Lyndhurst is a beautiful castle overlooking the Hudson River. It's a three-floor museum that's very…read morewell maintained and preserved. I visited during the flower show, and it made the experience even more special. So many talented floral designers decorated every corner of the mansion, turning the castle into a truly stunning display.

Beautiful Gothic Revival mansion, well worth the visit, have been several times. My only gripe…read moreconcerns the Paulding parlor. It was redecorated in the 19th century in the French style and boasted a huge marble sculpture of Cupid and Psyche. In the past few years this parlor was made to look as it did when it was originally furnished in the Gothic Revival style but the carpet and furnishings are reproductions. Beautiful, but a betrayal to the fact that Lyndhurst evolved organically, with different styles coming, going, or blending. The beautiful and huge sculpture of Cupid and Psyche - which once dominated the room and gave it so much character - has been banished to a "sculpture gallery". I attached a photo showing the parlor as it was but the sculpture of course got cut off. You barely see a wing of it on the right of the image.

A magnificent outdoor sculpture garden located on 500 acres near West Point…read more Definitely take the tram that covers most of the grounds with a commentary on the sculptures. Exceptionally large metal sculptures.

STEPH JUDGMENT: An incredible (mostly) outdoor art museum…read more We'd heard a lot of great things about this museum so we knew it was a must-visit. Even with our high expectations we were still very impressed. It's a 500+ acre museum where most of the works are monumental and/or site-specific sculptures. The $25 admission is a great deal for so much amazing art, and the equally amazing grounds. We spent 6+ hours here but didn't get to see everything. We were also just on foot, but they do have trams and bike rentals. The weather was gorgeous on the day of our visit and we were having a ball wending our way around leafy trails and expansive emerald meadows, all interspersed with works of art. There was also a re-creation of a Norman chateau that served as an indoor museum and gift shop. Their cafe was excellent; I got the French onion burger with veggie patty (mushroom-based, great flavor, with melted Gruyere) and an iced cold brew, and the hubby got a grilled cheese, which was also good. We had such a great time; would definitely love to visit Sharon

Im not so much of a museum person but since I was in sleepy hallow I said why not. The only museums…read moreI've been to, have been donation based. So when they said it was $20 admission fee. I thought it was a bit pricey. I did a long trek to get to the museum so might as well check it out. It was a beautiful place. Very educational. There were three buildings with modern day people dressed in 1700/1800s clothing. They educated us on the lives of the enslaved people who resided on the property. Very interesting!

This was such a pretty experience. We didn't get to explore the manor as we came to sleepy hollow…read morewithout many ideas of what to find - but we did have a ticket for kykuit. It was interesting to learn so many details about their lives back then, and October's colors were amazing in the large gardens. I would definitely go back to have other tours, learn more about the manor for example. I wish I had booked tickets earlier.

The Highlands Iron Furnaces driving tour encompasses eight iron furnaces. The furnaces are located…read morein northern New Jersey and southern New York. Pick-up a map and driving instructions at the Long Pond Iron Works Museum located at 1334 Greenwood Lake Tpke, Hewitt, N.J. or visit www.Lomg Pond Ironworks.org.. The driving tour is 68 miles long. The eight furnaces on this tour include: (1) Ringwood Furnace (1742-1936) located formally on Ringwood Manor property, no furnace is visible here (2) Sterling Furnace (1750-1804) furnace is a 1956 reconstruction (3) Clove Furnace (1854-1885) furnace & museum is on site) (4) Southfields Furnace (1804-1887) charging bridge can be seen (5) Noble Furnace (1835-1851) a furnace built of thin shale can be seen (6) Waywaywanda Furnace (1846-1856) furnace is visible (7) Clinton Furnace (1826-1837) furnace is visible on site (8) Pompton Furnace (1750-1855) only part of the charging station can be seen. The Long Pond Ironworks is a nationally significant site of American ironworks. The production of iron at these sites contributed both to the Revolutionary and Civil War efforts. The chain link which was stretched across the Hudson river at West Point to stop British Ships from going north was produced was produced in these furnaces. Cannon balls, cannons. iron shot and various other items were also produced in these furnaces.

