Ossining

The village of Ossining lies within the township of the same name. As one of the smaller towns within Westchester County, Ossining is well known for its humbling diverse character. The variety of cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomics has created a town that offers a unique glimpse of America’s melting pot. Along the Hudson River (just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge) and 30 miles north of New York City, Ossining is a great destination for those looking for a taste of metropolitan life in a suburban setting.

By plane

• Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains, +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about a 30 minute drive. Rental cars are available.
• Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports, but at present offers few direct flights.
• Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.

By car

Traveling by car is the most convenient way to get around the town, as it also makes traveling to nearby locations more efficient. If you don't bring your own car, renting a car during a short-term stay may be helpful.

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

By taxi

Whether you're going to the airport or coming home from a late-night dinner along the river, multiple taxi services are available for those who seek to travel distances unavailable by other means of transportation. Most taxi services charge $5 for intown destinations.

By train

• Metro-North Railroad – Hudson Line. Express service between Ossining station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about 50 minutes. A one-way ticket costs $11.25 off-peak and $14.75 peak. Local service is available between other Metro-North commuter stations. Full weekday and weekend schedules are available online. Local taxis are usually on hand, and Zipcars are available at this station. On-board fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets online or at the vending machines in the overpass across from the station building.
• Amtrak. Long distance connections are available in New York City's Penn Station and at Metro-North's Croton-Harmon station.

By boat

• Haverstraw–Ossining Ferry. 15 minute ferry trip across the Hudson River between Ossining and Haverstraw, NY, operating during weekday rush hours only. The one-way fare is $4.25 for adults and $2 for children (6-11) and seniors. Children 5 and under ride free. Operated by NY Waterway.

By bus

• Bee-Line System. Westchester County's bus service provides access to White Plains and other locations in the county. Schedules and route maps are available online and at the Ossining train station.

Route 9 is called Highland Avenue in Ossining (in adjacent villages it is usually named Broadway). Cars are the most efficient way to get around town, although one can take advantage of the taxi and bus services.

• Ossining Heritage Area

  address: 95 Broadway
  The Joseph G. Caputo Community Center of Ossining features wonderful exhibits for visitors to the historical area.

• Sing Sing Prison ExhibitHoused in the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center. The collection features a replica of the original electric chair and a collection of homemade knives confiscated from prisoners. 95 Broadway (off Highland Ave), +1 914 941-3189.

• Ossining Arts Council Gallery

  phone: +1 914 762-8150
  For art lovers, be sure to check out the monthly exhibits displayed in various locations throughout the community.

Parks and Gardens

With approx. 130 acres of land devoted to recreational use, there are a variety of beautiful parks for kids, and even adults, to enjoy.

• Ryder Park

  address: Morningside Dr
  Features a soccer/football, fitness trail, horseshoe pits, pavilions, tennis courts, basketball courts, ball fields, playground, picnic area, rest rooms.

• Gerlach Park

  address: Old Albany Post Rd
  Features horseshoe pits, pavilions, hiking/nature study, ball fields, playground, picnic area, rest rooms.

• Veteran's Park

  address: Narragansett Ave
  Features areas for soccer/football, horseshoe pits, fishing, bocce courts, basketball courts, ball fields, playground, picnic area, rest rooms, roller hockey rink.

• Louis Engel Waterfront ParkLocated next to the Ossining railroad station, this riverside park features areas for fishing, playground, picnic area, a sunning beach, and rest rooms.

• Buck Johnson Park

  address: Blue Lantern Rd
  As one of the more quaint parks, Buck Johnson's has basketball courts and a playground.

• Cedar Lane Park

  address: Cedar Ln
  Features fitness trail, basketball courts, fishing, picnic area, restrooms, soccer field. Membership to an open-door swimming pool can also be purchased for the summer season.

• Old Croton AqueductGo hiking or biking on the aqueduct's trailway. The original water supply to New York City is now a walking trail that runs from Croton-on-Hudson in the north to Yonkers in the south. Over the 180 years since it was built, portions have disappeared from the downtown areas of several river towns, including Ossining. Art Barn at 211 N. Highland Ave. sells maps of the trail.

Events

While one can find a variety of entertainment held throughout the year there are a few major annual events beloved by community members

• Ossining Village Fair

  address: Main St
  Ever summer, the town closes down Main Street (located in the heart of Ossining) for must-attend festivities. For a small fee, businesses and organizations in Ossining can purchase booth spots along Main Street to promote their cause. They offer a variety of services for the public, from food to keychains to activities for kids. It's a perfect way to spend a summer day with friends and neighbors.
• St. Anne’s & St. Augustine’s Fairs Two of the largest Catholic Churches in the town hosts a carnival every June and August, respectively. The St. Anne's Fair and the St. Augustine's fair are great events for all ages, particularly families. Rides and games for kids (or those young at heart), great food, and even gambling for the adults bring together all members of the Ossining community.

• Farmers' marketCorner of Main St and Spring St. Sa 8:30AM-2PM, June to mid December. Wonderful produce and naturally-made products for you to guiltlessly enjoy!

• Arcadian Shopping Center

Stores include Stop-n-Shop supermarket, DSW Shoes, Verizon Store, and CV S pharmacy.
Dining includes an Italian restaurant, a hibachi steakhouse, an ice cream parlour, McDonald's, and Subway.

