Things To Do
Bear Mountain Inn
Bear Mountain Inn is a wonderful place to spend a few hours in the fall. There's wonderful food, a park to walk around, and a zoo. I would highly recommend a visit. Please note that you do need to pay to park.
Boscobel House and Gardens
Boscobel House and Gardens is a historic house museum in Garrison, NY, featuring a Neoclassical mansion and 68 acres of grounds with gardens and woodland trails, known for its stunning views of the Hudson River and West Point. Originally built in the early 19th century for Loyalists, the house was saved from demolition in the 1950s, moved, and meticulously reconstructed, now housing a significant collection of Federal-period decorative arts. It serves as a cultural site for tours, events, and outdoor recreation, connecting design, history, and nature.
Storm King Art Center
Storm King Art Center is a premier 500-acre outdoor museum in New York’s Hudson Valley, featuring a world-renowned collection of large-scale, modern, and contemporary sculptures set within rolling hills, meadows, and forests. Founded in 1960, it offers a unique, immersive experience connecting art with nature through permanent, site-specific commissions and changing exhibitions.
Main Street
Main Street in Cold Spring, NY, is a picturesque, walkable Hudson Valley destination known for its preserved 19th-century architecture, antique shops, cafes, and scenic Hudson River views. The street slopes down to the waterfront, lined with boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants featuring outdoor dining, offering a nostalgic "step back in time" atmosphere
Chuang Yen Monastery
Chuang Yen Monastery is open to the public from April 1 to January 1, offering a peaceful, free-admission (donations encouraged) experience in Carmel, NY, featuring the largest indoor Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere. Daily hours are typically 10 AM–3 PM, with popular weekend vegetarian lunches.