Local Area Hotels/Motels/Inns and
Other Things to Do in the Area

Below are several options for hotels or motels during your stay in our area. Stepping Stones makes no claims as to the quality of these hotels, nor are these meant to represent all of the hotels in the area.  Stepping Stones is located in an area that is not rich with places to stay, however.  To do your own research, you might use the keywords, Westchester County, Danbury (Connecticut), or White Plains.

Crabtree Kittle House
(914) 666-8044
www.kittlehouse.com

The Inn has twelve rooms, each with private bath, telephone, cable television and high speed internet access. There are rooms with king size beds and queen size beds. A complimentary continental breakfast is served to Inn guests in the restaurant. There is also a fine restaurant for which the Kittle House is especially well known. 15 minutes from Stepping Stones
Estimated Nightly Room rate: Single occupancy: $137 per night plus tax
Double occupancy: $157 per night plus tax, each additional occupant $20
Directions from Stepping Stones - Route 684 Southbound: Exit 4, Mt. Kisco 172 and turn right at end of ramp. Continue to end of road (landmark: Northern Westchester Hospital). Turn left onto 117 and follow for 1.5 miles. At top of hill, turn left onto Kittle Rd.Or, take the Saw Mill River Pkwy Southbound: Exit left on Readers Digest Rd. Cross the railroad tracks and continue straight to traffic light. Turn left onto route 117 and continue for ½ mile. Turn right onto Kittle Rd.

La Quinta Inn & Suites
94 Business Park Drive
Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: (914)273-9090
http://www.lq.com15/
15 minutes from Stepping Stones
Nestled in the peaceful White Plains area, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Armonk offers easy access to highway 684 just minutes from area attractions and businesses. Visit the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College only 5 miles away, or the Neuberger Museum of Art and Katonah Museum of Art only 10 miles from the hotel. Relax in the sparkling outdoor pool (seasonal), workout in the hotel's onsite fitness center, or stay connected in our onsite business center and convenient wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. You'll also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and free outdoor parking during your stay. Every room offers popular amenities like a coffee maker, hair dryer, voice mail, and expanded cable channels with pay-per-view movies.
Estimated Nightly Rate $115.00, mention “Stepping Stones” for a 10% discount.
Directions from Stepping Stones – Left onto Cherry Street to end.  Right onto Route 35.  Right onto 684 South.  Take exit 3/Armonk.  Follow signs to hotel.

Hayloft Motel
914-763-5410
1340 Route 35
South Salem, NY 10590
Estimated Nightly Room Rate - $79
10 minutes from Stepping Stones
Simple, humble inn with easy access to Bedford, Ridgefield and Route 684.
Directions from Stepping Stones – Left onto Cherry Street.  At the end of Cherry, right onto Route 35.  About 6 miles on left.

Stonehenge Inn
Phone: (203) 438-6511
Route 7
Ridgefield, CT 06877
20 minutes from Stepping Stones
An old country Inn offering sixteen guest rooms and suites named after old English country towns. Each room features classic, elegant furnishings, luxury. Wheelchair Accessible, Babysitting, Kitchen, Air Conditioning, Television
Estimated Nightly rate $99
Directions from Stepping Stones – Left onto Cherry Street.  At the end, right onto Route 35.  Follow Route 35 past Connecticut border, down the main street of Ridgefield and follow signs to Route 7.

Hampton Inn White Plains-Tarrytown Hotel
200 Tarrytown Road • Elmsford, New York 10523
Phone: 914-205-7308 •
Toll Free: (888) 850-1493 -- Reservations
25 minutes from Stepping Stones, closest listed hotel to NYC.
Nightly rate from $79
Directions from Stepping Stones – Take a right onto Cherry Street.  Pass stop sign, bear right at Mobil Station to Saw Mill Parkway South.  Take Exit 26 toward the Sprain Brook Parkway South.  Take the exit for 287E/Cross Westchester Expressway.  Take Exit 4.  Right off the exit.  Take the Route 119 Ramp.  Make a slight right onto Route 119.

Holiday Inn Mt. Kisco
1 Holiday Inn Drive
Mt Kisco, NY 10549-1001
Toll Free: 888-452-5771
Tel: 914-241-2600
5 minutes from Stepping Stones
Nightly rates between $184.50-$264.00

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.