Palisades Travel Guide

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Nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley, Palisades is a charming hamlet in the state of New York. Offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical significance, this hidden gem is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

One of the main attractions in Palisades is the stunning Palisades Interstate Park. Stretching along the majestic Hudson River, this park boasts breathtaking views of the Palisades Cliffs, which rise dramatically from the water's edge. Visitors can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and picnicking while immersing themselves in the tranquility of nature.

For history enthusiasts, Palisades is home to the historic Gerrit Smith Estate. Built in the 18th century, this estate was once owned by Gerrit Smith, a prominent abolitionist and philanthropist. Today, visitors can explore the beautifully preserved mansion and gain insights into the life and legacy of Smith, who played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement.

Art lovers will find solace in the Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center. This museum is dedicated to the renowned American realist painter, Edward Hopper, who was born in Nyack, a neighboring town of Palisades. The museum showcases a wide collection of Hopper's artwork and offers a glimpse into his artistic journey, providing a unique perspective on the region's cultural heritage.

Food enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the culinary delights that Palisades has to offer. Whether it's indulging in farm-to-table cuisine at one of the local restaurants or exploring the vibrant farmers' markets, visitors can savor the flavors of the region's fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients.

As the day winds down, travelers can unwind at one of the charming bed and breakfasts or boutique hotels that dot the area. These accommodations offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing guests to relax and rejuvenate amidst the natural beauty of Palisades.

Alternative names: Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°0'58"N, 73°52'52"W

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Palisades Top Attractions

Palisades Attractions - What to See and Explore

Palisades offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Church of St. Barnabas, Christ Church, South Presbyterian Church, Blue Hill Plaza. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St. Barnabas
The Church of St. Barnabas is an Episcopal house of worship in Irvington, New York, United States. It is a stone Gothic Revival structure whose oldest sections date to the mid-19th century, with several expansions undertaken since then. The reputedly haunted church complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church
Christ Church, also known as Christ Episcopal Church, is a historic Episcopal church located at Sparkill in Rockland County, New York. It was designed by architect Charles Babcock and built in 1864–1865. It is a Gothic Revival style bluestone rubble church.
Church • Gothic Revival architecture
South Presbyterian Church
South Presbyterian Church, usually just referred to as South Church, is located along Broadway in Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States. Founded in 1820, it is currently in its second building, a stone Gothic Revival style structure dating to 1869.

Museum
Blue Hill Plaza
Blue Hill Plaza, located in Pearl River, New York approximately 20 miles north of New York City, is an office complex consisting of a 21-story office tower and an eight-story office building on 90-acres of landscaped and wooded property.
Palladian architecture
Villa Lewaro
'Villa Lewaro, is a 34-room 20,000-square-foot mansion located at Fargo Lane and North Broadway in Irvington, New York, 30 miles north of New York City.
Park
Tallman Mountain State Park
Tallman Mountain State Park is a 687-acre state park in Rockland County, New York, located adjacent to the Hudson River in the Town of Orangetown just south of Piermont. It is part of the Palisades Interstate Park System.
Museum • Art museum • History museum
Ever Rest
Ever Rest is the home and studio of Jasper F. Cropsey, a painter in the Hudson River School. The historic house museum is located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York and was built in 1835.
Museum • History museum
John William Draper House
The Henry Draper Observatory, also known as Draper Cottage and incorrectly as the John William Draper House, is a historic house and local history museum in Draper Park off US 9 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United States. Its core is an astronomical observatory built about 1860 for Henry Draper.
Cemetery
Westchester Hills Cemetery
The Westchester Hills Cemetery is at 400 Saw Mill River Road in Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. It is a Jewish cemetery, and many well-known entertainers and performers are interred there.
Church
First Reformed Church
First Reformed Church, also known as Piermont Reformed Church and First Protestant Dutch Church of Piermont, is a historic Reformed Church in America church located at Piermont, Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1946, and is a one-story, three-bay by four-bay, Wren-Gibbs Colonial Revival style church.
Village • Piers and boardwalks
Piermont
Piermont is a village incorporated in 1847 in Rockland County, New York, United States. Piermont is in the town of Orangetown, located north of the hamlet of Palisades, east of Sparkill, and south of Grand View-on-Hudson, on the west bank of the Hudson River.
Church • Norwood
Norwood
Presbyterian Church of Norwood is a historic church at 701 Broadway in Norwood, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The church was built in 1868 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2006.
41°0'55"N • 73°52'28"W
United States Post Office
The United States Post Office in Dobbs Ferry, New York serves the ZIP Code 10522, which covers the village of Dobbs Ferry. It is a brick Colonial Revival structure located at the corner of Main and Oak streets, in the downtown section.
Bridge
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge
The Sparkill Creek Drawbridge is a historic Pratt Pony Truss drawbridge located at Piermont in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1880 by the King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, and is a single-leaf movable metal bridge.
City hall
Haddock's Hall
Haddock's Hall is a historic commercial building located at Piermont in Rockland County, New York. It was built about 1875 and is a two-story, three bay wide, brick commercial / civic building. It features a three-story tower.
Museum • History museum
Steuben House
The Steuben House is a noted example of Bergen Dutch sandstone architecture, located at New Bridge Landing on the Hackensack River in River Edge, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
Monuments and statues
Rip Van Winkle Statue
Rip Van Winkle is a life-size bronze statue of Washington Irving's literary character from his 1819 short story, Rip Van Winkle, in Irvington, New York. It was designed by Richard Masloski and unveiled in 2002.
Greek Revival architecture
McVickar House
The McVickar House is located at 131 Main Street in Irvington, New York, United States. It is a wooden frame house built in the middle of the 19th century in the Greek Revival architectural style with some Picturesque decorative touches added later.
41°2'22"N • 73°52'21"W
Lord & Burnham Building
The Lord & Burnham Building, located at the corner of Main and Astor Streets in Irvington, New York, United States, is a brick building in the Queen Anne architectural style built in the 1880s.

Day trips

Palisades – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Palisades, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Great Falls (Paterson), Immaculate Conception St. Mary's Church (Yonkers), Dragon Coaster (Rye).

17 milesSW
Natural attraction, National park, Park
Great Falls, Paterson
Nestled in the bustling industrial city of Paterson, New Jersey, Great Falls stands as a natural spectacle amidst the urban landscape. This majestic waterfall, with its 77-foot drop, is one of the largest in the United States and serves as the centerpiece of the Great...
6 miS
Church
Immaculate Conception St. Mary's Church, Yonkers
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as Immaculate Conception St. Mary's Church, or simply St. Mary's Church, is a Catholic parish and church located in Yonkers, New York. It is the oldest Catholic parish in Yonkers.
11 milesE
Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
Dragon Coaster, Rye
The Dragon Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland amusement park in Rye, New York. Opened in 1929, it was designed and built by amusement ride creator Frederick Church, the co-inventor of the Racing Derby, another early 20th century amusement park ride.
4.3 miN
Music venue, Queen Anne architecture
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
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.
11 milesS
Park
Pelham Bay Park, New Rochelle
Pelham Bay Park is a municipal park located in the northeast corner of the New York City borough of the Bronx. It is, at 2,772 acres, the largest public park in New York City. The park is more than three times the size of Manhattan's Central Park. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.