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33 Best and Fun Things To Do In Dobbs Ferry, New York


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Known as the “gem of Westchester County” in the state of New York, Dobbs Ferry is a village that should not be overlooked. Tucked away along the Hudson River, it boasts several stunning parks.

The Waterfront Park is perhaps one of the most popular, but there is also Gould Park and the Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Trailway. Additionally, if you’re an outdoor lover, you can stop by Juhring Nature Preserve for some relaxation and bird watching.

Dobbs Ferry is also home to several art galleries, such as The Donald Gallery and the Dobbs Ferry Pottery, ideal for taking in some local culture. And if you enjoy history, you can stop by the historic Keeper’s House to learn more about the area’s past.

Here follows our list of the top things to do in Dobbs Ferry, New York

The 33 Most Popular Things To Do In Dobbs Ferry, New York

33. Tallman state park

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Unnamed Rd. Palisades NY

32. Woodlands Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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31. Halsey Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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30. Hastings Historical Society

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 407 Broadway Hastings On Hudson NY

Tel:  914 478 2249

Web Address:   http://hastingshistoricalsociety.org/

29. Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 196 Chief Bill Harris Way Orangeburg NY

Tel:  845 398 1302

Web Address:   http://orangetownmuseum.com/

28. Grassy Sprain Reservoir

3.8 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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27. Irvington Reservoir

4.9 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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26. Newington Cropsey Foundation

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 49 Washington Ave Hastings On Hudson NY

Tel:  914 478 7990

Web Address:   http://newingtoncropsey.com/NCFGallery.html

25. Tweed Tunnels

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: Blauvelt NY

24. Peanut Leap Cascade

4.7 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Location: Palisades Interstate Pkwy Palisades NY

Tel:  201 768 1360

Web Address:   http://njpalisades.org/

23. Demarest Nature Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (36 reviews)

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Location: Wakelee Dr Demarest NJ

Web Address:   http://demarestnaturecenter.org/

22. Hillside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

Location: Hastings On Hudson NY

Tel:  914 478 2380

21. Tackamac North Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (57 reviews)

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Location: 68 Clausland Mountain Road Blauvelt NY

20. Draper Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

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Location: 80 Washington Ave Hastings On Hudson NY

Tel:  914 478 2380

Web Address:   https://hastingsgov.org/recreation-department/pages/parks-facilities

19. MacEachron Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: 44 W Main Street Hastings On Hudson NY

Tel:  914 478 2380

Web Address:   https://hastingsgov.org/recreation-department

18. Gould Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (101 reviews)

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Location: Ashford Ave & Beacon Hill Drive Dobbs Ferry NY

Tel:  914 231 8500

Web Address:   https://dobbsferry.com/2018-pool-information

17. MacEachron Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (101 reviews)

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Location: 100 River Street Hastings On Hudson NY

16. Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ (116 reviews)

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Location: Rockleigh Road Rockleigh NJ

Tel:  201 768 4217

15. Louis Pascone Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (117 reviews)

Location: Ardsley NY

Web Address:   https://ardsleyvillage.com/village-manager/faq/where-is-pascone-park

14. Blauvelt State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (151 reviews)

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Location: Route 303 North to East Greenbush Road Blauvelt NY

Tel:  845 359 0544

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/blauvelt/details.aspx

13. Tallman Beach and Pool Club

3.9 ★★★★☆ (227 reviews)

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Location: 2 Tallman Mountain Road Sparkill NY

Tel:  845 422 7126

Web Address:   http://tallmanpoolclub.com/

12. Great Hunger Memorial

4.6 ★★★★★ (318 reviews)

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Location: Saw Mill River Road Elmsford NY

Tel:  914 946 8133

Web Address:   http://parks.westchestergov.com/v-e-macy-park/great-hunger-memorial

11. V.E Macy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (432 reviews)

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Location: Saw Mill River Road Ardsley NY

Tel:  914 946 8133

Web Address:   http://parks.westchestergov.com/v-e-macy-park

10. Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

4.6 ★★★★★ (718 reviews)

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Location: 381 N Broadway Sleepy Hollow NY

Tel:  914 366 6900

Web Address:   http://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/kykuit

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9. South County Trailway

4.0 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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8. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House

4.7 ★★★★★ (135 reviews)

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Location: 45 W Clinton Ave Irvington NY

Tel:  914 817 5763

Web Address:   https://armourstiner.com/

7. Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Trailway

4.7 ★★★★★ (151 reviews)

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Location: 15 Walnut Street Dobbs Ferry NY

Tel:  914 693 5259

Web Address:   http://aqueduct.org/

6. Broadway

4.7 ★★★★★ (170 reviews)

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5. Scenic Hudson Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (423 reviews)

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Location: 29 Bridge Street Irvington NY

Tel:  914 591 7736

Web Address:   https://irvingtonny.gov/90/Scenic-Hudson-Park

4. Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (630 reviews)

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Location: 87 Ogden Park Dobbs Ferry NY

Tel:  914 693 0024

Web Address:   https://dfwaterfrontpark.org/

3. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (965 reviews)

Location: I 287 Tarrytown NY

Tel:  518 471 5300

Web Address:   https://mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov/

2. Tallman Mountain State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,240 reviews)

Location: Rte 9W Sparkill NY

Tel:  845 359 0544

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/119/details.aspx

1. Sprain Ridge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,745 reviews)

Location: 149 Jackson Ave Yonkers NY

Tel:  914 231 3450

Web Address:   http://parks.westchestergov.com/sprain-ridge-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Dobbs Ferry, New York! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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