There's A Little Known Unique Sculpture Park In New York...And It's Truly Amazing
By Lea Monroe|Published May 21, 2016
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Did you know that one of the world’s most amazing sculpture parks can be found right here in New York? Just an hour north of the Big Apple in the lower Hudson Valley region you’ll find this unforgettable open-air museum. Back open for the season once again, you can visit the Storm King Art Center now through the end of October!
While this park may be recognized and well known in the world of art, many of our residents manage to live in New York for too long without knowing this remarkable attraction is right here in our state.
In the small town of New Windsor, just north of our chaotic city, you'll find this incredibly relaxing sculpture park.
It wasn't long before the charming art museum turned into a full blown sculpture park! In 1967, 13 pieces of art sculpted by artist David Smith were purchased, the parks first start to forming its sculpture collection.
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Now spanning across 500 acres of beautiful land, the park has certainly grown over the past 50 years, becoming a photographer's paradise.
With such picturesque wide open spaces like these, you'll have a hard time not wanting to stroll around the park all day. But just in case your feet get tired, a tram runs every half hour throughout the park between the hours of 11AM and 4:30PM.
In 1975, five wonderful pieces of art by Mark di Suvero were added to the park.
While these uniquely curved hills that roll so effortlessly across the open fields are sure to grab your attention, it's their pairing with the Schunnemunk Mountains as a back drop that makes for an overall breathtaking sight.
With an incredible variety of sculptures, you'll leave this art center with all sorts of stunning pictures.
To plan your trip or find out any additional information, click here.
Have you ever spent the day exploring the Storm King Art Center? Share with us at Only In New York what your favorite section of the park was to check out!
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