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  • Old Croton Aqueduct, [11]. Go hiking or biking on the aqueduct's trailway. The original water supply to New York City is now a walking trail that runs from Croton-on-Hudson in the north to Yonkers in the south. Over the 180 years since it was built portions have disappeared from the downtown areas of several river towns, so a map can be helpful. Cornelia Cotton Gallery at 111 Grand Ave. sells maps of the trail.
  • Take sailing lessons. Attend the Croton Sailing School, Senasqua Road, +1 914-271-6868, [12]
  • Van Cortlandt Manor, 555 S Riverside Ave, +1 914 271-8981, [10]. Stone manor house and outbuildings date to the Dutch colonial era. This living history museum interprets Hudson Valley life in the years immediately after the American Revolution.

By plane

  • Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines), [2]. The closest airport, about 40 minutes drive. Rental cars are available.
  • Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100, [3]. Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports, but at present offers few direct flights.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, [4], John F. Kennedy International Airport [5], and LaGuardia Airport [6]: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. Instead, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.

By car

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By train

  • Metro-North Railroad - Hudson line, [7]. Express service between Croton-Harmon station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about 50 minutes. Local rail service is available between other Metro-North commuter stations. Taxis are usually available at the arrival of trains from New York City. On all Metro-North trains on-board fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the station or at the vending machines.
  • Amtrak, [8]. Long distance connections are available in New York City's Penn Station and at Metro-North's Croton-Harmon station.

By boat

By bus

  • Bee Line System, [9]. Westchester County's bus service provides access to White Plains and other locations in the county. Schedules and route maps are available on-line and at the Croton-Harmon train station.

Budget

Mid-range

  • Justin Thyme, 171 Grand St, +1 914-271-0022, [13]. Good food in a pub atmosphere.

Splurge

Coffee

  • Black Cow Coffee Company, 51 Maple St, +1 914-271-7544, [14]. M 6AM-6PM, Tu-F 6AM-9PM, Sa 7AM-9PM & Su 8AM-3PM. Independent coffee house often features indie performer on Friday and Saturday nights. They roast their own beans on premises. Excellent coffee drinks.