Westchester Towns
Cities and Towns in Westchester County, NY are:
Ardsley:
Incorporated in 1896, Ardsley is a small village in the town of Greenburgh, located in southern Westchester County. Local Metro-North railroad stations, located in Hartsdale, Scarsdale and Dobbs Ferry, provide access to New York City.
Ardsley offers a variety of recreation and athletic programs for residents of all ages. The Community Center is located on Center Street. Seniors are also able to participate in special programs such as shopping trips and theatre performances. Ashford Avenue is the main road in town.
The Recreation Department supervises the use of the Ardsley parks. The two largest parks are Ashford and McDowell. Ashford Park has lighted tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, a basketball court, playground, skatepark, trails, and areas for picnics. McDowell Park has baseball fields, a basketball court and a picnic area. The village also has several smaller parks.
Ardsley is served by the Ardsley Union Free School District.
Did You Know? Ardsley Day is a village festival offering something special to people of all ages.
Armonk:
Armonk is a small hamlet in the town of North Castle in Westchester County, located in the scenic Hudson River Valley. Armonk is 35 minutes from New York City via the Metro North commuter train line. I-684 is a highway to Manhattan.
Condominiums, townhomes, and large prestigious mansions were built north of the Armonk Business District and just to the west, and new commercial property downtown, raising the reputation of the town. Armonk has the lovely Wampus Pond, where people can enjoy rowboating in warm weather and ice skating in cold. The Canyon Club is a beautiful place to golf, with hills and trees.
Armonk is home to the world headquarters of technology giant IBM.
Armonk is served by the Byram Hills Central School District, considered one of the best school districts in the country. It was awarded the national “School of Excellence” from the U.S. Department of Education. Ninety-eight percent of Byram Hills graduates go on to higher education, including Ivy League schools. The Byram Hills High School won the National Academic Championship in 2006.
Did You Know? The annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show, begun in 1961, attracts two hundred artists in various media in IBM Park. It was ranked one of the top Fine Art & Design Shows in the New York area by Sunshine Artist magazine in 2008.
Bedford: Town of Bedford website.
Founded in 1680, Bedford is a rural town in northern Westchester County, 50 miles north of New York City. Once home to large estates and dairy farms, Bedford is still an idyllic place to live.
Bedford includes three hamlets: Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, and Katonah. Bedford Village Historic District and Katonah Historic District are both listed on the New York State and the National Register of Historic Places.
Cultural centers in Bedford include the Katonah Museum of Art, Bedford Hills Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, and John Jay Homestead. There are three active parks—Bedford Memorial Park, Bedford Hills Park, and Katonah Memorial Park, plus two passive parks– Indian Hill Park, and Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park, which offer relaxing walking trails. Bedford Riding Lanes Association allows residents to enjoy horseback riding along more than 100 miles of historic trails in the Bedford and Pound Ridge areas.
Bedford students are served by Bedford Central School District, Katonah-Lewisboro School District, and Byram Hills School District.
Did You Know? Westchester County’s oldest government building is the Court House in Bedford Village, built in 1787. Comedian Chevy Chase owns a home in Bedford. The 200 year old Bedford Oak is a symbol of the Town.
Bedford Hills:
Bedford Hills is a quaint hamlet in the center of the town of Bedford, in northern Westchester County, 50 miles from New York City. Residents commute to New York City by train.
Bedford Hills is the government seat for the town of Bedford. The area near the MetroNorth train station is the small downtown business section of Bedford Hills. Popular shopping destinations for residents is Mount Kisco to the south.
Bedford Hills has a nice mix of residential housing, from condominium apartments downtown to large beautiful estate homes and horse farms, on acres of land, in the rural countryside.
Bedford students are served by Bedford Central School District, Katonah-Lewisboro School District, and Byram Hills School District
Did You Know? Bedford Hills was the original location of Stepping Stones, the historic home of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Briarciff Manor:
Briarcliff Manor is a small, quaint village in Westchester County, located between Mount Pleasant and Ossining. It is 10 miles north of White Plains and 30 miles north of Manhattan. The Metro-North railroad is available to commuters at the Village’s Scarborough station. The village zip code is 10510.
Briarcliff Manor is a historic Hudson River town, with beautiful scenic views of the River. It is hilly, with shady, tree-lined streets. Residents enjoy over 170 acres of parkland. It has a rich history of millionaires — and their mansions, some of which still exist.
Residential communities in Briarcliff Manor include Downtown, called Town, with the main street being Pleasantville Road; the Tree Streets (streets named after trees), with many of the oldest homes; North State Road, with co-ops, single family houses and multi-family; the Crossroads; Long Hill Road area; Rosecliff; Meadowbrook Farm; Hirst; the hamlet of Scarborough along the Hudson River; and Chilmark.
The Village’s Central Business District is a charming, tree-shaded area with quaint boutiques and restaurants. There is free parking here. Attractions include Village Hall; Law Park; Scarborough Park along the Hudson River; Sleepy Hollow Country Club; the Trump National Golf Course, with a lovely waterfall; North County Trailway; and historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, built in 1851.
Briarcliff Manor is served by the Briarcliff Union Free School District and the Ossining School District, both known for their excellence.
Did You Know? The Edith Macy Conference Center, an internationally known conference and training center is owned by the Girl Scouts of the USA. Howard Stern got his early radio experience at WNRW in Briarcliff Manor.
Cortland:
Cortlandt is an historic Hudson River Town located in the northwestern corner of Westchester County. The town includes the villages of Croton-on-Hudson and Buchanan, and several hamlets including Montrose, Crugers and Verplanck. It is one of the larger municipalities in Westchester County. Nearby cities and towns include Peekskill, New Castle, Ossining, Philipstown, and Yorktown.
Cortlandt is a rural town, bounded on the west by almost 15 miles of Hudson River shoreline, on the north by Putnam County, on the east by Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the Long Island Sound, and on the south by the Bronx, New York City. It is characterized by scenic river views, wooded hills, wetlands, rugged land, parks, trailways, public water reservoirs, streams and open space. Thirteen percent of the town land area is public parkland—over 2,000 acres.
