Explore Rockland County

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Welcome!
Welcome to scenic, sophisticated Rockland County!
Rockland County may be the smallest county in New York
State outside of Manhattan, but it has a lot to offer within
its 199-square-mile borders.
Located just 15 miles north of New York City, Rockland
County, aptly named for its rocky clime, offers a wealth of
attractions and areas of interest for residents and visitors
alike to explore.
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Federally designated as a Preserve America Community
with more than 1,100 acres of preserved parkland,
Rockland is a unique mix of bucolic Hudson River villages
and mountain vistas, hiking trails, active farmland,
sophisticated entertainment, fine dining, and Broadwayclass theater.
To enhance your stay here in our beautiful county, this
Travel and Entertainment Guide highlights the best
Rockland has to offer, from parks, historic sites, art
Rockland County Entertainment Guide
Springfest brings the crowds to Main Street in Nyack.
galleries, world-class restaurants, hotels, scenic bed and
breakfasts, and much more.
Come explore scenic, sophisticated Rockland County with
our new Travel and Entertainment Guide. We guarantee
your first visit won’t be your last.
Rockland Tourism and Local Development
rocktourism.com
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ON THE COVER: Main: Hook Mountain, Nyack, in autumn. Inset Photos: Nyack Harbor; The Old ‘76 House restaurant in Tappan; music at the Casa del Sol restaurant in Nyack. (All photos by Brian Evans of www.brianevansphotos.com)
Contents
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Welcome
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A Message from the County Executive
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Downtowns and Villages
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Accommodations
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Golf
Public Courses
Semi-Private Courses
Private Courses
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Parks
State Parks
County Parks
Town & Village Parks
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Historic Sites
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Dining
American
Café
Chinese
Diner
French
French/Irish
French/Japanese
Italian
Japanese/Sushi
Latin Fusion
Mexican/American
Seafood
Thai
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Theater and the Arts
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Farms and Farmers’ Markets
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Special Attractions
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A Message from the County Executive
Dear Residents and Visitors,
I’d like to introduce you to beautiful Rockland County via our
new Travel and Entertainment Guide. We’re pleased you’ve
decided to pay us a visit and explore all our county has to offer.
The new Travel and Entertainment Guide highlights the best
of Rockland County, featuring special sections on where
to stay, what to do and what to see while you’re here –
everything to educate, entertain and delight you, whether
you live here or are exploring Rockland for the first time.
“Sailing at the Hook,” painting in watercolor, by Jerre Vanderhoef.
There’s always something fun to do in Rockland – and you
can find it all in the Travel and Entertainment Guide. Stroll
through Rockland’s river villages or take in a performance at
one of our community theaters; visit our many historic sites
and landmarks, enjoy a scenic hike in our sprawling parks,
play a round on one of our award-winning golf courses,
and sample the cuisine at Rockland’s fine restaurants.
Check our website, www.rocktourism.com, for the latest on the
exciting events happening in Rockland each weekend, and
be sure to read our monthly “Spotlight on Rockland” section
featuring the events, places and people that help make Rockland
the wonderful, unique community it is, both to live in and to visit.
I am proud to introduce you to our new Travel and
Entertainment Guide, and to the place we call home:
Rockland County, a world away, in your own backyard.
Sincerely,
C. SCOTT VANDERHOEF
County Executive
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Downtowns and Villages
Piermont: The Village of Piermont’s fabulous river views, exceptional
restaurants, active art and music scene as well as its close proximity to
New York City make it an attractive place to visit and live.
Haverstraw: The Village of Haverstraw’s historic waterfront was once
the brick making capital of the world. Most late 19th to early 20th
century buildings in New York City were built with Haverstraw brick,
including the American Tract Society Building at 150 Nassau Street,
completed in 1895 and designated a landmark in 1999. Haverstraw’s
downtown features world-class dining and diverse shops to entertain
visitors and residents alike.
Suffern: The Village of Suffern has many wonderful attractions. This
historical town has Old World charm, great restaurants, the landmark
Lafayette Theater and is convenient to highways, buses and trains.
Nyack: Known for its fine restaurants, antiques, nightlife and quaint
Victorian homes, Nyack is a bastion of the arts and entertainment.
Several well-known personalities make their homes in this multicultural community.
Pearl River: The Hamlet of Pearl River’s downtown features many
Downtown shops in the river village of Piermont.
restaurants, community-based activities and shops that make life in
Pearl River an enjoyable and friendly experience.
Clarkstown: Home to New City, the county’s government seat, and
Nanuet, known for its shopping malls and variety and discount stores
including Barnes & Noble, Modell’s and Home Goods. Nanuet will also
be the location of the new Shops at Nanuet, an upscale shopping
center being built at the site of the old Nanuet Mall, which is
scheduled to open in 2013.
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Accommodations
There are many reasons to visit Rockland, and there are even more
reasons to stay in one of our world-class hotels. Within 30 minutes from
New York City, many of Rockland’s hotels offer 4-star accommodations at
a fraction of the price of Manhattan hotel rooms.
The newly renovated Bear Mountain Inn.
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Featuring comfortable, expansive rooms, elegant appointments including
heated indoor pools, concierge WIFI and laundry service, many of
Rockland’s premier hotels offer close proximity to the area’s finest
restaurants and room service from upscale on-premise catering facilities.
Special events, including weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversary and
birthday parties can be catered in one of Rockland’s fine hotel ballrooms.
Book your overnight or weekend stay today!
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Accommodations
Candlewood Suites
20 Overlook Dr., Nanuet, NY
845-371-4445
mary.garcia@ichotelsgroup.com
An all suite hotel with discounted rates, fully equipped kitchen in
every room, free wireless internet, washers and dryers and video
library. A pet-friendly hotel.
