ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013 - (Page 60)
HUDSON
(O-24)
FASNY Museum of Firefighting | 117 Harry Howard
Ave, 12534 | One of the premiere collections of firefighting
objects in the world; over 90 pieces of equipment. | u |
877/347-3687, 518/822-1875; fasnyfiremuseum.com
Hudson Cruises Spirit of Hudson | Water St, 12534 |
Paddle-wheeled 150-passanger vessel offering sightseeing and dinner cruises. Also available for charter cruises
for all occasions. 518/822-1014; hudsoncruises.com
Hudson Valley
ANCRAM
(P-24)
Lake Taghkanic State Park | 1528 Rte 82, 12502 | Tent
and small trailer camping area, a cabin and cottage area,
beaches, secluded picnic areas, boat rentals, playground
areas, a ball field and hiking trails. There is also a pavilion
available for rental. Open year round for day use activities. Overnight camping available from May-October. | |
800/456-CAMP, 518/851-3631; nysparks.com
ANNANDALE ON HUDSON
(P-23)
Montgomery Place | River Rd, 12504 | 368-acre National
Historic Landmark estate; gardens, landscaped grounds,
woodland walks, waterfalls and views of the Hudson
River and Catskill Mountains. Neo-classical style mansion.
Self-guided tours of gardens and grounds. Picnicking.
| | 845/758-5461; hudsonvalley.org
AUSTERLITZ
(O-25)
Edna St. Vincent Millay’s Steepletop House and Garden
Tours | 436 East Hill Rd, 12017 | Tours illuminate the
life and writing of Edna St. Vincent Millay and preserve
and interpret the character of her home and gardens.
518/392-3362; millay.org
BEACON
(S-23)
Blue Sky Balloons | 99 Teller Ave, 12508 |
Hot air balloon rides sunrise-sunset. 888/999-2461,
845/831-6917; blueskyballoons.com
Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries | 3 Beekman St, 12508 |
Dia Art Foundation’s renowned collection, comprised
of art from the 1960s to the present. Artists’ work on
view include Joseph Beuys, Donald Judd, On Kawara,
Agnes Martin, Richard Serra and Andy Warhol. | |
845/440-0100; diabeacon.org
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater | 724 Wolcott Ave,
12508 | America’s environmental flagship sails the
Hudson River hosting public sails and innovative
onboard educational programs. The Clearwater Festival
Great Hudson River Revival is held every June at
Croton Point Park. Call for dates, times and location.
800/67SLOOP, 845/265-8080; clearwater.org
BEAR MOUNTAIN
(U-22)
Bear Mountain State Park | Rte 9W, 10911 | Playing
field, picnicking, dock for small craft, fishing, swimming
pool, zoo. Nature, hiking and biking. | | 845/786-2701;
nysparks.com
Harriman State Park | 800 RTE. 106, 10911 | 31 lakes and
reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, beaches, camping
areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and
scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species.
845/786-2701; nysparks.com
CENTRAL VALLEY
(T-23)
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets | Rte 32, 10917
| The world’s largest collection of luxury designer and
name brand outlets offering everyday savings of 25%
to 65%. Find a collection of 220 fabulous stores. | |
845/928-4000; premiumoutlets.com
CLINTON CORNERS
(Q-24)
Dutchess Wine Trail | 212 Schultzville Rd, 12514 | Scenic
country trail with stops along the way for wine tours
and tastings. Call for free trail guide. 845/266-5372;
dutchesswinetrail.com
CONGERS
(U-24)
Rockland Lake State Park | Rte 9W, 10920 | 2 swimming
pools and two kiddie pools, picnicking, car-top boat launch
and boat rentals. Tennis courts and golf courses. Fishing;
walking, hiking and jogging trails. | | 845/268-3020;
nysparks.com
COPAKE FALLS
(P-25)
Taconic State Park (Copake Falls) | 253 Rte 344, 12517 |
6000 acres of forested land with an extensive trail
system that provides spectacular views of the Taconic,
Berkshire and Catskill mountain ranges and the Hudson
Valley. 800/456-CAMP, 518/329-3993; nysparks.com
CROTON ON HUDSON
(U-24)
Van Cortlandt Manor | S Riverside Ave, 10520 | Manor
House and gardens overlooking the river. On 200 acres.
Depicts early American history. Special events. | |
914/271-8981; hudsonvalley.org
FISHKILL
(S-24)
Bannerman Castle | Hudson River, 12524 | Scottish-style
castle on the Hudson River, built in the early 1900s.
All weekend tours are on the Hudson River Adventure’s
Pollepel, a 55’, 45-passenger boat. Tours by arrangement with NYS Parks, Rec & Historic Preservation.
845/220-2120; BannermanCastle.org
FORT MONTGOMERY
(T-23)
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site | Rte 9W, 10922 |
Scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control
of the Hudson River. Visitor center with movie, exhibits
and dioramas. Interpretive programs by costumed staff. |
| 845/446-2134; nysparks.com
GARRISON
(T-23)
Boscobel Restoration | 1601 Rte 9D, 10524 | Restored
19th-c Federal-style museum overlooking Hudson River
and West Point. Furniture and decorative arts made by
premier New York cabinetmakers. Nature trail and gardens. Guided tours. 845/265-3638; boscobel.org
Graymoor | Rte 9, 10524 | Home to Franciscan Friars
of the Atonement. Historic shrine, chapel. Retreats, Sun
Mass. Thrift, book and gift shop. Celtic festival, picnicking,
hiking. 845/424-3671; graymoor.org
GERMANTOWN
(P-24)
Clermont State Historic Site | 1 Clermont Ave, 12526 |
Nat’l Historic Landmark. Home and estate of Robert
R. Livingston, who helped draft the Declaration of
Independence and negotiate the Louisiana Purchase,
and teamed up with Robert Fulton to develop the first
steamboat. Gardens and picnicking. 518/537-4240;
friendsofclermont.org
GHENT
(O-24)
Float on Air Balloon Company | 73 Rte 25, 12075 |
A hot air balloon ride is an experience you will never
forget and a wonderful gift for a special occasion.
