Beautiful challenging ride through Manhattan, over the GW, up through Jersey along 9W to the Tappan Zee Bridge to have a coffee in South Nyack before doing it in reverse.

The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is an absolute gem. Fantastic environment for learning, exploring and relaxing among acres of natural beauty right in the middle of Brooklyn. You will quickly forget about the chaos of the city outside as you let the gardens envelope you. Part of Prospect park, it is there to enjoy week after week. Great summer camp programs for children as well.
http://www.bbg.org/

We love the coop. Great selection of organic food at 20% above cost. Work one shift every 4 weeks for the right to shop there. Prices cannot be beat, the members are great and the coop has grown to the size of a small supermarket in the last 15 years. Largest food coop in the US and an indispensable resource for great food at a reasonable price right in the city. I cannot say enough positive about PSFC!
http://www.foodcoop.com/