Cultural and Historical Sites
The Northern Westchester area, in addition to being noted for its link to history, also is well known for its cultural activities and natural preserves located in and about the towns.
Katonah is home to the Arts Mile which spans along Route 22. There you will find the Katonah Museum of Art, the John Jay Homestead and Caramoor. The art museum has changing exhibits of contemporary and period arts, along with lectures and group discussions. In the summer, it is the host to garden jazz concerts. The John Jay Homestead is the home of the former state governor and first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The house is restored and furnished with original family heirlooms along with paintings. Caramoor is a European-inspired mansion with galleries and period rooms filled with furniture, paintings and sculpture. It is the site of concerts and special events.
Other cultural/historical sites include the Bedford Court House, built at the end of the 18th Century, located on the Bedford Village Green; the Hammond Museum in North Salem that houses changing exhibits, an Oriental stroll garden and sponsors lectures; the Pound Ridge Museum with 9 permanent exhibits on history and changing theme exhibits; the Trailside Nature Museum at Pound Ridge Reservation that houses specimen of birds and wild life; and Westmoreland Sanctuary, home to an exhibit of birds, mammals and reptiles.
Parks and Recreation
Each of the towns has a variety of recreational facilities, day camps and programs. The hamlets of Bedford Village, Katonah and Bedford Hills have their own parks complete with pool, tennis courts, basketball and softball fields. The day camp for younger children, ages 3 to 5, is offered in the hamlet's elementary schools. For grades 1 - 6, there is day camp offered from 9 am to 3 pm at each park. In addition, the town offers swim teams, arts and crafts, music and dance instruction, basketball leagues, tennis and platform tennis instruction.
The North Salem town park has two tennis courts, a basketball court, soccer and baseball fields and picnic area. The town operates a day camp and schedules several skiing trips for older children.
The Lewisboro Recreation Department also offers a variety of programs at its 65 acre Town park, such as a day camp, pool facilities, tennis courts and special events planned throughout the year. The Pound Ridge Recreation Department also schedules events throughout the year. The Town Park has 3 pools, a playground, baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking trail and ice skating pond.
Equestrian Opportunities
Given the nature of the countryside, there are multiple opportunities for equestrians in Northern Westchester. Look around and you will find a place to board a horse or one that offers fly riding or groups that ride on the many trails that crisscross the area. Even if you are not a rider, just driving on the roads and looking at the beautiful horse farms and stables is an experience in itself.
