If you lost count of charming towns and villages in Upstate New York, you’re not the only one. In fact, here’s another one to add to your plate for a weekend getaway from NYC. Croton Falls is a small, picturesque hamlet in the town of North Salem, Westchester County 1 hour North of Midtown Manhattan. Croton Falls is known for its serene rural atmosphere, a convenient Metro‑North station on the Harlem Line, and its close‑by attractions like Outhouse Orchards and the Chapel at Croton Falls.
Hygrade Market houses a lovely cafe, grocery shop, and a vintage shopMilton’s inside Hygrade Market offers fresh Mexican-inspired dishes, including breakfast burritosAdjacent to Milton’s is Old Meets New, a thoughtfully curated antique shop and home goods boutique
Awarded the best wine shop in Westchester County, Folkways offers organic natural wines from around the world as well as events and tastingsEvery second Saturday of the summer months North Salem Farmers Market offers a well-curated selection of vendors offering organics produce, handmade home goods, flower arrangements — all with live music by local musicians