Town attractions include the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Veteran’s Memorial Hospital’s waterfront park and Patriot’s Trail; the Croton Dam; large Croton Gorge Park; Camp Smith Trail, Oscawana Island, the Peekskill – Briarcliff Trailway, Charles Cook Park; parts of Blue Mountain Reservation; Aaron Copland House; Annsville Creek, for canoes and kayas; Cortlandt Museum; restored Little Red Schoolhouse; Old St. Peter’s Church, a one-room frame church dedicated in 1767; Railroad Station Sculpture; restored Steamboat Dock, for relaxing and picnicking with a river view; historic, quaint Bear Mountain Bridge Tollhouse; Georges Island Park, on the shoreline of Georges Island; Lake Meahagh; Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway; Oscawana Park; the Sportsman Center on 300 acres of the Blue Mountain Reservation; and the Teatown Lake Reservation, a 834-acre nature preserve.
Residents commute to New York City using the Cortlandt train station and the Croton-Harmon station, on the Metro-North Railroad line. Many also commute to work in White Plains.
Did You Know? Croton Dam is sometimes referred to as “the eighth wonder of the world,” because it is second only to Egypt’s great pyramid as a hand-hewn stone structure. Verplanck locals are proud to call themselves “Pointers,” (Verplanck’s Point)– actor Mel Gibson is one.
Croton-on-Hudson:
Incorporated in 1898, Croton-on-Hudson is a historic village in Westchester County, located in the Town of Cortlandt, 30 miles north of New York City. The village runs along eight miles of the scenic Hudson River, with breathtaking views of Haverstraw Bay and the Croton River Gorge.
The Croton River and Hudson River meet to surround the Village and provide residents with beautiful river views and relaxing topography which includes a plateau at the northern boundary. Its ideal waterfront location provides residents with boating, fishing, a sailing school, boat basins, marinas, waterfront parks, and beaches. It also offers many scenic trails along the rivers, including a pedestrian bridge, together with over 600 acres of parkland and 186 acres of nature preserves. Croton-on-Hudson, with 11 other Hudson River towns, united as Historic Hudson River Towns of Westchester, which increases tourism and offers special events.
Points of interest include Van Cortlandt Manor, with tours of the National historic home; Bethel Chapel and historic Bethel Cemetery; Croton Point Park, on the scenic Hudson River, offering camping, hiking and concerts; Croton Sailing School, with boat rentals; Brinton Brook Sanctuary; Teatown Lake Reservation; Senasqua Park, with trails to Croton Point; Silver Lake; the Graff Sanctuary; Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum, with trails and 20 acres of woodlands; Hudson National Golf Course; and Old Croton Trailway State Historic Park.
Croton-on-Hudson is served by the Croton-Harmon School District. Small class sizes and extremely well qualified faculty give the district a superb educational reputation, recognized by the state and the country for its excellence. Croton-Harmon High School, named one of Westchester’s top high schools, was chosen by Newsweek as a top high school in the nation.
Did You Know? A plaque on a rock at Croton Point Park commemorates the place where a peace treaty was signed in 1645 between the Dutch and the Kitchawanc Indians. The village attracted writers and artists. Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay and actress Gloria Swanson had resided in Croton-on-Hudson. The Historic Hudson River Towns are Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton-On-Hudson, Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Mt. Pleasant, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-On-Hudson, and Yonkers.
Dobbs Ferry:
Incorporated in 1873, Dobbs Ferry is an idyllic historic village located on the Hudson River in Westchester County, about 20 miles north of New York City and 5 miles west of White Plains. It is part of the town of Greenburgh. The MetroNorth train line provides easy access to New York City in about 40 minutes.
It is a picturesque place to live, with residents enjoying gorgeous and dramatic views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Dobbs Ferry residents have access to a community hospital, library, Wickers Creek, the Putnam Trailway (with walking and biking trails) and a vibrant artist community. The Old Croton Aqueduct, one of the treasures of the Hudson Valley, passes through Dobbs Ferry and is popular with walkers, bikers and joggers. Cultural attractions include the Philharmonia Virtuosi and the Plotkin Gallery.
Some of the finest restaurants in the Hudson Valley region are found here, providing a lovely place to relax and enjoy a large variety of dining cuisine. Every Autumn, Dobbs Ferry has a Ferry Fiesta with food, arts and crafts and entertainment.
Students are served by the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. Dobbs Ferry is home to Mercy College. Nearby colleges and universities include Iona College, SUNY College at Purchase and SUNY Westchester Community College.
Did You Know? Dobbs Ferry is named after a ferry service that crossed the Hudson River at this location. Older homes are known for their Vermont slate roofs.
Eastchester. Town website.
Walkscore: 75 out of 100.
Settled in 1664, Eastchester is a small town in southern Westchester County, New York. Eastchester includes the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe. Eastchester is bounded by Scarsdale on the north, New Rochelle on the east, Yonkers on the west, and Mt. Vernon on the south. Eastchester is about 5 miles south of White Plains and 20 miles north of New York City.
Eastchester neighborhoods include Bronxville Heights, Cedar Knolls, Waverly, Bronxville Manor, Lake Isle, California Ridge, Hickory Hills, Huntley Homes, Chester Heights, The North End, Green Knolls, and Garth Road.
Bucolic Eastchester offers nine major parks and many mini parks, which include playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, picnic areas and grills. Many summer concerts take place in the park. Parkway Oval park in Tuckahoe is adjacent to a jogging and bicycle path along the scenic Bronx River. Lake Isle Park has a 18 hole golf course and country club.
Eastchester students are served by Eastchester Union Free School District, District 1; Tuckahoe School District, District 2; and Bronxville Schools.
Did You Know? The famous, extremely high quality “Tuckahoe Marble” was used in the General Post Office in Washington D.C., New York City’s main Public Library, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City. Some of the older homes are of “Tuckahoe Marble”.
Elmsford:
Incorporated in 1910, Elmsford is a one square mile village in Westchester County. It is part of the town of Greenburgh, NY. Elmsford is located between White Plains and Tarrytown.
