A village about 12 miles northwest of New York City, Tappan, N.Y., boasts a rich history of the American Revolution. Located in the state's Hudson Valley region, Tappan offers recreational activities at three nearby state parks and five golf courses, is convenient to Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and is also a short drive to shopping in Paramus, N.J. Although Tappan has no hotels, travelers may choose from diverse options nearby.
One mile from Tappan in Palisades, N.Y., the Dolce Palisades Hotel offers accommodations and a conference center. Set on 106 acres, the resort boasts a 75-foot lap pool, fitness center, walking trails, racquetball and lighted tennis courts. Its 206 rooms and suites feature fluffy robes, extra-long queen beds, two-line phones, work desks, Wi-Fi and plasma televisions. Guests also can enjoy fusion cuisine at its Palisades Hearth restaurant -- and fine spirits, wines and exotic cocktails in the Blu Lounge
Dolce Palisades Hotel
334 Route 9W
Palisades, NY 10964
800-983-6523
dolce.com
Just outside Tappan, this Holiday Inn provides rooms and suites in a historic area popular for its natural beauty. Travelers take in colonial sights like George Washington's former headquarters in Tappan, browse antique shops in Piermont, hike the Palisades Interstate Park, and then wind down with a French dinner in Nyack. With 167 rooms, the hotel has an Internet cafe with complimentary coffee drinks, an outdoor pool, a fitness center and free parking. Its Scoreboard Bar & Grill serves up burgers and other American fare, while guests can get a free daily Continental breakfast in the Skylight Room and room service each evening.
Holiday Inn Orangeburg Rockland Bergen
329 New York 303
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-7000
holidayinn.com
The RiverView Bed and Breakfast in South Nyack, N.Y., is a romantic alternative. Perched above the Hudson River, this pet-friendly inn comes with a fascinating background -- once a barn, it also served as a hat factory and then home to "My Fair Lady" actor Rex Harrison. Rooms include fine linens, FIOS television, Wi-Fi, terry robes, kitchenettes and steam showers. Stroll the idyllic grounds or enjoy organic breakfasts tailored to your dietary preferences. The Riverview also runs The Firehouse in Piermont, N.Y. Set beside a babbling creek, the 17th-century brick inn houses two suites and a fully stocked refrigerator for self-serve breakfasts.
RiverView Bed and Breakfast
P.O. Box 22
Piermont, NY 10968
347-744-9322
riverviewbnb.com