Comfort Inn and Suites
425 East. Rte.59, Nanuet, NY
845-623-6000
www.comfort.com/hotel/ny188
Offers a complimentary full hot breakfast and wireless internet.
The indoor heated pool and state of the art gym enhance guests’
stay. The hotel Ball Room and conference center features five
renovated meeting rooms and banquet room that can
accommodate up to 200 people.
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
3 Executive Blvd., Suffern, NY
845-357-4800
www.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 comfort
bedding/sleep amenity program. All rooms have a 42” flatscreen
TV or upgrade to our Roomlinx service featuring additional
amenities. Spectacularly appointed lobby.
Best Western Inn
26 Rte. 59, Nyack, NY
845-358-8100
www.bestwestern.com
The Best Western Nyack On Hudson is 100% non smoking and
is conveniently located adjacent to all major highways. Family
owned and operated, offers comfortable accommodations with
additional features like Wi-Fi, refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV,
and iron/iron board.
Bear Mt. Inn
Bear Mt. Inn, Rte. 9W Bear Mt., NY
845-786-2731
www.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.
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Days Inn Nanuet
Holiday Inn Orangeburg
367 West Rte. 59, Nanuet, NY
845-623-4567
www.daysinn.com/nanuet
Located in the heart of Nanuet, off of many major highways,
I-87/I-287, Garden State Pkwy., Palisades Pkwy., New York
State Thruway. Hotel offers seasonal outdoor swimming pool;
pets allowed.
329 Rte. 303, Orangeburg, NY
845-359-7000
www.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 conveniently to all major highways.
Hampton Inn
Howard Johnson Inn
845-623-0600
Located directly off the New York State Thruway. Offers indoor
heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast with make
your own waffle station, hot food and free internet.
17 N. Airmont Rd., Suffern, NY
845-368-1900
www.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 Wi-Fi
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.
Hilton Garden Inn
845-623-0600
www.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,
ballroom for special events up to 120 people.
Hilton Pearl River
500 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Pearl River, NY
845-735-9000
www.hiltonpearlriver.com
150 charming country French guestrooms, over 22,000 square
ft. 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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Bricktown Inn-Bed & Breakfast
112 Hudson Ave., Haverstraw, NY
845-429-8447
www.bricktowninnbnb.com
Step back in time to Victorian elegance with all modern
amenities. Stay in this amazing original Haverstraw brick home
and enjoy warm hospitality and great food prepared on-premisis.
Candlewood Su
ites in Nanuet.
Marriott Fairfield Inn
100 Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley, NY
845-426-2000
www.fairfieldinn.com/nycsv
Smoke-free environment, newly renovated rooms at an
affordable price. Offers complimentary breakfast, an exercise
room and an outdoor pool.
Dolce Palisades Hotel &
Conference Center
334 Rte. 9W, Palisades, NY
845-732-6000
www.dolce.com
Situated on 108 acres, Dolce Palisades is a full service hotel &
conference center. Featuring 206 guest rooms, 43 meeting
rooms totaling 50,000 square feet and boasting a 5,000 square
foot ballroom. Dolce Palisades is the premier Rockland County
location for meetings, social events and guest rooms.
Stony Point Conference Center
17 Crickettown Rd., Stony Point, NY
845-786-5674
www.stonypointcenter.org
A rural, spiritual retreat center, open to all. Located in scenic and
historic Stony Point in North Rockland....Provides three types of
housing to suit guests’ needs and budgets.
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Gilmor Sloane House-Bed & Breakfast
845-786-5674
www.stonypointcenter.org
The Gilmor Sloane House is a beautiful, historic Victorian
mansion. All rooms feature private baths.
Tolstoy Foundation-Bed & Breakfast
104 Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, NY
845-268-6722
www.tolstoyfoundation.org
Three rooms in a park-like, rustic setting on the Tolstoy
Foundation campus in an old, historic farm house.
Super 8 Motel
47 W. Main St., Nyack, NY
845-353-3880
www.super8.com
Affordable rooms and convenient Nyack location, close to the
Tappan Zee Bridge.
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Did you know?
Then known as “Bricktown,” Haverstraw, which produced
much of the brick used to build up the island of Manhattan,
was the site of a deadly landslide that took the lives of 19
people – some of whom were never found.
In the early 20th century, Haverstraw was the home of
more than 40 brick-making factories, shipping bricks made
from the rich soil on the banks of the riverfront village down
the Hudson River on barges to New York City. But the
ever-increasing demand for more brick would be the
booming village industry’s downfall.
Late on the night of January 8, 1906, a large crevice broke
open in the heart of the village, triggering a landslide that
would swallow 21 buildings and sweep 19 people to the
bottom of a 150-foot pit, buried under tons of soil that the
bricks were made from. The anniversary of the Haverstraw
landslide is commemorated every year in an annual
ceremony sponsored by the Haverstraw Brick Museum.
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Golf
Rockland County is known for many attractions, but what many people
don’t know is that Rockland offers a wide range of world-class public,
semi-private and private golf courses, and is a destination spot for
discerning golfers.
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, featuring 6,894 yards of
golf from its longest tees for a par of 72, attracts avid golfers from around
the tri-state area 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, with its spectacular views of the New York City skyline, offers some
of the finest course hole design in the state.
Plan a round of championship golf and schedule a weekend stay in one of
Rockland’s premier hotels.
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Philip J. Rotella Golf Course
100 Thiells Mt. Ivy Rd., Thiells, NY
845-354-1025
This par-72 course measures over 6,500 yards from the back
tees. Welcomes golfers of all skill levels.
