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Rockland County Travel Guide 1

Welcome to Rockland County!

Situated 30 miles north of New York City, on the Hudson River, you will find Rockland County, known for its unique mix of bucolic villages, mountain vistas, and distinguished shopping and entertainment.

Our panoramic views of 32,000 acres of untouched parkland will take your breath away.

We will provide you comfort and service that will help you along the way. Featuring 88 newly renovated and well- appointed guest rooms, Garden Grille & Lounge (onsite restaurant), complimentary out door parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24 hour business center, fitness center, indoor heated pool & whirlpool.

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Whether you are looking for a friends-and-family getaway or a new solo adventure, Rockland will not disappoint you. You can stroll through its waterfront villages and enjoy backdrop sceneries, or hike along our 200 miles of trails and parks. Come delight yourself with the taste of unique local brews and world-class restaurants.

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Experience Rockland’s charm as you visit its vibrant towns. They have something for everyone—unique shops, hotels, scenic bed and breakfasts, theaters, art galleries, entertainment venues, and much more.

There are a variety of shopping opportunities in Rockland County. You can discover quaint boutiques, antique stores, and unique shops, or visit our premier shopping malls. Venture into The Palisades Center, one of the largest shopping malls in the United States, or The Shops at Nanuet, an exclusive outdoor mall with a variety of upscale retail brands.

As you flip through the pages of this guide, you will find valuable information that highlights Rockland’s unique character. We are thrilled to provide you with countless events and activities—all so you can make the most of your time in the county.

Come join us – but first check our website at explorerocklandny.com for the latest on the exciting events happening in Rockland.

— Rockland County Tourism

Perkins Memorial Tower

TABLE OF CONTENTS Riverfronts, Villages & Downtowns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nature & Outdoor Recreation . . . . . 13 Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Riverfronts, Villages & Downtowns Our riverfront towns offer a variety of activities and captivating views of the Hudson.

You can camp and fish in Haverstraw, sail or go tubing along the coast of Nyack, or canoe through the marshes off Piermont. Its world-class restaurants, unique shops, and picturesque architecture stretching north to south will not disappoint you.

NYACK Nyack is known for its fine restaurants, nightlife, and quaint Victorian homes. This vibrant town is a bastion of the arts and entertainment. It is also a fun outdoor getaway for sailing, kayaking, fishing, cycling, and hiking. You can also enjoy many street fairs and unique events. Several well-known personalities make their homes in this fun, multi-cultural community.

NANUET Nanuet is known for its shopping malls, restaurants, and welcoming community that make life here an enjoyable and friendly experience. If you are looking for today’s latest styles, you will love The Shops at Nanuet, which offer a variety of upscale retail brands and fun events for all ages.

HAVERSTRAW This culturally diverse town is a wonder to explore. It features a variety of world-class restaurants, and shops to entertain visitors and residents alike. The Village of Haverstraw is a historic waterfront, it was once the brick-making capital of the world and the home of the First Free Colored Wesleyan Methodist church. In 1906, it moved to its present location on West Street, Haverstraw.

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PEARL RIVER

SUFFERN The Village of Suffern features a wide variety of attractions and offers convenient access to highways, buses, and trains. It has old-world charm and great restaurants, as well as the landmark Lafayette Theater and picturesque Torne Valley Vineyards. This property was once the largest and most opulent property in the area. Suffern is also a wonderful entry point for Harriman State Park.

You can hike and enjoy meandering nature as well as the park’s panoramic views.

The Hamlet of Pearl River’s downtown offers charming restaurants, shops, and yearround events. It is also home to a variety of breweries that provide the finest hops and malts available - all brewed fresh and locally.

Pearl River is known for its festive St. Patrick’s Day parade, which is the second largest in the state.

STONY POINT Stony Point’s location on the Hudson River offers majestic river views and historic landmarks. This community played an important role in securing our country’s independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. It is also the home of the Penguin Rep Theatre, one of the Hudson Valley's most influential nonprofit cultural institutions.

Stony Point is an attraction for history enthusiasts, tourists, boaters, and businesses.

PIERMONT The Village of Piermont offers captivating river views, exceptional restaurants, and an active art and music scene as well as proximity to New York City.

Piermont’s rich history includes its role in the American Revolution, 1900s Fort Comfort resort, Woody Allen’s Purple Rose of Cairo and more. It is also the home of Erie Railroad which was once the longest railroad in the world.

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FAMILY FUN Catch your favorite comedian at Levity Live Comedy Club, climb the world’s tallest indoor ropes course at Palisades Climb Adventure, hit the ice at the Palisades Center Ice Rink, or race go-karts at Autobahn Indoor Speedway.

5 WITS WEST NYACK

Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack (855) 955-9487 • 5-wits.com Live-action entertainment destination that immerses players in one of three thrilling, physically realistic adventures.

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4403 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack 845 -348-1876 • amctheatres.com Experience the difference of AMC amenities. From spacious rocking seats to luxury recliners, innovative menus, and premium offerings, AMC Theatres offers a range of ways to get more out of movies.

AUTOBAHN INDOOR SPEEDWAY

2272 Palisades Center Drive, #A200, West Nyack 845-535-1515 • autobahnspeed.com This indoor go-karting facility is the largest in New York, which makes it the perfect racing space.

LEVITY LIVE COMEDY CLUB

4210 Palisades Center Dr., A-401, Palisades Center, West Nyack 845-353-5400 • levitylive.com Comedy club and dinner theater that provides world-class entertainment in an intimate, club-like setting.

Palisades Center, West Nyack

LUCKY STRIKE WEST NYACK

Palisades Center , West Nyack 845-358-1602 • luckystrikesocial.com Located on the 4th floor of the famous Palisades Center, Lucky Strike West Nyack is a fun activity for groups of all ages. It offers 12 premium bowlig lanes, 6 competition ready billiards tables, and an intimate game room complete with air hockey, and roller ball.

Special Attractions

PALISADES CENTER ICE RINK

4900 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack 845-353-4855 • palisadescentericerink.com Enjoy public skating and DJ nights. They also offer hockey and ice skating lessons.

PALISADES CLIMB ADVENTURE

Family entertainment is abundant in Rockland, as it offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. You can relax and paint your own pottery at Paint Our Pottery in Haverstraw or spend the day playing mini golf at Tappan Golf Center. These are just a few ideas of the fun things you can do, and we have so much more!

Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack 845-727-3500 • palisadesclimb.com It is the world’s tallest indoor ropes course.

The ropes course stands 85 feet tall and contains 5 levels of ropes! Visitors will encounter over 75 different obstacles.

REGAL CINEMA

Palisades Climb Adventure, West Nyack

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5 Wits, West Nyack

6201 Fashion Drive, Nanuet 845- 462-7342 • regmovies.com This modern theater complex with multiple screens features daily new release films, plush seating, and a delicious concession stand.

Experience the best films at Regal Cinema.

Autobahn Indoor Speedway, West Nyack

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1,000-acre salt marsh or swan about on the Hudson River. Kayak lessons, guided tours, and sailing lessons available by appointment.

PERKINS MEMORIAL TOWER

Perkins Memorial Drive, Bear Mountain, Stony Point 845-786-2701 • nyparks.com Perkins Drive, also known as Perkins Point and Perkins Memorial Tower, stands at the summit of Bear Mountain State Park, 1,305 feet above the Hudson River. With its 360-degree panorama, the Perkins Memorial Tower offers spectacular views of the Hudson River, the Bear Mountain Bridge, US Military Academy at West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), as well as the New York City skyline.

ROCKLAND BOULDERS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AT PALISADES CREDIT UNION PARK

Palisades Credit Union Park, Pomona

CRAFTS COLOR ME MINE

Palisades Center, West Nyack 845-358-5050 palisadescenter.com/tenants/color-me-mine An infinity of ceramic shapes to choose from and colors to paint with. Also offering a design center stocked with over 20,000 images you can use to design your piece any way you like.

PAINT OUR POTTERY

66 US-9W, Haverstraw 845-553-9002 • paintourpottery.com Plan an afternoon with your kids or a friend and create something wonderful in their relaxing environment. It is the perfect spot for your next unique party, girl’s night out, bridal shower, anniversary, birthday, or any get-together.

1 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive, (Provident Bank Park), Pomona 845-364-0009 • rocklandboulders.com Since their inception in 2011, the Rockland Boulders have seen multiple players join the ranks of affiliated baseball. On June 26, 2013, Chris Edmondson became the first Boulder to have his contract purchased by a Major League organization, signing with the Atlanta Braves and being assigned to Single-A Rome. In 2014, three Rockland players reached affiliated clubs after playing for the Boulders. The 2015 season saw two Boulders earn a contract from a Major League affiliate, including the Can-Am League Player of the Year, Joe Maloney.

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TAPPAN GOLF CENTER

116 Route 303, Tappan 845-359-0642 clostergolfcenter.com/tappan-golf-center The center includes an 18-hole miniature golf course, 100 heated and weather-protected hitting bays, an outdoor Go Kart track with high powered battery-operated carts, and an indoor batting practice facility with six cages. Patrons can also enjoy food and craft beer at the gastropub.

TORNE VALLEY VINEYARD

OUTDOOR FUN NYACK BOAT CHARTER

11 Burd Steet, Nyack 845-535-1675 • nyackboatcharter.com You can sail the Hudson aboard the luxurious 54-foot sailboat Al Vento or take a quick tour of Nyack’s riverfront mansions on a 25-foot speedboat Barchetta. Go out for a short and convenient 2-hour, a half-day sail, a full day, or an overnight on the river.

