The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-30
watching Places and Summer Retreats.

season
duness Of business leaves them Another week OF such
- weather had yesterday will compel the
ardent slaves Of Mammon to grant to exhausted nature
the repose which Is essential to the renvgoraton Of
fheir overworked frames With view 10 assist them In
the selection Of spot which may satisfy both
eir tastes and convenience, will mention few Of
Che watering places which most easily accessible
which appear to to offer the greatest amount of
ror to quiet sensible minded people who do not want to
carry into the country their city associations and habits
Tho Ormsby Pavilion, at Glen Cove is one Of the nrst
these places that occurs to Possessing the advantage
Of delightful site and picturesque scenery the establish
rent itself will be found to be OF tho most agree
able and comfortable residences in the environs
OF New York The table is excellent the we'll
lated and well kept, and the is all that can DO
desired. Between good society," and the variety of out
door amusements which the place Offers vsters will
Sind abundant opportunities for distraction
At. the Highlands Of Nevesink, below Sandy Hook
Chompson's Atlantic Pavilion enlarged since tho last
by the addition of extensive wing fronting the sea-
s thoroughly prepared for the reception of visiters
The proximity of this beautiful locality New York (be-
ing only hours trip by steamboat morning after
Soon the magnificent composition Of the surrounding
landscape, OF ocean, rivers plains, hills mountains,
heds and forests the charming drives the 6ne fishing,
the broad expanses Of inland water for sailing excur
sions among the extraordinary natural advantages of
this place a recruiting station. In addition to
these Mr. Thompson Is a Of experience In his busi
ness, and provides bcunfuly upon basis of reasonable
Charges for his guests surprising the unwary
journer with unexpected bill of miscellaneous extras
at his departure.
The Forest House. Budd's lake, Schooleys mountain
is OF the most picturesque and delightful summer re-
treats in New Jersey 1t situated the borders Of
large and dense forest and possesses all the advantages
of fine mountain air combined with shade. People who
find he strong for them had better pay
visit 2 this charming spot.
tbs Metropolitan Hotel Long Branch New Jersey, Is at
once Of the most comfortable and most agreeaby
Situated summer residences that we known Of Fine sea
bathing excellent fishing picturesque drives and select
and agreeable society complete the catalogue OF its at
fractions.
The Mansion House, Keypor N j. will be found rnr-
ticuarly desirable for quiet comfort seeking people who
dislike buste and love well ordered establishment
Captain Degroot's reputation caterer, and his well
known attention to the wants and wishes Of his guests
will to vsers Of this class the ne plus ultra of
enjoyment
The Neptune House, New Rochelle, already known as
charmingy situated and most agreeable residence, has
had fresh attractions added to it this The house
has been entirely renovated and the grounds have been
improved and beauthcd The view from this establish
men is OF the finest in the neighborhood OF New
York the hotel being situated island about mile
from this depot the margin of Long Island Sound One
feature which will recommend it to many Is, that per-
short time would take them TO go from the
business to the upper rart Of the city
The Sea View House, at the Highlands Of Nevcsink oilers
the advantages os gu elegant onebtaacN, hrst rate
table fine bai,1 e and nshng and pure mountain air
yisiters the city twice day and be landed
direct at the hotel.
The United states Hotel, at Long Branch, 4. j. was
opened on the 25h. 1t is comlortaaA and well
ordered house which with its excellent situation render
4 one OF the most desirable residences at this popula
watering place.
Balnbrdge's Hotel Rockaway, Long Island, will hav
extended accommodations this season. The Gray Cottage
has been engaged private and public club and supper
rooms and various other additions have been made to
provide against disappomtments experienced in the
rush Of vsers year OF the advantages Of the stua
~.ton k unnecessary for to speak 1t is sufficient to
say that combines everything that the health seeker
and lover Of picturesque scenery can desire.
The modern Babylon, Long Island we are told
resembles is ancient prototype only III name, com
Fort and being substituted for oppressive splen
dour and the confusion Of tongues giving place
20 thorough discipline and the most perfect regularity
of arrangements. The fishing at this place IS said to
pe very fine and the table of the American HOTEL ii We
are to believe report has superior.
Those who love river scenery will do well to Ike up
their quarters at the Getty House, Yonkers in Westches
ser county. is situated on the Hudson, about seven
Ateen miles from the city, and commands some of the
possesses the advantages of baths gymnasium and bill
ards with variety Of other resources, to enable its
guests to pass their time agreeably.
The Fort William Henry HOTEL situated at lake George,
Warren county New York, has recently had extensive
additions made to it, the rush Of vsers last year to this
delightful spot having rendered further extension of its
accommodations necessary. 1t lodge comforta-
y about four hundred persons The steamer John Jay
leaves the hotel every morning for Tconderoga connect
ing with the steamers Lake Champan, and returning
in the afternoon TO the hotel The establishment easily
accessible from Troy and Albany.
The Columbian Springs House. the city Of Hudson,
very quiet and agreeable residence requontcd prin
cipaly by nyaIds afflicted with disorders
1hch the waters Of these springs famous specific.
The Cfiwood House, situated at Mantaven, opposite
Xeyport n. j. has of the finest sites of any
ing place IN the neighborhood Of New York the scenery
bathing, fishing and other agremas Of the place being
unsurpassed
The Fillmore House, at Newport r. l.. Is new and
first class hotci erected by Mr. Hazard who has kept
the Bellevue House for the last twelve years 1t Is sail
Go be OF the most commodlous and comfortable
Establishments in this popular watering place.
In Fayorita, Glen Cove L. l., is known a quiet,
comfortable house, where those who fond Of good
: bathing, boating and fishing enjoy them to their
hearts content The table is substantial and the host
civil and obging.
Lake Hopatcong House offers the attractions of beau
ful lake scenery and fine rod fishing There is cx-
cecnt shooting to be had in the mountains which border
the lake.
The Carman House, Carmanvle situated near Audi
bon park, about nine miles from the City Hail. will b,
found to be most desirable residence for thos
not wishing to go too far from New York.
The warriner House, Springfield, Massachusetts, ha
been recently put into thorough repair, and will be
found to sustain the reputation which it enjoyed in the
days of 'Unclc Jerry Warrner.p
The Stafford Springs House. Stafford Connecticut wi
be found most delightful summer residence The
waters considered Of great efficacy especially in cuta
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