Rockland Lake State Park Golf Course
Rte. 9W, Congers, NY
845-268-7275
Two 18-hole golf courses-one a championship course, the other,
an executive course. The championship course has a tight,
tree-lined fairways and rolling terrain that lead to elevated
greens. There are only 37 bunkers on the course, but all are
well-placed. The par 3s 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
Golf
233 Spook Rock Road, Suffern, NY
845-357-6100
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.
Public Courses
Minisceongo Golf Club
110 Pomona Road, Pomona, NY
845-362-8200
Minisceongo boasts a unique private golf membership program
and also serves as the perfect venue for golf outings and special
events, such as banquets, cocktail parties, bridal showers, baby
showers, small weddings, business meetings, sales seminars,
and more.
Blue Hill Golf Club
285 Blue Hill Rd., Pearl River, NY
845-735-2094
Blue Hill Golf Course is a 27 hole municipal golf facility that
overlooks scenic Lake Tappan in Pearl River, NY. The course is
available to the public, with preferential tee times and rates for
Town of Orangetown residents.
Broadacres Golf Course
140 Old Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg, NY
845-359-8218 or 845-359-8602
Challenging 9-hole course with 3,138 yards of golf
Patriot Hills Golf Club
19 Clubhouse Ln., Stony Point, NY
845-947-7085
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.
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Private Courses
Paramount Country Club
60 Zukor Road, New City, NY
845-634-4626
Paramount Country Club is a private 200 acre club, picturesque
views featuring magnificent backdrops of rolling hills,
breathtaking woodland scenery, majestic emerald green fairways
and beautifully manicured greens.
Manhattan Woods Golf Club
1 Ahlmeyer Dr., West Nyack, NY
845-627-2222
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.
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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.
Semi-Private Courses
New York Country Club
103 Brick Church Rd., Spring Valley, NY
845-362-5800
New York Country Club offers all the amenities of a top-notch
club, as well as sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline that
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Parks
During the past 45 years, the Rockland County Park System has grown
from one park of 3 acres to a network of 23 parks at more than 2,579
rural, pristine acres. Buttermilk Falls, West Nyack.
Rockland’s scenic parks are situated on the Hudson River and near
mountainous ridges that preserve its shorelines and skylines as forever
green and uncluttered by development. Many hold great historic value,
preserving old Indian trails and lore, and offer mountain and river vistas as
well as a variety of recreational opportunities for all.
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,
Mountainview Nature Park, Kakiat, Clausland Mountain and Haverstraw
Bay. Take a hike and view the natural wonders of Rockland County today!
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High Tor State Park
South Mountain Road, New City, NY
845-634-8074
Hiking, picnicking, swimming, spectacular views of the Hudson
River. Open dawn to dusk.
Hook Mountain State Park
End of North Broadway, Upper Nyack, NY
845-268-3020
676 acres for hiking, biking, picnicking. Located behind
Rockland Lake State Park, can be accessed from the end of
North Broadway in Upper Nyack. Open dawn to dusk.
Lake Sebago Beach-Harriman State Park
Parks
Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY
845-786-2701
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, NY
845-351-2568
Swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking, surrounded by
meadows and rolling wooded hills, campsites available,
ice-skating and ice fishing in winter, if conditions allow.
Open dawn to dusk.
State Parks
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
Palisades Parkway, Exit 17, Bear Mountain, NY
845-942-2560
Picnic and barbeque facilities, hiking paths, bike trail, play areas,
cross-country ski trails. Open dawn to dusk.
Bear Mountain State Park
Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY
845-786-2701
Fishing, picnicking, swimming, boating, ball fields, basketball
courts, hiking paths, bike trails (starting at Dunderberg Mountain
and traveling South), ice skating, sledding, cross-country ski
trails, Trailside Museum/Zoo, Lodge/Inn. Open dawn to dusk.
Blauvelt State Park
Route 303 North to East, Greenbush Road, Blauvelt, NY
845-359-0544
Hiking walking, spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, mostly
undeveloped forested land. Open dawn to dusk.
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County Parks
Buttermilk Falls
199 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY
845-364-2670
Trail leading to the falls and stream with several scenic
over-looks and an attractive area at the base of the falls
for picnicking, nature observation, photography. Open
dawn to dusk.
Clausland Mountain
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10 Nike Lane, Upper Grandview, NY
845-359-6503
Heavily wooded mountain with many fine scenic overlooks. Open
dawn to dusk.
Lake Welch-Harriman State Park
Lake Welch Drive, Bear Mountain, NY
845-947-2444
Largest beach in Harriman with its half-mile 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.
Nyack Beach State Park
End of Broadway, Upper Nyack, NY
845-268-3020
61 acres of Hudson riverfront for fishing, hiking, biking, picnic
facilities, cross-country ski trails. Open dawn to dusk.
Rockland Lake State Park
Route 9W, between Congers & Valley Cottage, Congers, NY
845-268-3020
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.
Tallman Mountain State Park
Route 9W, Sparkill, NY
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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Eleanor Burlingham Memorial Park
Seven Lakes Drive, Waldron Terrace, Sloatsburg, NY
845-364-2670
Fishing, canoeing, bird watching and hiking. Open dawn
to dusk.
Frank J. & Lillian G. Schwartz
Nature Preserve
Monsey Heights Road, Monsey, NY
845-364-2670
Wildlife preserve for nature study. Open dawn to dusk.
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Dater Mountain Nature Park
End of Johnsontown Road, Sloatsburg, NY
845-364-2670
A number of mountain tops 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.
Demarest Kill Park
57 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY
845-364-2670
Wooden fishing station in stocked pond, hiking trail, picnic area
and benches. Open dawn to dusk.