PARADISE BOAT

15 Paradise Avenue, Piermont 845-359-0073 • paradisecanoeandkayak.com With Paradise Boat, you can travel through a

Regal Cinema, Nanuet

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1 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn 845-712-5505 • tornevalleyvineyards.com Hidden in the historic Hudson Valley, Torne Valley Vineyards offers a unique wine tasting experience. They feature live performance events, a friendly, elegant atmosphere, and much more.

TRAILSIDE MUSEUMS AND ZOO

Bear Mountain State Park, Tomkins Cove 845-786-2701 • trailsidezoo.org The visitors at this museum can learn about the local geology and ecology of Rockland.

There are four museums at Trailside—all built of native granite.

Torne Valley Vineyard, Hillburn

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Nature & Outdoor Recreation The Shops at Nanuet

SHOPPING Whether you are shopping for antiques or today's latest styles, Rockland County has it all. Our quaint boutiques and shopping malls will provide you with a unique variety of products and unforgettable attractions for all ages. Our malls draw tourists and visitors from around the region and the globe to Rockland. They feature high-end stores, top notch restaurants, and fun activities— such as ice skating, movie theaters, bowling, and a vast array of seasonal events.

Palisades Center, West Nyack

PALISADES CENTER

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack 845-348-1000 • palisadescenter.com Located just 25 miles north of NYC, Palisades Center is a four-level shopping center offering over 225 brands, 16 sit-down restaurants, a bowling alley, an ice rink, the world’s tallest indoor ropes course, a comedy club, and more. With its unique and diverse merchant mix, Palisades Center is the go-to place for local shoppers and tourists alike. Among the top 10 most visited malls in America, Palisades Center is the premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in southern New York.

THE SHOPS AT NANUET

5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet 845-367-9450 simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-nanuet There is a lot to be found at The Shops at Nanuet, a premier shopping destination.

Located in the heart of Clarkstown, this beautiful new open-air center provides visitors with a vibrant shopping environment with the very best in retail, exceptional dining, and exciting entertainment. The Shops at Nanuet is located at Exit 14 off the New York State Thruway on Route 59.

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Rockland County offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Our golf courses, hiking trails, river towns, and public parks, allow you to enjoy nature and amazing Hudson Valley views. You can spend the day swimming, boating, playing tennis – or in the winter, ice skating, sledding, and cross- country skiing.

The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, Haverstraw

PARKS

Rockland County’s park system has grown into a network of over 2,579 acres of land. Scenic mountain ridges and the Hudson River views contribute to the county’s beautiful landscape. Its scenic parks are situated on the Hudson River and near mountains ridges that preserve its shorelines and skylines as forever green and uncluttered by development.

Many hold great historic value, preserving old Indian trails, and offer mountain and river vistas as well as a variety of recreational opportunities for all. Some of Rockland’s emblematic parks include Hook Mountain State Park and Bear Mountain State Park.

ANTHONY WAYNE RECREATION AREA

100 Anthony Wayne Drive, Bear Mountain 845-942-2560 • nysparks.com/parks Picnic and barbeque facilities, hiking paths, bike trail, play areas, cross-country ski trail.

Open dawn to dusk.

BRAUNSDORF MEMORIAL PARK

Main Street, Pearl River 845-359-6503 Park land with monuments and sitting area.

Open dawn to dusk.

BURGESS MEREDITH PARK

Woodfield Road, Pomona 845-354-0545 pomonavillage.com/burgesspark.html A children’s playground, a basketball court, a par-course exercise trail, a ballfield and paths by the Minisceongo Creek for peaceful meditation.

CAPITOL PARK

Pinebrook Road, Spring Valley 845-357-6100 Open, undeveloped nature area. Open dawn to dusk.

CHERRY BROOK PARK

Madison Avenue, Pearl River 845-359-6503 Handball and tennis courts, multi-use asphalt court, children’s play area, walking path. Open dawn to dusk.

CHILDREN’S PARK

East on Grotke Road from Pascack Road, Spring Valley 845-357-6100 Sand-filled tennis courts, handball and basketball courts, ballfield, playground, nature area, stocked pond for fishing, paths for jogging, walking, and biking. Open dawn to dusk.

CLARK RECREATION CENTER

Campbell Avenue and Cragmere Road, Airmont 845-357-6100 • nynjtc.org/park/ buttermilk-falls-county-park Picnicking, gardens, nature trails, playground, basketball, shuffleboard, tennis and bocce ball courts. Open dawn to dusk.

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EMELINE PARK

End of Main Street, Haverstraw 845-429-0300 scenichudson.org/parks/emeline Waterfront access, paved walks, benches, picnic tables, track for walking or jogging, fenced-in play area with dome climber, slide, space module, spring animals, and sprinkler during the summer. Open dawn to dusk.

EUGENE LEVY MEMORIAL PARK

Route 45 North, Spring Valley 845-357-6100 Children’s playground, handball courts, exercise trail, paths for jogging and walking, nature area, stargazing platform. Open dawn to dusk.

FRANK J. & LILLIAN G. SCHWARTZ NATURE RESERVE

Monsey Heights Road, Monsey 845-364-2670 • informationrockland.com Wildlife preserve for nature study. Open dawn to dusk.

GREENBUSH CENTER

Greenbush Road, Orangeburg 845-359-6503 • rocklandartcenter.org Playground and open playfield. Open dawn to dusk.

H. PIERSON MAPES FLAT ROCK PARK

101 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com Popular spot for fishing, canoeing, and nature observation; best public access to the Ramapo River, picturesque vistas. Open dawn to dusk.

Bear Mountain State Park

CLAUSLAND MOUNTAIN

10 Nike Lane, Upper Grandview 845-359-6503 • rocklandgov.com/ departments/environmental-resources/ county-parks-and-dog-runs/ clausland-mountain-park Heavily wooded mountain with many fine scenic overlooks. Open dawn to dusk.

CONGERS LAKE MEMORIAL PARK

Gilchrest Road, off Route 303, Congers 845-268-9700 / 845-639-2000 (clarkstown) town.clarkstown.ny.us/html/recreation_ parks_parks.html Swimming, refreshment stand, community center, all-purpose rooms, ballfields, courts for tennis, handball, basketball, bocce ball and shuffleboard, ice skating, gymnasium.

Open dawn to dusk.

DATER MOUNTAIN NATURE PARK

End of Johnsontown Road, Sloatsburg 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com A number of mountaintops and valleys, crossed by several small streams with numerous lowlands providing interesting plant and aquatic life for passive hiking, walking, and nature observation. Accessible through Kakiat Trails. Open dawn to dusk.

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DAWN LANE PARK

Dawn Lane, Airmont 845-357-6100 • townwalls.com/locationDawn-Lane-Park-Airmont-NY-81276.aspx Walking path, natural area, small neighborhood playground. Open dawn to dusk.

DUTCH GARDEN

21 New Hempstead Road, New City 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com/ departments/environmental-resources/ county-parks-and-dog-runs/dutch-garden Completely renovated in 2006. A peaceful, lovely oasis in the middle of the bustling country center. Featuring beautiful flowering gardens, walking paths, historic brick tea house and fireplace, gazebo, bandstand, arbor. Originally constructed in 1934-1936 under the supervision landscape artist Mary Mobray Clarke, Dutch Garden is a memorial to Rockland’s early Dutch settlers and its dependence on the brick-making industry for its early economy.

ELEANOR BURLINGHAM MEMORIAL PARK

Seven Lakes Drive, Waldron Terrace, Sloatsburg 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com/ departments/environmental-resources/ county-parks-and-dog-runs/dutch-garden Fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, and hiking.

Open dawn to dusk.

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HAVERSTRAW AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK

End of Clinton Street, Haverstraw 845-429-2920 • thehaac.com The Haverstraw African American Memorial Park features an outstanding sculpture named “The Ghost of the Brickmaker,” which was designed and created by the artist John Murray. The park also highlights the work of two local artists: Cleo Crawford, a folk artist and George White, as well as the contributions made to different genres of music, which include but are not limited to jazz, gospel and Broadway musicals. Additional exhibits will be displayed throughout the year. Open year-round. Free admission and handicapped accessible

HAVERSTRAW BAY PARK

21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com Located on the Hudson River waterfront with an open air pavilion, covered and uncovered picnic tables, benches, paved walking trails, three fishing piers in fresh water pond, pedestrian footbridge, double-wide trailer boat launch, large children’s playground, Rockland County Sept.

11th Memorial & Patriot Garden. Open dawn to dusk.

HEATON’S POND

Olde Mill Road, Valley Cottage 845-639-6200 Pond, nature area. Open dawn to dusk.

HERB REISMAN SPORTS COMPLEX

Route 45 North, Spring Valley 845-357-6100 Little League field, soccer field, sand volleyball courts, basketball and tennis courts, paved walking path, picnic pavilion comfort station, illuminated for night use. Open dawn to dusk.

INDEPENDENCE PARK

Independence Avenue, Orangeburg 845-359-6503 • orangetown.com Lighted tennis and basketball courts, playground and paths. Open dawn to dusk.

KINGS PARK

Kings Highway, Congers 845-639-6200 • kidsplayparks.com Playground, two ponds, ballfields, basketball courts, exercise trail. Open dawn to dusk.

LAKE SEBAGO BEACH-HARRIMAN STATE PARK

Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain 845-351-2583 • myharriman.com/ lake-sebago-beach-harriman-beaches Swimming from the sandy beach, fishing, and boating. Surrounded by lawns, play fields, picnic areas. Open dawn to dusk.

