So...this is the parking lot for Stony Brook medical specialty center. This is actually pretty…read morefitting for Stony. Their main campus is surrounded by a lot of trails and forest. Also kinda in the middle of nowhere, like main Stony.

Be not afraid. I have spoken with the trees here in reverent conference . . . a quiet army of…read moreconiferous pine: They do not wish us harm. . . they were laid to seed in the mid to late-Twentieth Century by the hands of Men, calculatingly plotted in an exact network of evenly spaced rows and columns. . . The saplings have since grown and now stand in excess of 60' tall, having endured more than time and inclement weather since their planting. . . an aged woodsman hath told me this forests' size once doubled the earth it now stands on, that half the acreage was destroyed by the encroaching expansion of the F0rest Lab0rat0ries, to the South. There are many contemporary theories of the ultimate purpose of these trees, from being planted either to measure time, for use in pagan rituals, or for a decorative demonstration of a Neoclassical ideal: Mans' attempt to control Nature. Here they stand, still awaiting a greater call. The forest can be seen from passing traffic on Commack Road, where its unusual gridlines create a notable strobing effect as you drive past, though the forest is best viewed and experienced from beneath. The Mysterious Forest is on private property beyond a fence & security gate. It is not open to the public.

I love these little places that create a personality to a community and find themselves forever…read moreliving within your memories. This tunnel is a pretty tight drive as you pass through in your vehicle. As I said, this tunnel will stay within your memories as part of South Amboy, New Jersey. I lived in South Amboy, New Jersey and grew up in Central New Jersey, which many claim that central New Jersey does not exist. I disagree. Central New Jersey certainly is a place. It is not the more rural south Jersey nor claim Philadelphia as their city, nor is it directly in the shadow of Manhattan (though here is within the shadow of Staten Island, New York). This "hole-in-the-wall" is part of the landscape of my memories and I am better for having driven through it (definitely a better driver). Again, these little quirks will forever stay within you no matter if your life journey took you far from South Amboy, New Jersey. It is perhaps more poignant will you remember something as seemingly inconsequential as a narrow bridge as a part of a community that you fondly cherish. I remember this "hole-in-the-wall" and smile at its memory.

We checked in today at Hole In The Wall through Chrissy at the front desk. She was definitely the…read morenicest , most welcoming customer service agent we've ever come into contact with. They found the best person to do that job!

Fantastic! It's one home but the owner decorated it quite festive. My daughter really enjoyed…read morelooking at each piece of the yard and her favorite was all of it. Something nice to add some cheer to the winter blues. There are other houses in this neighborhood decorated nicely too so driving around you'll come to see them!

Best place to go to see some nice decorations. Wld hate to see their electric bill thoughread more

My brother stacks stones. It's a thing he does when we travel and he did it when we traveled to a…read morefew of Maine's beaches this year. So I was a little prepared for this interesting art spot that is maybe a quarter or half mile south of the Little Red Lighthouse along the Hudson River in Fort Washington Park. These stacks are made from local rock, a type called Manhattan Schist. They seem to be ideal for stacking as they have square edges and flat sides. This phenomenon apparently started in July 2017 and were initially the work of Uliks Gryka, who was inspired to create them after noticing the medley of rough, jagged rocks strewn about the shore. With the Midtown skyline way off in the distance on a clear day, you could almost imagine that these stacks - some five or six rocks tall! - could be skyscrapers themselves. I wouldn't recommend starting stacking stones - it's quite habit forming to see how many you can stack successfully before they tumble like a heavier version of Jenga. And be warned - the existing stacks are not glued or cemented in place. They can fall (on you!) at any time. Best to observe from a few feet away. They're about level with 171st Street if it continued west to meet the Hudson (which it obviously doesn't). [Review 15649 overall - 246 in New York - 1153 of 2021.]

This is one of the coolest little secret spots in NYC! Stacking stones exists all over the world,…read morefrom Ireland to Sint Maarten, but this spot is just north of all the main attractions of Manhattan. There are about two dozen of these stacks and they look great with the panorama of the GW bridge behind them.

A trip to Sleepy Hollow was my annual autumn pilgrimage. Located on the East Bank of the Hudson, it…read moreis about 20 miles north of NYC. I would listen to Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow while commuting to the village by the Metro North Hudson line. The village is lovely and I could spend the afternoon wandering along Beekman Ave window shopping and enjoying the fall atmosphere.

Who is absolutely enchanting? It was also wonderful to go there without a ton of people because it…read moremade the tour much more enjoyable

While walking the Sing Sing Kill Greenway I felt submerged into another world. While on the path…read morethe sounds of the roadways are muffled by the water's rush and birdsong. I loved learning about the history of the Kill, how it shaped the development of the town, and it's role in the local watershed as a tributary to the Hudson. It's walkable from Main Street - if you have access to a car I recommend parking in the Visitor Center lot or a municipal one and walking over to the access point which is by the Aquatic Center behind the Visitor Center. The walkway is well maintained; however, I noticed some litter on the side bank areas by the water. Though disheartening this presents an opportunity for local municipal organizations to organize clean up initiatives or consider maintenance to this important water body and presents a reminder to visitors to carry out what out what you bring in.

We drive 40 minutes to check out the walkway. It was such nice walk. The amount of dog poop and…read moregarbage was ridiculous. While on the walk, a lady was walking her dog and never cleaned up the poop. I had been looking forward to visiting the greenway but was left somewhat disappointed. I really hope they clean it up.

Came here with some friends to visit Sleepy Hollow. Can't visit without seeing the infamous…read moreheadless horseman statue. BUT it's another tourist trap with limited parking. Circled around the block but such a hype made it impossible to get a spot. Took photos from the car. Cool structure

When you're in Sleep Hollow, or even just passing through, of course you pass by the Headless…read moreHorseman statue. It is tucked in between some trees so it could be easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. It is impressive and worth a quick stop.

I'm in love with this village. My mechanic operates his shop here and now I love bringing my car…read morefor checkups because the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail is nearby and it's great for a run on a nice day. So it's perfect when I have a hour to kill before my car is ready. The small businesses here are great to visit. Most, if not all, are family-owned and run. The Cookery is a great farm to table establishment. They have an awesome menu that changes with the season. Harper's Bar and Restaurant is another really good place to eat. They offer dining specials like half-price wine bottles. Cedar Street Grill is so good. I love their happy hour with discounts on their food and drinks but even without the money off their food is really good. After my run and sometimes even after I finish at the gym in Yonkers I take the drive to Raw Juice. Their juices hit the spot! They have super fresh ingredients and they serve up your order quickly. It pays to grab a shot also. Their Wheat Grass shot tastes sooo good. It's sweet. Sweet! New York Bagel Authority serves up some sexy sandwiches, made to order. My go-to is an Everything w/Lox and CC, Onion and Capers. Yaaas. The Dawg House dishes up some interesting gourmet hot dogs. The loyalty card is you friend there so pick one up with your order. Another good visit is Sushi Mike's. Very fresh seafood and awesome specials. The price is definitely suited for Dobbs Ferry but the food is unmistakably good and staff is very attentive. We've visited Cedar Smoke which is a nice smoke shop with every vape that you would want. There are a few boutiques with unique fashion options. I really love this sleepy village. It's so quiet yet fulfilling. Sounds stupid but you really want for nothing when you stop by.

Love this village. Beautiful view of the Hudson. Friendly, small town vibe. Its on my short list…read moreof towns to live.