The village has a wonderful colonial history, including during the Revolutionary War. Patriots were hidden in Katys Cave and descendants of Alexander Hamilton lived there.
One of the safest parks in Westchester County, Carol Nichols Park, allows baseball, softball, basketball and tennis. It also has a “kiddie park” for young children.
A unique local landmark is a life-size bronze statue of “Dollar,” a famous racehorse. It was located in front of Village Hall in 1956. (its tail faces the Police Department).
Elmsford is served by the Elmsford Union Free School District.
Did You Know? Elmsford is the home to the large Local 456 of the Teamsters Union. In 1870, Elmsford was named in honor of a local landmark, a huge elm tree from the 1700s. A long local legend says Elmsford is the birthplace of the term “cocktail”, since a colonial tavern garnished drinks with rooster tails. The Elmsford Animal Shelter is a unique “no kill” shelter with a four star charity rating.
Harrison:
Harrison is an upscale town/village in Westchester County, bordered by White Plains, the town of Rye, the city of Rye, and Mamaroneck. Harrison is 35 minutes from New York City. Most residents commute to New York by train. The town zip code is 10528.
Harrison has eight beautiful parks, recreation centers and outdoor athletic fields. Attractions include Silver Lake, the Brae Burn Golf Course, Willow Ridge Golf Course, Century Country Club, Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens at the PepsiCo headquarters, the Neuberger Museum of Art, The Performing Arts Center, Purchase Community House, Passidomo Veterans Memorial Park and Pool and the Leo Mintzer Center. Harrison has Revolutionary War historic sites including the grounds of the Battle of White Plains.
Companies based in Harrison include PepsiCo, Inc, and MasterCard Worldwide.
Harrison is serene and bucolic with small and charming treed neighborhoods, such as Sunnyridge, with lovely colonials and magnificent Tudors. Park Lane is a newer community in West Harrison. Downtown Harrison is close to transportation and shopping. The hamlet of Purchase is tranquil, with preserved land, woodlands, and wetlands.
Harrison residents are served by the Harrison Central School District. The hamlet of Purchase is home to both the State University of New York at Purchase and Manhattanville College.
Did You Know? The famous aviator, Amelia Earhart, was once a resident of Harrison. The winding and woodsy Buckout Road is said to be haunted.
Hastings-on-Hudson:
Incorporated in 1879, Hastings-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County. It is part of the Town of Greenburgh. It is located north of Yonkers.
Hastings-on-Hudson is located on the banks of the Hudson River. Its area of hills faces the impressive Palisades cliffs, providing gorgeous views of the river, the Palisades and Manhattan.
Residents have easy access to New York City because of railroad service via the Hastings-on-Hudson station, on Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson line.
Attractions include has many attractions and places for recreation, including Chemka outdoor swimming pool; Hillside Woods; Sugar Pond; Zinsser Park; downtown Hastings; Reynold’s Field; historic Ever Rest, studio of famed painter Jasper Cropsey; and a popular seasonal Farmers Market.
Hastings-on-Hudson is served by the Union Free School District. Hastings’ schools, Hillside Elementary, Farragut Middle School, and Hastings High School, have all received the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence.
Did You Know? By the 1880s, Hastings Pavement was making paving blocks which were used in Manhattan’s Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Hawthorne:
Hawthorne is a small hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, in the center of Westchester County, 5 miles north of White Plains and 30 miles north of New York City. A 40 minute Metro North train ride will take residents to midtown Manhattan. Nearby towns include Thornwood, Valhalla, Pleasantville, Elmsford, Sleepy Hollow, Briarcliff Manor, and Tarrytown.
Hawthorne primarily has residential homes and small businesses. Hawthorne is bounded by Route 9A to the west, the Taconic State Parkway to the east, and divided by the Sprain Brook Parkway. Corporate parks are common on Route 9A.
Residents enjoy the nearby Rockefeller State Park Preserve State Park (Rockies), located by the Hudson River, which offers horseback riding, walking, jogging, bird watching, and fishing. Adjacent to this Preserve is the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park. The Hardscrabble Wilderness Area is also popular with hikers.
Nearby, in Valhalla, is the highly ranked Westchester Medical Center, with Transplant Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, and the only full-service Heart Center in the region, providing high-quality sophisticated health services to residents of the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut. It also has the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, the only specialty children’s hospital in the region.
Hawthorne is served by the Mount Pleasant Central School District. Nearby colleges and universities include SUNY Westchester Community College, Pace University- Pleasantville Briarcliff, Mercy College, and Iona College. Hawthorne is home to IBM’s Watson Research Center.
Did You Know? Hawthorne’s Gate of Heaven Cemetery has the remains of Babe Ruth, James Cagney, and Billy Martin, and many other famous people.
Irvington:
Incorporated in 1872, Irvington is an affluent village in Westchester County. It is situated on the Hudson River, 20 miles north of Manhattan. Residents of this idyllic upscale bedroom community commute to work in New York City via the MetroNorth train stations. Irvington also includes the community of Ardsley-on-Hudson. Bordering Irvington is Tarrytown to the north, Dobbs Ferry to the south, and East Irvington to the east. The 2007 population was about 6,700.
Irvington is attractive because it is close to large urban areas – 45 minutes from New York City, 15 minutes from White Plains, and 25 minutes from Stamford, CT – yet retains its quaint, small town charm. The parks open to Irvington residents only are Matthiessen Park, Memorial Park, and Halsey Pond Park. The Scenic Hudson Park overlooks the Hudson River. The Irvington Woods Hiking Trails are popular and non-strenuous. The Irvington Town Hall Theatre provides many cultural events.
Because of its idyllic setting and magnificent views of the Hudson River, Irvington attracted wealthy families which built mansions and large summer homes. Although many have been replaced with newer homes, condominiums, and subdivisions, a number of large houses and estates still exist. And many celebrities have homes here. There are many historic buildings and sights in town.
