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Situated between the charming towns along the Hudson River and action-packed New York City, lies Mt Kisco, home to Holiday Inn Mt Kisco and a location that captures the best of both worlds in the heart of the Hudson Valley.The Hudson Valley is renowned for its remarkable diversity, deep-rooted history, and panoramic scenery. A region known for its quaint river towns as well as bustling metropolitan areas, the Hudson River Valley hosts numerous year-round activities and points of interest. These include visiting ski resorts in winter, picnicking at historic river-view mansions in the spring, antique shopping throughout summer, and experiencing New York's premier wineries, farmers' markets, apple orchards, and breathtaking fall foliage.In the heart of the Hudson Valley, the village of Mt Kisco is a quaint, classic, romantic oasis worth discovering as an escape from the city. Conveniently located just 30 miles from Manhattan, Mt Kisco offers accessibility to the Big Apple while maintaining the charm of a scenic suburban area in close proximity to four major airports. Westchester County Airport is within easy access of Mt Kisco, and the Metro-North commuter railroad provides a quick service to downtown New York City as well as northern attractions.Here in Mt Kisco, you can enjoy shopping in several different centers, playing a round of golf, dining in fine restaurants, and visiting museums, historic sites, and other cultural venues. Mt Kisco's variety of nightlife options include theater, film, and dance clubs to cap off any day. The village of Mt Kisco has been described as "the commercial hub of Northern Westchester," the "shopping capital of Northern Westchester," and the "health care capital of Northern Westchester." Mt Kisco is all of these and more.
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Hudson Valley Historical InterestThe Hudson Valley is full of historical sites, monuments, museums, and special interest places. This area, rich in history and culture, is one of the finest places to visit for a day, a weekend, or longer. Some of the popular attractions are listed below. Ask us for directions to these or other historical places in the Hudson Valley. It's all part of your experience here in Hudson Valley's Country Manor, the Holiday Inn Mt Kisco.Hudson River ValleyCome explore the heart of America's past along its most illustrious river valley. Visit renowned great estates, hike scenic trails, cruise calm blue waters, and sample abundant produce from the region's many farms and vineyards. www.hudsonvalleyheritagearea.com
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Revel in traditional and contemporary art exhibitions, internationally acclaimed musical and theatrical performances, concerts under the stars, sculpture gardens, decorative arts, and historic mansions that delight, intrigue, and educate. Some of the popular outdoor activities include mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golf, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.Local reservations and nearby parks include:Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Blue Mountain Reservation Leonard Park Franklin D Roosevelt Park Westmoreland Sanctuary Rockefeller State Park Preserve Marshlands Conservatory PlaylandPerfect for a family outing, with a growing number of rides and attractions to entertain you and the kids. www.ryeplayland.orgCentennial Golf ClubThe Centennnial Golf Club has been designed and developed in keeping with the richest traditions of the game. The 27-hole championship course was designed to provide the best the game has to offer and to take advantage of the spectacular views. www.centennialgolf.comWest Point Military AcademyWest Point is a historic attraction located right on the Hudson River. The Academy is now one of the finest Army training centers in the US and offers scenic views, Army events, and US Army history. www.usma.edu
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New York WaterwaysSpecially themed sightseeing cruises up the Hudson River transport visitors from NYC to Sleepy Hollow to visit historic sites. A two-hour North Hudson tour departs and returns to Tarrytown on weekends and holidays. www.nywaterway.comGardensMore than a dozen breathtaking public gardens throughout Westchester County are open for public tours. These gardens are some of the finest in the northeast and sure to be a treat for the plant lover. www.westchestertourism.comCaramoor CenterA Mediterranean-style mansion and meticulously manicured gardens adorn this national and state historic site. Each year the center's two outdoor theaters resonate with music at the renowned Caramoor International Music Festival. This landmark is also a coveted site for weddings and picnics. www.caramoor.orgThe Hudson River MuseumThis cultural complex includes six modern galleries, with changing exhibitions of 19th-century and 20th-century fine art. The state-of-the-art Andres Planetarium, with the Zeiss M1015 machine, lets you explore the far reaches of space. www.hrm.orgLyndhurstLyndhurst is a Gothic Revival mansion built in 1838 and overlooking the Hudson River. The mansion is fully furnished and contains period arts and decorative furnishings. www.lyndhurst.orgKykuit, The Rockefeller EstateKykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. The estate house is furnished with antiques and fine paintings. Surrounding the home, extensive gardens offer panoramic views of the Hudson River and are graced by sculpture by modern masters. The coach barn contains vintage automobiles and carriages. www.hudsonvalley.orgPhilipsburgh ManorThis working farm and grist mill, dating to the early 18th century, was once the commercial center of the vast Philips estate. Costumed guides describe the experience of the manor. www.hudsonvalley.org
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The Holiday Inn Mt Kisco is conveniently located to many colleges and universities, making us the perfect choice for a place to stay while at graduations, orientations, and general information sessions. Some of the nearby colleges include:Marymount College: www.marymt.eduBerkley College: www.berkleycollege.eduManhattanville College: www.mville.eduPace University: www.pace.eduPurchase College: www.purchase.eduSarah Lawrence College: www.sarahlawrence.edu Legends abound in the Hudson Valley. You must have heard the famous legend of the nearby town of Sleepy Hollow. The village of Mt Kisco has its own local legend about an Algonken chief, who is commemorated by a bronze statue in the town square. As the legend goes, a young warrior by the name of Cisqua, now changed to Kisco, roamed the land of the Algonken tribe and one day he happened upon a beautiful maiden and her sister. As Kisco watched the maiden and the girl, a giant black bear came upon them, snatched the baby girl, and ran up a mountain. Kisco immediately chased the bear and finally caught up with them on top of what is now called Kisco Mountain. There was a horrible fight, but in the end, Kisco killed the bear and saved the baby girl from certain death.When the Indian maiden saw that her little sister was saved, she wept with joy and instantly fell in love with Kisco, who had risked his life. The young warrior Kisco was named Chief and lived many happy years in the forest, which is now part of the Hudson Valley. He wore the black bear's claws around his neck for the rest of his days.Now, every once in a while, visitors and local residents can find arrowheads or pottery in the forests or along the nature trails. Who knows, some of them may have belonged to Chief Kisco.