877/356-2844, 845/553-0630; floatonair.com
GOSHEN
(T-22)
Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame | 240 Main
St, 10924 | Discover the thrill of harness racing with the
3-D simulator, computer interactive exhibits and more. |
u | 845/294-6330; harnessmuseum.com
HIGH FALLS
(R-23)
D&H Canal Museum | Mohonk Rd, 12440 | National
Historic Site. Working lock model. Original canal locks #1620 of the D&H Canal. | | 845/687-9311; canalmuseum.org
HILLSDALE
(P-25)
Catamount Adventure Park | 3290 State HWY 23,
12529 | An aerial forest adventure with 12 courses including two zip line courses. 170 platforms in the trees are
connected by bridges made of cable, wood and rope.
For ages 7 to adult. Group discounts. Open Spring,
Summer and Fall. 518/325-3200; catamounttrees.com
SUMMER • 60 • 800/CALL-NYS
Hudson’s Antique Trail | Warren Street area, 12534 |
70 antique shops fill five historic walking blocks on and
around Warren Street. An amazing array and range
of merchandise spanning all continents and centuries.
Generally the shops are open Thu-Sun, with a few open on
Mon. 518/822-6522; hudsonantiques.net
Olana State Historic Site | 5720 Rte 9G, 12534 | Home
and estate of Hudson River School painter Frederic
Church; the 250 acre grounds are open year round, 8am
until sunset. Hiking, picnicking, birding and special events.
518/828-0135; olana.org
HYDE PARK
(R-23)
The Culinary Institute of America | 1946 Campus Dr,
12538 | Founded in 1946, as an independent college of
culinary arts, baking, pastry arts, and continuing education
for food service professionals and enthusiasts.
Tours, workshops. Five award winning student-staffed
restaurants. | | 845/452-9600; ciachef.edu
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site | Rte 9G, 12538
| Val-Kill. 800/967-2283, 845/229-9115; nps.gov/elro
Franklin D Roosevelt Home National Historic Site |
4097 Albany Post Rd, 12538 | Springwood.
800/967-2283, 845/229-9115; nps.gov/hofr
Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post Rd, 12538 | Displays on the lives and
careers of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. New Wallace
Education & Visitors Center. | | 800/FDR-VISIT,
845/486-7770; fdrlibrary.marist.edu
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site | Rte 9, 12538 |
Estate of Frederick W Vanderbilt. Italian gardens and
scenic views of the Hudson River. Representative of the
Gilded Age. | | 800/967-2283, 845/229-9115;
nps.gov/vama
KATONAH
(T-24)
Caramoor Center for Music and Arts | 149 Girdle Ridge
Rd, 10536 | Outstanding performances, engaging arts-ineducation programming. Home of the world-renowned
Cararmoor International Music Festival every summer. |
| 914/232-5035; caramoor.org
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site | 400 Rte 22,
10536 | Retirement home of John Jay (1745-1829),
legislator, diplomat, jurist, 2nd Governor of New York
State and first Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court. | |
914/232-5651; johnjayhomestead.org
KINDERHOOK
(O-24)
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site | 1013 Old Post
Rd, 12106 | The home and farm of the founder of the
Democratic Party and the eighth president of the United
States. 518/758-9689; nps.gov/mava
KINGSTON
(Q-23)
Hudson River Cruises | Rondout Landing, 12401 |
Sightseeing cruises aboard the modern 300-passenger
motor vessel, Rip Van Winkle. | | 800/843-7472,
845/340-4700; hudsonrivercruises.com
Hudson River Maritime Museum | 50 Rondout Landing,
12401 | Dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of
the Hudson River. Take a ride on the Rondout Creek to visit
the historic 1913 Rondout Lighthouse. | | 845/338-0071;
hrmm.org
Rondout Lighthouse | 20 Broadway, 12401 | Historic 1913
Lighthouse. Operates as a satellite museum by the Hudson
River Maritime Museum. Tour guides on site. Access only
by tour boat. | | 800/378-8145, 845/336-8145;
kingstonlighthouse.com
Senate House State Historic Site | 312 Fair St, 12401 |
Meeting place of the first NYS Senate. Museum contains
historical exhibits and paintings, including large collection
of art by Kingston native, John Vanderlyn. | |
845/338-2786; nysparks.com
http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com
http://www.hudsoncruises.com
http://www.hudsonantiques.net
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.olana.org
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.hudsonvalley.org
http://www.ciachef.edu
http://www.hudsonvalley.org
http://www.nps.gov/elro
http://www.BannermanCastle.org
http://www.nps.gov/hofr
http://www.millay.org
http://fdrlibrary.marist.edu
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.blueskyballoons.com
http://www.nps.gov/vama
http://www.boscobel.org
http://www.diabeacon.org
http://www.graymoor.org
http://www.caramoor.org
http://www.clearwater.org
http://www.johnjayhomestead.org
http://www.friendsofclermont.org
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.nps.gov/mava
http://www.floatonair.com
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.hudsonrivercruises.com
http://www.harnessmuseum.com
http://www.premiumoutlets.com
http://www.hrmm.org
http://www.canalmuseum.org
http://www.dutchesswinetrail.com
http://www.kingstonlighthouse.com
http://www.catamounttrees.com
http://www.nysparks.com
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ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Watchable Wildlife
New York State Canal System
Art+Culture
Path Through History
Food+Drink
Sports
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar
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