This is the last weekend for the 2011 NY Renaissance Faire, located in Sterling Forest in Tuxedo Park, NY, a mere 15 minute drive from Monroe, NY. ... » Learn More about Things to do within 30 minutes of Monroe NY – #3) Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo Park NY
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After an 18 mile bike ride in Monroe NY, I’m almost too tired to type!
This morning we set off on our bicycles down the Orange County Heritage Trail which runs from Monroe NY, through Chester NY and ends in Goshen NY. ... » Learn More about After an 18 mile bike ride in Monroe NY, I’m almost too tired to type!
Things to do within 30 minutes of Monroe NY – #1) Palisades Center, Nyack NY
I've been sharing interesting tidbits about Monroe NY for the last few weeks, and I still have much to share, but today I happened to have reason to go to the Palisades Center in West Nyack NY. My visit made me think that sharing some of the major sites of interest around the Monroe area might be a ... » Learn More about Things to do within 30 minutes of Monroe NY – #1) Palisades Center, Nyack NY
A brave 12 year old in Monroe NY – a story from 1782
There is a street near me, in Monroe NY, called Reynolds Street. And next to a home on the street, there's a little sign that says "Outlaws attacked and attempted to murder patriot Henry Reynolds, who was saved by the heroics of his daughter Phoebe *, circa 1782," ... » Learn More about A brave 12 year old in Monroe NY – a story from 1782
Monroe NY’s ongoing debate – Mr. Cone or Wally’s Ice Cream Parlor?
Every town has at least one. That is, a topic that is sure to energize discussion between residents. Is it this one or that one? Is that team better or this one? Is this grocery store more popular than that one? Update: Mr. Cone closed and has been replaced by a bank. ... » Learn More about Monroe NY’s ongoing debate – Mr. Cone or Wally’s Ice Cream Parlor?