Discover Haverstraw

A trip to Haverstraw can take you to river views, trails, and places of local history. Nearby, you’ll find Emeline Park, the Village of Haverstraw Greenway Trail, and several cultural sites; the Haverstraw–Nyack Path is in the wider region. This gives you a choice of different focuses for your outings: scenery, outdoor activity, and history.

By the water and on the trails

Nearby, Emeline Park sits at the southern tip of Haverstraw and offers expansive views of the Hudson River. Pavilion areas, playgrounds, and riverside walking paths give the park several distinct attractions. If you want to focus your day on the waterfront landscape, the views are a highlight in their own right; the walking paths and playgrounds offer other options for planning your visit. If you’re traveling with children, you can include the playground as a specific stop, while the paths offer the opportunity for a riverside walk.

The Village of Haverstraw Greenway Trail is suitable for cycling, running, and walking. It runs from the entrance to Bowline Point Park in “Little Italy” or from Warren Court to Broad Street. In the wider region, the Haverstraw–Nyack Path begins in Dutchtown and leads to Nyack Beach State Park; it is used for walking and hiking. The two routes therefore differ not only in the activities mentioned, but also in their stated starting and ending points. When planning your outings, you can choose between a trail suited to several types of activity and a regional path with a named destination.

History and remembrance

Nearby, the Haverstraw Brick Museum is dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical past of the Village of Haverstraw and the brick industry that shaped it. This makes the brick industry, as well as the Village itself, a focus of your exploration of local history. It offers a distinct cultural dimension alongside the trails and parks: an outing can focus not only on scenery and outdoor activity, but also on the Village’s industrial heritage.

The African American Memorial Park in Haverstraw features a kiosk with exhibits on local history and the African diaspora. The park is on the waterfront and has a garden and a fountain. Its permanent statue, “Harriet Tubman - Beacon of Hope,” was installed in June 2024. The waterfront setting, garden, fountain, and exhibits offer different ways to experience the site: the park’s design and its themes of remembrance are equally distinctive features.

HAAC’s Juneteenth celebration also provides a connection to a specific date: HAAC’s first celebration in Haverstraw took place on June 18, 2016; HAAC had announced its 11th annual celebration for 2026.

Plan your outings and vacation rental together

When looking for a vacation rental in Haverstraw, it’s worth considering what you’d most like to focus on during your outings. You might decide whether river views and walking paths, the various activities available on the Greenway Trail, or cultural and memorial sites will shape your trip most. If you’re traveling with children, the playground at Emeline Park is a specific point of reference for planning the day; for more outdoor activity, the options mentioned range from cycling and running to hiking. Some destinations are nearby, while the Haverstraw–Nyack Path is in the wider region.

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