Welcome to the Rivertowns - New York

Welcome to the Rivertowns
HASTINGS - ON - HUDSON • DOBBS FERRY • ARSDLEY • IRVINGTON
Walks and Bike Rides
Hastings-on-Hudson Area Attractions
Old Croton Aqueduct Walk or Bike Ride
A relaxing, historic walk along a 19th-century
aqueduct that once supplied water to New
York City. You can easily walk or bike ride
between the villages on the hardened dirt trail
and return to your starting point by MetroNorth Railroad. The full route on this map
totals about seven miles from north to south.
Bike rentals are available at Endless Trail
Bikeworx, 56 Main St., Dobbs Ferry.
See Sponsors/Map.
The Newington-Cropsey Foundation’s
Museum of Hudson River Painters
This unique museum exhibits the permanent
collection of 19th-century Hudson River
School painter Jasper Cropsey and other
temporary collections. Located across from
the train station.
• Call 914-478-7990 or visit newingtoncropsey.com
for hours.
Old Putnam Rail Trail
A tree-shaded bike ride along the paved right
of way of a railroad built in the 19th century.
You can access the rail trail by bicycle from the
Old Croton Aqueduct through Hastings-onHudson via a 1.2-mile, moderately hilly ride on
local roads. Rentals are available at Life: The
Place to Be on Lawrence Street in Ardsley.
See Sponsors/Map.
Dobbs Ferry Attractions
Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
A wonderful place to walk, sit or picnic with
sweeping views of the Hudson River, the
Palisades Cliffs, New York and the Hudson
Highlands. The park is located next to the
Dobbs Ferry train station.
SPONSORS
DOBBS FERRY
Mercy College
1-800-MERCY-NY
Mercy.edu
High quality, affordable
undergraduate and
graduate education.
Half Moon Restaurant
(914) 693-4130
harvest2000.com/hmn
Casual America cuisine,
featuring localseafood and
produce, and great views.
Sushi Mike’s Restaurant
(914) 591-0054
Sushimikes.com
One of the area’s most
popular, well-reviewed
restaurants.
MacEachron Waterfront Park
Offers picnic tables, refreshing summer breezes
and impressive views of the Palisades Cliffs, the
Hudson River and New York City. Located just
north of the Hastings-on-Hudson station.
Untermyer Park
A 35-acre park and garden on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River and the Palisades Cliffs.
The park and garden are accessible off the Old
Croton Aqueduct via a trail marked by four
stone columns. Located about two miles south
of Hastings-on-Hudson.
Irvington Area Attractions
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Home
The 19th-century home of legendary American writer Washington Irving. About a mile
walk or bike ride north of Irvington village.
Tomatillo
(914) 478-2300
www.mexchester.com
Mexican cuisine using
locally grown ingredients.
Endless Trail Bikeworx
(914) 674-8567
endlesstrailbw.com
Bike rentals and sales.
HASTINGS-ONHUDSON
Harvest on Hudson
(914) 478-2800
www.harvest2000.com
Authentic Italian recipes
served in a Tuscan farmhouse with stunning views.
Buffet de la Gare
(914) 478-1671
Buffetdelagareny.com
One of New York’s finest
French restaurants.
Maud’s Tavern
(914) 478-2326
www.maudstavern.com
A popular restaurant and
pub next to the Hastingson-Hudson train station.
Greenleaf Pharmacy and
Soda Shop
(914) 478-0004
An old-fashioned soda
shop with smoothies and
a full pharmacy.
Peter J. Riolo Real Estate
(914) 478-1400
www.peterriolo.com
Helping buyers make
more informed decisions.
Human Bodyworks
Massage Therapy
50 Farragut Ave.
(enter on Olinda Ave.)
(917) 445-1767
Massage therapy and
healing arts.
• Guided tours daily (except Tuesday), Apr. 1-Oct. 31
and Nov. 23-25. Closed July 4. Fees apply.
• Call 914-631-8200 on weekdays; 914-591-8763
on weekends.
The Lyndhurst Estate
The estate features spectacular grounds with
stunning river views and is a pleasant walk
or bike ride about one mile north of Irvington. Check Lyndhurst’s web site for frequent
special events. Access to the grounds is free
to walkers or bicyclists arriving from the Old
Croton Aqueduct.
• Welcome center and gift shop hours: Fri. and Sun.
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9:30a.m.-4 p.m.