Irvington students are served by the Irvington Union Free School District. Ninety-eight percent of the students go on to higher education. The school system was rated as one of the Top 100 High Schools in the country by US News and World Report. Nearby colleges and universities include Pace University- Pleasantville, SUNY Westchester Community College, Mercy College, Iona College, SUNY College at Purchase, Manhattan College and the College of New Rochelle.
Did You Know? The village is named after the American author Washington Irving, who lived in a house on Sunnyside Lane from 1835 until his death in 1859. A statue of Rip Van Winkle reclines on Main Street and is a popular landmark.
Larchmont:
Larchmont is a charming village in Westchester County, just one square mile in size. It is within the town of Mamaroneck, on the shore of the scenic Long Island Sound, just twenty miles from New York City. Residents can easily commute to midtown Manhattan on the Metro-North Railroad New Haven line.
Larchmont residents are attracted to the easy commute to New York City, the highly rated public schools, the gorgeous public parks, beaches, and the charming downtown shopping area. It has many historic homes, grand estates on Long Island Sound and luxurious and quaint neighborhoods. During the late 19th century, Larchmont was a summer getaway for wealthy New Yorkers, whose large Victorian “cottages” still exist in Larchmont Manor. In 2005, CNN/Money ranked Larchmont #11 on its annual list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.
Larchmont has one of the most picturesque waterfront parks in the county: Manor Park, which overlooks the Long Island Sound and soothes visitors with breathtaking sunsets. The Larchmont Yacht Club is adjacent to Manor Park. Other parks include Flint Park, with athletic fields, playground and picnic area; Lorenzen Park; Pine Brook Park; Willow/Woodbine Park, along the Premium River; and Vanderburgh Park (Turtle Park). The private Larchmont Shore Club and Watercolor Café are popular attractions, as is the Emelin Theatre for Performing Arts. The village has many annual events including the Tour de Larchmont Bike Tour and outdoor summer night concerts.
Larchmont students are served by the Mamaroneck Union Free School District.
Did You Know? Larchmont attracts many French families because of its private French American School for children. Manor House, Larchmont’s oldest home, was built in 1797 by Peter Jay Munro, the nephew of John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Larch trees are historic trees in Larchmont. All the streets are named after trees or people.
Lewisboro:
Settled in 1731, Lewisboro is a lovely, quiet town nestled in the hills of northeastern Westchester County, 50 miles north of New York City. The eastern part of town borders Connecticut.
The town has six hamlets: Lewisboro, Goldens Bridge, South Salem; Cross River; Waccabuc, and Vista.
Lewisboro is known for its beautiful gardens, seven lakes, six town parks, and community preserves. The Cross River Reservoir is impressive. The parks include Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Westchester County’s largest park over 4,500 acres, with many trails for hiking and cross country skiing, and overnight camping; Mountain Lakes Camp, with lovely ponds and Look Out, with views of Lake Waccabuc and Lake Oscaleta; Onatru Farm; Lewisboro Town Park; Leon Levy Preserve, horse trails; Brownell Preserve; Old Field Preserve, with bird sanctuary; and Fox Valley Park, with many sports facilities.
Lewisboro is served by the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. John Jay High School was ranked a top 200 high-school in the country by Newsweek magazine.
Did You Know? Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards was a resident of the hamlet of South Salem. The town was known as Salem.
Mamaroneck:
Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County. It consists of two villages: Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck.
The village of Mamaroneck is 3.5 square miles and mainly a residential community, with about 6 miles of shoreline on Long Island Sound. Residential neighborhoods include Shore Acres, Greenhaven, Orienta, Heathcote Hill, The Heights, Old Rye Neck area, and Washingtonville (also known as “The Flats). The village has a major harbor, with a beautiful park, and pleasure boating facilities. Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post Road are the primary commercial areas.
Larchmont is known as a village of tree-lined streets. It has the popular Flint Park for recreation and relaxation. Other parks are Lorenzen Park, private Manor Park on Long Island Sound, Pine Brook Park, and Vanderburgh (Turtle Park). Hommocks Park Ice Rink is a popular ice skating and hockey facility.
Besides Mamaroneck’s gorgeous marinas and beaches, it has prestigious tennis and golf clubs, including Winged Foot Golf Club, which has hosted many professional tournaments.
Mamaroneck is served by the Mamaroneck Union Free School District and Rye Neck Public Schools.
Did You Know? In the village of Larchmont, 15 streets are named after trees, while 52 are named after people.
Mount Kisco: Village/Town of Westchester website.
Mount Kisco is both a village and a town in northern Westchester County, 11 miles north of White Plains and 35 miles northeast of New York City. Mount Kisco is home to about 10,000 residents.
Mount Kisco is a commercial center in northern Westchester. The MetroNorth train station to New York City is located at the business center of town. Mount Kisco amenities include Belskie Museum of Art and Science, Norwalk Museum, Mount Kisco country Club and Danbury Museum and Historical Society. Nearby is beautiful Bear Mountain State Park, which offers outdoor recreation such as boating, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. The Maritime Aquarium and Bergen County Zoological Park are popular attractions.
Residents also enjoy two parks– Fox Park, with a softball field, basketball courts and a senior citizen facility, Fox Center; and Leonard Park, about 120 acres, with Kiwanis Korner playground, tennis courts, basketball court; athletic fields, Frisbie Golf course, Tea House (with picnic areas), Wallace Pond for fishing, Marsh Memorial Sanctuary, and Memorial Pool.
Colleges and universities nearby include Pace University-Pleasantville, SUNY Westchester Community College, Iona College, and Mercy College.
Did You Know? Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco received a National Award for Emergency Department Care, rating in the top 1% in country for patient satisfaction scores.
Mount Pleasant:
Mount Pleasant is a town located in central Westchester County, about 30 miles north of New York City. It is bounded to the north by New Castle and Ossining, to the south by Greenburgh, to the east by North Castle, and to the west by the Hudson River. Mount Pleasant is primarily a residential area of single-family homes, apartments and beautiful estates. Most residents work in Westchester County or commute to New York City by Metro North Railroad at stations in Pleasantville, Hawthorne and Valhalla.
