Location: Stony Point
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Stony Point is a triangle-shaped town in Rockland County, New York, United States. It is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. The town is located north of the town of Haverstraw, east and south of Orange County, New York, and west of the Hudson River and Westchester County. The population was 15,059 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is derived from a prominent projection into the Hudson River.
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1. The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Oldest lighthouse on the Hudson and only preserved Revolutionary War battleground in the lower Hudson Valley.
Reviewed By Steve T - Sayville, New York
History has a way of sometimes glorifying certain aspects (Battle of Yorktown, Valley Forge), which are very important factors in the battle of Independence, but somehow other areas without “trendy or fashionable”names are overlooked (Setauket, Battle of Long Island or Stoney Point). We visited Stoney Point on July 16, which was the 237th anniversary of the Continental Army retaking this fort. The story is pretty much a afterthought of the Revolutionary War, but showed how after years of losses and missteps the Army pulled off a daring assault of a fort that the British occupied to control the Hudson River and was one of the last northern battle during the war. It actually is spotlighted in an episode of 'Turn'. Stony Point was also the west port of the Kings Ferry to Verplanck Point on the east port which British General Andre' used when transporting information from Benedict Arnold About West Point. The site just got a little more interesting now. The site is maintained by the New York Park service, which has a museum with factual information about the battle, 2 Short hiking trails and the Stony Point Lighthouse which is the the oldest Lighthouse on the Hudson River. Throughout the year the Park Service has displays and reenactments that relate to the Revolutionary Era.
2. Bear Mountain State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By pchack - Deer Park, New York
What a great park to visit just wish perkins memorial tower was open at this time of year. The zoo is free and absolutely amazing with tiny little museums scattered about and fort clinton and indian camps within the zoo. There is also an amazing view of bear mt bridge. A total must see. The other trail right of the zoo was just as cool, it leads you down the mountain to the hudson excursion docks with another cool view of the bridge. And there is a really cool spot to watch the freight trains go by super close!
3. Letchworth Village
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey
This is one of the greatest attractions of this part of NY state and a true "must see'' location. Going to Letchworth Village feels like a surreal adventure from a fantastic movie set. Former 1911 asylum for mentally and physically sick of all ages stands abandoned since 1996. The area is huge and fascinating. It is completely legal to enter and the city maintains it as a safe favorite place for dog walkers. Parking is available and there is no cost to enter.
At its peak Letchworth Village consisted of over 130 buildings spread out over many acres of land. Many of these buildings are ghostly now, some are in disrepair but many still have signs of former glory. The Village was styled architecturally after Monticello. Among its most prominent buildings is former Boys Dormitory. Lechworth Village is know to be a haunted place and subject of many urban legends. It is a place where reports of horrific treatment of patients and abuses of staff surfaced over the decades. There is also extensive documentation pertaining to experimentation on humans residing in this facility. A better example of it is introduction of live-virus then experimental polio vaccine first administered here to a mentally retarded boy. Local cemetery has now a monument to "those who shall not be forgotten" as for years the subjects buried here were known only as numbers and not by their names.
We met some urban explorers here and some local dog owners.
The area is truly amazing and a great photo opportunity location. We ended up here also due to its geological uniqueness as it is a place where geological faults are nearby.
Locally there seem to be "haunted tours" and "ghost adventures" which take place here.
4. Paramount Hudson Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
A 1930s theater.
Reviewed By sonny2571 - Peekskill, New York
This theater is a throwback to the old movie theaters that existed in my childhood. Extraordinarily beautifully decorated and furnished, large selection of various entertainment venues, large number of seats, a balcony, large public parking, many great restaurants within walking distance to theater. If you want to go to a wonderful theater that would remind you of the 50's and earlier, and not travel to the city, this is the place to go to after attending one of the numerous great restaurants found around the theater. Do not miss.
5. Rose Healing Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
A private, therapeutic Mind/Body Healing practice which includes Reflexology, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Aromatherapy and other modalities
Reviewed By floridamcbrides - Hobe Sound, Florida
What an amazing experience each time! Rosemary has the gift. The first time I went, I was very apprehensive-she immediately put me at ease with her knowledge and calm demeanor. I felt so balanced and in tune with the universe afterwards. Rosemary provided me with...MoreThank you floridamcbrides for these very nice comments. I enjoyed working with you. Rosemary
6. Lucas candies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By UCFKnightsFan - Orlando, Florida
Lucas Candies has been around since 1896! It is a Haverstraw Landmark. You must visit this chocolate shop if your travels take you to the village of Haverstraw.
The chocolate here is perfect.............aromatic, sweet, rich, decadent, delicious, and addicting.
They have been around for 120 years, so they must be doing something right! Go here for the quality of the chocolate and the excellent customer service!
7. The Great Jack-O-Lantern Blaze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
The tri-state area's biggest, most exciting, most electrifying Halloween event features than 5,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o' lanterns in this elaborate walk-through experience. Meander through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display - all made of jack o' lanterns! THE GREAT JACK O'LANTERN BLAZE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 28.
Reviewed By alp250 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
We really enjoyed the walk-thru pumpkin blaze! It took us about 45 minutes to walk through with our 1 year old and 3.5 year old! They seemed to enjoy it! Dress warm with hats and gloves as it gets cold; it was about 35 degrees when we went to the 6:30pm time slot on November 12th! Also, get there about 30 minutes early so that you could get the kids in their warm gear! We didn’t use a stroller, but kind of wish we brought one!
8. High Tor State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By robcurtross - New York City, New York
The park contains two small mountains, and is closed for much of the year.
However the Long Path goes through it and directions for parking, etc can be found on the website of the New York – New Jersey Trail Conference.
In addition to hiking, swimming and picknicking are available in season.
The park is traversed by a 3.5-mile section of the Long Path. In addition, a woods road leads north from the parking lot to cross the Long Path along the ridge top and continues north to the top of the promontory known as Little Tor.
There are good views of the Hudson River and from a couple of vantage points New York City. This winter day, the views were splendid.
9. Anthony's Nose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By LWL3333 - Ridgewood, New Jersey
This is the mountain on the eastern terminus of the Bear Mountain Bridge, reputedly named for the large nose of "Mad" Anthony Wayne, an American commander during the Revolutionary War. During my life I have passed by literally hundreds of times, most recently about a month ago. It is most beautiful in the Fall when the colored leaves show it to best advantage.
10. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Reviewed By Robert-Jan1972 - Brussels, Belgium
If you are intending to visit NY for shopping, you should start in this outlet. Literally al brands are available (over 200 shops) and the experience is very convenience. Free parking, clean center and convenient stores. We visited this outlet just after Easter and still good bargains were available. There are enough food outlets and the staff is generally friendly. After visiting many outlets across the countries, this is definitely my favorite. Don't forget to download the coupons from the web.
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