LAKE TIORATI BEACH-HARRIMAN STATE PARK

Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain 845-429-8257 • nysparks.com Swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking, surrounded by meadows and rolling wooded hills. Campsites available, iceskating and ice-fishing in winter, if condition allows.

Open dawn to dusk.

LAKE WELCH-HARRIMAN STATE PARK

800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point 845-947-2444 Largest beach in Harriman with its halfmile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, offers swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, camping at adjacent Beaver Pond Campground, ice fishing and snowmobiling in winter. Open dawn to dusk.

LANDAU MEMORIAL PARK

Main Street & Congers Road, New City 845-639-6200 Benches, gardens, walkway. Open dawn to dusk.

LORNA LANE PARK

Lorna Lane, Airmont 845-357-6100 airmont.org/services/sports-recreation Basketball court, children’s playground.

Open dawn to dusk.

MANNY WELDER PARK

Route 306 to Maple Avenue, Monsey 845-357-6100 • ramapoparks.org Several tennis and handball courts, ballfields, children’s playground, nature area, biking and jogging paths. Open dawn to dusk.

MOUNTAINVIEW NATURE PARK

2 Strawberry Hill Lane, Central, Nyack 845-364-2670 • nynjtc.org/park A mountainous tract, heavily wooded with numerous nature trails for hiking, with Bear Swamp near the top, which supports a variety of bird and animal life. Open dawn to dusk.

Rockland Lake State Park, Valley Cottage

NIKE OVERLOOK PARK

Tweed Boulevard, Orangeburg 845-359-6503 Atop Clausland Mountain-scenic overviews, picnicking, open play areas, overnight camping for groups by permit. Open dawn to dusk.

NYACK MEMORIAL PARK

Piermont & Depew Avenue, Nyack 845-358-0548 On the shores if the Hudson River and within walking distance from the downtown Nyack area, with children’s playground, tennis courts, butterfly garden, small watercraft launch. Hosts several special events throughout the summer. Open 6am-10pm.

ORCHARD HILLS PARK

Pilgrim Lane, Monsey 845-357-6100 Tennis and handball courts, ballfields, basketball court, children’s playground. Open dawn to dusk.

PILGRIM COURT PARK

Pilgrim Court, Pearl River 845-359-6503 Children’s play area, open play space, neighborhood park. Open dawn to dusk.

ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK

299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage 845-268-3020 • parks.ny.gov/parks A 3.2-mile paved path around lake for walking, jogging, biking, or rollerblading, two golf courses (par 3 and par 5), swimming pools, tennis courts, picnic facilities, boating, fishing, nature center. Open dawn to dusk.

SAMUEL G. FISHER MT. IVY ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

Fireman’s Memorial Drive, Pomona 845-364-2670 • nynjtc.org/park/mount-iv Hiking along old railroad bed, nature trails, wildlife observation, and wetland ecology.

Open dawn to dusk.

SCHAEFER PARK

Newport Avenue, Tappan 845-359-6503 • recreationparks.net/NY/ rockland/schaefer-park-tappan Area has been preserved in natural state with walking paths. Used in outdoor education programs. Open dawn to dusk.

SEAN HUNTER RYAN MEMORIAL PARK

Bradley Parkway, County Route 38, Westack 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com 15-acre trail with slight incline, nature observation, hiking through the White Trail of Buttermilk Falls, with connection to the Long Path. Open dawn to dusk.

SPARKILL MEMORIAL PARK

Route 340, Sparkill 845-359-6503 Access to a creek for fishing, veterans monument. Open dawn to dusk.

SPRING VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK

Off Route 45, Spring Valley 845-352-2005 • villagespringvalley.org Swimming pool; lighted tennis, bocce ball, basketball courts, and ballfields; playground and tot lot; exercise track; nature trails; picnic tables. Open dawn to dusk.

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HIKING Experience magnificent views while you stroll through Rockland’s hiking trails. They offer endless natural beauty across 32,000 acres of untouched park land, and are the entry point to numerous trails, including Harriman State Park–New York State’s second-largest state park.

Our county’s meandering nature trails give hikers a chance to spy red-tailed hawks, woodpeckers, owls, bluebirds, deer, foxes, or a gaggle of wild turkeys. There are scenic vantage points at South Mountain, Buttermilk Falls, Mountianview Nature Park, Kakiat, Clausland Mountain, and Haverstraw Bay. Take a hike and view the natural wonders of Rockland County today!

Bear Mountain State Park

TALLMAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

100 Rockland Road, Sparkill 845-359-0544 • nysparks.com/parks Wooded country overlooking the Hudson and the Piermont Marsh, part of the Hudson River National Estuary Research Reserve.

Swimming pool, running track, tennis courts, picnic areas, hiking trails. Open dawn to dusk.

TWIN PONDS PARK

Massachusetts Avenue & Sedge Road, Valley Cottage 845-639-6200 • orangetown.com/ departments/parks_and_recreation Ponds, kite flying, ice-skating, natural area.

Open dawn to dusk.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK

BLAUVELT STATE PARK

Oak Tree Road, Tappan 845-359-6503 • nycgovparks.org Passive park with paths, benches, pond area.

Open dawn to dusk.

Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg 845-359-6503 • orangetown.com Active park with athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, batting cages, jogging paths, two ponds, concession stand. Open dawn to dusk.

2 Camp Bluefields Road, Blauvelt 845-359-0544 • nysparks.com/parks Hiking, walking, spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, mostly undeveloped forested land. Open dawn to dusk.

TAPPAN PARK

VIOLA PARK

199 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack 845-364-2670 Trail leading to the falls and stream with several scenic overlooks and an attractive area at the falls for picnicking, nature observation, photography. Open dawn to dusk.

TAPPAN MEMORIAL PARK

Oak Tree Road, Tappan 845-359-6503 • nycgovparks.org Ball field, children’s playground area. Open dawn to dusk.

TENNYSON PARK

Tennyson Drive, Nanuet 845-639-6200 • town.clarkstown.ny.us/html/ recreation_parks_parks.html Ballfield, playground, basketball courts.

Open dawn to dusk.

TIGERS DEN PARK

Rose Avenue & Fred Hecht Drive, Spring Valley 845-352-2005 • townwalls.com/ location-Tigers-Den-Park-Spring-Valley-NY Basketball and volleyball courts and an in-line skating rink. Its sloped landscape makes it an ideal location for concerts.

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West Maple Rd. off Viola Road, Monsey 845-356-3933 • ramapoparks.org Tennis and handball courts, softball fields, children’s playground, natural area, biking, jogging and walking trails. Open dawn to dusk.

WILLOW TREE PARK

Route 306 to Willow Tree Road, Monsey 845-357-6100 Stocked pond for fishing, nature area, ice skating, walking and jogging path. Open dawn to dusk.

ZUKOR PARK

Zukor Road, New City 845-639-6200 • explorerockland.ny.us Playground, walking paths, lighted ball fields, basketball courts, picnic facilities. Open dawn to dusk.

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BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain 845-786-2701 • nysparks.com/parks Fishing, picnicking, swimming, boating, ball fields, basketball courts, hiking paths, bike trails (starting at Dunderberg Mountain and travelling South), ice skating, sledding, cross-country ski trails, Trailside Museum/ Zoo, Lodge/Inn. Open dawn to dusk.

BUTTERMILK FALLS

DATER MOUNTAIN NATURE PARK

KAKIAT PARK

Haverstraw Road, off Route 202, Montebello 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com Hiking (Kakiat Trail crosses through the park into Harriman State Park and ending in Dater Mountain Park), horseback riding, picnicking, scenic outlooks, pavilion, stocked river for fishing, off-leash dog run. Guided tours by park rangers available. Open dawn to dusk.

KENNEDY DELLS PARK

355 North Main Street, New City 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com Fitness trail, hiking, off-leash dog area, horse corral, nature study, picnic tables, pavilion, soccer, cross-country skiing, guided tours and lectures available by Park Rangers. Once owned by movie producer Adolph Zukor.

Open dawn to dusk.

LAKE WELCH-HARRIMAN STATE PARK

End of Johnsontown Road, Sloatsburg 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com A number of mountaintops and valleys, crossed by several small streams with numerous lowlands providing interesting plant and aquatic life for passive hiking, walking and nature observation. Accessible through Kakiat Trails. Open dawn to dusk.

800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point 845-947-2444 Largest beach in Harriman, with its halfmile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, offers swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, camping at adjacent Beaver Pond Campground, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in winter. Open dawn to dusk.

DEMAREST KILL PARK

MONSEY GLEN PARK

57 New Hempstead Road, New City 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com Wooden fishing station in stocked pond, hiking trail, picnic area, and benches. Open dawn to dusk.

140 Saddle River Road, Monsey 845-364-2670 Peaceful area of hiking trails, scenic natural beauty with sandstone overhangs, a stream, unique plant life. Open dawn to dusk.

MOUNTAINVIEW NATURE PARK

2 Strawberry Hill Lane, Central Nyack 845-364-2670 • nynjtc.org/park A mountainous tract, heavily wooded with numerous nature trails for hiking, with Bear Swamp near the top, which supports a variety of bird and animal life. Open dawn to dusk.

NYACK BEACH STATE PARK

698 North Broadway, Upper Nyack 845-358-1316 • nynjtc.org/park 61 acres of Hudson riverfront for fishing, hiking, biking, picnic facilities, cross-country ski trails. Open dawn to dusk.

PASCACK BROOK NORTH & SOUTH

West Washington Avenue, Pearl River 201-336-6000 • co.bergen.nj.us Walking trails, open dawn to dusk.

