Discover Nyack
6 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Nyack Pier
Nyack Pier on the Hudson River offers wide river vistas, bridge and Palisades silhouettes, reflective water, and a small-town waterfront foreground — ideal for sunset color, long exposures, and simple compositional lines. Easy public access with nearby street and lot parking; no entry fee. Best at golden hour or blue hour for dramatic skies and lights; weekdays/early mornings are quieter. Seasonal fog and winter light add mood. Wheelchair-accessible boardwalk sections; watch for fishing and dog-
Veterans Memorial Park
Small waterfront park on Nyack’s Hudson River bank with memorial sculptures, flagpoles and sweeping river/Palisades views — excellent for sunrise or sunset silhouettes, long exposures of river reflections, and contextual shots combining memorial architecture with the water. Easy street parking on Cedar St, wheelchair-accessible paths, no entry fee. Visit weekdays at golden hour for best light and fewer crowds; expect ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center
The birthplace of painter Edward Hopper offers a compact, photogenic historic clapboard house and period interior exhibits set on a tree-lined Nyack street. Photograph exterior details (porches, shutters, rooflines) and contextual street scenes; interiors require checking museum hours and photo policy. Best light is golden hour and blue hour for moody, Hopper-esque tones; weekdays and morning hours reduce crowds. Street parking and municipal lots nearby; limited interior accessibility (stairs) —
Butterfly Park
Small riverside park on the Hudson with a pier, marsh grasses and seasonal butterflies — great for close-up insect work, water reflections, and golden‑hour sunsets across the river. Best in late spring–summer for active butterflies and migratory birds; sunrise and golden hour deliver warm side/backlight that makes wings translucent. Street parking on Piermont Ave; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter; paths are flat and wheelchair accessible.
Village of Nyack Memorial Park
Compact waterfront park with a pier and lookout offering clear views of the Hudson River, Tappan Zee/Mario Cuomo Bridge, passing yachts and nearby towns. No entry fee; small lot and paid marina parking nearby. Restrooms and playground on site. Best at golden hour and blue hour for dramatic bridge light and reflections; quiet weekdays or early mornings reduce crowds. Popular for fireworks and seasonal gatherings.
Concrete Erie Canal Boat
A small, weathered concrete canal boat sitting near the Hudson River edge — an uncommon industrial/folk-art subject that offers strong textures, hard silhouettes and contrasts with sky and water. Best at golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows, or on overcast days to emphasize concrete texture. Site is outdoors, street-accessible from Depew Ave with limited curbside parking and short walk; no entry required. Weekday mornings are quieter. Bring weatherproofing for spray and wind alongthe