Irvington

The New York Times once wrote, "Irvington is the kind of village, that when you sneeze, 50 people will say 'Bless You.' " This caring and welcoming attitude has drawn residents, including many well-known stars of stage, screen, television and radio, and tourists alike. From its quaint shops to its beautiful homes and spectacular Hudson River views, Irvington is a classic example of the best of the Historic River Towns of Westchester. Odell's Tavern, built in the 1690s, was where the newly created State of New York's Committee of Safety met to discuss General George Washington's defeat in the Battle of Long Island. And the Irvington Town Hall Theatre is an exact replica of the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C., made famous for the assasination of Abraham Lincoln. Shop along Main Street walking west toward the Hudson River, take a hike along the Irvington section of the Aqueduct Trail or discover the newly developed Bridge Street commercial area, right on the Hudson.