PIERMONT PIER AND MARSH

Village of Piermont, Piermont 845-359-1258 rocklandaudubon.org/piermont_pier Located north of Tallman Mountain State Park and south of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Enjoy a brisk walk for all fitness levels along 2 miles of Hudson River marshes and shoreline to the historic Piermont Pier.

SAMUEL G. FISHER MT. IVY ENVIRONMENTAL PARK

Fireman’s Memorial Drive, Pomona 845-364-2670 • nynjtc.org/park/mount-iv Hiking along old railroad bed, nature trails, wildlife observation, and wetland ecology.

Open dawn to dusk.

SEAN HUNTER RYAN MEMORIAL PARK

Bradley Parkway, County Route 38, West Nyack 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com 15-acre trail with slight incline, nature observation, hiking through the White Trail of Buttermilk Falls, with connection to the Long Path. Open dawn to dusk.

SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK

164 South Central Highway, Garnerville 845-364-2670 Mountainous land with scenic views overlooking Haverstraw and the Hudson River, hiking via the Long Path. Open dawn to dusk.

TACKAMACK PARK NORTH & SOUTH

Clausland Mountain Road, Blauvelt 845-359-6503 • nynjtc.org/park/tackamac Hiking trails (the Blue Trail and the Long Path traverse both parks), picnicking. Open dawn to dusk

TALLMAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

100 Rockland Road, Sparkill 845-359-0544 • nysparks.com/parks Wooded country overlooking the Hudson and the Piermont Marsh, part of the Hudson River National Estuary Research Reserve.

Swimming pool, running track, tennis courts, picnic areas, hiking trails. Open dawn to dusk.

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Golf

Blue Hill Golf Course, Pearl River. Photo by David Wolk, davidwolkphotography.com

BLUE HILL GOLF CLUB

Rockland County is the destination spot for discerning golfers. You can play the finest courses, enjoy spectacular views of the New York City skyline or challenge yourself with a variety of landscapes, all in our wide range of world-class public, semi-private and private golf courses. Rated one of the top 20 golf courses in New York State by Golf Magazine, Stony Point’s Patriot Hills Golf Club is a challenge for novice and seasoned golfers alike. Ramapo's Spook Rock Golf Course attracts avid golfers and has been frequented by celebrities and sports figures alike.

In the private course realm, the spectacular Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack reigns supreme.

This members-only golf club offers some of the finest course hole design in the state. Plan to play golf and schedule a weekend stay in one of Rockland’s premier hotels.

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285 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River 845-735-2094 • bluehillgolfcourse.com Blue Hill Golf Course is a 27-hole municipal golf facility that overlooks scenic Lake Tappan in Pearl River. The course is available to the public, with preferential tee times and rates for Town of Orangetown residents.

BROADACRES GOLF COURSE

140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg 845-359-8218/845-359-8602 broadacresgolf.com Challenging 9-hole course with 3,138 yards of golf.

MANHATTAN WOODS GOLF CLUB

Spook Rock Golf Course, Suffern

1 Ahlmeyer Drive, West Nyack 845-627-2222 • mwgolf.club/guest-welcome Overlooking the New York City skyline, Manhattan Woods Golf Club offers one of the finest private 18-hole designs in New York State. Hills and wetlands are defining features of this parkland-style course, along with thick fescue grasses bordering the fairways. The modern, championship design is complemented by true concierge-level service on and off the course, including valet parking, locker room attendants, and forecaddies.

NEW YORK COUNTRY CLUB

103 Brick Church Road, Spring Valley 845-362-5800 • nycountryclub.com New York Country Club offers all the amenities of a top-notch club, as well as sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline that serve as an elegant backdrop to special events.

PARAMOUNT COUNTRY CLUB

60 Zukor Road, New City 845-634-4626 • paramountcountryclub.com Paramount Country Club is a private 200acre club, with picturesque views featuring magnificent backdrops of rolling hills, breathtaking woodland scenery, majestic emerald green fairways, and beautifully manicured greens.

PATRIOT HILLS GOLF CLUB

19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point 845-947-7085 • patriothillsgolfclub.com Voted top 20 best places to Golf in New York State by Golf Magazine. Incredible views of Stony Point. Driving range, pro shop. Inn Credible Caterers, the exclusive caterer for The Clubhouse at Patriot Hills, serves the finest food with the best service.

PHILIP J. ROTELLA GOLF COURSE

100 Thiells Mount Ivy Road, Thiells 845-354-1025 • rotellagolfcourse.com This par-72 course measures over 6,500

yards from the back tees. Golfers of all skill levels welcome.

ROCKLAND COUNTRY CLUB

380 Route 9W, Sparkill 845-359-3440 • rocklandcountryclub.org 18 holes of private, championship golf on 150 scenic acres in Orangetown. Offers a full range of facilities including a practice driving range, chipping area, putting green, and video golf lessons.

ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK GOLF COURSE

Route 9W, Congers 845-268-7275 • nysparks.com Two 18-hole golf courses­­—one a championship course, the other, an executive course.

The championship course has tight, treelined fairways and rolling terrain that lead to elevated greens. There are only 37 bunkers on the course but all are well-placed. The par threes are long and difficult. All the holes on the executive course are par 3s and vary in length from 110 yards to 213 yards.

SPOOK ROCK GOLF COURSE

233 Spook Rock Road, Suffern 845-357-6466 • spookrockgolf.com/site Spook Rock features 6.894 yards of challenging play from some of the longest tees for a par 72 on beautiful, sprawling greens for golfers of all skill levels.

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Louie’s On The Avenue, Pearl River

The Stephen and Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, Haverstraw

Cuisine & Craft Beverages Rockland’s fine dining and breweries are the highlight of any culinary tour of the Hudson Valley. From five-star restaurants to cozy pubs, Rockland County will provide you with a variety of tastes that will please your palate. Home to "Iron Chef" winner Peter X. Kelly’s outstanding establishment, Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar in Congers, one needn’t travel to Manhattan to delight in upscale dining. Chefs such as Matt Hudson of Nyack’s Hudson House, Doug Chi Nguyen of Wasabi Nyack, and David Martinez of Union Restaurant in Haverstraw all chose our county as the home of their award-winning restaurants.

The restaurant scene in Rockland County is diverse. Its Latin, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines will delight you with a cultural immersion of flavors. Some notable international restaurants include Don Coqui, El Bandido, Bombay Grill, Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, and Dill Fresh Mediterranean Grill.

For a complete listing of all restaurants in Rockland County, please visit explorerocklandny.com

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AMERICAN ’76 HOUSE

110 Main Street, Tappan 845-359-5475 • 76house.com Built in 1668, the old ’76 House is New York State’s oldest tavern. Listed as a National Landmark, the restaurant offers four glowing fireplaces, live music, extensive lunch and dinner menus, and Sunday brunch. Its eagerly anticipated monthly wine dinners have elevated to one of the area’s top dining destinations.

AQUATERRA GRILLE

420 North Middletown, Pearl River 845-920-1340 • aquaterragrille.com A casual family restaurant featuring the freshest seafood and most delectable meats.

Aquaterra offers an atmosphere that combines the elements of water and earth, with the splendor of an aquatic bar and natural beauty of outdoor patios.

COMMUNAL KITCHEN

Don Coqui on the Hudson, Haverstraw

162 Main Street, Nyack 845-535-3133 • communalkitchennyack.com A casual restaurant serving local food, small production wines, and hand-crafted cocktails.

Chef and owner Jed Gidaly draws his inspiration from the seasons, using local and organic products from the Hudson Valley region.

CORNETTA’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARINA

641 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-359-9852 • cornettas.com Casual restaurant and marina featuring fresh seafood. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Hudson River.

HUDSON HOUSE

134 Main Street, Nyack 845-353-1355 • hudsonhousenyack.com Refined American cuisine cooked with traditional French technique. Be sure to try delicious desserts made in-house. In warm weather, the large front doors open to sidewalk dining. It is a Nyack staple. Reservations recommended on weekends.

HUDSON WATER CLUB

606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw 845-271-4046 • hudsonwaterclub.com Fine waterfront dining at the West Haverstraw marina with magnificent views and an emphasis on seafood, burgers, and steaks.

Featuring outdoor dining on an expansive deck with boat docking available. Expansive windows in the airy dining room offer spectacular Hudson River views. Live music on weekends.

LOUIE’S ON THE AVENUE

160 E Central Avenue, Pearl River 845-735-4344 • louiesontheavenue.com Quality prime steaks, chops, and fresh seafood set in a cozy Victorian-era house with five dining rooms, a bar, and a covered

porch. One of Rockland County’s most popular restaurants since 1986.

OLDE VILLAGE INNE

97 Main Street, Nyack 845-358-1160 • nyackovi.com This Irish pub and restaurant offers a wide variety of foods from traditional Irish pub fare to classic American dishes. Their full bar boasts an extensive whiskey list, with a full range of imported and domestic beers, wine, and liquors.

THE PEARL RIVER SALOON

45-49 W. Central Avenue, Pearl River 845-735-5300 • saloonpearlriver.com Nestled in Pearl River, the Saloon offers a full menu of American restaurant favorites and the finest selection of beers and spirits around. The establishment boasts a welcoming atmosphere and a rooftop bar.

PIER 701 RESTAURANT & BAR

701 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-848-2550 • pier701ny.com Situated in historic Piermont, this restaurant features panoramic views of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge. They are famous for their seasonal al fresco dining and tiki bars happy hour specials.

PROHIBITION RIVER

82 Main Street, Nyack 845-727-7900 • prohibitionriver.com Enjoy their eclectic seasonal menus and daily specials as well as some new twists from their chef.

