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LIVING IN WESTCHESTER AND THE HUDSON VALLEY | RELOCATION & MOVING GUIDE
WESTCHESTER
Westchester County Guide
NORTH COUNTY
Rustic sophistication is the vibe in the villages, hamlets, and towns of Westchester’s North County.
Bedford
This chicly rural town has been home to the likes of Ralph Lauren, Michael Douglas, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Replete with horse farms and pastoral beauty, Bedford includes the hamlets of Bedford Village, Bedford Hills, and Katonah. Don’t miss: Cultural treasures like Caramoor Center for Music and the Ar ts, the Katonah Museum of Ar t, and the Bedford Playhouse; locally sourced American fare at The Whitlock and creative tacos at Truck; animals galore at Muscoot Farm; a stroll through Lasdon Park & Arboretum.
Lewisboro
Rural Lewisboro borders western Connecticut and encompasses the hamlets of Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Lewisboro, South Salem, Vista, and Waccabuc. Known for its scenic charm, horse farms, and riding trails, the town is rich with natural parks and preserves. Don’t miss: At 4,700 acres, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is Westchester County’s largest park; casual Italian trattoria Bacio is a local fave.
Mount Kisco
The epicenter of Nor thern Westchester, busy Mount Kisco is packed with shopping and dining options — everything from big-box depar tment stores to small boutiques, plus a wide array of ethnic cuisines. It’s home to a large variety of home styles, including beloved Victorians. Don’t miss: Trendy Exit 4 Food Hall, and Badageoni, the only Georgian restaurant in Westchester; fun for the whole family at Grand Prix New York Racing & Enter tainment.
Mount Pleasant
Central and family-friendly, Mount Pleasant includes Pleasantville, Hawthorne, Pocantico Hills, Thornwood, and Valhalla. Residents enjoy great activities and a coveted town pool. Don’t miss: Visit Chef In Residence at Stone Barns, one of the world’s top- rated restaurants; the Kensico Dam is Westchester’s version of Central Park, while Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers miles of trails; downtown Pleasantville boasts dining faves Little Mumbai Market and Southern Table,
plus arthouse theater Jacob Burns Film Center and photography center The Gordon Parks Foundation.
New Castle
Comprising the affluent hamlets of Chappaqua and Millwood, New Castle is well-known for its top schools, convenient location, and celebrity residents, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, as well as a pleasant and walkable downtown. Don’t miss: Pay a visit to the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center and check out local food mainstays, like Crabtree’s Kittle House and Ibiza Kitchen.
North Castle
Homes within Nor th Castle’s hamlet of Armonk sit on large plots of land, and the small village bustles with excellent eats, high-end boutiques, and lots of well-heeled residents. The town also includes the hamlets of Banksville and North White Plains. Don’t miss: Visit Wampus Pond for scenic walks; country cooking at homey The Beehive, and sleek sushi at KOKU.
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