Route 45 & Route 202, Mount Ivy, NY
845-364-2670
Old quarry arena, now available for hiking, geological study
interpretation, scenic vistas. Open dawn to dusk.
Haverstraw Bay Park
21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw, NY
845-364-2670
Located on the Hudson River front with an open air pavilion,
covered and un-covered picnic tables, benches, paved walking
trails, 3 fishing piers in fresh water pond, pedestrian footbridge,
double-wide trailer boat launch, large children’s playground,
Rockland County September 11th Memorial & Patriot Garden.
Open dawn to dusk.
H. Pierson Mapes Flat Rock Park
101 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn, NY
845-364-2670
Popular spot for fishing, canoeing and nature observation, best
public access to the Ramapo River, picturesque vistas. Open
dawn to dusk.
Dutch Garden
21 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY
845-364-2670
Completely renovated in 2006. A peaceful, lovely oasis in the
middle of the bustling county center. Featuring beautiful
flowering gardens, walking paths, historic brick tea house and
fireplace, gazebo, bandstand, arbor. Originally constructed in
1934-6 under the supervision landscape artist Mary Mobray
Clarke, Dutch Gardens is a memorial to Rockland’s early Dutch
settlers and its dependence on the brick-making industry for its
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Mountainview Nature Park
2 Strawberry Hill Lane, Central Nyack, NY
845-364-2670
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.
Samuel G. Fisher Mt. Ivy
Environmental Park
Fireman’s Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY
845-364-2670
Hiking along old railroad bed, nature trails, wildlife observation
and wetland ecology. Open dawn to dusk.
Sean Hunter Ryan Memorial Park
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845-364-2670
15 acre trail with slight incline, nature observation, hiking
through the White Trail of Buttermilk Falls, with a connection to
the Long Path. Open dawn to dusk.
Kakiat Park
Haverstraw Road, off Route 202, Montebello, NY
845-364-2670
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, NY
845-364-2670
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.
Monsey Glen
Saddle River Road, Monsey, NY
845-364-2670
Peaceful area of hiking trails, scenic natural beauty with
sandstone overhangs, a stream, unique plant life. Open
dawn to dusk.
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South Mountain Park
164 South Central Highway, Garnerville, NY
845-364-2670
Mountainous land with scenic views overlooking Haverstraw and
the Hudson River, hiking via the Long Path. Open dawn
to dusk.
Town & Village Parks
Nike Overlook Park
Tweed Boulevard, Orangeburg, NY
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 Avenues, Nyack, NY
845-358-0548
On the shores of 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.
Piermont Pier and Marsh
Village of Piermont, Piermont, NY
845-359-1258
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.
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Did you know?
The famous Piermont Flywheel, located in the riverfront
park at the foot of Ash Street in the heart of Piermont, was
actually an integral part of the riverfront village’s industrial
history, which began more than 100 years ago.
The original flywheel powered the Piermont Paper
Company in 1902 and continued to operate as part of a
steam-driven electrical generator until 1980, when the
factory, then owned by the Federal Paper Board, closed its
doors forever.
A snowy Hook Mountain in Nyack.
When developers tore the factory down and tried to
remove the flywheel, even taking a wrecking ball to it, it
proved indestructible. So it was decided by village leaders
and historians that the Flywheel would become a
permanent part of Piermont’s downtown center. It was
polished, sandblasted and made into a sculpture, where it
stands today as a monument to Piermont’s industrial past.
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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 trial and imprisonment of
British Major John Andre, to the Stony Point Battlefield, where General
“Mad” Anthony Wayne earned his nickname, Rockland’s historical trail
traces its deep and storied roots.
From the Dutch settlers who discovered Rockland in 1675, to Haverstraw’s
establishment as the brick-making capitol of the Hudson Valley in the
1800’s, 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
Historic Sites
20 Livingston Ave., Tappan, NY
845-359-1359
www.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.
Andre Monument
42 Andre Hill, Tappan, NY
845-364-2670
www.co.rockland.ny.us/environ
Andre Monument marks the site where the British spy was hung
and buried in 1780 during the American Revolution. It is a large
granite monument located on a 20’ by 20’ plot enclosed by a
wrought iron fence.
Dutch Garden
21 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY
845-364-2670
www.co.rockland.ny.us/environ
Designed by Mary Mowbray Clarke in 1933-34 as memorial
to county’s early settlers. In 1935 it won Garden of the Year
award from Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Master
craftsman Biaglo Gugliuzzo of Garnerville created walks and
latticed walls of Haverstraw brick. Now a county park with
historic markers on site. Features a beautiful display of flowering
bulbs in spring.
Harmony Hall
15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY
845-712-5220
www.friendsofharmonyhall.com
Jacob Sloat House is located in the Village of Sloatsburg at the
heart of the historic Ramapo Pass. Constructed in 1848, the
27-room Greek Revival mansion is the home of the Friends of
Harmony Hall, which welcomes thousands of visitors each year
to enjoy a variety of historic, environmental and cultural arts
programming in the mansion’s South Salon and on its Great
Lawn, including the annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival.
Camp Shanks
S. Greenbush Road, Orangeburg, NY
845-638-5419
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
France in Normandy. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Saturday and Sunday only, noon-4 p.m. Free admission;
handicapped accessible.
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Hopper House Art Center
82 North Broadway, Nyack, NY
845-358-0774
www.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.
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Park Rd. off 9W, Stony Point, NY
845-786-2521
www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
Exhibits relating to the Battle of Stony Point in 1779. Scene of
Brigadore General Anthony Wayne’s surprise capture of the
British-held fort. Museum displays relics of the battle which
became an important American Revolutionary War victory.
