Scenic & pleasant routes in New York and Westchester

A small, hand-picked set of the most pleasant routes in the area — scenic drives, quiet walks, and slow ways through the city. Chosen for trees, water, light traffic, and the way they feel.

• Scenic Drive on the Bronx River Parkway — Westchester County, driving · 35 min, 13 miles
• Scenic Drive Along the Hudson River in Westchester — Westchester County, driving · 45 min, 15 miles
• Pleasant Drive Through Rockefeller State Park Preserve — Westchester County, driving · 25 min, 8 miles
• Quiet Walk Through Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers — Westchester County, walking · 1 hr, 1.5 miles
• Scenic Drive on the Saw Mill River Parkway — Westchester County, driving · 30 min, 12 miles
• Quiet Walk on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail — Westchester County, walking · 1 hr, 2.5 miles
• Pleasant Drive Through Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow — Westchester County, driving · 20 min, 4 miles
• Quiet Walk Through Central Park — New York City, walking · 55 min, 2.2 miles
• Scenic Drive on the FDR Along the East River — New York City, driving · 20 min, 9 miles
• Pleasant Walk Along Brooklyn Bridge Park — New York City, walking · 45 min, 1.6 miles
• Quiet Walk Through Prospect Park — New York City, walking · 1 hr 10 min, 3 miles
• Scenic Drive on the Belt Parkway — New York City, driving · 40 min, 20 miles
• Pleasant Walk on the High Line — New York City, walking · 50 min, 1.5 miles
• Quiet Walk Through Fort Tryon Park — New York City, walking · 55 min, 1.8 miles

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