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Hastings-on-Hudson
This village’s hilly areas overlook the Hudson and feature Tudors, manor houses, and ranches. Its downtown emanates an artsy, 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 Bread & Brine, offering
fresh seafood in a rustic-chic setting; Upstream Gallery has brought art to the village for more than 30 years.
Irvington
This historic village and home of Washington Irving features top-rated schools, 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, Mima Vinoteca, dishing up Italian eats in a cozy setting, 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 Rivertown 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 concerts; waterfront dining and hot nightlife at 3 Westerly, brunch with your pup at The Tasty Table, craft beer at Sing Sing Kill Brewery, and Peruvian dishes at
Aji Limo.
Peekskill
Offering an artsy, bohemian vibe
and striking river views, Peekskill
has become an increasingly sought- after 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. ft. entertainment 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 Birdsall House, RameNesque, and Apropos, on the idyllic grounds of the recently restored Abbey Inn & Spa, a top-rated luxurious boutique hotel.
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 Ale House offers craft beer and pub grub, while Hudson Farmer & the Fish is a must for seafood with scenic views.
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, Mint Premium Foods, and RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen plus ethnic eats including Lefteris 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 apartments, and homeowners also covet its suburban outer neighborhoods. Don’t miss: Try your luck at Empire City Casino
by MGM Resorts; bring the whole family 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 Restaurant & Lounge, both with fantastic views of the George Washington and Gov. Mario M. Cuomo bridges.
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