Tarrytown

1. A picture-perfect village. People often comment about how Tarrytown’s bustling main drag looks like a movie set. So do the nearby streets, where most of the houses are more than a century old. 2. A foodie’s dream destination. With one Michelin-starred restaurant (the renowned Blue Hill at Stone Barns), along with two others that have gotten special commendations, Tarrytown draws food lovers from far and wide. 3. Views for day. Most newer homes sit in the surrounding hills, treating their owners to views of the Hudson. But many of the more modest older houses at lower elevations also have glimpses of the water.

A century ago, Tarrytown was known as the “Millionaires’ Colony” because so many wealthy industrialists built massive mansions here. There are still plenty of wealthy people here, but flaunting it is frowned upon. Most people stroll down to Main Street to do some shopping, take their kids to a local park, or follow the bike path to Governor Mario C. Cuomo Bridge.

Most people think of it as a restaurant, but Tarrytown’s Mint Premium Foods is a gourmet grocery up front. It’s the ideal place to pick up what you need for a charcuterie board. If you’re looking for a great selection of fruits and vegetables, try Harvest Field Market. It’s also the place when you need haloumi cheese from Cyprus or mole sauce from Mexico. When it’s time for home renovations, head to Goldberg’s Hardware, family owned and operated since 1903. It’s located right on Main Street, so the location couldn’t be better. A 15- or 20-minute drive east is the 415-bed Westchester Medical Center.