Residential communities in Mount Pleasant include the villages of Pleasantville, Sleepy Hollow, and part of Briarcliff Manor, as well as the hamlets of Hawthorne, Thornwood, Valhalla, and Pocantico Hills. The town is characterized by rolling hills, parks, open spaces, the Pocantico River, and Pocantico Lake.
A beautiful park in Mount Pleasant’s village of Sleepy Hollow is Rockefeller State Park Preserve State Park (Rockies), located by the Hudson River. Popular activities include horseback riding, walking, jogging, bird watching, and fishing. Twenty miles of trails let visitors enjoy the 1,233 acres beautiful meadows, forests, winding rivers, and Swan Lake. Adjacent to this Park is the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park. Popular for hiking is Hardscrabble Wilderness Area.
Mount Pleasant is served by the Mt. Pleasant Central School District. Pace University campus is located in Pleasantville. New York Medical College is located at Westchester Medical Center.
Did You Know? Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate is a magnificent landmark, famous for its architecture, gardens, art collection and breathtaking scenery. The six-story stone house was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family.
New Rochelle:
Founded in 1688, New Rochelle is a ten square mile city in Westchester County, 5 miles north of New York City. It is located on the scenic Long Island Sound, bordered on the west by Pelham and Eastchester, to the north by Scarsdale and to the east by Mamaroneck. Residents can easily commute to work in Manhattan using the Metro North Railroad and Amtrak.
Because of its location, yachting, sailing and rowing clubs, beach clubs and country clubs are popular. These include Beckwithe Point, The Greentree Country Club, The Surf Club, The New York Athletic Club, Echo Bay Yacht Club and Huguenot Yacht Club. The New York Sailing School and New Rochelle Rowing Club date back over100 years. The city also has a large marina.
City attractions for recreation include Glen Island park island and beach; Five Islands Park with walkways, sports, hiking and camping areas; Hudson Park on the harbor with a beach, boathouse, greenhouses, and yacht and rowing clubs; Davids’ Island, a 78-acre park, wetlands, beaches, and bird preserve; Ward Acres, pristine forest and meadows, hiking trails, dog walk, and horse stables; the Leatherstocking Trail connecting New Rochelle and Mamaroneck, and into Saxon Woods County Park; Sheldrake Lake, a 60 acre park; Twin Lakes Park and adjacent Nature Study Woods, with over 200 wooded acres, lakes and ponds.
New Rochelle is an ethnically diverse city with a vibrant downtown, walkable with classic Romanesque, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical Revival and Art Deco architecture. It is near the distinguished Sound Shore Medical Center. Downtown condominiums and affordable apartments offer views of Long Island Sound and the Manhattan skyline. The city also has many charming neighborhoods with single family houses. In 2009 Business Week magazine listed New Rochelle as a Best Place to Raise Your Kids in the country.
Neighborhoods in New Rochelle include Beechmont, on Beechmont Lake; Rochelle Heights, Forest Heights, Forest Knolls, Paine Heights, Bonnie Crest, Premium Point gated community on Long Island Sound, and historic Residence Park and Rochelle Park. The Rochelle Park-Rochelle Heights Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other residential areas include Bayberry, Bloomingdale Estates, Bonniecrest, Daisy Farms, Davenport Neck, Echo Manor, French Ridge, Glen Island, Glenwood Lake, Heathcote, Lake Isle, Larchmont Woods, Lyncroft, Northfield, North Ridge, Pinebrook, Premium Manor, Quaker Ridge, Sans Souci, Scarsdale Downs, Shore Road, Sutton Manor, Vaneck Estates, Ward Acres, Wilmot Woods and Wykagyl. Kensington Woods and Cherry Lawn are gated neighborhoods.
New Rochelle students are served by the City School District of New Rochelle. New Rochelle is home to The College of New Rochelle, Iona College, and Monroe College.
Did You Know? In 2008, The New Rochelle Police Department reported that New Rochelle is the fifth safest city of its size in the United States. Thomas Paine’s Cottage, built in 1793, is a National Historic Landmark. The city nickname is the Queen City of the Sound.
North Salem: Town website.
Settled in 1731, North Salem is a quiet, bucolic town in the northeast section of Westchester County, on the border with Connecticut. North Salem is 50 miles north of New York City. The 2008 population is about 5,200.
North Salem communities include Croton Falls, Grants Corner, North Salem, Salem Center, Peach Lake, Purdy’s, Twin Lakes Village.
Attractions include Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem Bridle Trails, and Ruth Keeler Memorial Library. Residents enjoy two town parks, Joe Bohrdrum and Volunteers Park, which contain tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, basketball court, playgrounds and picnic areas. For summer camp, North Salem uses Mountain Lakes camp for swimming, athletics, arts and crafts and special events.
The North Salem Central School District is one of the highest ranked public school systems in the country. Nearby colleges and universities include Pace University-Pleasantville, SUNY Westchester Community College, Western Connecticut State University (Danbury, CT) and the University of Bridgeport.
Did You Know? The Balanced Rock, a 60-ton red granite boulder sitting on five smaller limestone rocks, is a local landmark.
Peekskill: City of Peekskill website.
Peekskill is situated on a bay along the Hudson River, about 50 miles north of New York City. Peekskill has a MetroNorth commuter train station to Manhattan.
Peekskill has appealed to artists by revitalizing its Artists District downtown and offering live-work loft space, such as Peekskill Art Lofts. Cultural amenities include the Paramount Center for the Arts (Theater), the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, and the Peekskill Coffee House.
Residents enjoy Depew Park, which has walking, hiking, horse riding and biking trails. The park is near the picturesque Blue Mountain Preserve, Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain State Park, and Appalachian Trail. The Hudson River Valley is quite beautiful, once serving as inspiration to a famous artists’ group.
Peekskill is served by the Peekskill City School District. Nearby is the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Did You Know? Peekskill was hit by a small part of a meteorite, known as the Peekskill Meteorite, on October 9, 1992. A small plaque honors the visit of President-elect Abraham Lincoln, made during his trip to Washington for his inauguration, his only stop in Westchester.