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District 96 Beer Factory, New City

Mount Fuji, Hillburn

RESTAURANT X/BULLY BOY BAR

117 Route 303, Congers 845-268-6555 • xaviars.com Award-winning cuisine in a casual, friendly atmosphere featuring creations by renowned chef Peter X. Kelly. Charming country restaurant boasts lush landscaping and a free-form pond. Enjoy spectacular and inventive American cuisine at the Bully Boy Bar and adjoining lounge, where dinner is served by a roaring fire.

TFS BURGER WORKS

45 South Route 9W, West Haverstraw 845-786-9000 • tfsburgerworks.com

THE FILLING STATION

243 Route 9W, Palisades 845-359-9001 • tfsburgerworks.com TFS Burger Works and The Filling Station are reminiscent of what life and food used to be. Simpler and natural. They offer delicious hamburgers made with natural ingredients and unique flavors.

ASIAN CHO CHO SAN SUSHI & HIBACHI

275 South Middletown Road, Nanuet 845-624-8888 • chochosansushi.com Authentic and delicious tasting of Asian cuisine. They are known for their variety in noodles and dim sum using high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience their friendly atmosphere and excellent service.

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KING AND I

93 Main Street, Nyack 845-358-8588 • kingandinyack.com Traditional Thai cuisine, such as curries and noodles, prepared mild to spicy, surrounded by the art and culture of Thailand.

KARENDERYA

248 Main Street , Nyack 845- 875-7557 • karenderyany.com Casual Filipino restaurant in Nyack. Their food is inspired by the Filipino Carideria, which are affordable roadside eateries found all over the Philippines. Their menu showcases traditional and modern dishes. They were featured in Esquire magazine as one of the best new restaurants in America.

WASABI

110 Main Street, Nyack 845-358-7977 • wasabiny.com This chic restaurant emits a posh, serene vibe featuring Asian-fusion cuisine. Full sushi bar. Reservations recommended on weekends.

BREWERIES DEFIANT BREWING CO.

MANDARIN RESTAURANT

6 East Dexter Plaza, Pearl River 845-920-8602 • defiantbrewing.com They use top-notch raw ingredients to brew outstanding beer. Their passion for innovation is shown in the variety of offerings you’ll find at this brewery every day.

MOUNT FUJI

395 S. Main Street, New City 845-499-2409 • district96beer.com This brewery provides quality craft beers to the Hudson Valley. They offer a variety of beers to please any palate.

226 South Main Street, New City 845-638-1383 This popular mainstay serves up Chinese favorites including dumplings and Mongolian beef in a comfy, casual setting.

296 Route 17, Hillburn 845-357-4270 • mtfujirestaurants.com A premier destination for Japanese Hibachi cuisine, this architectural splendor is situated on a 45-acre private mountain, making it an iconic landmark restaurant unlike any other. Enjoy fresh sushi, authentic Japanese dishes, and a fine selection of sake.

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GENTLE GIANT

7 North Main Street, Pearl River 845-201-8295 • gentlegiantbrewing.com Microbrewery and barbecue joint. Their craft beers, slow-smoked barbecue, and assembled playlist of music will allow you to relax and enjoy yourself.

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING COMPANY

55 West Railroad Avenue #25, Garnerville 845-942-8776 industrialartsbrewing.com This brewery brews their modern and classic flavors in a sprawling pre-Civil War industrial complex in the lower Hudson Valley, striking a contrast between tradition and innovation.

KUKA BEER

300 Corporate Drive, Blauvelt 646-450-5852 facebook.com/pages/Kuka-Brewery Kuka Beer is a place where ancient knowledge meets modern concepts. Located in Pearl River, Kuka offers a variety of beer selections–all traditionally and distinctively brewed.

D’Vine Pie, Piermont

INDIAN BOMBAY GRILL

261 South Little Tor Road, New City 845-323-4049 • bombaygrillnewcity.com Family-friendly gourmet Indian restaurant located in New City. They offer a lunch and dinner buffet, sumptuous entrees, catering services, and takeout.

Industrial Arts Brewing Company, Garnerville

ITALIAN AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

303 NY- 59, Nyack 845-353-1650 • amicinyack.net This family-owned restaurant is known for its delicious pizza and traditional Italian cuisine.

BROADWAY BISTRO

3 South Broadway, Nyack 845-353-8361 • 3broadwaybistro.com Casual Italian dining in a cozy atmosphere serving up delicious, one-of-a-kind dishes.

BANCHETTO FEAST

75 West Route 59, Nanuet 845-624-3070 • banchettofeast.com Sizable Italian eatery at Nanuet Mall showcasing pizza, pasta, seafood, and more, with a bar and catering.

CONFETTI RISTORANTE & VINOTECA

200 Ash Street, Piermont 845-365-1911 • confettiofpiermont.com Casual Italian eatery in the heart of Piermont serving homemade bread, pasta, and desserts. Have a drink at the wine bar and dine indoors or out.

DEL’ARTE RESTAURANT

Industrial Arts Brewing Company, Garnerville

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20 Mountainview Road, Orangeburg 845-365-2727 • delarterestaruant.com Fine Italian dining served in a warm, inviting atmosphere with an extensive menu and friendly, professional service. Three dining areas with different environments from formal to casual. Everyone is family at Del’ Arte!

Aquaterra Grille, Pearl River

D’VINE PIE

453 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-359-0003 • dvinepie.com D’Vine Bar is famous for its hand-selected wines, artisanal cocktails, and pizzas showcasing local ingredients. Its fun casual atmosphere makes this restaurant a great spot for family and friends.

IL PORTICO

89 Main Street, Tappan 845-365-2100 • ilportico.com Fine northern Italian cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. Featuring regional and seasonal Italian specialties and fresh, inventive cuisine.

JOE & JOE RESTAURANT

173 Main Street, Nyack 845-535-3888 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River 845-620-1800 joejoenyack.business.site Joe & Joe have opened a new location in Nyack. Their homemade Italian dishes and brick-oven pizza are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. They have been in business since 1940.

LA FONTANA

95 S Broadway, Nyack 845-358-3770 • lafontanaofnyack.com Located in the quaint town of Nyack, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a charming and spacious dining room or enjoy a seasonal view of the Hudson River in the upstairs dining area.

D’Vine Pie, Piermont

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MARCELLO’S RISTORANTE

21 Lafayette, Suffern 845-357-9108 • marcellosgroup.com Traditional Northern Italian cuisine at its best, offered up by Chef Marcello in a white-tablecloth setting. Don’t miss the chance to dine at one of Rockland County’s favorite family restaurants.

MIA CUCINA

135 East Erie Street, Blauvelt 845-398-3674 Bring the whole family to enjoy Italian favorites and specialties at this casual, friendly restaurant. Checkout the two-for-one specials on certain days.

POSA POSA RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA

121 Route 59 , Nanuet 845-623-7050 • posaposa.com Classic Italian dishes and specialty pizza served in a family-friendly atmosphere at this Rockland County favorite.

LATIN DON COQUI ON THE HUDSON

Basque Tapas Bar Restaurant, Piermont

16 Front Street, Haverstraw 845-942-1616 • doncoqui.com Don Coqui On The Hudson is a superb culinary destination for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Enjoy Puerto Rico’s most famous delights and backdrops sceneries of the Hudson River in Rockland County.

MAURA’S KITCHEN

248 Main Street, Nyack 845-535-3533 • mauraskitchen.com Maura’s Kitchen is a Latin bistro with a variety of daily specials ranging from stews and roast pork to various styles of rice and beans. All homemade with Peruvian flavors.

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA

365 West Route 59, Nanuet 845.501.7414 • nochesdecolombia.com At Noches de Colombia, the Colombian and non-Colombian alike will find it difficult to resist the aromas of slow-cooked meats seasoned to perfection, making the most tender, juicy, and succulent steak and seafood dishes.

UNION RESTAURANT

24 New Main Street, Haverstraw 845-429-4354 • unionrestaurant.net Diverse, classic cuisine in an elegant atmosphere featuring creative Latin fusion dishes

by Chef David Martinez. Recognized by National Restaurant Association with 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Award. Friendly and relaxed hacienda-style atmosphere. Seasonal outdoor dining on the inviting back patio. Reservations recommended.

MEDITERRANEAN & FRENCH 8 NORTH BROADWAY

8 North Broadway, Nyack 845-353-1200 • 8northbroadway.com Located in the beautiful town of Nyack, this

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Downtown Piermont Mediterranean restaurant is inspired by local farms and seasonal ingredients.

ALAIN’S BISTRO

9 Ingalls Street , Nyack 845-535-3315 • alainsbistro.net Chef Alain Eigenmann offers authentic recipes with an innovative and traditional French flair. Alain's features a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere as well as accessibility to beautiful Nyack.

BASQUE TAPAS BAR RESTAURANT

587 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-395-31100 • basquetapasbar.com Inspired by the northern regions of Spain, Basque in Piermont, serves a wide variety of tapas, paella, and sangrias. This restaurant also offers majestic river views and a large variety of wines.

DILL FRESH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

14 North Main Street, New City 845-638-3455 • dillmedgrill.com Dill Med Grill is a high-end takeout restaurant that specializes in freshly made food from across the Mediterranean.

SIDEWALK BISTRO

482 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-680-6460 Classic French bistro is a contemporary space with sidewalk tables and a garden located in downtown Piermont. They offer authentic French cuisine.

MEXICAN CINCO DE MAYO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

44 Rte. 303, Valley Cottage 845-535-3321 cincodemayovalleycottage.com Fine Mexican cuisine with a complete menu of Mexican specialties. Don’t miss the guacamole made fresh at your table.

