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Find Your Way to Westchester By car: Westchester County is easily accessible by major interstate highways and thoroughfares, including I-87 (New York State Thruway), I-95 (New England Thruway), I-287 (Cross-Westchester Expressway) and I-684. By air: Westchester County Airport (HPN) is conveniently located in the center of the county and an easy flight from LaGuardia, JFK, Newark and New York Stewart airports. By train: Forty-three Metro-North Railroad stations connecting to Grand Central Terminal and three Amtrak stations on two major intercity lines. Plus, Zipcars are available at many rail stations for your convenience.
Welcome to Westchester County. Just minutes from New York City, you’ll find not only ample natural, cultural and historical attractions, but also bountiful farms and orchards that continue the
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centuries-old traditions of the Hudson Valley—and inspire a vibrant culinary and craft beverage scene.
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Whether you seek the charm of a historic castle or the chic ambiance of an ultra-modern hotel, Westchester County’s accommodations are beyond the ordinary. With bed and breakfasts, luxury lodging and familyfriendly hotels, we have something to fit any budget and interest. Plus, we can help plan events such as family reunions and meetings, too.
operated, some dating back 300 years. This diverse agricultural community provides abundant opportunity to explore and celebrate the processes and people who provide nutritious, delicious and varied products for all to savor. For a rejuvenating day trip or as part of a longer getaway, I invite you to visit and experience the wonders of the Westchester Farm Trail.
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Just beyond the noise of the city, nestled in the Hudson Valley, are the many farms and orchards that enhance our majestic landscape. With some dating back 300 years, each farm adds its own charm, offerings and experiences. The Westchester Farm Trail is a statedesignated route connecting 13 farms and orchards from Sleepy Hollow to North Salem. Along the 17-mile trail, there’s no shortage of things to do.
A bountiful offering in Westchester County
Hands-on experiences such as making maple syrup, interacting with livestock and even doing the farm chores let you immerse yourself in a day in the life of a farmer. Don’t miss the great tours, demonstrations and seasonal events each farm offers. Taste the bounty of our region and support local farmers on the Westchester Farm Trail, a fun and informative journey through our rich pastoral heritage and our sustainable—and delicious— agricultural path forward. So come discover Westchester County’s incomparable farming experiences and see firsthand what makes Westchester County a destination like no other.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm
51 Rte. 100, Katonah muscootfarm.org | (914) 864-7282
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Modern, organic and sustainable farming methods produce a variety of foods and goods including honey, fruit, vegetables, eggs and soap. Visit the on-site market or book a farm and building tour that explores the property’s history as a Revolutionary War–era inn and blacksmith shop. Open year-round Friday through Sunday 10 am–3 pm.
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This community-oriented restaurant lets you enjoy locally grown food and high-quality seafood. The Farm Shop features fresh produce from the farm, fresh fish from the restaurant’s exclusive seafood supplier, Down East Seafood, prepared dishes, meat, cheese and dairy products from local farms, house baked goods, coffee, dry goods, specialty items and more. The shop is open seven days, Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am–4:30 pm.
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Westchester County’s only commercial producer of maple syrup dates from the 19th century. Its lovely grounds include restored barns, a sugarhouse, gardens and a working sawmill. A year-round market offers maple products, firewood, local honey and milled wood; December ushers in Christmas tree sales, too. Saturday and Sunday 10 am–4 pm.
| Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
Not just for apples and pumpkins, this historic U-pick offers peaches in August and Christmas trees in November and December. Visit the on-site market for cider donuts, pies, sweet cider and more. Open August–December, 10 am–5 pm. 1335 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights wilkensfarm.com | (914) 245-5111
680 Croton Lake Rd., Yorktown Heights whiteoakfarm1.com | (914) 245-7535
100 Titicus Rd., North Salem farmerandthefish.com | (914) 617-8382
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Organic since 1978, this family farm operates a roadside self-serve stand that sells all sorts of green goodies. Check website for farm dinners and other events. Open in season from dawn to dusk. 400 Starr Ridge Rd., Brewster spaceonryderfarm.org | (646) 833-8159
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1311 Kitchawan Rd., Ossining fablefoods.com | (914) 862-0205
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A perennial family favorite, this historic farm harkens to the early 20th century. Experiences encompassing kid-friendly events, demonstrations, farm animals, tours, hayrides and hands-on fun include learning to make maple syrup or participating in farm chores. Open daily 10 am–4 pm.
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Popular with families for U-pick apples September through October, it also offers seasonal free-range chicken and quail eggs, tomatoes, blueberries, nonGMO corn and grass-fed beef. Check the website for current hours of operation. 130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com | (914) 485-1210
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| Hemlock Hill Farm
Worked by three generations of the same family since 1939, the farm raises Black Angus cattle, Pekin ducks, lambs, chickens, goats and pigs. Visit its market for custom butchered meats, eggs, produce, local cheeses, honey and more. April–December, daily 8 am–6 pm; January–March, Saturday only. The store is open yearround, Monday through Friday 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 7:30 am–5:30 pm, and Sunday 7:30 am–2 pm. 500 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor hemlockhillfarm.com | (914) 737-2810
5 | Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Dedicated to developing and advancing sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education and accessible food systems, the farm offers hands-on practical lessons. It has eight acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers; three greenhouses; a composting facility; a farm stand; beehives and livestock. Don’t miss the market on Fridays and Saturdays and U-pick produce in season. Visit the website for schedule and opening days. 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights hilltophanoverfarm.org | (914) 962-2368
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Pies, maple syrup, apples, pears, and both sweet and hard ciders are available at Geoff Thompson’s bucolic cidery that overlooks Swope’s Pond. Open September– Thanksgiving, Saturday and Sunday 10 am–5:30 pm; Thanksgiving–December 22, Saturday and Sunday 10 am–4 pm.
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335 Blinn Rd., Croton-on-Hudson thompsonscidermill.com | (914) 271-2254
Rotating through the seasons, this lovely 100-acre historic farm offers spring greens, summer corn and tomatoes, and harvest-time pumpkins and gourds. Open May–October, Monday–Saturday 9 am–6 pm; Sunday 9 am–5 pm. 329 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights meadowsfarmmarket.com | (914) 962-4306
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The oldest apple orchard in Westchester County, the property includes a circa-1760 farmhouse. Look for 20 varieties of apples available in its popular U-pick schedule that starts on Labor Day. Also, there are hayrides on weekends, mid-September through Halloween, and a Christmas tree farm. Open May–December, daily 9 am–6 pm; November and December, weekends 9 am–5 pm.
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Spend a day walking the 80-acre former Rockefeller estate, touring fields, greenhouses and pastures designed to demonstrate sustainable agriculture. Peekskill When you’re done, wind up at the Blue Hill Grain Bar, a café that exemplifies all the progressive practices you’ve just witnessed. Don’t leave without visiting the Farm Store for vegetables, eggs and meat, plus Buchanan Cortlandt handcrafted goods, books and gardening supplies. Verplanck Check website for information about ticketed admission, opening times and special events. 630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills stonebarnscenter.org | (914) 366-6200
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