Ramsey, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Finch Park has a nice big playground with one large play structure, a few additional smaller ones and an impressive amount of swings. One of the ...
Chester, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were afraid that the local bowling alleys would be too full during winter break so we decided to look for one more out of the area. That is ...
New Windsor, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever I drove on the I 287 North I would notice a beautiful lake and a small playground on the right side of the highway in the Suffern, NY ...
West Nyack, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We had so much fun at Nickel-O Farms. The place is pulsing with life. We visited the petting zoo one afternoon. The petting zoo includes a bunny ...
 Pleasantville, NY" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
I was pleasantly surprised to see how well taken care of and maintained The Rockefeller State Park Preserve is. After entering the 1,400 acre ...
Suffern, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever I drove on the I 287 North I would notice a beautiful lake and a small playground on the right side of the highway in the Suffern, NY ...
Palisades Center Mall
West Nyack, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The new 7,000 square foot, 18 hole black-light glow-in-the-dark mini golf course in the Palisades Center Mall is a lot of fun for all ages. The ...
Astoria, NY
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Whenever I go to a new neighborhood (or just a neighborhood that isn’t particularly close to where we live) for an appointment or short visit, I ...
Highland Falls, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Mine Dock Park is the place to go if you are either a train- or nature-enthusiast. There is definitely beautiful nature and scenery with views ...
Govenor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge,
Tarrytown, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | October 17, 2020 | Outdoor Activities, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monsey, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Sports, Westchester County, NY Update: Permanently closed
When I heard about Sleek eBikes rental at the new Gov Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, I knew that is what I’d like to do ...
Cold Spring, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I was so excited to discover Little Stony Point Hike and beach area in Cold Spring, NY. The hike is a short loop hike which was perfect for us ...
Chestnut Ridge, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Children’s Park is a great local park in Chestnut Ridge, NY. It is appropriate for all ages and has a playground, ball field, tennis courts, ...
Congers, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | September 29, 2020 | Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monsey, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Outdoor Activities, Parks The 60 acre Kings Park is just a couple of minute drive from the large Congers Lake. Although King’s Park also has water in the form of two ...
Cortlandt, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Every now and then I get in the mood of a trip that offers beautiful views of nature without exertion... perhaps someplace nice to sit, or a ...
Cortlandt and Peekskill, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Our local Walmart was out of something I wanted and getting it shipped would take too long. I opted to drive to Mohegan Lake, NY near Peekskill ...
Croton-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We headed to Croton Gorge on a warm spring Sunday afternoon. Problem: So did many other people. We took a walk atop the bridge but did not go to ...
Croton-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Croton Dam is the highlight of the 97 acre Croton Gorge Park. The park has many hiking paths as well as a bridge over the impressive dam. There ...
Minnewaska State Park
Cragsmoor, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
There’s not much to do during the Covid 19 Pandemic other than hikes and walks in places which boast enough space for social distancing. I was ...
Nyack, NY and Tarrytown, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | April 18, 2020 | Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monsey, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Outdoor Activities, Westchester County, NY The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is masterfully designed. We loved checking on the progress of the new bridge which replaced the Tappan Zee ...
Bear Mountain, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Seven Lakes Drive is a beautiful scenic area within Harriman State Park with serene lakes sprinkled throughout. The streets often go right ...
Valley Cottage, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | March 23, 2020 | Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Hikes, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Outdoor Activities, Parks When I was a kid we went to Rockland Lake State Park every summer to rent row boats and spend the day in the sun enjoying the beautiful lake. ...
Southfields, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Not far from where I live, there are some hikes I'd like to take, but when I actually plan a hike, I find myself gravitating to hikes with ...
Palisades Center Mall
West Nyack, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
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If you are in the mood of a roller coaster ride while shopping, just head down to OMG Entertainment on the first floor of ...
New York, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Everything in Manhattan takes much more time than expected. That is why when I plan a day trip I try not to go to more than one location or ...
New York, NY" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
The joke many adults tell is that as children when visiting FAO Schwarz they were led to believe that it was a toy museum instead of a toy ...
New York, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Magical. That is the word I’d use to describe the outdoor ice skating at the Rockefeller Center. As a child on mid-winter vacation days I often ...
Rockefeller Plaza, New York" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
There are few little girls’ dreams that are as universal as an American Girl Doll. When I was a kid we all dreamed of the Molly and Samantha ...
West Nyack, NY
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Permanently Closed.
Over the years I’ve had a few Virtual Reality experiences. Each time it would be a single ride included with other ...
Schenectady, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The Via Entertainment Center, located just across the hall from the Via Aquarium in the Via Port, Rotterdam Mall has an assortment of arcade ...
West Nyack, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
It’s wild to think that you can go shopping in the mall and then, without even leaving, take a thrilling ride in the 43,000 square foot facility ...