Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets is where the swish set of New York heads to, to splurge on luxury brands from all over the world, under one roof. This shopping center is home to high-end brands such as Bottega Veneta, Canali, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo and Victorinox Swiss Army, among many others. One can find everything from garments, to jewelry, shoes, sporting equipment, home furnishings, accessories and much more at this location. Head to their food court to replenish yourself after hours of shopping.
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a unique not-for-profit farm located in the hamlet of Pocantico Hills, NY. Just about 30 miles (48.28 kilometers) from central New York City, the farm aims at improving the farming culture in America. Offering educational programs for farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, the facility caters to creative and sustainable farming procedures. Spread over 80 acres (32.37 hectares), Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture grows a 100 percent organic and seasonal produce that is also available for retail during their weekly market. Stone Barns also specializes in farm-raised poultry and meat - the ducks, geese, chicken, pigs and turkey here have been raised with great attention to what they their feed and instinctual natures. Their on-site restaurant Blue Hill offers farm-to-table fare that will keep you coming back for more. The place is open for touring between Wednesdays and Sundays, they also keep having events and workshops all year, check the website for more details.
Established in 1984, Ray & Judy's Book Stop offers a plethora of great books belonging to very diverse genres. This independent, family-run bookstore is chock-full of great reads - you'll find everything between comics and cookery books here. A haven for comic book collectors, it boasts of a fantastic collection that keeps multiplying every week, the place also stocks on baseball cards, posters, magazines and other collectibles. They also have a section that's almost entirely dedicated to children - reading guides, toys and much, much more! If you're looking for a hard-to-find book or comic when in Rockaway, Ray & Judy's is probably where you'd get it.