Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center

Address:  82 N Broadway

Phone: 845-358-0774

Edward Hopper House Museum and Study is the birthplace of the renowned American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967).  It was built in 1858 by his maternal grandfather and served as his primary residence until 1910. After Hopper’s death, the house fell into disrepair, but was saved from demolition and restored by members of the local community. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1971, the Edward Hopper House has been a not-for-profit art center and museum, preserving the legacy and home of America’s most iconic artist.

Historic Society of the Nyacks

Address: 50 Piermont Avenue

Phone: 845-535-1402

The Historical Society of the Nyacks, founded in 1994, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to researching, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of the history of the Nyack community. The Historical Society’s museum hosts programs and exhibits and is open to the public every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Plan your visit at nyackhistory.org.

The Nyack Library

Address: 59 South Broadway

Phone: 845-358-3370

The Nyack Library aims to provide all members of its community with the materials and the professional, caring staff assistance they need to help them gain knowledge, broaden their lives, and fulfill their cultural, intellectual, educational, and recreational needs. Always contributing to the cultural depth of our community, the Nyack Library hosts community programs such as the Carnegie Concert Series, which features music in classical, jazz, and popular genres all in the setting of our beautiful Carnegie Room.

Bench by the Road

Address: Memorial Park (upper level), 51 Piermont Avenue

The Bench by the Road Project was launched by the Toni Morrison Society in honor of Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison. This Bench is placed in memory of Cynthia Hesdra, an African American woman who was enslaved early in her life and after gaining her freedom became a successful entrepreneur, land owner, and Underground Railroad Conductor. She lived in the Village of Nyack, New York, during the mind-to-late nineteenth century. Hesdra, born in Tappan, New York, acquired her wealth through her thriving laundry trade and purchased a number of properties in both New York City and Nyack. She and her husband Edward opened their house to countless fugitive slaves who made their journey north along the Hudson River. This memorial honors Cynthia Hesdra’s personal fortitude, entrepreneurial vision, and her compassionate commitment to freedom. Dedicated May 15, 2015.

Carson McCullers House

Address: 13 South Broadway

Phone: 706-565-1200

Home to noted author Carson McCullers (1917–1967) from 1945 to 1967, this historic home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Carson McCullers; nurturing writers and musicians, educating young people; and fostering literary, musical, artistic, and intellectual culture in the United States and abroad.

Elmwood Playhouse

Address: 10 Park Street

Phone: 845-353-1313

Elmwood Playhouse performing arts theater produces award winning live theater productions. Musicals, comedies and dramas in a year-round season.

John Green House

Address: 23 Main Street Nyack, NY 10960

The John Green House is the oldest remaining Dutch Colonial Sandstone structure in the Village of Nyack NY, built by John Edward Green (1772-1842) in the year 1819. It is listed on both the New York and National Registers of Historic Places. While not currently open to the public, the John Green Preservation Coalition has a compelling future vision for the House that revolves around local art and maritime history.

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar

Address: 2 North Broadway Nyack, NY 10960

Phone: 845-535-3143

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar is an intimate music venue providing Rockland County ​with stellar Jazz, Classical, Cabaret, Piano Bar, Acoustic Music, and Comedy.

Oak Hill Cemetery

Address: 140 North Broadway

Phone: 845-358-0012

This nonsectarian cemetery was dedicated on June 27, 1848 before a crowd of 3,000 people. The establishment of the cemetery reflected a transition from small family or religious cemeteries. Oak Hill Cemetery has been enlarged several times and occupies 65 acres. It is the final resting place of the founders of Nyack and other area families, including veterans, artists, writers, and scientists, among many others.

Rockland Center for the Arts

Address: 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack

Phone: (845) 358-0877

RoCA is committed to the process of experiencing, responding to, creating, and presenting art. By providing a range of relevant, thought-provoking programs, RoCA engages the individual and the community through quality art experiences, while cultivating new audiences in personally meaningful ways. Visit their galleries or wander the sculpture path on their ten-acre grounds.

Memorial Park on the Hudson

Address: Piermont & Depew Avenues

This 11-acre park located on the Hudson River features a bridge viewing area, basketball courts, a children’s playground, skateboard park, baseball field, and splash pad.

