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station. Don’t miss: The historic Capitol Theatre offers rock, jazz, and pop performances by industry icons; test your artistic skill at Clay Art Center; restaurant hop among top choices like Saltaire Oyster Bar & Kitchen, Sonora, Panka Peruvian Bistro, 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 birthplace
of founding father John Jay and first lady Barbara Bush. Luxurious homes abound — with hefty price tags. 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 Barley Beach House featuring casual bites with unbeatable views (Tarrytown boasts Barley on the Hudson) and prized Japanese hotspot OKO.
RIVERTOWNS
With the majestic Hudson River serving as the backdrop, the picturesque Rivertowns are chock full of 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 Cortlandt 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 Sportsman 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 artsy community and stellar schools. 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; upscale eatery Ocean House Oyster Bar & Grill and delectable bites at 140 Grand.
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 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
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