Tucked amongst the back roads of West Milford, this historical gem is well worth the extra mile…read more Many original buildings line the walk that is self guided. Helpful brochures, well preserved buildings and artifacts make this a must see.

I visited for a special exhibit. The parking was far away…read morefrom the event. The permanent collection is worth the trip. It is pretty good for a small scale college museum.

A small underrated museum in the middle of SUNY Purchase college. The place almost empty when we…read morewere there. They housed some contemporary art pieces from reknown artists like deKooning, Pollock, Robert Indiana, etc and also temporary exhibits. Free admission, free parking ( west 1 parking lot ), cold AC, first class art, quiet not crowded museum. What's not to love?

This was such a hidden gem on a hot Saturday in Stamford. After eating lunch downtown and doing a…read morelittle shopping, we decided to see what nature trails might be nearby. This arboretum popped up, and so we went in search of quiet and nature. It was super easy to find and very convenient in terms of parking/access. We walked through all the gardens and listened to the birds for quite some time, spotting some other wildlife along the way. It was truly a peaceful experience that we hope to repeat.

Lovely Arboretum and Gardens. Free to enter…read more Located right off of Merritt Parkway (Route 15). Lots of food options nearby along High Ridge Road. There is a large parking lot close to the main area nearby the visitor's/welcome center. There is also a smaller space which accommodates about 5-6 vehicles as soon as you enter...this eaves you closer to the pond trail. Lots of walking paths on the well-maintained grounds. There are garden areas throughout .... be sure to take a photo of the map and/or follow the signs to explore each area. Bring comfortable and hike-ready footwear...especially if you plan on walking on some of the trails. The few staff members I encountered were very friendly and helpful.

This property, created by the founder of Garden Conservancy Frank Cabot and his wife Anne, is a…read morehorticultural masterpiece showcasing more than 120 cultivated plants, most of which are flowering at different times making it a colorful and fragrant environment for three seasons a year. Built in 1958, this is a non-profit organization where the entry fee is $10 per person, or $5 for seniors and children. It is a self guided tour that includes several cool buildings including a beautiful gigantic greenhouse. The garden's plants are marked with little number signs so that you can choose and purchase the plants featured. A few of the buildings are still used as private residences. You'll be given a map and list of the plants displayed upon entry. There is a suggested path to follow to see the most diversity possible . The map isn't to scale, and does not clearly reflect the path to be taken. The grounds are very "maze-like" and it is very confusing to try and stick to the suggested path, which is not marked well at all. Almost every marked hiking path in the country uses a very similar method of guiding people, but not here. We ended up leaving before seeing half of the property because we just kept ending up in the same spot at one point, and couldn't figure out how to continue due to the poor marking methods used. Very disappointing.

This is an amazing botanical garden! Very peaceful and beautiful. So many areas on the propriety…read morewith different flowers and trees. Admission is $10 and you get a map that tells you about each area. Most plants are well marked with the species name. They sell a few perennials. You can even bring your own food and eat at several tables on the grounds. The conservatory is surrounded by a small pond and bullfrogs can be seen from the outdoor deck area. The main building houses a small art gallery as well. They have an adorable Scottie dog on premises too. You could easily stay 3-4 hours if you're a very avid gardener, but I spent 2 and thought that was just right for someone with a mild interest. Makes for a lovely day out in nature and not very crowded on a weekday.

Passing through Greenwich, we wanted to do something but it was too cold for anything outside, we…read moresaw this on the map and decided to stop in. We went on a Saturday at 3 & it was pretty busy, there was a small event for kids so there was a few areas set up for activities. This museum is so beautiful, the grounds and maintained well and there's even installations outside. Inside there was a nice shop & cafe on the lower floor, with most the the museum on the third floor. It took us about an hour to see all the exhibits! Also the staff was so nice & informative, shoutout to Larry!!!

Came here for a private event and couldn't get over how nice the space was! Plenty of parking in…read morethe back, for the event it was valet only. On walking in, the spot was packed, they had paintings on display and some drinks / appetizers being passed around. On the staircase there were some entertainers. The shop was also open, it has some cute gift ideas.