Features seasonal picnicking, blacksmithing, musketing, artillery,
campfires, demonstrations, tours and year-round, panoramic
view of the Hudson River. Museum Hours: Wed-Sat 10am4:30pm; Sunday noon-4:30pm. Grounds open Mon-Fri
9am-5pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm. Parking $5.00
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Haverstraw Brick Museum
12 Main St., Haverstraw, NY
845-947-3505
www.haverstrawbrickmuseum.com
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 & Sundays 1-4pm or by appointment.
Holocaust Museum & Study Center
17 South Madison Ave., Spring Valley, NY
845-356-2700
www.holocauststudies.org
Permanent exhibit combines graphics, montages, artifacts, and
audio visual displays to detail every phase of the Holocaust.
Changing art exhibits. Open to the public free of charge.
Sun-Thurs 12-4pm. Closed on major Jewish Holidays.
Handicapped accessible.
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Stony Point Lighthouse
The Jacob Blauvelt Farmhouse
Park Rd. off 9W, Stony Point, NY
845-786-2521
www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
Restored 1826 lighthouse, oldest on the river and one of
Rockland’s best-known historical landmarks.
20 Zukor Rd., New City, NY
845-634-9629
www.rocklandhistory.org
Restored 1832 farmhouse. An example of Flemish vernacular
architecture with Greek Revival ornamentation, the house
contains period rooms that illustrate the lifestyles of local
farming families during the first half of the nineteenth century.
Office hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm. Exhibts: Wed.-Sun.
noon-4 p.m. Group tours by appointment.
The Isaac DePew House
196 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburg, NY
845-398-1302
www.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 1930’s serves the museum with
extra exhibition space. Open Sundays 1-4pm and Tuesdays
10am-2pm by appointment only. Handicapped accessible.
Donations appreciated.
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213 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River, NY
845-735-0429
www.orangetownmuseum.com
Built in the last quarter of the 18th century, the Sayler House
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Showcases three permanent exhibits. By appointment only.
Handicapped accessible
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Did you know?
Rockland County is known for being the site of the trial and
imprisonment of British Major John Andre at Tappan’s ‘76
House during the Revolutionary War, but historians
remember it as the place where the 13 colonies were
formally acknowledged as a brand-new nation.
America’s first president, George Washington, famously
slept in Tappan’s historic DeWint House and planned many
a Revolutionary War battle strategy there. But what many
don’t know is that on May 5, 1783, General Washington
welcomed British Commander Sir Guy Carleton to the
DeWint House to discuss the terms of the peace treaty
between Britain and the fledgling country.
The Stony Point Battlefield.
Two days later, Sir Guy received General Washington
aboard the British vessel Perseverance, and fired the ship’s
cannons in the King’s Navy’s first official salute to the red,
white and blue flag of the new United States of America.
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Rockland’s fine and varied dining is the highlight of any culinary tour of
the Hudson Valley.
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From five-star restaurants to cozy pubs, Rockland County has it all.
Home to three of James Beard nominee and Iron Chef winner Peter X.
Kelly’s outstanding establishments, including his flagship restaurant,
Xavier’s of Piermont, one needn’t travel to Manhattan to experience
world-class dining.
Chefs including Matt Hudson of Nyack’s famed Hudson House, Doug Chi
Nguyen of Wasabi Nyack and New City, and David Martinez of Union
Restaurant in Haverstraw, all chose Rockland County as the home of their
Zagat-rated, award-winning restaurants. From Asian-fusion to the Tuscan
cuisine of Italy, visit one of Rockland’s fine restaurants today for an
unforgettable dining experience.
A few notable Rockland restaurants are listed here. For a complete listing of all
restaurants in Rockland County, please visit www.rocktourism.com.
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Freelance Café and Wine Bar
506 Piermont Ave., Piermont, NY
845-365-3250
www.xaviar.com/freelance
Award-winning combination of American cafe style, French
bistro and Italian trattoria by Chef Peter X. Kelly. This Art Deco
bistro and wine bar offers an intimate atmosphere with exciting
menu of small and large plates, allowing diners an array of
gourmet choices.
Dining
Hudson House
American
134 Main St., Nyack, NY
845-353-1355
www.hudsonhousenyack.com
Located in the former village hall and jailhouse and hosted by
owner Matt Hudson, who bakes all the famous desserts. Cuisine
is refined American cooked with a traditional French technique.
The two erstwhile jail cells now house the wine cellar, and the
walls and ceilings are covered in the original pressed tin dating
from the 1800’s. In warm weather, the large front doors open to
sidewalk dining. A Nyack staple. Reservations recommended
on weekends.
Hudson Water Club
606 Beach Rd., West Haverstraw, NY
845-271-4046
www.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 river views. Live music and
dancing on weekends.
‘76 House
110 Main St., Tappan, NY
845-359-5476
www.76house.com
Built in 1668, the Old ‘76 House is New York State’s oldest
tavern; a three hundred year-old structure lovingly restored to
pristine condition by the Norden family. 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 it to
one of the area’s top dining destinations.
Cheesecake Factory
1612 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack, NY
845-727-1000
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Generous portions with unlimited, inventive menu selections all
made fresh with quality ingredients and served in a warm and
casual setting. Legendary cheesecakes and specialty desserts.
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117 Rt. 303, Congers, NY
845-268-6555
www.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.
Café
Art Café of Nyack
65 S. Broadway, Nyack, NY
845-353-4230
www.artcafenyack.com
There is never a rush at the Art Cafe, where diners can enjoy
seasonal outdoor dining and artfully prepared Mediterranean
cuisine in a casual, friendly atmosphere.
River Club
11 Burd St., Nyack, NY
845-358-0220
www.nyackriverclub.net
Enjoy burgers, seafood and American pub fare on the beautiful
Nyack marina in the newly renovated outdoor bar and dining
area. This family-owned Rockland tradition features a cozy
taproom with fireplace to warm even in the coldest weather!