EL BANDIDO

196 NY- 59, Spring Valley 845-343-2958 Enjoy authentic Mexican food and live entertainment at this Rockland landmark.

FIESTA MEXICO

380 NY-303, Orangeburg 845-359-8309 At Fiesta Mexico, you can enjoy an upmarket Mexican eatery, hacienda-style atmosphere, and a seasonal patio.

FIESTA ACAPULCO

4 New Valley, New City 845-499-2880 • fiestaacapulcony.com This restaurant serves a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes as well as an extensive variety of fruity, sunny cocktails.

They’re acclaimed for their enchiladas and vibrant atmosphere.

SANGRIA’S

43 Congers Lake Road, Congers 845-589-0547 • sangriasrestaurant.com Delight yourself with the great tastes of Mexico. From delicious seafood to wholesome meat, homemade salsa, and a variety of satisfying drinks, everyone is guaranteed to find something to enjoy.

SAZONE LATIN FUSION

191 South Main Street, New City 845-499-2660 • sazonetapas.com Latin and Mediterranean fusion restaurant serving tapas and mix of authentic offerings.

TEQUILA SAL Y LIMON

468 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 845-680-6741 195 South Main Street, New City 845-499-2155 tequilany.com A comfortable, relaxed atmosphere offering an extensive menu with a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes, from long-lasting traditional recipes to new and creative offerings.

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CROPSEY FARM

220S Little Tor Road, New City 845-634-3167 • rocklandfarm.org/cropseycommunity-farm The farmhouse was built of native red sandstone around 1769 by the Blauvelt brothers and is one of the five remaining vegetable and fruit farms in Rockland County. The Rockland Farm Alliance, under a licensing agreement with Rockland County and the Town of Clarkstown, launched Rockland’s first community farm in 2010 on a pilot program of five acres at the newly-revived Cropsey Farm and, in 2012, increased to 12 acres of active farmland. The project represents an historic intermunicipal collaboration and is the first significant step toward developing a local foodshed in Rockland County.

DR. DAVIES FARM

306 Route 304, Congers 845-268-7020 • drdaviesfarm.com Dr. Davies Farm has two locations, one off Route 9W in Congers, and the other on Route 304. Seasonal apple picking at Route 304. The farmstands provide visitors with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including sweet corn, apples and tomatoes.

Fresh pressed cider also available. Route 9W stand 9am-5:30pm July through November.

Route 304 stand 9am-5:30pm July through November. Apple picking hours Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3:30pm, Fall only.

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HUNGRY HOLLOW CO OP

841 Chestnut Ridge Road, Chestnut Ridge 845-356-3319 • hungryhollow.org We are committed to selling biodynamic and organic produce and environmentally sound household products and to supporting community-based activities beyond the confines of the store. Open seven days a week.

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NYACK WINTER FARMER’S MARKET

Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack 845-358-2221 • nyackchamber.org Features local food, beverages, and more from various vendors around Rockland County and the Hudson Valley region.

Thursdays: 8am–2pm, December–March 31.

Home to several of the Hudson Valley’s prominent working farms, Rockland County gives visitors and residents alike opportunities to purchase locally grown produce and an authentic experience of what it’s like to “live off the land.”

The rustic Orchards of Concklin in Pomona and the Davies Farm in Clarkstown offer seasonal apple- and pumpkinpicking for the whole family. And the Cropsey Farm in New City allows farmers of all ages to grow their own vegetables, fruits, and produce in a co-op farming program unique to Rockland County.

Seasonal farmers’ markets provide an ample spread of locally grown products, baked goods, spices, fruits, fresh-cut flowers, and more.

THE ORCHARDS OF CONCKLIN

2 South Mountain Road, Pomona 845-354-0369 • theorchardsofconcklin.com Owned and operated by the Concklin family since 1712. The Orchards of Concklin is the oldest working farm in Rockland County.

You can pick and enjoy your own apples and pumpkins; seasonal corn maze; homebaked pies, cookies, donuts, and cakes from seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients. Call for farm stand hours and activities calendar.

PALISADES WINTER FARMERS MARKET

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Palisades Community Center, 675 Oak Tree Road, Palisades palisadesfm.org Housed in a charming historic schoolhouse

Nyack Farmers Market built in 1870, you’ll find seasonal vegetables and green house greens direct from local farms, cheeses, jams, Balthazar Bread, fresh prepared foods, and more. Kids crafts and music. Saturdays, 9am–2pm through March 30.

spring and summer. In the fall, they switch over to pumpkins and hardy mums followed by holiday trees and hand-made and handdecorated wreaths. A full line of houseplants, birdseed, and seasoned firewood all year.

Open 7 days a week.

PFEIFFER CENTER FARM STAND

VILLAGE OF HAVERSTRAW FARMERS MARKET

241 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge 845-352-5020 •pfeiffercenter.org Fresh-picked biodynamic produce and herbs. Stop upstairs for fresh bread, granola, milk and lunch at Hand and Hoe’s café. Open Fridays, 12 noon – 4 pm, June through October.

THE SOUK ON SPARKILL CREEK

The Outside Inn 249 Ferdon Avenue, Piermont theoutside.in/thesouk The Souk is an indoor epicurean upmarket with a diverse selection of prepared fine foods and produce from Hudson Valley farms and restaurants. January–March.

VAN HOUTEN FARMS

68 Sickletown Road, Orangeburg 845-735-4689 • vanhoutenfarmsny.com Vegetables, plants, holiday greens, decorations. Open mid-April through November. Open 7 days a week 8:30am-6pm.

VAN HOUTEN GARDENS

241 South Little Tor Road, New City 845-634-2498 Four-season garden center that carries a complete selection of bedding plants, trees and shrubs, and garden supplies in the

Maple Avenue, Haverstraw 845-947-5646 • voh-ny.com Many vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, local herbs, plants, pastries, jams, pies, quiches, local honey, wines, artisan bread, and more. Sundays, 9am–1pm, May through November.

VILLAGE OF NYACK FARMERS MARKET

Main Street and Cedar Street, Nyack 845-353-2221 • nyackchamber.org An open-air, seasonal market featuring local fresh fruit and produce, baked goods, cheeses, wine, fresh-cut flowers and plants and much more. Thursdays, 8am–2pm, April through December.

VILLAGE OF PIERMONT FARMERS MARKET

527 Piermont Avenue, Piermont 914-923-4837 • theoutside.in/thesouk The Village of Piermont farmers market features farm-fresh foods, grown, and produced locally in the Hudson River Valley; fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers, breads, pastries, salsas, and more. April through November, ,Sundays, 10am–3pm, rain or shine.

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HELEN HAYES YOUTH THEATER

142 Main Street, Nyack 845-826-2049 • helenhayesyouththeatre.com Since 1998, the Helen Hayes Youth Theater has provided year-round theater program for children ages 4-18. A two-week theater summer camp featured intensive programs culminating in fully staged productions.

LAFAYETTE THEATRE

97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern 845-547-2120 • lafayettetheatersuffern.com Rockland’s only historic single-screen, 1,000seat movie palace built in 1923. Features its original Wurlitzer theater organ, first-run films, and specialty programs.

PENGUIN REPERTORY THEATER

7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point 845-786-2873 • penguinrep.org In 1977, an empty century-old theater became a repository of dreams as the home of Rockland County’s first year-round, nonprofit professional theater to promote new voices and work, which enrich the body of American drama.

RIVERTOWN FILM SOCIETY

58 Depew Avenue, Nyack 845-353-2568 • rivertownfilm.org The Rivertown Film Society is devoted to celebrating, exploring, and promoting the art of the motion picture through film screenings and educational programs. Offers first-run, seasonal film screenings, and Q+As with actors, directors, writers, and other experts from the world of motion picture.

ROCKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The cast of “After” by Michael McKeever, directed by Joe Brancato. Penguin Repertory Theater, Stony Point. Photo by Chris Yacopino.

Children’s Shakespeare Theatre, Palisades. Photo by Chris Carroll.

ANTRIM PLAYHOUSE

15 Spook Rock Road, Suffern antrimplayhouse.com Rockland County’s longest-running community theater.

Arts & Culture

ARTSROCK: “IT STARTS WITH THE ARTS”

PO Box 875, Nyack 1-855-278-7762 • artsrock.org ArtsRock is an organization of artistic and business professionals that provides access to professional arts and multicultural programs devoted to children, concerts, and conversation. ArtsRock features performances by celebrities from Alec Baldwin to Bernie Williams; music from Broadway to the New York Philharmonic. ArtsRock productions are performed in various venues throughout Rockland County.

Rockland County is home to a talented group of artists.

Our galleries and theaters are a cultural celebration to be enjoyed by our residents and visitors. From Broadway-quality plays at the Penguin Repertory Theater in Stony Point to the Garnerville Arts & Industrial Center in Garnerville to the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, Rockland County’s rich musical, theatrical, and artistic life can fill every night with outstanding performances of song, stage, and dance.

Visit Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack for stellar stage productions entirely produced by volunteers; meet Hollywood directors and stars at movie screenings by Nyack’s Rivertown Film, and laugh along with worldfamous comedians at the Levity Live comedy club at the Palisades Center of West Nyack.

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100 Cedar Hill Ave, Nyack 845-826-2623 • childrensshakespeare.org The Children’s Shakespeare Theatre is a community-based children’s theater company which offers children ages 8-18 the chance to explore Shakespeare’s plays and to discover, through theater, more about what it means to be human.

EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE ART CENTER

82 N. Broadway, Nyack 845-358-0774 • edwardhopperhouse.org Edward Hopper House is a nonprofit art center with exhibitions featuring the work of emerging and established artists, in addition to an ongoing display of early Edward Hopper works and memorabilia.