• Chilmark Shopping Center

Stores include A&P supermarket, a hair salon, pharmacy/boutique store, wine & liquor store, and Chase bank.
Dining includes a pizzeria, Carvel, Subway, Baskin Robins, Dunkin' Donuts, and a Japanese restaurant.

There is an amazing variety of restaurants, with ethnic food geography ranging from Northern European (German and Swiss) to South American (Peruvian, Mexican) with stops at Portugal and Italy. Italian-American cuisine is particularly delightful.

Budget

• Cidada Cafe

  phone: +1 914 402-5551
  address: 123 Main St
  Bakery, sandwich, subs, Portuguese cuisine

• Purple Monkey

  phone: +1 914 488-5534
  address: 238 South Highland Avenue/Arcadian Shopping Center
  Desserts/Ice Cream.

• Golden Krust

  phone: +1 914 923-7300
  address: 132 Spring St
  Caribbean cuisine, well-known among locals for their delicious beef patties.

• Lucy's Pizzeria

  phone: +1 914 762-0001
  address: 26 S Highland Ave
  Great pizza and Italian dishes make this small pizzeria a local favorite. Selling items from individual slices to entrees, prices range from $2- $15.

• Ossining Pizzeria & Restaurant

  phone: +1 914 762-1455
  address: 181 Croton Ave.
  Delivery, take-out, and sit-down Italian restaurant. Lunch and Dinner entrees $10-15.

• China Wok

  phone: +1 914 941-1202
  address: 157 Main St.
  Chinese cuisine. Take-out and delivery available.

Mid-range

• Wobble Cafe

  phone: +1 914 762-3459
  address: 21 Campwoods Rd
  Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Child friendly. Vegetarian selections. Voted best breakfast by Westchester Magazine.

• Yama Fuji

  phone: +1 914 941-3100
  address: 1914 Pleasantville Road/Chilmark Shopping Center
  Great Japanese cuisine and sushi restaurant.

• Los Abuelos

  phone: +1 914 488-5874
  address: 38 N Highland Ave
  Mexican cuisine.

• Capri Pizza & Pasta

  phone: +1 914 944-8000
  address: 228 South Highland Avenue/Arcadian Shopping Center
  Sit-down Italian restaurant. Child friendly.

• Isabella's Brick Oven Pizza and Ristorante

  phone: +1 914 762-0068
  address: 107 Main St
  Great Italian cuisine located in the heart of Ossining.

• Highland Diner

  phone: +1 914 945-8888
  address: 191 N Highland Ave
  American and Greek cuisine. Child friendly.

• The Olympic Diner

  phone: +1 914 762-7700
  address: 265 S Highland Ave
  American, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine.

• Pon Di Riva Caribbean Restauarant

  phone: +1 914 373-4461
  address: 1 Station Plz
  Caribbean cuisine restaurant located along Ossining's waterfront,

Splurge

• Goldfish

  phone: +1 914 762-0051
  address: 6 Rockledge Ave
  American and Seafood cuisine.

• The Boathouse

  phone: +1 914 923-6466
  address: 46 Westerly Road ( just north of the Ossining train station)
  Located along the Ossining waterfront, the locals come here for great American and seafood cuisine. Outdoor dining available.

• Karma Lounge / Martini Bar and Grille

  phone: +1 914 488-5999
  address: 175 Main St
  International ecuisine. Daily happy hour specials. Features a live band and late hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

Cafe

• Starbucks

  address: Arcadian Shopping Center

• Dunkin DonutsTwo locations

Budget

Mid-range

• Alexander Hamilton House

  phone: +1 914 271-6737
  address: 49 Van Wyck St
  Croton-on-Hudson. Bed and breakfast with river view from grounds. Air conditioned, high-speed internet access.

• Courtyard by Marriott

  phone: +1 914 631-1122
  address: 475 White Plains Rd
  Tarrytown.

• Doubletree Hotel

  phone: +1 914 631-5700
  455 S Broadway, Tarrytown.

• SpringHill Suites by Marriott

  phone: +1 914 366-4600
  address: 480 White Plains Rd
  Tarrytown.

Splurge

• Castle on the Hudson

  address: 400 Benedict Ave
  Tarrytown.

• Marriott

  phone: +1 914 631-2200
  address: 670 White Plains Rd
  Tarrytown.

Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.

For those seeking adventure outside of Ossining, the surrounding NY area features numerous destination spots suitable for all.

• New York City. Ossining is only 30 miles north of Manhattan, which makes it easy for anyone to travel to and from the Big Apple. For those not looking to splurge on a week-long urban adventure, day trips or even a special dinner excursion are simple and absolutely worth it! If you're worried about driving in the busy city, the MetroNorth train is a short 45-minute ride along the Hudson River.
• Woodbury Common Outlets. Located right across the Tappan Zee Bridge in Central Valley, NY, this incredible outlet center is a popular shopping haven for both New Yorkers and tourists from around the world. Stores range from casual to designer, such as Gap, Burberry, Polo, Disney, and many more. A food court and restaurants are also provided to keep shoppers on the move.
• Palisades Center Mall. Also located right across the Tappan Zee Bridge in West Nyack, NY is a massive 4-level shopping mall. A variety of retail stores for shoppers to explore, as well as an ice skating rink, movie theater, and fun zone for kids.
• Greater Westchester Area. Activities such as ice skating, miniature golf, concerts, theatrical performances and historical tours are all within driving distance in the county.