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    Movement Valhalla

    4.1 (59 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Audrey T.

    We went here for a friend's birthday. We loved the diversity of options, with automatic belays, numerous self-belays for those who are qualified, and a spread of bouldering options. The walls and routes definitely vary in difficulty.

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    Tamara L.

    I have been climbing at The Cliffs at Valhalla since they opened a few years ago (and for many years before that. As an experienced climber, I am super picky, and do have some suggestions for improvement. However, if The Cliffs were to shut down tomorrow, I would probably lose my mind. Hence the 5 stars. Here's what's great. It's a climbing gym. That's not a given if you live in Westchester and not, say, Boulder CO. It's well designed and big, with plenty of altitude for a decent top rope or lead climb, and has three auto belays and lots of bouldering for when your partner is off coaching soccer for 10 year olds. It's got the logistics down. They have an easy to navigate website, which they keep up to date with events and announcements. Everything -- waivers, memberships, charges -- is done online. The staff is super friendly and helpful. So are the regulars (climbing is a friendly sport). The monthly membership fee is very reasonable and they give you a free guest pass once a month so you can introduce new potential belay slaves to the gym because your partner's soccer coaching schedule is out of control. Here's what could use improvement. The top/lead rope routes seem to be set mostly by teenage bouldering dudes with abnormal finger (and overall) strength but limited understanding of a true outdoor rope climb. My favorite climbs are thoughtful and precise, with delicate footwork and interesting moves. Also, there should be some variations in difficulty of moves -- crux move, then rest, etc. There are barely any rests, unlike true outdoor climbs. There's just one routesetter right now (PJ) whose climbs meet those qualities. The rest range from ok to not worth it. The bouldering is just ok. One thing I hate is that they've removed the ratings. Every climb outside is rated, so you know what you're getting into. Why the guesswork? Or, alternatively, the running back and forth between outdated photos of the walls with ratings and the walls. So annoying. But that's just the perspective of one short and somewhat out of shape climber, who is climbing 5.10s at this time. It may be a completely different story for stronger, younger, and/or harder climbing folk. Also, best to go early on weekends to avoid the never ending stream of kids birthday parties. I am grateful that these events help keep The Cliffs in business, but the screaming, etc. ... ugh ... One time, they even roped off much of the gym to create some kind of tightrope thing for a group of kids. It was incredibly annoying. They haven't done it again, though, so maybe they realized not such a good idea. It's also amateur hour with zero policing. People walking under ropes, taking photos, doing their douchey fitness rituals etc., kids running rampant thru the space with no parents in sight, etc. It's got the climbing gym atmosphere down to a tee. Friendly, helpful staff who all seem about 16 years old. Bare minimum locker room. Ratty couches in small lounge area with tv on endless climbing video loop for non-climbers/slackers to hang out. Small workout area, with a few cardio machines, a "woody" (it's not what you think), and hang board. Energy drinks and bars and equipment and climbing clothes for sale. Everything covered in a fine layer of chalk dust.

    L N.

    Was visiting NY from California and stopped by this past weekend with my husband and spent two hours breaking in my new shoes. Facility is clean and well maintained. Customer service is top notch, the owner is a stand up guy and was a pleasure to talk to. Thank you for the new tanks, the girls at my home gym are super stoked when I brought back the shirts!!

    Colette H.

    Love this place! I love climbing and the staff is great - this location is easy to get to. If you go during the weekdays early... It's not too busy. Weekends here are pretty crowded though.

    C S.

    I must be dumb. Valhalla is clearly the best gym in new york besides brooklyn boulders. They have so much bouldering it's ridiculous. Why would I even think the roc club had more? That place sucks so bad. I've only been climbing for the summer (almost 3 months) and I'm working V5's. Everyone here is so friendly. A lot of the people that work here I've become friends with. The problems are so good that I don't even mind climbing them over and over. There's also a little section in the cave with maybe 10 bouldering problems (a little hidden gem). Kootz is the best setter ever. PJ sets good shit that he thinks are V3's and V4's but they are really V5's and V6's. Don't worry the music is good. Don't go anywhere else (besides BKB) because Valhalla is the bomb. Plus if you had a summer membership then you get one month free off a yearly membership.

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    Amanda Z.

    I'm very new to the sport of rock climbing so I don't have anything with which to compare, but I think this is a great facility. Located just off the Bronx River Parkway between North White Plains and Pleasantville, it's quiet on Saturday and Sunday mornings and pretty busy on Weekday evenings and Weekend afternoons. I recently bought a package for the 101 and 201 classes. The package also includes a free month membership. The 101 course was great. I completed the class with a nice foundation of basic climbing knowledge and took and passed the Belay test so that my husband and I can come and climb on our own/belay each other without supervision. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The space is large and there are many walls for climbing and bouldering. It's pretty amazing to sit back and watch the folk who are seasoned climbers. People weightlessly scale the walls like they're Spiderman. And even though, as a new climber I feel a bit like an outsider looking in, the Cliffs seem to foster a true sense of community and comaraderie among its members.

    Climbing the pink route, "5.9+" was much too easy; more like a 5.7.

