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Croton-on-Hudson
Located where two rivers come together, Croton-On-Hudson is a big draw for those who love boating and other water sports. Also popular is hiking on the trails threading through massive Croton Gorge Park, one of the area’s most spectacular sights.
Croton-on-Hudson
The perfect spot for outdoors lovers
If you’re headed to Croton-On-Hudson, chances are you don’t plan on spending too much time indoors. At the confluence of two rivers — the Hudson and the Croton — it’s a prime spot for activities like swimming, boating, and fishing. In the colder months, there’s cross-country skiing and ice skating on the nearby ponds. In warm weather, you can stroll around Croton Point Park, a 500-acre peninsula jutting into the Hudson.
Croton-On-Hudson’s Upper Village is centered around Grand Street, but this commercial strip isn’t as happening as those in neighboring villages. Its housing stock has a little bit of everything, with older and newer houses sitting side by side. As is true elsewhere, homes overlooking the water tend to be the most desirable. Express trains to New York City will get you there in under an hour, making Croton-On-Hudson an ideal commuter town.
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Croton-On Hudson has had its very own coffee roaster, The Black Cow, for so long that the next generation has taken over running the place. It’s an impossibly friendly place, with mismatched furniture, paintings by local artists, and an upright piano. Try the lavender and vanilla lattes. If you have kids in town, Croton-On-Hudson has what is possibly the best ice cream shop ever, The Blue Pig.
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At the base of Croton Dam, Croton Gorge Park is easily one of the area’s most spectacular sights. You can stroll across the graceful steel arch bridge spanning the massive gorge, snapping photos of the plumes of water tumbling down the spillway.
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1. Wide variety of homes. No matter what your taste — Colonials, Capes, Contemporaries — there are plenty of them on the market in and around Croton-On-Hudson. The median home price is a bit lower than the rest of Westchester County. 2. Family-friendly fun. The biggest event of the year is the Great Jack-O-Lantern Blaze, in which thousands of pumpkins are transformed into windmills, lighthouses, and ever spinning carousels. 3. Outdoor activities. You’re never far from a hiking trail in the Hudson Valley, especially in Croton-On-Hudson. It’s the northernmost trailhead for the26-mile-long Old Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Unlike many of the river towns, life doesn’t revolve around the main drag running through Croton-On-Hudson’s Upper Village. There’s a handful of shops and eateries, but not enough for there to be a crowd. When weekenders come to Croton-On-Hudson, it’s usually to join the steady stream of locals on one of the dozens of hiking trails.
There are several grocery stores in and around Croton-On-Hudson, including Apple Farm, ShopRite, and Super Foodtown. There are also a handful of specialty markets where you can grab last-minute items.
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