Music and live entertainment on weekends. Dine dock side and
you’ll feel like you’re on vacation in Maine!
Rockland Bakery
94 Demarest Mill Rd., Nanuet, NY
845-623-5800
www.rocklandbakery.com
A Rockland County tradition and tourist attraction, people travel
for miles to watch fresh bread and rolls come out of the ovens
and to purchase exquisite cakes, cookies and sweets for any
occasion. Rockland Bakery is the premium bakery of the
northeast providing the highest quality freshly baked products at
affordable prices.
Strawberry Place
845-358-9511
Famous countywide for its breakfast, it fills up fast on weekends.
Sample the generous portions and varieties of pancakes,
waffles, French toast and creative omelets. Stop by for lunch,
when burgers and eclectic sandwiches reign supreme. Breakfast
and lunch only. Cash only.
Xaviar’s at Piermont
845-359-7007
www.xaviars.com
4-Star “Extraordinary” rating from the NY Times and featured in
Zagat’s Survey. Chef Peter X. Kelly’s elegant cuisine is inspired
by contemporary American interpretations. Intimate dining room
adorned with flowers, candlelight, Versace china and Riedel
stemware. Each table is graced with a different Baccarat crystal
figurine. Celebrate special occasions in one of Rockland’s
premiere dining experiences.
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Chinese
Ocean Empire
340 Rt. 202, Pomona, NY
845-354-8218
www.oceanempire.net
Expertly prepared Chinese food with an extensive menu with
representing several regions, including Szechuan, Hunan, and
Hong Kong and a long list of vegetarian options. One of
Rockland’s finest Chinese restaurants.
Diner
Hogan’s Nyack
412 Rt. 59, Nyack, NY
845-358-5475
Breakfast and lunch. Extremely well-executed basic diner
food in a cheerful, colorful environment. Everything you
could want in a diner including eggs, burgers, robust coffee.
A Rockland staple.
French
Alain’s Bistro
9 Ingalls St. - Skyview Plaza, Nyack, NY
845-535-3315
www.alainsbistro.com
Sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere. Authentic recipes and
ingredients prepared and hosted by Chef Alain Eigenmann offer
an innovative style with a traditional French flair. Reservations
recommended on weekends.
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French/Irish
Antoine Mcguire’s Oyster & Ale House
19 Main St., Haverstraw, NY
845-429-4121
www.antoinemcguire.com
Serves up a unique fusion of French Bistro-style dining
combined with the laid-back spirit and of the classic Irish pub.
Oyster and ale bar will conjure memories of classic bars of
yesterday with exposed Haverstraw brick walls, fireplace, and
vintage decor.
French/Japanese
Kumo Japanese
22 S. Main St., Pearl River, NY
845-920-0886
www.kumojapanesebistrony.com
Enjoy real Manhattan style dining featuring Japanese cuisine
and sushi. Exotic Japanese flavors combined with the most
elegant French style cooking. Oyster bar with fresh and skillful
seafood preparation.
Italian
Café Portofino
845-359-7300
www.portofinoinpiermont.com
Bistro serves well-executed riffs on classic Italian dishes. Warm
and intimate, low-key surroundings.
Civile’s Venice on the Hudson
16 Front St., Haverstraw, NY
845-429-3891
www.civiles.net
A dock and dine restaurant featuring scenic outdoor dining on
the Hudson River. Features al fresco dining with a contemporary
Italian menu. Three-course prix fixe lunch menu. Seasonal hours.
Located at Emeline Park in historic Haverstraw.
Confetti Ristorante & Vinoteca
200 Ash St., Piermont, NY
845-365-1911
www.confettiofpiermont.com
Authentic Italian cuisine. The menu changes three times a year.
Only imported Italian ingredients are used, including flour from
suppliers in Italy. Upscale but relaxed, with vibrant Tuscan decor
and elegant “white-glove” tables settings. Seasonal outdoor
dining. Three separate dining rooms offer expansive river views.
Impeccable service.
Da Nina Italian Restaurant
1 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY
845-357-9988
www.daninas.com
Offers age-old tradition and timeless recipes that have been
passed down through generations and combines cuisine and
atmosphere to create a dining experience that won’t soon be
forgotten. Quiet and elegant, infused with spices and homemade
cooking. The menu showcases traditional specialties as well as
modern adaptations.
Del ‘Arte Restaurant
20 Mountainview Rd., Orangeburg, NY
845-365-2727
www.delarterestaurant.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!
Il Portico
89 Main St., Tappan, NY
845-365-2100
www.ilportico.com
Fine northern Italian cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual
atmosphere. Featuring regional and seasonal Italian specialties,
and fresh, inventive cuisine.
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Lanterna Tuscan Bistro
845-353-8361
www.lanternausa.com
Authentic Tuscan bistro. Family pictures and landscapes
of Lucca make it easy to imagine that one is dining
among family and friends beneath the blue Italian sky.
Fine Italian cuisine with a varied and interesting menu.
Reservations recommended.
Mexican/American
Quinta Steakhouse
24 E. Central Ave., Pearl River, NY
845-735-5565
www.quintasteakhouse.com
Beef and fine steaks are the featured menu item here, with
specialty dishes influenced by the owner’s Portuguese heritage.
Stop by for their value-priced lunch specials.
Mountain House
333 Rt. 340, Sparkill, NY
845-359-9191
Enjoy a wide variety of thin-crust pizza served family style in
booths with old-fashioned checkered tablecloths at this
Rockland favorite. Don’t miss appetizers like fried ravioli and
baked clams along with Italian classics, sandwiches, salads,
burgers and wraps.