Pelham:
Pelham, incorporated in 1788, is the oldest town in Westchester County. Pelham consists of two villages: Pelham and Pelham Manor. Pelham is close to three major cities, New York City, Mt. Vernon, and New Rochelle, as well as the Long Island Sound. The Pelham town population is about 12,000.
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is a popular destination in Pelham. It is a New York City and a National Landmark, with beautiful historic houses. Visitors enjoy guided tours, educational programs, garden walks and trail hikes, and special events. Other nearby attractions include Van Cortlandt House Museum, the City Island Nautical Museum, the Hudson River Museum of Westchester, and the New York Botanical Garden.
Nearby Pelham Bay Park, with over 2,700 acres, is the city’s largest park. It has a marina, playgrounds, hiking trails, picnic areas, and biking paths. Riverbank State Park has a theater, restaurant, pool, athletic facility, and a skating rink. The Pelham Country Club is a popular golf course. Recreation and athletic fields in Pelham include Glover Field, Ingalls Field, and Franklin Field.
Pelham has a variety of real estate properties ranging from single-family houses to condominiums to multi-family residences and apartments, as well as commercial property, throughout the two Villages.
Pelham is served by the Pelham Union Free School District #1, an excellent school district. Nearby colleges include SUNY Purchase, College of New Rochelle, Sarah Lawrence College, and Manhattanville College.
La Guardia is the nearest major airport.
Did You Know? Thomas Pell signed a treaty in 1654 with the Siwanoy Indians to buy Pelham, which he named after his tutor, Pelham Burton. The Joshua Pell House, built about 1760, is still standing at 145 Shore Road.
Pleasantville:
Settled in 1695, Pleasantville is a charming village in Westchester County, located in the Town of Mount Pleasant, 30 miles north of New York City. Residents commute to midtown Manhattan via the Metro-North Railroad line.
Pleasantville, called Westchester’s “Front Porch”, is primarily residential, with beautiful colonials and stately Victorian homes. Pleasantville is home to many authors, novelists, and editors, who are attracted to its small town charm, tranquility, and cultural attractions, as well as its proximity to New York City.
The respected Jacob Burns Film Center and Media Arts Lab, one of the first movie theaters in Westchester County, is popular for film lovers, whether they are residents or visitors from the tri-state area. It is dedicated to showing the best of independent, documentary, and world cinema. They also offer education programs. The Pleasantville Music Festival attracts music lovers. Performance lovers have the Pleasantville Cantata Singers and the Drama Group. The Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail offers bikers the exhilaration of riding through the densely wooded and lovely 430 acre park.
Historic Bedford Road links Pleasantville’s Central Business District to its “Old Village” business district. Some of the village’s oldest homes can be found along the way.
Pleasantville is served by the Pleasantville Union Free School District. The Department of Education has given both the primary and upper schools the national “School of Excellence” awards. Pleasantville is the home of a campus of Pace University.
Did You Know? In the neighborhood called Usonia Homes, there are two houses designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Pleasantville was the original home of Reader’s Digest.
Portchester:
Port Chester is a village, which is part of the Town of Rye, in Westchester County. The population was about 28,300 in 2006. Port Chester is 25 mile northeast of New York City. Residents commute to New York City at the Port Chester train station, via the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line.
Port Chester’s economy is based on a retail and service economy. The Waterfront retail center has a multiplex theatre and many well known stores. The downtown Restaurant Row is well known in the region for its global cuisines and top rated restaurants.
Port Chester parks include Lyon Park, Recreation Park, and Abendroth Park. Other nearby attractions include Westchester Country Club, Rye Golf Club, Saxon Woods Park, Bruce Museum, Neuberger Museum of Art, and Greenwich Point Park.
Port Chester is served by the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District. Port Chester High School’s Marching Band is well known regularly competes in events. It also appeared in several films. Nearby colleges and universities include SUNY College at Purchase, Iona College, SUNY Westchester Community College, the College of New Rochelle, and Mercy College.
Nearby towns include Rye, Rye Brook, Harrison, White Plains, and Mamaroneck.
Did You Know? Greenwich, one of the wealthiest communities in the country, directly borders Port Chester to the east.
Pound Ridge:
Settled in 1640, Pound Ridge is a small quiet town located in the northern part of Westchester County. Pound Ridge is less than one hour from New York City, 30 minutes from White Plains, 20 minutes from Mt. Kisco and Stamford and only 15 minutes from Katonah and New Canaan.
As of 2004, 4,900 people lived here, mostly in single-family houses on 2 or 3-acre minimum zoning districts. The main sections of Pound Ridge are the historic town center Hamlet, with Hiram Halle restorations; Sarles Corners; and the business district of Scotts Corners. The town is known for antiques and collectibles. Many creative people, actors, and celebrities live in Pound Ridge (sometimes referred to as the 2nd Hollywood).
Residents enjoy the Pound Ridge Town Park, which has athletic fields, tennis courts, lovely playgrounds, clean swimming pools, and picnic areas with grills. Other activities include exercise programs, bridge player group, children art, little league, tennis, basketball, and other sports for all ages. The Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is Westchester County’s largest park, with over 4,700 acres of walking trails, horseback riding, cross country skiing hills, campsites and places to have delightful picnics. The Nature and Land Conservancy offers picturesque areas and preserves for hiking, bird watching, photography, or just relaxation. Trinity Lake has been loved over the years, during all seasons. It is great for boating. Conant Hall is used by the Pound Ridge Theatre Company.
The Pound Ridge Golf Club was ranked #2 in GOLF Magazine’s 2008 list of “Best New Courses You Can Play.
Pound Ridge is served by the Pound Ridge Elementary School, which offers Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students attend Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School in either the Bedford Central School District or the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.
Did You Know? Actor Hume Cronyn, husband of Jessica Tandy (both deceased), was a long time resident of Pound Ridge. Neighbor to Neighbor is a local volunteer organization aiding Pound Ridge Seniors and disabled in time of need.
Rye:
Rye is a town in Westchester County, a separate municipality from the city of Rye. The town of Rye (often called “Rye Town”) contains two villages, Port Chester and Rye Brook, and a portion of a third, the Rye Neck section of Mamaroneck. Rye borders the Long Island Sound and the state of Connecticut.