The Bridge Path on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Address: Rockland Landing, 1200 Route 9W

The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge bicycle and pedestrian path extends from South Nyack, across the Hudson River at one of its widest points, to Tarrytown in Westchester County. The path, which is located on the northern side of the westbound span, features six scenic overlooks, interpretive displays and public art across its length. Visitor parking and amenities are available at both the Rockland and Westchester landings.

Nyack Boat Charter

Address: 1A Spear Street

Phone: 845-535-1675

Sail the Hudson aboard our luxurious sailing yacht, Al Vento, or take a quick tour of the New Bridge and Nyack’s riverfront mansions on our speedboat Barchetta. Now offering Water Sports: Wake Boarding, Wake Surfing, Water Skiing and eFoiling!

Nyack Boat Club

Address: 59 Gedney Street

Phone: 845-353-0895

The Nyack Boat Club was formed in 1909 by a group of boating enthusiasts to support recreational boating on the majestic Hudson. Set on a beautiful 2 1/2 acre site, the club is equidistant between the Tappan Zee Bridge and lovely Hook Mountain, on the west shore of the river. The Club facilities are a short walk from the heart of the Village of Nyack with launch service available to transients.

Nyack Marina

Address: 1A Spear Street

Phone: 845-358-3851

The Nyack Marina, owned and operated by the Village of Nyack, accommodates 43 boats; slips are available to Nyack residents and non-residents alike. The marina also has a municipal launch ramp, with permits for either daily or seasonal use, as well as a new a storage rack for kayaks that can be rented on a seasonal basis.

Hook Mountain State Park

Address: Enter at Nyack Beach, 698 North Broadway

Phone: 845-358-1316

Hook Mountain is a 5.8 mile heavily trafficked, moderate loop trail. At 730 feet, its summit offers spectacular views of Rockland Lake and the Hudson River valley. It is also a prime location for watching various types of hawks. It is also registered as a National Natural Landmark along with adjacent Nyack Beach State Park. Access to the park is easiest through the Nyack Beach State Park entrance.

Nyack Beach State Park

Address: 698 North Broadway

Phone: 845-358-1316

Nyack Beach State Park boasts 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson in Rockland County. The most popular activities are picnicking, hiking, bicycling, and fishing. Launching kayaks or windsurfers from the beach is permitted. Trails are open for cross-country skiing in winter.

Old Erie Path and Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Rail-Trail

Address: South Broadway and Hawthorne Place

The Old Erie Path reveals spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley as the rail-trail rolls along cliffs that border the river’s western shore. Although fairly short, it joins two other rail-trails—Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail and Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail—that combine for more than 8 miles of off-road travel in historic Rockland County. The trail follows the original corridor of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey, which primarily ran passenger trains from Jersey City to Nyack and used tracks owned by the New York & Erie Railroad between Sparkill and Piermont.

Rockland Lake State Park

Address: 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Phone: 845-268-3020

Rockland lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers a new water complex featuring a huge zero-entrance swimming pool with diving boards, a spray ground, and two large water slides. The park also has picnic areas with tables and grills, a car top boat launch dock, hiking trails with breath-taking views of the Hudson Valley, tennis courts, golf course, and a playground for children 12 and under near parking lot 2. Anglers with a valid NYS fishing license can fish for bass perch and carp. Walkers, joggers, roller bladers, and bicyclists can enjoy the 3.2-mile paved trail around the lake.

Rockland Rowing Association

Address:  Rockland Lake State Park, Parking Lot #4, Valley Cottage, NY

Rockland Rowing's programs range from Learn to Row for novices with no rowing experience to training and racing for elite crews. We serve ten different school districts and provide opportunities for youth and adults of all abilities, including adaptive athletes with physical or cognitive disabilities. 

Tallman Mountain State Park

Address: Route 9W, Sparkill

Tallman Mountain State Park overlooks the Hudson River and Piermont Marsh and is used as a day-use area, with swimming, a running track, tennis courts, cross country skiing, a walking trail, and hiking available.