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county’s best-known coworking and community center, HudCo; grab dinner and a movie together at LOOK Dine-In Cinema; make foodie friends happy at The Cookery, Harper’s, Sushi Mike’s, or Hudson Social.
Hastings-on-Hudson
This village’s hilly areas overlook the Hudson and feature Tudors, manor houses, and ranches. Its downtown emanates an ar tsy, progressive feel, with a plethora of independent shops. Don’t miss: Notable restaurants include Harvest on Hudson, offering romantic farmhouse dining, Saint George Bistro, serving French bistro fare, and Boro6 Wine Bar proffering top vino and charcuterie; Upstream Gallery has brought art to the village for 30 years.
Irvington
This historic village and home of Washington Irving features spectacular estates and a tree-lined Main Street that cascades down toward its scenic Hudson River waterfront. It is routinely one of the top-desired towns for homebuyers. Don’t miss: historic landmarks, including Irving’s home, Sunnyside, and the Armour-Stiner Octagonal House; excellent dining options, such as the Greek-themed MP Taverna, perennial hotspot Red Hat on the River, and Sambal, serving Thai and Malay food; Scenic Hudson Park for gorgeous views.
Ossining
Home to the storied Sing Sing Correctional Facility since 1826, this River town contains two villages: the Village of Ossining and a section of Briarcliff Manor. Ossining’s Hudson River waterfront has several marinas and three boat clubs. Don’t miss: Teatown Lake Reservation, a 1,000- acre reserve with 15 miles of hiking trails; Louis Engel Waterfront Park for recreation and concer ts; waterfront dining and hot nightlife at 3 Westerly, brunch at The Tasty Table, creative seafood at Brothers Fish & Chips, and Peruvian dishes at Aji Limo.
Peekskill
Offering an artsy, bohemian vibe and striking river views, Peekskill has become an increasingly sought-af ter yet affordable place to live. This once- industrial city also boasts a thriving arts scene. Don’t miss: Cultural options include Hudson Valley MOCA, Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, and the 40,000 sq. f t. enter tainment center Spins Hudson/Factoria (including its restaurant, Fin & Brew); the vast Riverfront Green Park is a favorite spot; the city’s impressive foodie scene includes Iron Vine, RameNesque, and Apropos, on the idyllic grounds of the recently restored Abbey Inn & Spa—one of USA Today’s Top New Hotels in 2020.
Sleepy Hollow
Every October, this historic village — made famous by Washington Irving’s 1820 shor t story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” — becomes a worldwide Halloween mecca. It also boasts tree-lined streets and a small-
yet-active downtown. Don’t miss: The historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is the final resting place of Brooke Astor, Washington Irving, and Andrew Carnegie; Kykuit was the majestic home to four generations of the Rockefeller family; Beekman Tavern offers craf t beer and pub grub, while Hudson Farmer & the Fish is a go-to for seafood.
Tarrytown
Ranked by Forbes as one of the prettiest towns in the U.S., ethnically diverse Tarrytown offers breathtaking views of the Hudson, Palisades, and Manhattan. It’s just 48 minutes from Grand Central by express train, and offers a thriving, walkable village. Don’t miss: The Lyndhurst gothic revival mansion, built in 1838 by Jay Gould; concerts at the 19th-century Tarrytown Music Hall; fine dining at Goosefeather and RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen plus ethnic eats including Lef teris Gyro, The Taco Project, and The Cube Inn.
Yonkers
Blossoming with ongoing riverfront and transit-oriented development, Yonkers is New York State’s fourth-most- populous city. Its urban downtown is hot for modern high-rise apar tments, and homeowners also covet its suburban outer neighborhoods. Don’t miss: Try your luck at Empire City Casino; bring the kids to Hudson River Museum and Planetarium; take in the splendor at Untermyer Gardens Conservancy; enjoy the city’s best waterfront cuisine at X2O Xaviars on the Hudson or Zuppa, both with fantastic views of the George Washington and Gov. Mario Cuomo bridges.
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