Nicole’s guidebook
Food scene
Cash only brunch place, delicious and reasonable food, great coffee. Get there early on weekends, the lines can get long.
11 locals recommend
Strawberry Place
72 S BroadwayCash only brunch place, delicious and reasonable food, great coffee. Get there early on weekends, the lines can get long.
Fantastic Italian eatery, has beautiful views of Hudson River from the patio seating.
Confetti Ristorante & Vinoteca
200 Ash StFantastic Italian eatery, has beautiful views of Hudson River from the patio seating.
Fantastic little Italian spot, excellent food... reasonable. Lovely owners! They offer delivery.
Amici Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
304 NY-59Fantastic little Italian spot, excellent food... reasonable. Lovely owners! They offer delivery.
Harry's Burritos
90 Main StDelicious margaritas, good food.
The Golden Mushroom
425 N Highland AveGood food and service. Walking distance to the home.
Hole in the wall in strip mall, fantastic food! Authentic Indian food. Take out only.
Indian Curry Kitchen
36 NY-303Hole in the wall in strip mall, fantastic food! Authentic Indian food. Take out only.
Sitar Palace
38 Orangetown Shopping CenterGreat food, beautiful interior for sit-down dining.
Great food / ice cream spot! Adorable intimate outdoor eating area in back.
6 locals recommend
Temptations Cafe
80 Main StGreat food / ice cream spot! Adorable intimate outdoor eating area in back.
Sushi & Kimchi
328 New York 59
El Cuñao Restaurant
44 New York 303Fantastic, authentic mexican food! Delicious margaritas!
Just reopened, a former Valley Cottage favorite pizza place. Great pizza, and an outdoor patio. It's only a 3 minute drive from the house.
THE PIEMAN
104 Main StreetJust reopened, a former Valley Cottage favorite pizza place. Great pizza, and an outdoor patio. It's only a 3 minute drive from the house.
City/town information
Beautiful small town with 5 star restaurants, picturesque pier walk, kayak rental, walking trails with Hudson River views.
21 locals recommend
Piermont
Beautiful small town with 5 star restaurants, picturesque pier walk, kayak rental, walking trails with Hudson River views.
Beautiful historical neighborhood, filled with restaurants, live music and arts. Gorgeous views of Hudson River from town.
32 locals recommend
Nyack
Beautiful historical neighborhood, filled with restaurants, live music and arts. Gorgeous views of Hudson River from town.
Beautiful river town, tons of restaurants and bars, very walkable. For centuries, the village has been a hub of activity. It was a rural port, and home to factories and mills that made shoes, silk, flour, cider, cars—even wings for torpedo bombers. Today, General Motors, Kraft Foods, and Hitachi still have offices in town and the buzzing commercial heart of Main Street and Broadway continue to draw restaurateurs and shop-owners. Excellent access to NYC, 35 minute express train to Grand Central Station.
17 locals recommend
Tarrytown
Beautiful river town, tons of restaurants and bars, very walkable. For centuries, the village has been a hub of activity. It was a rural port, and home to factories and mills that made shoes, silk, flour, cider, cars—even wings for torpedo bombers. Today, General Motors, Kraft Foods, and Hitachi still have offices in town and the buzzing commercial heart of Main Street and Broadway continue to draw restaurateurs and shop-owners. Excellent access to NYC, 35 minute express train to Grand Central Station.
Sightseeing
1,133 acre stare park with 3.4 miles around, you can walk, bike or run it! Especially beautiful in fall, with leaves changing.
20 locals recommend
Rockland Lake State Park
299 Rockland Lake Rd1,133 acre stare park with 3.4 miles around, you can walk, bike or run it! Especially beautiful in fall, with leaves changing.
Second largest state park in New York State. Numerous hiking trails, beautiful views on top of mountain.
91 locals recommend
Harriman State Park
800 Kanawauke RoadSecond largest state park in New York State. Numerous hiking trails, beautiful views on top of mountain.
Congers Lake Memorial Park
6 Gilchrest RdLake and boardwalk, 2.4 mile loop for walking, hiking, and running.
Great place right on the Hudson River, good during the week drink specials. Great cocktails!
10 locals recommend
Pier 701 Restaurant & Bar
701 Piermont AveGreat place right on the Hudson River, good during the week drink specials. Great cocktails!
Hook Mountain has rich history.. Local red sand stone, also known as quarry stone or freestone, was discovered at Hook Mountain in 1785. It was also known to Dutch settlers of the region as Verdrietige Hook, meaning "Tedious Point", which may have been a reference to how long the mountain remained in view while sailing past it along the Hudson River.
14 locals recommend
Hook Mountain State Park
N Rte 9WHook Mountain has rich history.. Local red sand stone, also known as quarry stone or freestone, was discovered at Hook Mountain in 1785. It was also known to Dutch settlers of the region as Verdrietige Hook, meaning "Tedious Point", which may have been a reference to how long the mountain remained in view while sailing past it along the Hudson River.
Beautiful walking trail on the side of mountain, rocky beach. Nice spot for grilling, reading, peaceful relaxation.
20 locals recommend
Nyack Beach State Park
698 N BroadwayBeautiful walking trail on the side of mountain, rocky beach. Nice spot for grilling, reading, peaceful relaxation.
Shopping
Second largest mall in New York State. Check out the indoor Ferris Wheel, it's only $2 and reaches 68 feet. Experience a Palisades Center tradition!
54 locals recommend
Palisades Center
1000 Palisades Center DrSecond largest mall in New York State. Check out the indoor Ferris Wheel, it's only $2 and reaches 68 feet. Experience a Palisades Center tradition!
The Shops at Nanuet
5101 Fashion DrGood restaurants, nice outdoor walking mall.
Coffee
Titanic coffee
15 NY-303Cute little local coffee shop
Adorable cozy coffee, expresso bar with house made donuts. Very friendly baristas! Right in the center of Downtown, Nyack.
Boxer Donut and Espresso Bar
17 N Franklin StAdorable cozy coffee, expresso bar with house made donuts. Very friendly baristas! Right in the center of Downtown, Nyack.
Starbucks
Friendly baristas and usually not too crowded during the weekday.
Live music
Lovely little intimate basement jazz club right in downtown, Nyack. Professional musicians, all different styles from Jazz, Brazilian, cabaret to classical music. The owner of the club is an accomplished musician, one of the most distinctive pianists on today's international jazz scene. Perfect date night spot, romantic.
10 locals recommend
Maureen's Jazz Cellar
2 N BroadwayLovely little intimate basement jazz club right in downtown, Nyack. Professional musicians, all different styles from Jazz, Brazilian, cabaret to classical music. The owner of the club is an accomplished musician, one of the most distinctive pianists on today's international jazz scene. Perfect date night spot, romantic.