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Piermont
Half a day is enough: walk the pier, see the drawbridge, eat a meal. Not a base — a stop on a Hudson River drive between Nyack and Stony Point.
Piermont is a small Hudson River village in Rockland County, 30 km north of Manhattan. Its main draw is the mile-long pier (a former railroad pier) with river views, a historic drawbridge, and a compact main street of cafés and antique shops. Most visitors combine it with Nyack or Stony Point for a day out.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses close)
- Airports
- JFK · LGA · EWR
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Piermont911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Rockland County Sheriff (non-emergency)845-638-5400
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Piermont, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 845-638-5400 Rockland County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJFK John F.
- Getting aroundPiermont is walkable: the pier, drawbridge and main street are within a 15-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at a sit-down restaurant$20–35
- Street or quick mealSandwich or salad at a café$12–18
- BeerBeer (pint)$6–9
- Budget bedMotel double room (Nyack), a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and Palisades Parkway; no direct transit.) · LGA LaGuardia Airport (About 50 min by car via RFK Bridge and Palisades Parkway.) · EWR Newark Liberty International Airport (About 45 min by car via George Washington Bridge and Palisades Parkway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Piermont: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Piermont is walkable: the pier, drawbridge and main street are within a 15-minute walk. A car is needed to reach nearby towns. Parking is free on most streets and in the municipal lot at the foot of the pier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min
US-9W north, 5 min by car
Combine with Piermont for a half-day loop: walk the pier, then browse Nyack's shops and riverfront park.
Door to door: 15 min
US-9W north, 10 min by car
Stony Point Battlefield and lighthouse; good for history and Hudson views.
Door to door: 20 min
NY-59 west, 15 min by car
Larger town with train station (NJ Transit to Hoboken/NYC) and a historic downtown.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Piermont village
A handful of B&Bs and inns on or near Piermont Avenue; walkable to the pier and restaurants.
Nyack
5 min north by car; more hotels and motels, plus a wider choice of dining.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Lunch for two at a Piermont café1 × US$40 | US$40 |
| Parking (free in village lot)1 × US$0 | US$0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$231 per person per day, bed included | US$462 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Sandwich or salad at a café | $12–18 |
| Dinner entrée at a sit-down restaurant | $20–35 |
| Beer (pint) | $6–9 |
| Ice cream cone | $4–6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The pier is open to pedestrians and cyclists; no cars beyond the parking lot.
- Some restaurants close on Mondays and Tuesdays, especially in winter.
- The drawbridge opens for boats — wait times of a few minutes are normal.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Rockland County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 845-638-5400
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Rockland County Sheriff (non-emergency)845-638-5400
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from Nyack to Piermont: about $10–15
- NJ Transit bus from New York (Port Authority) to Nyack: about $8–10 one way, then a 5-min taxi to Piermont
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (heh-LOH)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (how MUCH iz it)
- Where is the pier? — Where is the pier? (wair iz the PEER)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (kan I pay by kard)
English is universal; no phrasebook needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Piermont. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some businesses close) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the pier, drawbridge, and Haddock's Hall with opening hours and seasonal closures.
- Eat pages with last-order times and reservation policies.
- Parking map with time limits and lot capacities.
Sources
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