Croton-on-Hudson
Croton-on-Hudson => is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Get in
By plane
- Westchester County Airport, =>, +1 914-995-4860. The closest airport, about 40 minutes drive. Car rentals are available.
- Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, +1 845-564-2100, =>. Offers an alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports, but at present offers few direct flights.
- Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia airports: Local taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from 3 major international airports.
By car
By train
- Metro-North Railroad - Hudson line, =>. 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, =>. 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, =>. 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.
Do
- Old Croton Aqueduct, =>. 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, =>
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
- Justin Thyme, 171 Grand St, +1 914-271-0022, =>. Good food in a pub atmosphere.
Splurge
Drink
Coffee
- Black Cow Coffee Company, 51 Maple St, +1 914-271-7544, =>. 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.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
- Alexander Hamilton House, 49 Van Wyck St, +1 914-271-6737, =>. Bed and breakfast with river view from grounds. Air conditioned, high-speed internet access.
Splurge
Stay safe
Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.
Get out