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    Great staff, great competition. Bit a drive for us but worth it ! Would come back to climb here just recreationally.

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    Nice staff and good vibe every time that I went there. Good size of space for the people and rocks with good challenges

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    Amazing business who took in most of the affected passengers from the Metro Train accident. Good people right here.

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    Mansion on Broadway

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    I have worked as a DJ all around the New York, New Jersey, and tri state area. And have yet to find…read morea better location to work with then Mansion on Broadway! Amazing staff! Managers Joana are always great to work with! Humble and accommodating owner. And Maribel! Nothing short of amazing! The most amazing venue and most amazing staff! I recommend this location 100% of all the time to everyone I know!

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    If you have not been here, RUN to get a reservation! This is likely the best, THE BEST, experience…read moreI have had in a restaurant. The view is amazing. The food is spectacular. The service - well you feel like family. We did a tasting menu that the chef planned. 8 courses (plus bread service). Dessert was served in the kitchen. All courses had a beverage pairing. Menu: Beet / yogurt pairing with little hints of different flavors that surprise you in a good way Tomato soup (cold) - not like anything I have had before. The father of the chef grows the little tomatoes - maybe grape tomatoes. Not sure. The best tomato soup I have ever had - there were three small tomatoes floating in the soup. So tender (no skin). Wow! Raw yellow tail with two differed sauces that you combined it all together - super fresh fish, amazing sauces - I really can't find the words to do justice for this dish. Even my husband who doesn't eat any sushi had this. And loved it. Seas bass on fava bean sauce - likely the best seas bass I have had. I'm used to Black Sea bass off the boat in Montauk; hard to beat this and they did! Tiger prawn tempora - this was served with a cold beer. Omg. I will never have tempora without a beer again. (I generally don't drink beer.) The batter was exceptionally light, the flavor if the prawn shined. Sockeye salmon on rice - I am not explaining this properly. Wowowow Filet beef with a concentrated au ju - perfectly prepared ... so flavorful. So good. Dessert: tiramisu, two different decadent cookies small and wow. Chocolate truffle (maybe not the right word) but wow We started with champagne, had white wine, red wine, beer, and port. The wines were from Portugal and were sulfite free. And they were spectacular in their own right and perfect pairing with the food. We were here for a big bday cele - it was so special. I will never forget! And I look forward to going back. I wish there were more stars to give. Wish there were more adjectives. I am at a loss at how to explain how good this experience was. If you ever get a chance to go, run there! If you haven't been, call and get a reservation or plan an event. This place has great history with an amazing family. Their passion for food and people is off the charts.

    Tarrytown House Estate

    Tarrytown House Estate

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    Stayed at the Tarrytown House Estate for an art festival and enjoyed the overall stay. The grounds…read morewere quite beautiful and the hotel itself was... insane. Truly a maze. You need a map to get around! I recorded myself walking to my room and it took about 2.5 minutes (no elevators and so many stairs). They had a restaurant at the hotel but it was closed for a private event while I was there so I did not get to try it. The parking was down a very steep hill and there really are no sidewalks to get you to the front effectively so I highly recommend dropping off your bags at the top of the hill and doing valet or parking afterward. Room was comfortable but plain. It did what we needed it to do! Overall, the stay was fine but the walk to the room was actually insane and the hills you have to endure (especially carrying all your luggage) made it so that I felt I worked out every time I got to the room or left it. They did have a nice outdoor spot with lights and chairs while I got a photo of. That was really nice to have!

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    The Rock Club

    The Rock Club

    4.4
    (51 reviews)

    Great time here at the Rock Club…read more Purchased a Groupon and decided to visit on a Friday morning. Called ahead and the front desk staff were very quick in getting back to me to confirm that a belayer was available at that time. They also confirmed the Groupon over the phone. I went ahead and completed the required waiver forms online prior to our visit. Adequate parking was available at that time. The Rock Club (downstairs) shares its space with a with a tennis club, so make sure you follow the ramp down toward the Rock Club entrance and NOT the stairs whih leads to the tennis club. We arrived at around 10am and it was fairly empty. The Rock Club staff explained the process and set us up with climbing shoes. We were then introduced to our belayer who was awesome. Over the next hour, we tried climbs ranging in difficulty. The wall heights range from about 35-40 feet and the peg placement and wall angles vary throughout the climbs, making some more difficult than others. We even had some time to try some bouldering. Our belayer was great at explaining techniques and technical terms. She was very patient and very encouraging...though not "pushy" at all. After we finished, the staff was nice enough to show us around to see what else was available at the facility: childrens area, common areas, training rooms and weight rooms. May go without saying...wear comfy clothes. As a regular gym-goer, but someone who has NOT climbed before, this was a welcomed challenge. Certain muscles, particularly the forearms and core, may not be part of the typical gym regimen...but are very important in climbing...that being said, I was definitely feeling it the next day. Overall we had a great experience at the Rock Club. We will deinifitely look into other classes. Kudos to all the staff members there.

    Fun setting! Bouldering grades are a bit everywhere but fun sets. Nice cushy pads too. If i lived…read morein NY id deffo join.

    Movement Valhalla - climbing - Updated June 2026

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