If staying at Bear Mountain Inn, enjoy the seasonal activities offered in the surrounding state park.
Visit the riverside town of Cold Spring for hiking, restaurants, boutiques, parks, and more. Specific sites of interest include Boscobel Historic House and Gardens and MANITOGA/The Russel Wright Design Center.
Another riverside town, Beacon is a bit larger with has more boutiques, restaurants parks, and art destinations. The well known art museum DIA Beacon is located in Beacon.
Scenic and open to the public.
There are many beautiful hiking trails in the area.
For those interested in the arts or the outdoors, this is an open-air museum in old farm fields with large, contemporary sculptures.
Of course, New York City has a lifetime of options to eat, drink, see, and learn. Depending on traffic and destination, the drive between NYC and Bear Mountain Inn can be anywhere from 1-2 hours. Regular trains to Grand Central Station run from Garrison or Peekskill, both of which are 15 minutes from Bear Mountain Inn.
Clara and Wes spend much time in the area (especially after moving to nearby Mount Kisco in early 2023) and have plenty of recommendations to share, and can also assist with any travel logistics. Clara: 845-304-0640 Wes: 813-546-0850