Take A Day To Drive And Dine Through 3 Charming, Small Towns In New York
By Marla S.|Published January 25, 2023
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One of the best ways to experience something new is from the comfort of your car. So, if you’re planning to spend some time in Rockland County, New York, how about taking a drive and stopping for a bite in the following 3 charming small towns in this part of the Empire State? Curious to know more? Read on to learn about these 3 unique towns to drive to and dine at in the Hudson Valley, which is under an hour north of New York City.
Start your outing by heading to Stony Point, a historical town with a population of about 15,000, to view the oldest lighthouse along the Hudson River.
Make Haverstraw, New York the next stop on your Hudson River Valley Road trip. To reach this town from Stony Point, simply continue South on Route 9W. You can also take Route 202 South too.
To fully take advantage of having access to views of the Hudson River, treat you and your family to an indulgent lunch at the Hudson River Club. This unique restaurant is located in the Haverstraw Marina.
Hudson Water Club, 606 Beach Rd, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, USA
At the Hudson Water Club, you'll have plenty of options. This includes fresh oysters, salmon, scallops, and shrimp. There's even wood-oven pizza on the menu too!
Along with also being based on the Hudson River, Nyack is a charming town with a quaint downtown. In addition to browsing, check out the Edward Hopper House or hike along the trail running along the Hudson River.
If you're looking for a lively way to spend the end of your day trip in the Hudson Valley, grab a bite at Prohibition River. This charming pub in downtown Nyack is the place to go enjoy a cocktail and indulge in a hearty meal while having plenty of opportunities to people watch too.
Prohibition River, 82 Main St, Nyack, NY 10960, USA
Have you explored this part of the Hudson Valley? If so, feel free to share your experience in the following comment section. For more ideas of what to do when you’re in this part of New York, take a look at why the Hudson Valley is a great place to visit too.
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