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restaurant hop among top choices like Saltaire Oyster Bar & Kitchen, Sonora, Argana Restaurant & Bar, and bartaco.
Rye
While it’s Westchester’s smallest city, Rye may well be its most sophisticated, with stylish shopping and dining options plus a rich history as the bir thplace of founding father John Jay and first lady Barbara Bush. Luxurious homes abound — at steep prices. Don’t miss: Kids will love The Westchester Children’s Museum and Playland amusement park; get a culture fix at Rye Arts Center or feel the history at the Jay Heritage Center; beach bums rejoice at Rye Beach and Oakland Beach; nature enthusiasts flock to Edith G. Reade Wildlife Sanctuary and the Rye Nature Center; and foodies chow down at Italian standout Rafele Rye, newcomer Meso Mediterranean Cuisine, and prized Japanse hotspot OKO.
RIVERTOWNS
With the mighty Hudson River as the backdrop, the Rivertowns offer scenic beauty as well as artsy neighborhoods and historic homes.
Cortlandt
Shaped by its many wooded hills, streams, and wetlands, Cor tlandt, which also includes Cor tlandt Manor, Buchanan, Montrose, Crugers, and Verplanck, straddles Putnam County. The Cor tlandt Town Center serves as the central shopping hub. Don’t miss: Hike Anthony’s Nose for breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Bear Mount Bridge; experience the county’s only shooting-spor ts complex, Blue Mountain Spor tsman Center; enjoy Southern-fried cookin’ at Savannah & Company.
Croton-on-Hudson
With abundant green space and enviable river views, Croton is well known for its ar tsy community and stellar schools. It’s also home to the
annual music and environmental celebration, Clearwater Music Festival. Don’t miss: Croton Gorge Park for impressive views of the Croton Dam, and Croton Point Park for waterfront recreation; ice cream at The Blue Pig, coffee at The Black Cow, and apple cider at Thompson’s Cider Mill; upscale eatery Ocean House Oyster Bar & Grill and neighborhood watering hole Tavern at Croton Landing.
Dobbs Ferry
Here, river views, a quaint village vibe, and an eclectic dining scene converge. It’s become a favorite spot for hip city transplants. Don’t miss: visit the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway for a bucolic jog or bike ride and the updated Waterfront Park, 10 acres of recreation overlooking the Hudson; check out the
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