Rockefeller State Park Preserve

#9590 among destinations in the United States

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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Westchester County, New York, Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers visitors a serene and natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Spanning over 1,400 acres, this expansive park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers alike. With its lush woodlands, rolling hills, and scenic carriage roads, the park provides the perfect setting for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

One of the park's main attractions is its extensive network of trails, which wind through diverse habitats and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether visitors prefer a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, there are trails to suit every level of ability and interest. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and nature photography.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rockefeller State Park Preserve boasts a rich historical legacy. Once part of the Rockefeller family's extensive estate, the park is dotted with remnants of the family's grandeur, including stone bridges, carriage houses, and scenic overlooks. Visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the region while exploring the park's well-preserved landmarks and learning about its storied past.

Elevation: 394 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°6'30"N, 73°50'11"W

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tarrytown Music Hall, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Beechwood.

2.5 miSW
Music venue, Queen Anne architecture
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
64 min walk • The Music Hall, in Tarrytown, New York, United States, is located on West Main Street downtown. It is a brick structure in the Queen Anne architectural style erected in the late 19th century.
0.9 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Sleepy Hollow
24 min walk • Union Church of Pocantico Hills is a historic church in Pocantico Hills, New York. The church was built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1921, as part of his plans to develop the town of Pocantico Hills, which was below his estate Kykuit.
1.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff Manor
40 min walk • Sleepy Hollow Country Club is a historic country club in Scarborough-on-Hudson in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The club was founded in 1911, and its clubhouse was known as Woodlea, a 140-room Vanderbilt mansion owned by Colonel Elliott Fitch Shepard and his wife Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt Shepard.
2.2 miNW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Beechwood, Briarcliff Manor
58 min walk • Beechwood is a Hudson River estate in Scarborough-on-Hudson, in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The estate was most notably the home of Frank A. Vanderlip and his family, and is a contributing property to the Scarborough Historic District. The house and property were owned by the Vanderlip family from 1906 to 1979.
2.4 miSW
Church
Foster Memorial AME Zion Church, Tarrytown
61 min walk • The Foster Memorial AME Zion Church is located on Wildey Street in Tarrytown, New York, United States. Formed in 1860, it is the oldest black church in Westchester County and possibly one of the oldest in the state.
2.4 miSW
Church
Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, Tarrytown
62 min walk • The Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns in Tarrytown, New York, serves both Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, New York. It was constructed in 1837 as an extension of the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow to serve the Tarrytown community.
1.4 miS
Rockefeller mansion with an art gallery
Kykuit, Palisades
35 min walk • Kykuit, known also as the John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room historic house museum in Pocantico Hills, a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York 25 miles north of New York City.
2.7 miN
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Briarcliff Manor Public Library, Briarcliff Manor
69 min walk • The Briarcliff Manor Public Library is the public library serving the village of Briarcliff Manor, New York, and is located on the edge of the Walter W. Law Memorial Park. The library is a founding member of the Westchester Library System.
1.8 miSW
Church
Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, Sleepy Hollow
47 min walk • The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Dutch Reformed Church, is a 17th-century stone church located on Albany Post Road in Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States.
1.5 miSW
Cemetery
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow
38 min walk • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, is the final resting place of numerous famous figures, including Washington Irving, whose 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is set in the adjacent burying ground at the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow.
2.6 miSW
Church
First Baptist Church of Tarrytown, Tarrytown
67 min walk • The First Baptist Church of Tarrytown is located on South Broadway in Tarrytown, New York, United States. It is a stone building in the Victorian Gothic architectural style dating to the 1870s. In 1983 it and its rectory were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.