Irvington

Whole swaths of Irvington are on the National Register of Historic Places, so it’s not surprising that this river town is a treat for the eyes. Your first sight is likely to be the Tudor-style Ardsley-on-Hudson Station House, one of the two tiny train stations serving the village. Continue on to Irvington Station for easier access to Main Street, where you’ll find the steeple-topped Irvington Town Hall. As you stroll uphill past one landmark after another, don’t forget to look over your shoulder at the boats navigating the Hudson River. Ranked among the region’s "best places to live," by Westchester Magazine, Irvington has dedicated about a quarter of its land to public parks that are well-used by locals. Be sure to visit Scenic Hudson Park, where you can take in impressive views of the skyline of Manhattan. 

Where to Get Your Bearings

The spot where locals tend to hang out, the Black Cat Café sits about three blocks up Main Street. This storefront eatery is at its best for breakfast, when the almond and chocolate croissants are a must, but lunchtime lures in others for its variety of wraps and other casual fare.

What Locals Recommend

The trails through the 30-acre Halsey Pond Park — part of what a century ago the sprawling 200-acre Beltzhoover Estate — lead to the ruins of what look like a castle keep. This stone-walled “teahouse” has some of the area’s prettiest views of the pond.