Directions from Stepping Stones – Take a right onto Cherry Street. Pass the stop sign, bear right at the Mobil Station following signs to the Saw Mill Parkway South. Take exit 37 to Mount Kisco. Make a left off the exit. Follow signs to Holiday Inn. Other Things to Do Near Stepping Stones A.A. World Service Office 475 Riverside Drive New York, NY (212) 840-3400 Of course, a visit to the AAWS is a must if you have made it this far. A chance to see the offices, meet the staff and tour the exhibition space is a treat. The AA World Service Office is located one hour south of Stepping Stones by car at the top of Manhattan (in other words, you do not have to maneuver your way through Manhattan if you are traveling there by car). The route from Stepping Stones to AAWS is very direct, starting by getting on the Saw Mill Parkway and ending at an exit off that very road. Call in advance.
The Wilson House P.O. Box 46, East Dorset, VT 05253 802-362-5524 www.wilsonhouse.org The Wilson House is a 14 room hotel, where Bill Wilson was born. Wilson’s grandmother was an employee at the hotel in 1895 and when Bill’s mother gave birth, it was in the room behind the bar. The Hotel has been lovingly restored and is offered as a retreat center and B&B. Next door to the Wilson House is the home where young Bill Wilson lived with his grandparents after his mom and dad divorced is now called The Griffith Library and is open to visitors. Finally, the graves of Bill and Lois Wilson are about 1 mile down the road on Route 7. Lois also spent half her year every year as a child in nearby Manchester Vermont, Lake Emerald and Mount Equinox are all right there. This rich history, along with the beautiful New England surroundings makes a trip to the Wilson House worthwhile. The Wilson House is approximately 4 hours North of Stepping Stones in East Dorset, VT. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 & 121 South Cross River, NY (914) 864-7317 http://www.westchestergov.com/parks/parkslocations02/WardPoundRidge.htm The 4,700-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the county’s largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes. And miles of wooded trails the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing. The park is home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round. Directions from Stepping Stones. Make a left onto Cherry Street. At the end, make a right onto Route 35. About 5 miles make a right onto Route 121 following the signs to the Reservation. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Somers, NY 10589 914-864-7282 http://www.westchestergov.com/parks/Muscoot/mainMF.htm Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Muscoot Farm is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the Reception Center. Programs are offered for families on weekends. Some, like Meet the Baby Animals, Tractor Day and Pumpkin Picking, are annual events. Others provide new experiences for visitors and may focus on many different themes. In addition, a variety of workshops are offered on Saturdays throughout the year. Call the farm for a calendar of events. Katonah Museum of Art Route 22 at Jay Street Katonah, NY 10536 (914) 232-9555 www.katonahmuseum.org Guided tours: Tuesday- Sunday at 2:30pm. See the website for exhibitions and events. Directions from Stepping Stones – Make a left onto Cherry Street. At the end, make a right onto Route 35. Pass all of the highway connections and make a right onto Route 22. The museum is about ½ mile on the left. John Jay Homestead State Historic Site Route 22 Katonah, NY www.johnjayhomestead.org Phone: 914-232-8119 John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is the home and farm of John Jay (1745-1829), one of America’s principal Founding Fathers. Operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the property includes 62 acres of magnificent grounds and twelve historic buildings. Its centerpiece is the main house, built by Jay to be his home in retirement following a lifetime of public service. Visitors learn about Jay’s many roles in the formation of the United States, his family, and his years at Bedford as a gentleman farmer. The Village of Katonah Perhaps the most quaint and useful Village in Katonah, visitors to Stepping Stones might wish to stop by for a bite to eat or some shopping on their way home from Stepping Stones. There are several restaurants including the Blue Dolphin, Tengda, The Katonah Restaurant, Peppinos and more, all reasonably priced.
To get to the Village of Katonah from Stepping Stones – Make a left onto Cherry Street. Make a quick right onto Harris Road. At the light make a left onto Bedford Road/route 117. At the Mobil Gas station make a right onto Katonah Avenue. You are now in the Village of Katonah. |