Palisades Scenic Byway

Travelers on the historic Henry Hudson Drive are treated to spectacular Fall colors as they ride
the length of the Palisades Cliffs. This road, constructed nearly a century ago, provides access to the Palisades Interstate
Park, the Hudson River, and the Palisades Cliffs.

The Hudson River offers serene beauty to all who visit its shoreline.

There are many opportunities for visitors to access the Hudson River from Henry Hudson Drive. A woman an child visit the River near Alpine.

The view of the Hudson River from the top of the Palisades Long Path Trail offers a spectacular view of the valley and river.

Ross Dock Picnic Area offers spectacular views of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge from water level.

The proximity of New York City to the Palisades Scenic Byway is evident at Ross Dock Picnic Area.

Walking in Allison Park provides visitors with a serene path atop the Palisades Cliffs - mere minutes from New York City, yet a world away.

The Palisades Scenic Byway was created with the help of many, including Mr. Allison, whose name is forever enshrined in a monument overlooking the Hudson River.

The Palisades in the evening are a majestic sight for all who travel the Scenic Byway.

The 200 million year old Palisades Cliffs stand sentinel above the Hudson River, where the remains of now defunct docks poke above the water at low tide.

In winter, the Palisades Cliffs form an imposing sight - particularly when viewed from the Hudson River before a thunderstorm.

From the Rockefeller Lookout, travelers can take in beautiful views of the sunrise over the Hudson River and Manhattan.

There is perhaps no more scenic view of Manhattan than from the Rockefeller Lookout, where the traveler can take in the Palisades Cliffs, the Hudson River, and the NYC skyline all at once.

At the Alpine Lookout, drivers can walk along quiet paths atop the Palisades to take in panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades Cliffs.

The Alpine Lookout's scenic views to the south, which include the Hudson River, the Palisades, and much of Westchester County, are supplemented by the beautiful craftsmanship of the lookout, built in the very rock of the Palisades upon which it sits.

At night, the historic Kearney House glows with a soft and welcoming light.

The historic Kearney House, once a tavern and inn, maintains much of its charm in the evening when its soft lighting makes it a welcoming sight for visitors and travelers alike.

The bright white siding and light stone of the Kearney House is offset against the brilliant fall colors at the base of the Cliffs.

The State Line Lookout provides panoramic views of the Hudson River, attracting visitors of all ages to take in the sights.

The Palisades Cliffs plunge more than 400 feet to the Hudson River at the State Line Lookout.

The Hudson River and Palisades Cliffs are brilliant white in Winter when viewed from the State Line Lookout.