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About Palisades
If this holiday you wish to rest and relax in a quiet hamlet, then we have the perfect solution to suit your needs. Palisades is part of Orangetown, in Rockland County, New York.
At an elevation of 197 feet, Palisades is located at a latitude of 41.011N and a longitude of -73.913W, being the most southern community in Rockland County. It is bordered by Sparkill to the north, Alpine New Jersey and Rockleigh to the south, the Hudson river to the east and Tappan to the west. Palisades is mostly residential, yet there is also an industrial area close to the Tappan border. Snedens Landing is an area comprised between the Hudson river and US Route 9W. In Palisades you can also visit the Closter Road - Oak Tree Road Historic District, a registered historic district.
Even is Palisades is only a hamlet and doesn't have its own mayor, it does have its own zip code, post office and library. The local government supports Palisades' library system, so if you enjoy reading you'll be surprised by what Palisades' library has to offer.
There are many places to visit in Palisades, such as the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Abner Concklin House, the Big House, the Haring-Eberle House, the Little House, Sneden's Ferry, Neiderhurst and the Seven Oaks.
So if you wish to leave behind the noise and agitation of big cities, then Palisades is definitely a perfect choice. Look no further, Palisades will be waiting for you.
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