispensers), so our obvious choice was to buy a self-service bucket of pez candy for $6.99. There were eleven flavors to choose from, and I had fun filling the bucket (and didn't spill any!). The cashier let us know that there was a minimum purchase of $5 for a credit card charge, so ended up choosing a Pikachu dispenser to reach that amount One game was to find and identify 8 different Pez dispensers in the display cases. There were two floors. We were able to identify all of them, and as a prize got to spin a little wheel. I got the emoji Pez dispenser and Odette got the my little pony one. Each $5 ticket gives $2 in credit which we used to buy a bucket of candies. You have to spend at least $5 to use credit card, so bought a Pez dispenser of Pikachu ($2.49) as well. The entire stay was about an hour. The employees are behind transparent glass so we can see them and they us. It's the main packaging area. Guessing the actual making of the candy isn't that fun to watch, and the dispensers are made overseas.

Having a family member with limited mobility gives me a real appreciation for the accessibility of…read morethe main falls and Silver Thread Falls. The boardwalks are readily accessed from the parking lot across the visitor centre and they are extensive and well maintained. In fact, these are some of the best we've walked on, and of course, it helps that the entire length is filled with peace and tranquility. But don't just take my word for it, because the pictures ain't do it justice. And as always, I'm grateful for whichever groups of folks who help maintain and preserve this beauty for all to enjoy.

The road to the visitor center was closed on a beautiful spring day in April, so we walked, and…read morewalked, and walked. It was quite far, over a mile, but so worth it! The main falls were breathtaking! Next time we want to explore the stairs, which take you to the top of the falls!

Where you get bus tours or asks information, they accept cash only! They instruct you where the atm…read moreis. Clean restroom, spacious lobby, beautiful vista on hudson lake. See images for reference.

From the owner: The Frederic V. Malek West Point Visitors Center provides an excellent starting point for all…read morevisitors to the U.S. Military Academy. It is home to West Point Tours , the Visitors Control Center, Army West Point Gift Shop, and next door to the West Point Museum . This is where visitors requiring access to West Point and not taking a guided tour can go to get their Local Access Cards.

Whether it's a romantic stay, a family getaway, a meetup with friends, or a solo trip, a quick…read moreescape to the Pocono Mountains provides opportunities for outdoor adventure, delicious dining, fun events, charming small towns to explore, and much more. We have beautiful wineries with beautiful views, that are operated by there owners that take pride in there business. They remember you and treat you like family. We have a outlet center called Crossing outlets, cambleback for skiing in the winter , and it's a water park in the summer, casino , fine dining, even many fast food places, horseback riding, hiking, snow tubing, Kalarhari indoor water park, Greatwolf water inside park, brewery's,,candle factories where you can watch the candle being made. These are examples of places you can visit and enjoy while visiting. You sure won't be bored. Every season the Poconos is beautiful, summer , spring with all the trees in bloom, fall with all the beautiful colors on the trees changing into breathtaking colors and winter is so beautiful looking at the fresh snow. You receive amazing service from all the businesses you visit. You must try the wineries with the beautiful views and the brewery's. There is something to do for anyone at any age. Some pictures of examples of amazing places to enjoy yourself.

Perfectly positioned and lined with beautiful yellow flowers. Came across them on simple google…read moresearch hoping for some pamphlets Kalahari doesn't have any. It was 15 minutes before closing but we were not turned away. Despite being in a meeting, the visitor guide was still friendly and very inviting and informative all she needed to know where the basics kids? Length of stay and basic interests. I'm so excited to visit the place we discussed!!!! I'm so glad they still have visitors centers like this one!!! Thank you thank you thank you! I don't like the one stop shop of the Kalahari. I want to get out and stretch my legs and see the mountains!

Gorgeous mostly paved/cleared trails through the woods, where you pass cows, horses, ponds…read more Dog-friendly. Such a good spot to come after a day of rain since most hiking trails are rained out/muddy, but not here! Totally coming back. 5 stars!!!!

Rockefeller State Park has some nice walking trails. They are pretty low impact which is nice if…read moreyou're not looking for something too intense. There are also beautiful views of the Hudson River. There is a small parking lot, but not too many spaces so try to come early to find a spot.

Upscale & beautiful gift shop with jewelry, soaps, snacks and pretty trinkets of all types. A nice…read moreselection of honey and various condiments. There's an information desk and I believe the garden tours leave from outside this shop. Right now there are Halloween and fall decorations. The staff is friendly and the prices are in line for a tourist spot. There's a nice view of the river from the windows too. It's lovely!

Spend an hour or 3 or 4 :) what a gem! Walking hiking…read morebirding is fantastic especially at dawn and dusk!

This place is awesome. So serene and peaceful. It is easy to get to and well marked with signage…read more It is also known as the Great Swamp Visitors Center. They have a huge parking lot and it was so easy to park there. They have a pavilion on with picnic tables, two small educational trails behind the pavilion (less than 1/2 a mile each) and a larger trail (White Oak Trail) directly across the street. The trails are nice and very calming. They have benches along the route where you can take a break. I really liked the White Oak Trail, but all of them are really good for walking, as a more scenic alternative to walking on a track. All of those trails are circular-ish, meaning you will end up where you started, so there is no need to turn around. They are also pretty well maintained, especially considering that we are in the middle of a pandemic. Word to the wise. Don't forget your bug spray. They are not too bad and I survived without it, but it is one less thing to worry about. During the pandemic the visitor center and the restrooms are closed but this place is still awesome.

It's very nice walking/cycling trail to enjoy alone or with your family. Keep in mind that in some…read moreparts you will need to cross highways to continue with the pathway side by side it's the highway and some noise from the cars since you ride along the pathway. You will have a peaceful time. Today I got lucky that during my ride I encountered the goddess of wealth. I guess the universe is speaking to me

Despite traffic being the main issue, this is a great parkway to travel on. The scenery on this…read moreroad is the main attraction for sure, with a mix of the country to explore in certain parts of the parkway. Easy to say, it's not hard to miss it all. It's a great idea if you're not familiar with the area to have a map handy because most of the exits will be a short distance from one another. With that and the parkway, it is narrow containing tight turns which do indeed require caution, to avoid any accidents. I personally don't have any issues traveling on the road, except, I don't travel down here as much. Also, in the summertime, take advantage of their bike, and walk, which is run on Sundays from 10am - 2pm on the parkway. This definitely adds more flavor to the experience.