Japanese/Sushi
Seafood
Aquaterra Grille
420 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River, NY
845-920-1340
www.aquaterragrille.com
A casual family restaurant featuring the freshest seafood (Aqua)
and most delectable meats (Terra). Offers an atmosphere that
combines the elements of water and earth, with the splendor of
an aquatic bar and the natural beauty of outdoor patios.
Wasabi
110 Main St., Nyack, NY
845-358-7977
www.wasabinyack.com
A cross between Nobu and Little Italy. This chic restaurant emits
a posh, serene vibe featuring Asian-fusion cuisine. Favorites
include the New York sashimi (salmon sashimi with jalapeño
sauce), tuna millennium, and wasabi calamari. Full sushi bar.
Reservations recommended on weekends.
Thai
Kwan Thai
22 E. Central Ave., Pearl River, NY
845-735-5906
www.kwanthai.com
Experience fine authentic Thai menu served in an inviting
atmosphere. A Pearl River favorite.
Latin Fusion
Union Restaurant
24 New Main St., Haverstraw, NY
845-429-4354
www.unionrestaurant.net
Diverse, classic cuisine in an elegant atmosphere featuring
creative Latin fusion dishes by Chef David Martinez.
Located in the historic Pressler Building in the heart of the
Village of Haverstraw. 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.
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Its many theaters, music, dance and arts groups represent Rockland’s
diverse culture, expansive talent and artistic center.
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From Broadway-quality plays at the Penguin Repertory Theater in Stony
Point, to the Gaga Arts 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 the 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
world-famous comedians at the Levity Live comedy club at the Palisades
Center in West Nyack.
Whatever you’re looking for in the way of arts, theater, music and dance,
Rockland County is the place to be.
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Theater and the Arts
Antrim Playhouse
15 Spook Rock Rd., Suffern, NY
845-354-9503
www.antrimplayhouse.com
Rockland County’s longest running community theatre.
Children Shakespeare Theatre Inc.
PO Box 558, Palisades, NY
845-826-2623
www.childrensshakespeare.org
The Children’s Shakespeare Theatre is an independent
organization offering aspiring young actors from ages 8-15
years an opportunity to experience and stage the classic works
of William Shakespeare.
Elmwood Playhouse
10 Park St., Nyack, NY
845-353-1313
www.elmwoodplayhouse.com/
Elmwood Playhouse is a not-for-profit 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 on Park Street in Nyack, NY 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.
Garnerville Arts and Industrial Center
55 Railroad Ave., Garnerville, NY
845-947-7108
www.gagaartscenter.org
GAGA provides unique and vibrant performance, gallery and
creative space and presents artistic programs of exceptional
merit for the benefit of a multi-cultural population.
Helen Hayes Youth Theatre
PO Box 395, New City, NY
845-826-2049
www.helenhayesyouththeatre.com
Since 1998, the Helen Hayes Youth Theatre has provided
year-round theater training program for children ages 4-18. A
two-week summer theater camp featured intensive programs
culminating in fully staged productions.
ArtsRock: “it Starts with the Arts”
1-855-278-7762 (855-ARTSROCK)
www.ArtsRock.org
ArtsRock is an organization of artistic and business professionals
that provides access to professional arts and multi-cultural
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
unique venues throughout Rockland County.
Visit www.ArtsRock.org or call 1-855-278-7762
(855-ARTSROCK) for more information and
performance schedules.
The famed Lafayette Theater, Suffe
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Edward Hopper House Art Center
Rockland Conservatory of Music
82 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY
845-358-0774
www.edwardhopperhouse.org
Edward Hopper House is a not-for-profit 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.
45 South Main St., Pearl River, NY
845-356-1522
www.rocklandconservatory.org
The Rockland Conservatory of Music provides professional
music instruction at reasonable rates to students of all ages
and abilities.
Lafayette Theatre
97 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY
845-369-5686
www.bigscreenclassics.com
Rockland’s only historic single-screen, 1,000-seat movie
palace, built in 1923. Featuring its original Wurlitzer theater
organ, the Lafayette screens first run films, the Big Screen
Classics series showcasing films from the golden age of
cinema, and specialty programs.
Levity Live Comedy Club
4210 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack, NY
845-353-5400
www.levitylive.com
Rockland’s newest hotspot and only comedy club and
dinner theater featuring world-class comedians in an intimate,
club-like setting.
Rockland Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 456, Valley Cottage, NY
845-268-3261
www.rocklandsymphonyorchestra.org
The Rockland Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit community
arts organization that showcases local musicians, gifted
students, composers and conductors.
Stage Left Children’s Theatre
111 Route 303, Tappan, NY
845-365-9000
www.stageleftct.org
Founded in 1999 as a not-for-profit 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.
Penguin Repertory Theater
845-786-2873
www.penguinrep.org/penguin/
In 1977, an empty century-old barn became a repository of
dreams as the home of Rockland County’s first year-round,
non-profit professional theatre to promote new voices and works
which enrich the body of American drama. See Broadway-quality
theater in the heart of Stony Point.
Rivertown Film Society
58 Depew Ave., Nyack, NY
845-353-2658
www.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+A’s with actors, directors, writers and
other experts from the world of motion pictures.
Rockland Center For The Arts
27 South Greenbush Rd., West Nyack, NY
845-358-0877
www.rocklandartcenter.org
RoCA is a multi-arts cultural center that features artistic exhibits
in a variety of mediums.
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Farms and
Farmers’ Markets
Home to several of the Hudson Valley’s oldest working farms, Rockland
County gives visitors and residents alike opportunities to purchase locally
grown produce and an authentic farming experience of what it’s like to
“live off the land.”