Rye is within easy commuting distance to New York City via the Metro North commuter trains which leave often from the Port Chester Railway station to Manhattan. Amtrak‘s high speed Acela train can be caught in nearby Stamford, Connecticut and New Rochelle, New York. Next to the town is the Westchester County Airport, which offers commercial flights by JetBlue, Delta, American, United, Air Canada, and US Airways.
Rye is mainly a residential community with major shopping destinations and many business office parks. Nearby hospitals are Greenwich Hospital and White Plains Hospital.
Rye has two parks, Crawford Park, in the Village of Rye Brook, with athletic fields, pavilion area, gardens, walking paths, playground, open fields, and the historic mansion; and Rye Town Park/Oakland Beach, with over 60 acres of woodland, rolling hills, open fields, naturalized duck pond, restaurant and swimming beach on the Long Island Sound. Playland Amusement Park is a popular amusement park, with more than 50 rides and attractions for people of all ages. Playland offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk and pier on beautiful Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini golf and indoor ice-skating.
Did You Know? Playland, created in 1928, was selected as a National Historic Landmark in 1987. Often called “Rye Playland”, it is the country’s only government owned and operated amusement park.
Sleepy Hollow:
Sleepy Hollow is a magical small village in the Town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, approximately 25 miles north of New York City. A train station in the village provides an easy 40 minute commute. Sleepy Hollow is situated on the scenic eastern bank of the Hudson River, bordered to the south by Tarrytown and to the north and east by other parts of Mount Pleasant.
The area was made famous by author Washington Irving, who wrote the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. Historic attractions, gorgeous river views, parks, trails, magnificent Rockefeller mansion estate, legends, and charming tree-lined streets make Sleepy Hollow a must-see destination for those touring the Historic Hudson River Towns.
Points of interest include Philipsburg Manor, an historic National Landmark and museum offering tours; the 17th century Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, also a National Landmark; the Horseman’s Bridge; Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where many famous people are buried; Rockefeller State Park Preserve, next to the Hudson River with a 24 acre lake and bird sanctuary; the gorgeous and magnificent Kykuit estate, located next to the Preserve; the 1883 Lighthouse in 18 acre Kingsland Point Park; Philips Manor Beach Club and Boat Club; the scenic Croton Aqueduct Trailway; Patriot’s Park; and the Pocantico River.
Sleepy Hollow is served by the Mt. Pleasant Central School District. Pace University campus is located in nearby Pleasantville.
Did You Know? In Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are buried the writer Washington Irving, who wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as well as Andrew Carnegie, Walter P. Chrysler, Brooke Astor, and Elizabeth Arden.
Somers:
Somers is a quiet bucolic town located in northern Westchester County. The Metro-North Commuter Railroad provides a one hour commute to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
Communities in Somers include Amawalk, Granite Springs, Heritage Hills, Horton Estates, Lincolndale, Shenorock, Purdys, Granite Springs, Lake Lincolndale, Somers Chase, Somers Commons, The Willows, Whitehall Corners, and Greenbriar.
Points of interest include the Angle Fly Preserve (natural brook trout spawning stream), historic Elephant Hotel, beautiful Lake Lincolndale, Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Muscoot Farm, Old Stone House, and Reis Park & the Wright Reis Homestead..
Somers is served by the Somers Central Public School District. Colleges and universities nearby include Pace University-Pleasantville, West Point Military Academy, SUNY- Westchester Community College, and Iona College.
Did You Know? Somers is known as the “Cradle of the American Circus”. A National Historic landmark is the Elephant Hotel, built between 1820-1825, now Somers Town Hall.
Tarrytown:
Tarrytown is an historic village in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County. Tarrytown has rolling hills and is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, about 25 miles north of New York City. Commuters use the train station of the Metro-North Hudson Line. The 2006 population was about 11,500.
Points of interest include Kykuit, a mansion built in the early 1900s by John D. Rockefeller, with lovely gardens and breathtaking views of the Hudson River; Lyndhurst Mansion (Castle), once owned by Jay Gould; Sunnyside, the historic home of famous author Washington Irving; Tarrytown Music Hall, one of the oldest running theatres in Westchester County; Andre Captor’s Monument, marking the spot where Revolutionary War colonists captured British spy John André; the Old Croton Aqueduct trail for walking and biking; and Pierson Park, which has waterfront concerts and events. The Rockefeller State Park Preserve has woodlands, meadows and a lake. Hiking and horseback riding are popular on trails.
Tarrytown is served by the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns. The Marymount campus of Fordham University is located in Tarrytown. Nearby colleges and universities include Iona College, Mercy College, SUNY Westchester Community College, Pace University- Pleasantville, SUNY Collage at Purchase, Manhattan College, and the College of New Rochelle.
Nearby towns include Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Elmsford, Grand View-on-Hudson, South Nyack, Nyack, and Piermont.
Did You Know? Washington Irving’s famous story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” was set in Tarrytown. “Sleepy Hollow” is a secluded glen in Tarrytown. The local high school is Sleepy Hollow High School. The first residence in Tarrytown was built in 1645.
Thornwood:
Thornwood is a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, in central Westchester County. The other hamlets are Valhalla, Pocantico Hills, and Hawthorne. Mount Pleasant also contains the villages of Pleasantville, Sleepy Hollow, and part of Briarcliff Manor. Thornwood is about 30 miles north of New York City and 6 miles northwest of White Plains and the Westchester County Airport. Train stations in Hawthorne and Pleasantville provide an easy commute to New York City.
Thornwood is situated in an area known for gently rolling wooded countryside, parks, open spaces, the Pocantico River, and Pocantico Lake. Thornwood is primarily residential, with a choice of housing from apartments to single family homes to grand estates, including beautiful Dutch Colonials on larger land lots, many less expensive than bordering Pleasantville. There are excellent Mount Pleasant schools for students and convenient shopping centers.
