Came here on a trip a few years ago...its a landmark in New Jersey...a long history on this house...read more

This site has the most amazing history, architecture and collections. I came here when I saw the…read moreroad sign and ended up staying the whole afternoon. There was a walking tour going on and buildings open on a Sunday event. My dog was ok, I just couldn't bring him in the historic houses. There was cooking over a fire in one of the buildings. They are all stone except for the barn.

If it had not been for the splash of color of the American flag next to the memorial, I would have…read moremissed this entirely. This marker commemorates the Continental soldiers who died in the Battle of Young's House on February 3, 1780, a lesser-known but poignant skirmish of the Revolutionary War. Located near Grasslands Road, in the cloverleaf between the Sprain Brook Parkway and its southbound entrance, the site marks the burial of 13 Continental and 3 British soldiers who were killed during a surprise attack by a force of 500-600 British and Loyalist troops led by Lt. Col. Chapple Norton and James DeLancey. The Continental outpost, headquartered at Joseph Young's house, had been a strategic depot for supplies and a defensive position protecting the area between Bedford and the Hudson River. The house itself stood near what is now Blythedale Children's Hospital, and it had endured multiple raids before the final, devastating assault in 1780. The soldiers were originally buried nearby, but in 1923, their remains were reinterred beneath this monument donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). A quiet testament to the sacrifices made in the snowy woods of Westchester County, where young men fought and died far from the famous battlefields. There isn't much for parking here - it is a traffic cloverleaf for a major roadway. But if you use caution and watch for other cars, you may be able to visit. [Review 1053 of 2025 - 564 in New York - 24607 overall]

"The Royal Tenenbaums" was Wes Anderson's only film set in NYC. The house is that Royal Tenenbaum…read morebought "on Archer Avenue in the winter of his 35th year". Anderson and his location scout found this house before he began working on the script. He began to conjure up the concept of the film as soon as he walked in. The house was unoccupied at the time, so Anderson rented it for six months and shot multiple exterior and interior shots there, transforming it into what we see in the film. The house is now a private residence.

Wait, this house is real? If you've seen the movie by Wes Anderson. You'll know RTs live well,…read morematerially at least. What's funny is this neighborhood, while perfectly nice is otherwise unassuming. It's not like every building on this block is this grand and yet the director managed to find this very characteristic building. Again, see the movie and marvel that this behemoth is just there in plain daylight for all to see.

This is my favorite park in the area. The views, the cliff, the peace, and the nature. I have been…read morevisiting this place since I was 10 years old. It has held many quiet moments for me as I overcome various life transitions. The facilities is always well kept. WARNING: Their parking meters are also enforced!! I went yesterday and forgot to feed the meter and got a ticket!!

Been here a couple of times with family and we love it everytime , we have a barbecue and play…read morecards for a few hours , amazing spot

Today I was able to explore the Bronx County Historical Society for the very first time and it was…read morea very fun experience for sure. Now if you've read my lifestyle website, Piercing Ken dotcom (shameless plug), you know that I love exploring a wide assortment of museum exhibits and art openings along with the occasional special launches. Back in April, the Society debuted an exhibit called "Uptown Rumble", which was dedicated to the Metal, Rock, Punk and Hardcore bands that launched in the Bronx. This was a great idea when one considers how members of KISS, Twisted Sister, The Dictators and New York Dolls all called The Bronx their home. This interesting exhibit will run until 1/12/26 so if you're curious about checking it out you don't have a whole lot of time left to look into it. So the museum itself is quaint but very fascinating and is located in the Valentine-Varian House, near Montefiore Medical Center. For me it was a steady, and very long D train ride but then only a few short blocks walk up Bainbridge Avenue. I was told that they are open to the public on the weekends and since I was doing a media appointment I was able to secure some private time today without anyone else milling about. Having a limited window, I only examined the main floor rooms, two of which were for the "Uptown Rumble" presentation and the other for a small George Romero exhibit. I would discover that the rest of that one is running concurrently at the Poe House and since time was not on my side I was unable to visit that location for the rest. There is a historical piece on one of the opposing hall walls and I observed some sports figures on the other side but since I was on a clock, I had to focus on my needs before letting them get back to work. Everything here is dedicated to and focused on being from The Bronx which is nice to find existing even though I'm from faraway Brooklyn. Though I didn't detect an open Wi-Fi, there was a restroom downstairs that was able to be used by the public. As I was pressed for time I didn't get to look around any further downstairs or investigate the upstairs section. Part of me feels that upstairs would be office space for the folks that maintain the museum and curate the exhibits or for talks but this is just a guess. Though I cannot ascertain when my return will be I would like to check the place out once again provided the exhibit matches a need by one of my websites. That's all I've got on this one and as mentioned earlier, if the "Uptown Rumble" exhibit interests you, there are only a few short weeks remaining to examine it.

Came here at night. It was so beautiful and amazing. Truly breathtaking…read more I want to come back and see it during the day.

Growing up in Garfield, I never even knew that we had waterfalls b/c river road wasn't the nicest…read moreroad to drive down. Now, they really changed it. They paved the entire street, added a sidewalk, a playground, and a ramp down to the waterfall. It definitely adds beauty to our town. I now run down there and enjoy the sites. Now this isn't the Niagara Falls by any measure, but its a simple citys gem.. I think its great and i'll be running around here a lot more often... not to mention- they will be opening up a new wawa right around here very shortly!!

We had a great docent, Robin, who was so well-informed & fun! We had a small group, we 4 & another…read morecouple who lives right nearby us. I highly recommend taking the tour - so interesting & enjoyed every moment

Very cute arts and crafts show! I happen to see this event through Yelp and decided to stop by…read moresince my passion is in arts. Every craft was truly unique in its own way and very affordable. I've never been to an arts and crafts show so I thought maybe the creators would be there to describe their work as well as how their business (if any) is going. However, they weren't there. Also the event runs quite long! I believe it started 10/27 and ended 12/3! I learned there were other arts and crafts shows around the area. My boyfriend and I purchased this super cute snowman :)

This is a terrific 9/11 memorial with lots of imagery and meanings. There is a lot to see here, and…read morethe cumulative effect of everything packs quite a wallop. Two seven foot tall black granite slabs, engraved on both sides, suggest the Twin Towers. The black granite slabs, and their gray granite base rise from a five sided pool of water to honor the Pentagon. A large descriptive panels explains that the grasses around the surrounding garden are there to remind us of a field in Shanksville, PA. The metal numbers "343", set in the paver stones, remind us of the 343 firefighters who never came home on that terrible day. All of their names are engraved on one of the black granite panels. The iconic photo of three ravaged firefighters raising an American flag over the rubble is etched into one of the black granite panels. A steel beam from the World Trade Center, the numbers 9/11 engraved on the benches, and the engraved words "Never Forget" on the memorial base, all combine to create a comprehensive and powerful monument. The Mount Kisco monument was dedicated on Sept 11, 2011.