ELMWOOD PLAYHOUSE

10 Park Street, Nyack 845-353-1313 • elmwoodplayhouse.com Elmwood Playhouse is a nonprofit community theater that has been serving the cultural and artistic needs of the Rockland and outer communities continuously since 1947.

The 100-year-old theater complex, consists of a 99-seat performing space, 2 rehearsal studios/function rooms, and a large scenic shop and storage building for sets, lighting equipment, costumes, and props.

GARNER ARTS CENTER

55 Railroad Avenue, Garnerville 845-947-7108 • garnerartscenter.org Provides unique and vibrant performance, gallery, and creative space and presents artistic programs, events, and festivals of exceptional merit for the benefit of a multicultural population.

27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack 845-358-0877 • rocklandartcenter.org RoCA is a multiarts cultural center that features artistic exhibits in a variety of mediums.

ROCKLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

45 South Main Street, Pearl River 845-356-1522 • rocklandconservatory.org The Rockland Conservatory of Music provides professional music instruction at reasonable rates to students of all ages and abilities.

ROCKLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

PO Box 456, Valley Cottage 845-587-6203 • rocklandsymphonyorchestra.org The Rockland Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit community arts organization that showcases local musicians, gifted students, composers, and conductors.

STAGE LEFT CHILDREN’S THEATRE

111 Route 303, Tappan 845-365-9000 • stageleftct.org Founded in 1999 as a nonprofit organization devoted to producing quality theater for children by children, Stage Left Children’s Theater is designed to help kids develop enthusiasm, confidence, self-esteem, communication, and social skills through the performing arts.

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Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

DeWint House & Museum, Tappan

9/11 MEMORIAL AT HAVERSTRAW BAY PARK

Historic Sites Steeped in history and the site of many pivotal moments in the foundation of the state and even the nation, Rockland County’s historic sites and landmarks serve as a living history lesson.

Starting at the historic ’76 House in Tappan, the oldest pub in the United States and the site of the Revolutionary War trail and imprisonment of British Mayor John Andre, to the Stony Point Battlefield, where General “Mad” Anthony Wayne earned his nickname, Rockland’s historical trail traces the country's deep and storied roots.

From the Dutch settlers who discovered Rockland in 1675 to Haverstraw’s establishment as the brick-making capital of the Hudson Valley in the 1800s, which helped build up the island of Manhattan, Rockland County is a rich tapestry of New York State’s history and very foundation.

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DeWint House & Museum, Tappan

21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw 845-364-2670 • rocklandgov.com/ departments/environmental-resources The park borders the Hudson River and provides water-based recreational opportunities. The site has a protected area to launch boats. There are also picnic facilities, an open-air pavilion, playgrounds, nature and walking trails, parks office, fishing piers— three which are located on a freshwater pond—and the Rockland County September 11 Memorial.

ANDRE MONUMENT

42 Andre Hill, Tappan 845-364-2670 • co.rockland.ny.us/environ Andre Monument marks the site where a British spy was hung and buried in 1780 during the American Revolution. It is a large granite monument located on a 20 foot by 20 foot plot enclosed by a wrought iron fence.

BRICK CHURCH

220 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead 845-354-6131 • visitbrickchurch.com Built in 1774, the graves of Revolutionary soldiers and some original settlers are found in its church yard.

CAMP SHANKS MUSEUM

Haverstraw Brick Museum

S. Greenbush Road, Orangeburg 845-359-5100 • hudsonrivervalley.com Exhibit highlights military life in Camp Shanks during WWII. The site of Camp Shanks once stretched from Blauvelt to the New Jersey border. Some 1.3 million soldiers shipped out from Camp Shanks, via the

Piermont Pier, on their way to the Invasion of Normandy in France. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Saturday and Sunday only, 12-4pm. Free admission; handicapped accessible.

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

89 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw 845-429-5111 • cpchaverstraw.org 150 years old. 13 full-size Tiffany windows. shown by appointment.

CLARKSVILLE INN

One Strawtown Road, West Nyack 845-358-2801 • theclarksvilleinn.com Built by Thomas Warner in 1840 as a hotel.

DEWINT HOUSE & MUSEUM

20 Livingston Avenue, Tappan 845-364-2670 • dewinthouse.com George Washington’s temporary Headquarters at Tappan on four separate occasions during the American Revolutionary War. Carriage house and the surrounding grounds are open to the public without fee, 10am-4pm daily except Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Reservations for large groups are requested.

HAVERSTRAW BRICK MUSEUM

12 Main Street, Haverstraw 845-947-3505 • haverstrawbrickmuseum.org Exhibits relate and recount the over 100-year history of brick making in Haverstraw, an area once known as “The Brick-Making Capital of the World.” Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 1-4pm or appointment.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE NYACKS

PO Box 850, Nyack 845-358-0552 • nyackhistory.org Armchair tours, interesting excursions, and exhibits at the Nyack Library and other venues.

EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE ART CENTER

82 North Broadway, Nyack 845-358-0774 • edwardhopperhouse.org This birthplace and boyhood home of the eminent realist painter Edward Hopper was built in 1858. The restored house is a NYS Historic Site. One of its rooms is devoted to materials about Hopper’s work and life in Nyack. The restored garden is the setting for jazz concerts on summer evenings.

Handicapped accessible. Open Saturday and Sunday, 1-5pm. Free admission. Donations accepted.

HAVERTRAW AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK

End of Clinton Street, Haverstraw 845-429-2920 • THEHAAC.COM The Haverstraw African American Memorial Park features an outstanding sculpture named “The Ghost of the Brickmaker,” designed and created by the artist John Murray. The park also highlights the work of two local artists: Cleo Crawford, folk artist and George White. As well as the contributions made to different genres of music which include but are not limited to jazz, gospel, and Broadway musicals. Additional exhibits will be displayed throughout the year. Open year round. Free admission and handicapped accessible.

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Accommodations

African American Memorial Park, Haverstraw

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & STUDY CENTER

7 South Madison Avenue, Spring Valley 845-356-2700 • holocauststudies.org

THE ISAAC DEPEW HOUSE

196 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburg 845-398-1302 • orangetownmuseum.com Dutch sandstone house with a gambrel roof constructed around the time of the Revolutionary War by Isaac Depew. The clapboard addition in the 1930s serves the museum with extra exhibition space. Open Sundays 1-4pm, and Tuesdays, 10am-2pm by appointment only. Handicapped accessible. Donations appreciated.

THE JACOB BLAUVELT FARMHOUSE

20 Zukor Road, New City 845-634-9629 • rocklandhistory.org Restored 1832 farmhouse. An example of Flemish vernacular architecture with Greek Revival ornamentation, the house contains period rooms that illustrate the lifestyle of local farming families during the first half of the 19th century. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm. Exhibits: Wednesday-Sunday noon-4 pm Group tours by appointment.

MARIAN SHRINE

Off Filors Lane, West Haverstraw 845-947-2200 • marianshrine.org Featuring an exact replica of St. John Bosco’s birthplace and statues by Italian sculptor Henry Arrighini. Offers a center for pilgrimage and prayer.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM

road Museum is open Saturday mornings 9am–1pm, May through October.

THE MICHAEL SALYER HOUSE

61 Washington Avenue, Suffern 845-357-2600 • suffernvillage.com Exhibits relating to the history of Suffern and the Ramapo area from earliest settlement through the 20th century. Includes displays relating to American Indians, original Avon products, nearby iron mines, and Dan Beard, who lived in Suffern and was one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America. Open Sundays, 2–4pm, except on weekends that include major holidays.

Special programs are offered during the year. Located on the top floor of the Municipal Building.

55 New Hempstead Road, New City 845-638-5585

212 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River • 845-735-0429

ORANGETOWN MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

196 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburg 845-398-1302 • orangetownmuseum.com Located at the DePew House.

ROCKLAND COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICES MUSEUM

35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive, Pomona 845-634-1249

STONY POINT LIGHTHOUSE & BATTLEFIELD

Park Rd. off 9W, Stony Point 845-786-2521 palisadesparksconservancy.org Restored 1826 lighthouse, oldest on the river and one of Rockland’s best-known historical landmarks.

SUFFERN RAILROAD MUSEUM

1 Erie Plaza, Suffern 845-357-2600 • suffernvillage.com Opened in 1998 and located on Orange Avenue, at the corner of Commuter Parking Lot A, the museum is housed in an 1908 Wells Fargo Building, restored to showcase Suffern’s rich railroad history. The Rail-

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TAPPAN REFORMED CHURCH

32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan 845-359-1694 tappanreformed.rcachurches.org The English–speaking church established in the county (1734).

TAPPANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO Box 71, Tappan 845-359-1923 • tappantown.org The Tappantown Historical Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and permanently chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to preserve, protect, and enhance buildings and sites in Tappan’s 85-acre historic area and to perpetuate Tappan’s heritage of architecture and history.

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Suffern

After a day exploring Rockland County, conclude your visit by being our guest at one of our pristine accommodations. From International brand hotels to bed and breakfasts, you will attain complete relaxation and personalized attention with Hudson Valley charm.

Rockland’s luxurious accommodations are beautifully designed and conveniently located.

They will cater you with an infinity of upscale amenities–expansive rooms, heated indoor pools, concierge services, and proximity to the area’s finest restaurants.

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famously warm Doubletree chocolate chip cookie upon arrival.

HAMPTON INN

260 West Route 59, Nanuet 845-623-0600 • hamptoninn.com/nanuet Located directly off the New York State Thruway. Offers indoor heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast with makeyour-own-waffle station, hot food, and free internet.

