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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; 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; 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; a glass (or two) of wine at UnWined Winebar; sports and other fun at Reiss Park, in the heart of town.
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Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish, North Salem
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.
Both suburban enclaves and flourishing urban centers — with a quick commute to New York City — make the South County stand out.
Eastchester
Comprising the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, Eastchester is an educational hub with award-winning 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 pub fare at The Tap House; horse riding at Twin Lake Farms.
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, Hartsdale, 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, Delicious Deserts (try the bundt cakes!) La Catena, The Honey Baked Ham Company, O Mandarin, and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
Harrison
Boasting ritzy 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: World-class art at Neuberger Museum of Art; the famed PepsiCo Sculpture Gardens; thrilling family fun at Boundless Adventures; trendy meals at The Greekish and tredici NORTH, and classic fare at Lago Ristorante & Wine Bar and Aquario Restaurant.
Boundless Adventures, Purchase
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