West Nyack Travel Guide

  Leo with his ice cream
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      Leo with his ice cream
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Things to Do  

Palisades Center

Palisades Center, West Nyack

 moiraistyx Says:  I have only been to West Nyack on a handful of occasions and each of those times was to go shopping and to visit Dave and Busters. This mall is huge, 4 stories not including the parking garage. I'm not sure how many stores there are, but its gotta be more than 100. There is... 

IMAX Theatre

IMAX Theatre, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Palisades is littered with many forms of entertainment. The IMAX theatre is just one of them. The theatre is located on the top level where you'll find all the restaurants and other forms of entertainment. The IMAX theatre is a good and fun way to see a movie!! If you know... 

Robot Galaxy

Robot Galaxy, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Just like Build-A-Bear, this store specializes in "making your own" robot!! We were walking by the store when something caught Kristara's eye, so we decided to check it out. Leo instantly ran towards the robots and was playing with all the ones that are displayed. The... 

The Carousel

The Carousel, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  The Carousel is located on the food court level and is just another form of keeping the little ones (and adults too I guess) entertained. It's a really nice carousel and there is usually a nice line with kids waiting to get on. I have yet to put Leo on the carousel since we... 

Mechanical Rides for the little ones

Mechanical Rides for the little ones, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  One of the reasons why this shopping center is one of our favorite is not only the shopping, but the entertainment. We always have Leo in tow with us and having an outlet for any small child is a good thing. Throughout the shopping center there are a host of things for the... 

Restaurants  

East Japanese Restaurant: Excellent Sushi

East Japanese Restaurant: Excellent Sushi, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Kristara and I were recently at the Palisades for a bit of a shopping spree when Kristara sugggested we check this place out. She loves sushi and any chance she gets prefers it. We walked in and were seated at a booth in the back. We totally loved the restaurant with it's... 

Buffalo Wild Wings: Grabbing a Beer and Checking out the Yankees

Buffalo Wild Wings: Grabbing a Beer and Checking out the Yankees, West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  We really enjoy coming to Wild Wings to watch a sporting event or to just hang out and grab a snack or meal. We normally frequent the Port Chester location by our house or in New Rochelle. This location is convenient if you are visiting the Pallisades Mall (as we frequently... 

A Bite to Eat When Shopping: The Cheesecake Factory

A Bite to Eat When Shopping: The Cheesecake Factory, West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  We are often in the Pallisades Mall to shop or catch a movie so a meal or snack is usually in the cards. I am still surprised at how good the food is here for a chain restaurant. We often come here fo a Sunday Brunch before hitting the movies or a shopping spree. Depending... 

Stir Crazy: Craving some yummy Asian dishes!

Stir Crazy: Craving some yummy Asian dishes!, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  As usual, a shopping spree needs feuling, but we didn't want to do any of the other usual places we normally eat at, so we decided to try this place out. An infusion of different types of Asian dishes ranging from Thai to Chinese, they have a large selection of dishes to... 

Chevy's: Yummy Nachos

Chevy's: Yummy Nachos, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Well, you gotta eat during a long shopping spree, so during this particular shopping day Kristara, Linda me and Leo decided to come here to have our lunch. Another "chain" restaurant, Chevy"s is one of Kristara's favorite places to grab some super yummy nachos!! The decor is... 

Chili's Bar & Grill: Pretty decent place to grab some lunch

Chili's Bar & Grill: Pretty decent place to grab some lunch, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Chili's is yet another chain restuarant found througout the states and in most shopping centers. Chili's is located on the top level of the shopping center where you will also find many of the other "chain" restaurants. I was at the shopping center with my sister Linda to... 

Cheesecake Factory: Decent food, but the cheesecakes are better!

Cheesecake Factory: Decent food, but the cheesecakes are better!, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Cheesecake Factory is a chain restaurant with decent food, but their crowning glory has to be their large variety of cheesecakes...Located on the 1st level of the shopping center this locations is tucked away from the other restuarants making it a good place to get away from... 

Transportation  

Getting to the Palisades Center

Getting to the Palisades Center, West Nyack

 Gypsystravels Says:  Getting to the shopping center is quite easy for us. It takes about 20 minutes across the Tappan Zee Bridge which takes us directly to Exit 12 where we can spot The Palisades Center from a distance. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor parking, follow the signs to find a... 

YOU GOTTA DRIVE HERE

YOU GOTTA DRIVE HERE, West Nyack

 moiraistyx Says:  To the best of my knowledge there really isn't much offered by way of public transportation to the Palisades Center. We always drive here. For us its pretty quick and it gives the boys some quiet time, at least one of them sleeps in each direction. If you are coming from the... 

Shopping  

Willams Sonoma: Now that's a Knife....

Willams Sonoma: Now that's a Knife...., West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  Williams Sonoma is a favorite store for my wife and I. My wife loves to cook; she can find everything she wants here from pots, pans, appliances, kitchen utensils, tableware, specialty foods and knives. Even though I don't cook; I love looking at the gear and gadgets. 

Restoration Hardware: Home Accents and Furnishings

Restoration Hardware: Home Accents and Furnishings, West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  Restoration Hardware has a little bit of everything when you want to decorate your home: bedding, curtains, bath towels, mirrors, etc. Over the years we have found some excellent items to brighten up our home.Recently the store wa renovated and I can honestly say we are not... 

Barnes & Noble: Books on Every Subject

Barnes & Noble: Books on Every Subject, West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  Barnes & Noble is a chain of book stores that carry every type of book from children's, cooking, travel, fiction, newspapers, even CD, DVD's and accessories. Although I have a kindle I still enjoy "real" books especially travel books and guides. Barnes & Noble is always a... 

Yankee Candle: Candles, Candles, Candles

Yankee Candle: Candles, Candles, Candles, West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  Yanke Candle is always a favorite stop for us when we are in the Pallisades Mall. We both love their candles, votives and home fragrances. I must admit I do get a headache after spending prolonged amounts of time in the store; the sents can bee too overpowering.Some of our... 

Bed, Bath & Beyond: Homewares

Bed, Bath & Beyond: Homewares, West Nyack

 cjg1 Says:  Bed, Bath & beyond is a retail store that specializes in products for the home. They carry everything for the kitchen, bath, bedroom and for entertaining. There are small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, comforter sets, bath towels, furniture, candles and more. There is a... 

Warnings and Dangers  

PARKING IS A B***H
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When you go to the Palisades Center you have to parking choices, inside the underground parking garage or outside in the regular parking lot. We've had a variety of parking havoc when coming here, but this last time took the cake. It was drizzling outside so I think everyone and their grandmother much have been at the mall. Not only was the inside parking jam packed but the outside parking was scarce. It took us at least 15 minutes to find a parking space. The lesson is, if it is raining, you are probably going to have to park outside and walk a ways to the nearest entrance.

Updated Apr 16, 2009

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