Pleasantville (New York)

By plane

• Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about 15 minutes 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

• Pleasantville is easily accessible from the Saw Mill River Parkway, which runs along the village's western flank, connecting with the Taconic State Parkway to the north (to Albany and the I90 east-west portion of the Thruway system) and the Henry Hudson Parkway into New York City.

By train

• Metro-North Railroad - Harlem line, . Express service between Pleasantville station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about 35 minutes. Local service is available between other Metro-North commuter stations. On-board train fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the station or at the vending machines located on the platform.

• Jacob Burns Film Center

  phone: +1 914 747-5555
  address: 364 Manville Rd
  The nonprofit center shows independent films, documentaries, and classics.

• Graham Hills Park,

  phone: +1 914 864-7275
  address: Bedford Rd (Route 117)
  Mountain biking. Parking fee, helmet required, trail map is available online. Five miles of trails through 431 acre county park, geared toward riders with some experience. Park is located in the middle of the county at the junction of the Saw Mill River, Taconic, and Sprain Brook Parkways.

• Prospero Winery

  phone: +1 914 769-6870
  address: 134 Marble Ave
  Produces wine from grapes sourced across the country.

• Farmers' marketProduced by Community Markets

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

• Iron Horse Grill

  phone: +1 914 741-0717
  address: 20 Wheeler Ave
  Intimate restaurant in the historic Pleasantville train station building. Serves a melting pot of cuisines that showcases fresh local produce, seafood, and game. Entrées $26-$29, three course prix fixe menu $47, five course tasting menu $68. Dinner Tu-Sa starting at 5PM.

Pleasantville is located in central Westchester County, and surrounded by Chappaqua to the north and west and Briarcliff Manor to the west. Pleasantville is also close to New York City, and is less than thirty miles north of Manhattan.