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The rustic Orchards of Concklin in Pomona and the Davies Farm in
Clarkstown offer seasonal apple and pumpkin picking 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.
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Farms and
Farmers’ Markets
Dr. Davie’s Farm
306 Route 304, Congers, NY
845-268-7020
www.drdaviesfarm.com
Dr Davies Farm has two stands, one off Rt. 9W in Congers, and
the other on Rte. 304. Seasonal apple picking at Rte. 304. The
farm stands offer a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
including sweet corn, apples and tomatoes. Fresh pressed cider
also available. Rt. 9W stand 9:00-5:30 July thru November. Rte.
304 stand 9:00-5:30 July thru November. Apple picking hours
Sat 10-4, Sun 10-3:30, fall only.
Orchards of Concklin
2 South Mountain Rd., Pomona, NY
845-354-0369
www.theorchardsofconcklin.com
Owned and operated by the Concklin family since 1712. Oldest
working farm in Rockland County. Pick your own apples and
pumpkins; seasonal corn maze; home-baked pies, cookies,
donuts and cakes from seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients. Call for
farm stand hours and activities calendar.
Village of Haverstraw Farmers Market
Maple Ave. Btw. Main and West Broad, Haverstraw, NY
845-947-5646
www.voh-ny.com
Many vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables, organic fair
trade coffee, local herbs, plants, handmade soaps, pastries,
jams, pies, quiches, chutneys, wines, prepared foods, artisan
bread and more. June through October, every Sunday from
9am-1pm.
Cropsey Farm
230 Little Tor Road, New City
One of the five remaining vegetable and fruit farms in Rockland
County. The farmhouse was built of native red sandstone around
1769 by the Blauvelt brothers and is one of the oldest existing
barns in the 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.
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Village of Nyack Farmers Market
Village of Suffern Farmers Market
Main St. and Cedar St., Nyack, NY
845-353-2221
Every Thursday, May through November, 8:30am-2:30pm, the
Nyack Chamber of Commerce presents an open air, seasonal
market featuring local fresh fruit and produce, baked goods,
cheeses, wine, cut flowers and plants.
Orange and Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY
845-598-1473
www.suffernfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/
Every Saturday, June through November, 9am-1pm, the Suffern
Civic Association hosts a wide variety of vendors selling fresh
seasonal fruits and berries, vegetables, organic produce, crusty
bread and homemade pastries, farm-fresh cut flowers, locally
roasted organic coffee, dried fruit snacks, cheese and eggs,
salsas, sausage and meats, soups, mushrooms, fresh
mozzarella, pasta sauces and ravioli, and much more. The
Market also features entertainment - storytellers, musicians,
cooking demonstrations by local chefs - something new and
exciting every week.
Village of Piermont Farmers Market
527 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, NY
914-923-4837
www.communitymarkets.biz
Every Sunday, June through November, 11am-3pm, rain or
shine, 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.
Village of Spring Valley Farmers Market
7 N Madison Avenue, Spring Valley, NY
914-923-4838
www.communitymarkets.biz
Every Wednesday, July through November, 8am-5pm, browse
through a great selection of fresh fruit and produce.
Fall at the Cropsey Farm, New City; rows
of produce and eggplant from the Cropsey
Farm; street fair in downtown Nyack.
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Norm Hutchins of the Rockland Boulders celebrates after hitting a game-winning homer last season.
Special
Attractions
In addition to all the other exciting attractions listed in this Guide,
Rockland County is home to some unique special attractions, including
one of the country’s largest indoor malls, the Palisades Center, and
Provident Bank Park, the county’s new minor league baseball stadium.
The Palisades Center draws tourists and visitors from around the region
and the globe to Rockland to shop, dine, ice skate, watch movies and take
advantage of the mall’s many specialty stores and activities. Sports fans
come from all over the Hudson Valley and New Jersey to see the county’s
new minor league baseball team, the Rockland Boulders, play ball at
Provident Bank Park. The stadium now offers outdoor concerts featuring
major performing artists, and facilities for special events including
birthday parties, charitable events and more.
Rockland may be New York’s smallest county, but it offers big-time
entertainment, sports and attractions for people of all ages and interests
- just 30 minutes outside of Manhattan.
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Special Attractions
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY
845-348-1005
www.palisadescenter.com
The Palisades Center is the Hudson Valley’s premier shopping
mall, dining and entertainment destination located just 20 miles
north of New York City. The Palisades Center is among the
top-ten largest shopping malls in the United States, featuring
more than 200 stores, including Macys, Lord & Taylor, Best Buy,
Sports Authority, JC Penney and more; a 21-screen AMC Movie
Theater, IMAX movie theater, the Levity Live Comedy Club, an
indoor ice rink, carousel, food court, restaurants including the
Cheesecake Factory, Tony Roma’s, and Chilis, Fridays and more.
For directions and more information on sales, promotions and
special events, visit www.palisadescenter.com or
call 845-348-1005.
Rockland Boulders Minor League Baseball
at Provident Bank Park
Provident Bank Park
One Provident Park Drive, Pomona, NY
845-364-0006
www.rocklandboulders.com.
Visit Rockland’s Provident Bank Park and watch the lower
Hudson Valley’s only minor league baseball team, the
Rockland Boulders, hit it out of the park! Playing in one of
America’s best new baseball stadiums, the 5,500-seat Provident
Bank Park, watch the Rockland Boulders thrill fans of all ages in
their state of the art facility, featuring high definition video
screens, kids play area, snack bar, hospitality suites, party deck
and much more. Also open for fundraisers and birthday parties.
Regular season runs from May to September. Season, group and
individual ticket sales available. For tickets and game schedule,
call 845-364-0006 or visit www.rocklandboulders.com.
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