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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 row-boating; local favorite Zero Otto Nove for upscale Italian cuisine or Moderne Barn, a restaurant featuring global cuisine with an impressive wine list.
North Salem
This quiet rural town, which includes the hamlets of Purdys and Croton Falls, is said to have more horses than people. Driving through, you’ll spot several farms and open fields where horses and cattle graze. Don’t miss: Apple picking at Outhouse Orchards and Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard; Restaurant One Twenty One or Purdy’s
Farmer & the Fish for top-notch dining; serenity at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden.
Pound Ridge
Within its scenic 23 square miles, you’ll find the quintessence of laid-back rustic affluence. Incorporating two hamlets — Sarle’s Corners and Scott’s Corners — Pound Ridge features
a compact business district. Don’t miss: Big-city-chef cuisine at The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges or Nor th Star Restaurant for a more relaxed atmosphere; trails galore at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (also in the Town of Lewisboro).
Somers
With large tracts of open land, Somers offers a tranquil, country feel, but has also built up its business and commerce activity in recent years. It borders Putnam County and boasts a well-regarded school district. Don’t miss: Apple-picking at Stuart’s Fruit Farm; pub fare at The Burger Barn; sports and other fun at Reis Park, in the heart of town.
SOUTH COUNTY
Yorktown
Yorktown lies at the convergence of suburbia and quiet country living. There are five hamlets: Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Crompond, Jefferson Valley, and Yorktown Heights, and
it’s also home to the Jefferson Valley Mall and the Cortlandt Town Center. Don’t miss: Catch a show at Yorktown Stage; embrace the outdoors at Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve or Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park; visit hotspot The Gramercy for upscale eats or farm- to-table dining at Peter Pratt’s Inn overlooking a 200-year-old pine forest.
A combination of suburban enclaves and flourishing downtowns — with a short commute to New York City — make the South County truly desirable.
Eastchester
Comprising the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, Eastchester is an
public-school districts. Bronxville’s median home sale price is routinely among the highest in Westchester, and its downtown is a Westchester favorite for boutiques and restaurants. Don’t miss: Shopping at Vernon Hills Shopping Center; heavenly pies at Burrata Wood Fired Pizza or elevated Mexican cuisine at La Casa Bronxville; horse riding at Twin Lakes Farm.
Greenburgh
With more than 90,000 residents, Greenburgh is eclipsed only by Yonkers in terms of population. Measuring 36 square miles, the town includes the villages of Ardsley and Elmsford, along with the hamlets of Fairview, Har tsdale, and Edgemont. Don’t miss: The Greenburgh Nature Center offers diverse programming
for families; V.E. Macy Park includes ball fields and a lake; The Greenburgh Public Library is one of Westchester’s largest; Westchester Skating Academy and House of Sports are recreation havens; foodies have plenty of choices including L’inizio, La Catena, O Mandarin, and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
Harrison
Boasting swanky neighborhoods
as well as more modest areas, Harrison, and its hamlet of Purchase, are popular homebuyer locales. Business also booms: the corporate headquarters of MasterCard and PepsiCo as well as Manhattanville College and Purchase College are here. Don’t miss: Unparalleled works of
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