• Guided tours, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Friday-Sunday only;
fees apply; Lyndhurst.org
Irvington Town Hall Theater
Film series, concerts and local performing arts
groups are featured in this historic theater on
Main Street.
• Call 914-591-6602 for information;
Irvingtontheater.com
Tiffany Reading Room
Located in Irvington’s village hall on Main
Street, adjacent to the Town Hall Theater.
Open during weekday business hours.
ARDSLEY
Life: The Place to Be
(914) 591-4400
Lifetheplacetobe.com
Special events, every day
fun and bike rentals for
the Old Putnam Rail Trail,
Tue.-Sun. 10-7.
IRVINGTON AND
NEARBY
Irvington Town Hall Theater
“Best of” Film Series
Irvingtontheater.com
(914) 591-6602
The latest award-winning
foreign, independent, and
documentary films from
September through June.
SpringHill Suites Tarrytown
480 White Plains Rd.
Tarrytown, NY
(914) 366-4600
www.marriott.com
All-suite hotel with big
rooms and luxurious bedding, and free breakfast,
Wi-Fi and shuttle to train.
EILEEN FISHER LAB STORE
1 Bridge St.
(914)721-2897
www.eileenfisher.com
An experiment in dressing.
Featuring new products,
samples, one-of-a-kind
pieces and recycled items
from personal collections.
River City Grille
(914)591-2033
www.rivercitygrille.com
Memorable American dining in a cozy atmosphere
near the Aqueduct.
Squint Optometry
(914)231-7557
www.squintoptometry.com
Come in and browse a
collection of eyewear,
sunglasses and accessories.
TARRYTOWN
The Castle Hotel
and Equus Restaurant
Courtyard by Marriott
RIVERTOWNS WALK
AND BIKE MAP
Spring Hill Suites
Doubletree Hotel and
Bistro Z Restaurant
ELMSFORD
Sheraton Hotel
Marriott/Ruth Chris
Hampton Inn
Lyndhurst Mansion
and Gardens
(viewpoint)
Old Croton Trailway State
Park (OCA)
Tarrytown Inn &
Conference Center
Washington Irving’s
Sunnyside
Chutney Masala
Eileen Fisher Labs
MP Taverna
Red Hat
Irvington Train Station
Buon Gusto
Scenic Hudson Park (viewpoint)
Irvington Village Hall/
Tiffany Reading Room/
Irvington Town Hall Theater
“Best Of” Film Series
Madame Walker Estate (private)
Rip Van Winkle statue
Old Putnam
Rail Trail
Mima
McVickar House
Cupcake Kitchen
Il Sorriso
Squint
River City Grille
IRVINGTON
Odell Tavern
Octagon House
(private)
Mercy
College
Sam’s Italian
Restaurant
Sushi
Mikes
Pumpernickel
Restaurant
Dobbs
Dawg
House
Orissa
Tomatillo
Viewpoint
Sushi Niji
The Cookery
Sazan
Harper’s on Main
Dobbs Ferry Train Station
Half Moon Restaurant
SCALE
1/2 mile
DOBBS FERRY
Endless Trail BikeWorx and Rentals
Bike Racks
/Parking
Italian Kitchen
Calcutta Wrap and Roll
Thai House
Riviera Bakery
Attention:
Busy Road
Old Croton Trailway
State Park (OCA)
Harvest on the
Hudson Restaurant
Viewpoint
Comfort Restaurant
Juniper Restaurant
Maud’s Tavern
Hastings Train Station
Station Cafe
Tony’s Seafood
Antoinette’s Coffee Shop
HASTINGSON-HUDSON
ARDSLEY
Starbucks
Life: The Place to Be
/Bike Rental
Old Putnam
Revolutionary War battle site
Rail Trail
Taiim Falafel Shack
Greenleaf Pharmacy
Buffet de la Gare
Peter Riolo Real Estate
N
Newington-Cropsy Foundation
S
Bike Trail Parking
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Local roads
Marriott
Residence Inn
Greystone
Train Station
The park entrance is
marked by four stone
columns in ruins.
Make a left and then
a quick right in front
of the stone reliefs
of lions up a ½-mile
trail that winds up
to the park.
Untermyer Park
and Garden
Hampton Inn
YONKERS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to Rivertownsny.org for maps and information. This map and the web
site were produced by Shortescapes.net, where you can find other great
regional escapes. A special thanks to Google Maps, Marissa Feind Design,
and the New York New Jersey Trail Conference. Call 914-591-7600, ext 230
for additional information.