This was my first time visiting a dam, and it was absolutely breathtaking. There's a short trail…read moreyou can take to reach the top, and the view from up there is incredible. The park is spacious with plenty of spots to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sunshine. Parking was a bit challenging at first, but we were eventually able to find a place to park without too much trouble.

A damn nice place to check out! Damn good views, damn good walking/ biking paths, and plenty of…read moredamn history of this historic piece of infrastructure!

There's a previous review that says this isn't a bridge but IT IS a bridge. You can walk across it…read moreand it goes over a stream. Unfortunately, it's not the original bridge Washington Irving was inspired by but it is recreated after his words. It's a peaceful place in the cemetery to have some "horseplay" over.

The original bridge is not in the sleepy hollow cemetery but right across the street. The cemetery…read moreis beautiful btw. Was there in a rainy day and it was perfect .

PROS: This castle has been here for about 100 years which was funded by the womens federation in…read moreorder to preserve the cliffs. Nice view of the Hudson and still in mint condition. You can climb to the top if you'd like as well. The path to it is very simple and it's a great place to take pics around CONS: They keep the ground floor locked up so you can't go inside even though its safe OVERALL: a great place to go to if you want to see a piece of palisades cliff history

The Women's Federation Monument is located inside the Palisades Interstate Park, accessible from…read morethe Long Path and the Forest View Trail. It's really quite cool. It was built in 1929 to honor the women who helped turn the Palisades into a park. There's also a small bit of landscaping in the area, with some flower gardens and plaques. You can climb up to the top of the monument and get a good view, or you can explore the structure in general. Sadly, there's a bit of graffiti spoiling it as of our visit, hopefully that will get cleaned up.

We did not take any tour of the house when we were here because it was closed. The ground were huge…read moreand nice to take a walk. It's a nice place to stop and relax after a long drive. Next time, we might go back to check out the house.

This is a cute little historic site, although it sure is remote from other things. We had a tour…read morewith 1 other couple, so it's not a popular location and it probably gets less funding as a State Park site vs. National Park Site so as far as a historical house goes it's not the most intriguing or lavish, but it's nice if you are in the area. It's not as impressive as say Monticello and not as popular and informative as FDR's house not to far away, but it has its charm. Being hidden away can be an asset, as when you are at the house, it's far up the hill from the road and really quiet, so you can get a good sense of what Mr. Jay would have enjoyed in his retirement. You can feel the peacefulness and why he'd choose to live here after living in Manhattan. The tour is about an hour and there was a farmer's market set up in the adjacent lot, but otherwise there isn't a lot to see/do nearby. Still, it's worth seeing if it's not too far from you or if you have other things in the area to see.

Came here with some friends to visit Sleepy Hollow. Can't visit without seeing the infamous…read moreheadless horseman statue. BUT it's another tourist trap with limited parking. Circled around the block but such a hype made it impossible to get a spot. Took photos from the car. Cool structure

When you're in Sleep Hollow, or even just passing through, of course you pass by the Headless…read moreHorseman statue. It is tucked in between some trees so it could be easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. It is impressive and worth a quick stop.

How much does one know about the history of the Revolutionary War in the Hudson Valley?…read more Like a well-written mystery novel, the Hudson Valley unfolds its secrets, luring history buffs for good reason. The American Revolution played out along the Hudson's banks--from the first riots protesting the British Quartering Act on Golden Hill in Lower Manhattan to the chaining of the Hudson and Benedict Arnold's attempted betrayal of West Point in the Highlands. Just north of the New Jersey border, Tappan, derived from a Lenape Indian word thought to mean "cold water," has the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. The DeWint House, owned by Patriot Johannes DeWint, holds a special place in American history as it served as a temporary headquarters for George Washington during the American Revolution. Washington was a guest of the house twice in 1780 and twice in 1783. It was here that Washington signed the death warrant of British Major John Andre, a spy who conspired with American General Benedict Arnold to betray West Point. Upon arrival as first-timers yesterday, my partner and I were the only vehicle in the spacious parking lot. The house built using brick and indigenous stone is a prime example of Hudson Valley Dutch Colonial architecture, showcasing the unique blend of Dutch and American styles that were prevalent during the colonial period. The house's bottom floor (the top floor is off-limits) houses the North and South Rooms. The South Room was where Washington and his staff resided. The North Room was where work was done, especially with regard to the trial and execution of Andre. The rooms are both open to the public for viewing through glass partitions. Period furniture, bedding, and desks are among the items one sees. An adjacent 19th-century carriage house contains displays of artifacts uncovered at the site during archaeological digs. A 15-minute video about the historic site can be seen, and an over 150-year-old grandfather clock keeps the correct time. So much history happened in this spot that changed this country forever. Don't miss it.

Lovely self guided tour for this history geek; takes about an hour, but guided tours ARE available…read more Stop by nearby Piermont Pier or village for bites after!

This is very nice park…read more There's a parking lot next to the park, beside the nearby marina. It's metered parking, but free on Sundays! There are plenty of interesting water features here, ducks, geese, a boat ramp and then a separate fishing pier. Within the park, there's a big field, a skate ramp park, water features for kids to run through and more. I come here for the fishing pier. It was rebuilt not long ago and he's seating, rod holders, plenty of space and puts you out a decent amount into the water where you can catch fish. Catfish, striped bass and plenty other fish will keep you interested. You'll see stripers coming up best the surface. It's a great fishing spot. The only challenge is bringing the fish up. You're pretty high up on the dock, especially with low tide. You'll need a dock net for pulling up fish. Overall, beautiful park, easy to get to, free parking on a Sunday and a nice fishing spot.

Short walk from the downtown area to reach the park!…read more Awesome views of the Hudson River. Benches available to sit and relax. Stone stair case. Street parking adhere to metered hours.

I was in New York earlier this year for a friend's wedding. We stayed in New Rochelle but the…read moreceremony was in Yonkers so I wanted to make sure to check out some of what Yonkers had to offer. Unfortunately, when I visited, the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site was closed due to Covid. As a result, I was only able to check it out from the outside. After parking in their parking lot, we walked around the exterior. There were a few placards to read. And we peaked through the windows to see what we could see inside. I'd definitely like to return one day and get the full experience! Within walking distance from Philipse Manor Hall is a park and several restaurants.

It used to be nestled in a vast area, now this mansion is reduced to small lot. Newly renovated…read morelast year, the house is not that big but it's super interesting. There are many displays that you can play around. We didn't think we would spend an hour here. We thought, maybe 20 minutes at most. If you love old historical building and its interiors, this one might not for you because the house itself now is just a shell. But if you like history from different perspectives, you'll love this place. The stories here balance between Munsee tribes, slaves and Philipse's family. The staff here were very friendly, polite, and helpful. Admission $6. Oh and if you collect NPS passport stamp cancellations, this place is part of Hudson Valley NHA passport program.