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Day Trips from Sachem: Kykuit - Rockefeller Estate

A weekly look at places to get away for the day, but remain close to the Sachem community.

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Each week we take a brief look at a destination on or close to Long Island for our "Day Trips from Sachem" column.

Destination: Kykuit - The Rockefeller Estate (Poncantico Hills, N.Y.)

Distance from Sachem community: 66 miles, 1 hour and 30 minutes

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Key attractions: Kykuit is The Rockefeller Estate in the Hudson Valley, upstate New York. You can tour the massive home and gardens and relax on the beautiful property. It's best to take MetroNorth from Grand Central Station to get there. Get off at the Tarrytown Station and get a cab to the actual estate, or you can drive.

To learn more about Kykuit, click here.

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Hopefully this day trips column gives you an idea to take off from your normal everyday routine and go for a ride! If it does, let us know! Email your stories to Chris@Patch.com.

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