Rockefeller State Park Preserve Visitor Center — Attraction in Town of Mount Pleasant

Any time you can walk in the great outdoors, do -- especially if you're tense and frustrated. At this time of year, Rockefeller State Park has the fresh air, the sunshine, and the colors of a Bob Ross painting. Do yourself a favor and take the hours’ drive from NYC.

Parking is limited for a very nominal fee, $6 per vehicle. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. I love walking along the paved paths and hearing the sound of pebbles crunching beneath my feet. There are several trails all kid and senior-friendly. Make sure your battery is charged, there are multiple photo opportunities. Swan lake was my favorite location for memory making. My family left excited for a...

Wonderful trails to walk or hike thru the Rockefeller estate with beautiful flowers and fauna to capture. Bring binoculars to do some birdwatching and capture the tranquility of the grounds.

Runners share the meandering paths with horse owners and dogs on leashes. Drop into the Art Gallery to see what's currently on exhibit by the Visitors Center. Catch the seasonal blooms in Spring and the tree peonies in early May. Bring your cameras to capture the Fall foliage and natural formations throughout...

This is a great welcome center for a great park. There's bathrooms and vending machines next to the parking lot. Then you head over to the visitor center and there's an info center, more bathrooms, an art gallery and a nice large map of the park. Picnic tables are around too. Parking cost around $6 dollars. You just park, pay at the machine, put the ticket in your window and then you're off hiking. Less than an hour's drive from NYC too. This is an incredibly accessible...