Places of interest nearby include the Kensico Reservoir; Kensico Dam Plaza, which provides fishing, hiking, biking and picnicking; the Bronx River Parkway Reservation, one of the oldest parks in Westchester County, with hiking trails; the Lighthouse Youth Theatre; the Graham Hills Mountain Bike Trail in a 430 acre park; and Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow.
Thornwood residents are served by the Mount Pleasant Central School District. Nearby colleges and universities include the New York Medical College; the Westchester Community College of the State University of New York; and Pace University- Pleasantville campus.
Did You Know? Thornwood was once known for its large marble quarry. The pit was filled in the mid 1980s. The Town Center shopping center now exists over it. The 100% volunteer Thornwood Fire Company has served the community for over 100 years.
Vallahalla:
Valhalla is a hamlet in the town of Mount Pleasant, in central Westchester County. The other hamlets are Thornwood, Pocantico Hills, and Hawthorne. Valhalla is about 30 miles north of New York City and 6 miles northwest of White Plains and the Westchester County Airport. The Valhalla train station provides an easy commute to Grand Central in New York City.
The areas is known for its gently rolling hills, Kensico Reservoir, historic sites, and State, County and local parks and protected land. The main street in Valhalla is Columbus Avenue. Valhalla is considered the commercial center for Mount Pleasant. The Town Hall, as well as Mount Pleasant Town Pool and Community Center, are located here.
Points of interest include the Kensico Dam Plaza, located at the base of Kensico Dam, offering fishing, biking, hiking, and picnicking; the Bronx River Parkway Reservation, one of the oldest parks in Westchester; the Musical Revue at Westchester Community College; The Cliffs, an indoor climbing center; the historic and famous Kensico Cemetary and Sharon Gardens; and the nearby Philipsburg Manor, a historic National Landmark and museum offering tours.
Westchester Medical Center, one of the major medical facilities in the area, is located in Valhalla. The Westchester Medical Center, with Transplant Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, and the only full-service Heart Center in the region, provides high-quality sophisticated health services to residents of the Hudson Valley, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut.
Valhalla is served by the Valhalla Union Free School District and Mount Pleasant Central School District. Valhalla is home to the New York Medical College, founded in 1860, and the Westchester Community College of the State University of New York. Pace University- Pleasantville campus is nearby on Bedford Road.
Did You Know? Valhalla is the Viking name for heaven. The Kensico Cemetery has the remains of many famous people including Yankee legend Lou Gehrig, comedian Danny Kaye, author Ayn Rand, and Big Band leader Tommy Dorsey. Kensico offers a self-guided two mile “Tree Walk” tour of rare trees, marked with black labels for identification.
White Plains: City of White Plains website.
White Plains has been the county seat of Westchester County, New York since 1758. White Plains is 25 miles north of Manhattan, about 4 miles east of the Hudson River and 3 miles northwest of Long Island Sound. Surrounding White Plains are North Castle to the north, Harrison to the east, Scarsdale to the south, and Greenburgh to the west. Two MetroNorth train stations connect to New York City, a commute of about 30 minutes. Four major metropolitan airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Westchester County Airport) are less than a one hour drive away.
White Plains is a major center for corporate offices, retail stores, Federal, State and County courthouses and offices, and residential condominiums. A revitalized downtown bustles with activity from the courts, the mixed-use City Center White Plains complex, with condominium towers, retail space, office space, restaurants and parking, Westchester County Center, the renovated Arts Exchange building and Renaissance Square. There are also three major malls, noteworthy restaurants, interesting boutiques and active nightlife, including at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. The White Plains Senior Center offers many service and events for seniors.
White Plains residents enjoy 18,000 acres of parkland, beaches, trails, golf courses, pools and boating facilities. Open space and greenways comprise 20% of the city, contributing to its suburban feel. The two main highways are the Bronx River Parkway (north-south), and the Cross-Westchester Expressway (east-west).
White Plains is served by the White Plains Public School System. Colleges and universities include Pace University and its Law School, Mercy College, The College of Westchester, and Berkeley College.
Did You Know? The Jacob Purdy House was occupied by General George Washington as a headquarters in 1778.
Yorktown:
Settled in 1683 and incorporated in 1788, Yorktown is an historic town at the northern border of Westchester County, about 40 miles north of midtown Manhattan. Nearby train stations to New York City are located at Croton-Harmon, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville or Cortlandt, a 15–20 minute drive away.
Yorktown is forty square miles of scenic rolling hills, 1400 acres of town and state parks, farmland, residential neighborhoods and light industry .Towns bordering Yorktown include Somers on the east, Cortlandt on the west, and New Castle on the south.
Communities in Yorktown include five business neighborhoods of Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Crompond, and Yorktown Heights, as well as Croton Heights, Croton Lake, Huntersville, Kitchawan, Osceola Lake, and Teatown Lake Reservation.
Yorktown attractions include:
- Teatown Lake Reservation & Nature Center, 730 acres with 14 miles of hiking trails
- Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve, 125 acres with summit views of the Croton Reservoir and dam, the Hudson River; the New York City skyline, Bear Mountain, the Hudson Highlands, and, on a clear day, the Shawangunks ridge
- Kitchawan Preserve, with over six miles of trails and beautiful views of the Croton Reservoir and surrounding hills
- The North County Trailway, a paved pedestrian/bicycle path over 35 miles long
- Mohansic Golf Course, open from mid April until mid December. In late fall, winter, and early spring, it is used for walking or cross-country skiing.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, with plentiful picnic areas and huge swimming pool. Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond offer fishing and boating, including seasonal rowboat rentals.
- Jefferson Valley Mall, a two-level regional shopping center, anchored by Macy’s and Sears, with more than 90 specialty shops
- Yorktown Community and Cultural Center (YCCC), which offers education, arts and public service programs
- Two 18-hole public golf courses: at the Sanctuary Golf Course and the Mohansic Golf Course.
Yorktown residents are served by four school districts: Croton-Harmon School District, Lakeland Central School District, Ossining Union Free School District, and Yorktown Central School District.
Did You Know? Yorktown is home of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, designed by the famous architect Eero Saarinen.
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