HILTON GARDEN INN

Doubletree by Hilton Nanuet Holiday Inn Orangeburg

270 West Route 59, Nanuet 845-623-0600 • nanuet.gardeninn.com Located directly off the New York State Thruway. Offers indoor heated pool and hot tub, a restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, as well as evening room service, a convenience shop, and ballroom for special events up to 120 people.

HILTON PEARL RIVER

500 Veterans Memorial Highway, Pearl River 845-735-9000 • hiltonpearlriver.com 150 charming country French guestrooms, over 22,000 square foot of flexible extraordinary meeting, conference, and accommodation space. Renovated sun-lit indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, fully equipped Precor fitness center.

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BEAR MOUNTAIN INN

Route 9W, Bear Mountain, Stony Point 845-786-2731 • visitbearmountain.com When the Bear Mountain Inn first opened its doors in 1915, it was hailed as one of the finest examples of Adirondack architecture in America. Listed on the National Register of Adirondack Architecture in America, its 2011 renovation, featuring a spa, 15 new guest rooms at the inn and 24 at Overlook Lodge, has distinguished it as one of the finest catering, wedding, and honeymoon destinations in the Hudson River Valley.

CANDLEWOOD SUITES

20 Overlook Drive, Nanuet 845-371-4445 mary.garcia@ichotelsgroup.com An all-suite hotel with discounted rates, fully equipped kitchens in every room, free wifi internet, washers and dryers, and video library. A pet-friendly hotel.

COMFORT INN AND SUITES

425 East Route 59, Nanuet 845-623-6000 • comfort.com/hotel/ny 188 Offers a complimentary full hot breakfast and wifi. The indoor heated pool and state-of-the-art gym enhance guests’ stay.

The hotel Ballroom and conference center features five renovated meeting rooms and banquet room that can accommodate up to 200 people.

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CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

3 Executive Boulevard, Suffern 845-357-4800 • cpsuffernhotel.com Offers comfortable, spacious, upscale-design guest rooms perfect for business or leisure travel. All rooms feature Keurig coffee makers, iPod docking stations, 7 layers of comfortable bedding/sleep amenity program. All rooms have a 42’’ flat screen TV or upgrade to our room service featuring additional amenities. Spectacularly appointed lobby.

DAYS INN NANUET

367 West Route 59, Nanuet 845-367-9322 • daysinn.com/nanuet Located in the heart of Nanuet, off of many major highways, I-87/I-287, Garden State Parkway, Palisades Parkway, New York State Thruway. Hotel offers seasonal outdoor swimming pool; pets allowed.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NANUET

425 East Route 59, Nanuet 845-623-6000 • doubletree3.hilton.com peter.dombrowski@hilton.com Hotel offers a completely renovated facility with more than 150 accommodations including studio suites and one bedroom suites.

Our Regency Ballroom and Conference Center features five meeting rooms and event space to accommodate up to 250 guests.

Doubletree by Hilton Nanuet offers all the classic Doubletree amenities including the Wake Up Doubletree breakfast buffet, indoor heated pool, PreCor fitness room, and a

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334 Route 9W, Palisades 845-732-6000 • hnapalisades.com Featuring 206 guest rooms, 43 meeting rooms totaling 50,000 square feet, and boasting a 5,000-square-foot ballroom. It is the premier Rockland County location for meetings, social events, and guest rooms.

HOLIDAY INN ORANGEBURG

329 Route 333, Orangeburg 845-359-7000 • holiday-inn.com/orangeburg A full-service hotel offering the latest in modern business hospitality. Specializes in meetings and events of all kinds, including trade shows, conventions, weddings, family reunions, and more. Located close to all major highways.

HOWARD JOHNSON INN

17 North Airmont Road, Suffern 845-533-8144 • howardjohnson.com Completely renovated, located off Exit 14B, close to major highways, bus transportation to downtown Suffern. Ideal for business and leisure travelers. All rooms equipped with WiFi Internet access, free hot continental breakfast, free newspapers, fitness center, and guest laundry. On-site amenities include business center, ATM, and 24-hour front desk service.

QUALITY INN

100 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley 845-426-2000 • qualityinnspringvalley.com Smoke-free environment, newly renovated rooms at an affordable price. Offers complimentary breakfast, an exercise room and an outdoor pool.

RESIDECE INN BY MARRIOT

3 Stevens Way, Orangeburg 845-359-5200 • marriott.com This modern extended-stay hotel is 4.7 miles from the Palisades Center and 10.1 miles from the Lyndhurst mansion. The contemporary rooms, ranging from studios to one-bedroom suites, come with fully

equipped kitchens and free WiFi, as well as sofas, desks, and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels. Suites add separate living areas and additional TVs.

STONY POINT CONFERENCE CENTER

17 Crickettown Road, Stony Point 845-786-5674 • stonypointcenter.org Welcoming across boundaries by providing overnight and day-use accommodations and meeting spaces for individuals and groups. We offer delicious, locally sourced food; simple, comfortable guestrooms; and a caring touch that honors the distinctive needs of each guest.

THE TIME NYACK

400 High Street, Nyack 845-675-8705 • thetimehotels.com/nyack The Time Nyack is the only hotel in the region to combine the best of the city and the historic Hudson Valley into one exceptionally curated experience. Featuring 133 modern, loftsyle rooms and suites, BV’s Grill, lobby bar, Top of the Time rooftop bar and lounge, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and spa, local courtesy shuttle, conference rooms for up to 250 attendees and special events including weddings for up to 200 guests.

WEST GATE INN NYACK

26 Route 59, Nyack 845-358-8100 • westgateinnnyack.com West Gate Inn Nyack, formerly Best Western Nyack On Hudson, is conveniently located allowing easy access onto all the major highways. Simple rooms have free WiFi, desks, and armchairs, in addition to coffeemakers, minifridges, and microwaves. Some quarters include tubs and pull-out sofas. Full breakfast is complimentary and served in the unpretentious restaurant. There’s a laidback bar that hosts live weekly music. All guests have access to the business center and free onsite parking.

HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center, Palisades

BED & BREAKFAST BRICKTOWN INN-BED & BREAKFAST

112 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw 845-429-8447 • bricktowninnbnb.com Step back in time to Victorian elegance with all the modern amenities. Stay in this amazing original Haverstraw brick home and enjoy warm hospitality and great food prepared on-premises.

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CASA HUDSON

34 First Street, Haverstraw 845-219-1698 • casahudsonny.com This artistically restored villa has sweeping views of the Hudson River and spacious rooms. A modern interpretation of the bed and breakfast, all the rooms have combination locks, private baths, and free WiFi, no TV, and a lot of artwork to inspire conversations and creativity.

VALLEY ROCK INN

27 Mill Street, Sloatsburg 845-618-9112 • valleyrockinn.com Located in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, this property is surrounded by 70,000 acres of forever-wild parkland of Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest with trails and lakes in every direction. There are four renovated guesthouses , an organic market, and two restaurants that source organic produce from their own farm fields in the Hudson Valley.

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Rockland Center for the Arts

The Catherine Konner Sculpture Park

Discover vibrant cities and peaceful villages as you tour New York State’s scenic shorelines, main streets and majestic mountains. With thousands of acres of wilderness, tons of history and Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring playgrounds, there’s something for everyone.

Open daily dawn to dusk, Weekends only in July and August Free to the public

Music Sessions @ RoCA

So come find what you love in New York State.

BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK | BEAR MOUNTAIN

John Hall Band: 9/14 Sam Waymon & Jeff Doctorow: 9/21 Toby Walker: 10/26 AJ Croce: 11/16 Ticket prices vary.

Visit our website or call to purchase tickets.

27 s greenbush rd, w nyack, ny 10994 www.rocklandartcenter.org (845) 358-0877

HILTON PEARL RIVER The Chateau in The Country near The City.

Just 25 minutes from the George Washington Bridge.

©DYANA VAN CAMPEN

Artfully renovated guestrooms featuring the work of local artists from around the Hudson Valley.

“Best Overall Service” of all Hiltons in NY, NJ, & CT for seven consecutive years. ~ Hilton Hotels & Resorts

We teach students to think for themselves, with confidence, curiosity, and creativity.

Apply now for Fall 2019! Scaled Tuition now available.

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500 Veterans Memorial Drive Pearl River, NY 10965 845.735.9000 hiltonpearlriver.com

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One visit will capture your heart.

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An intimate music venue providing Rockland County with stellar Jazz, Classical, Cabaret, Piano Bar, Acoustic Music, and Drag Shows.

2 North Broadway, Nyack, NY (845) 535-3143

maureensjazzcellar.com

Rockland County is your gateway to the wonders of the Hudson Valley. Magnificent views, soulful hikes, charming hospitality, award-winning cuisine, unique entertainment, and rich history-Rockland County offers the best of the Hudson Valley while celebrating the vibrance and diversity of New York State.

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Pfeiffer Center Farm Stand

Just-picked biodynamic produce and herbs Fridays, Noon to 4 June-October At the Hand and Hoe 241 Hungry Hollow Rd Chestnut Ridge, NY www.pfeiffercenter.org

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New York Stewart International Airport

Neighborhood airport. World-class carriers.

Conveniently located right in the Hudson Valley, New York Stewart’s comfortable size, modern amenities, friendly staff, and focus on customer care make getting to the airport, and flying out of it, hassle-free.

In addition to its commercial services from Allegiant, American, Delta, JetBlue and Norwegian, NY Stewart also features direct bus service to the heart of Manhattan operated by Coach USA. All of these options make Stewart the most convenient and versatile airport in the region.

New York Stewart International Airport Your neighborhood international airport.