WELCOME TO
North Salem NY
North Salem is a friendly town with a population of roughly 5,000 people. Measuring 24 square miles of rolling hills and farmland and divided by the Titicus Reservoir, the town consists of four hamlets: Purdys and Croton Falls to the west, Salem Center and North Salem east.
Location
Northern Westchester County NY
Community
North Salem is a rural town 55 miles from Manhattan, but it stays connected via its two in-town train stations named Purdy’s and Croton Falls. Life in North Salem has a definite country vibe. There are horse farms, riding trails, and over a thousand acres of protected land. The county-owned Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park is the home of Bailey Mountain, the highest point in Westchester.
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Schools
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For the Kids
North Salem kids enjoy active country fun. Kick the ball at the Hendrie’s Soccer Academy, one of the top youth soccer camps in the county. The academy gives kids the skills they need to excel at this sport. Or unwind at the local playgrounds. Joe Bohrdrum playground and Volunteers Park playground feature play strucctures for kids. Need to stay indoors? Head to the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, which offers many library programs for the kiddos. Everything from making paper airplanes, to story and music time, to toddler yoga and much more is available for children to learn and enjoy. In the summer, the town runs an excellent children’s camp, with hands-on projects, science and discovery programs, safety and environmental projects, and swimming. Campers also enjoy outdoor cooking, fishing in the lake, and hiking on one of the many woodland trails.
AMENITIES & RECREATION
North Salem has two town parks with abundant facilities. Joe Bohrdrum Par has tennis courts, a soccer field, baseball fields, a children’s playground, a basketball court and picnic area. Volunteers Park has a soccer field, baseball field, playground and basketball court. Another big recreational activity is horseback riding at Old Salem Farm, which also hosts national equestrian competitions. For golf lovers, there is the private Salem Golf Club and the Pehquenakonck Country Club, both of which offer 18-hole golf courses. If you’re looking to socialize while staying active, the Recreation Department runs youth, adult and senior programs offered throughout the year.
Food & Drink
North Salem NY & Surrounding Area
Top 10 Restaurants
LobsterCraft
91 Reviews
Phone: +12032925350
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Luke's Lobster Mobile Lobster Roll Food Truck
130 Reviews
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$$ . Seafood
Cousins Maine Lobster - New York
154 Reviews
Phone: +19173410306
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Crazy Taco Mex
37 Reviews
Phone: +19145656577
$$ . Tex-Mex
121 Restaurant & Bar
167 Reviews
Phone: +19146690121
$$ . American (New)
Salem Pizza and Pasta
30 Reviews
Phone: +19146698111
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Hayfields
29 Reviews
Phone: +19146698275
$$ . Coffee & Tea
Odeens BBQ
8 Reviews
Phone: +12038260145
. Barbeque
Weenie Lynn's
11 Reviews
Phone: +12037302996
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Good Eats Grill
13 Reviews
Phone: +16314553054
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Shopping
North Salem has local produce shops, like Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, Hayfields café and farm stand, and the famous Purdy’s Farmer and the Fish, which is farm-to-table restaurant and store. For larger shopping centers, residents need to look no further than the city of Danbury just over the border in Connecticut, with its shopping malls and big box stores.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Theatre lovers frequent the 99-seat Schoolhouse Theatre, which features professional theater, live music, and entertainment. The venue has local artists, sculptors, and photographers from all over the county. They also have a gift shop, an art gallery and classrooms. Also in town is the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, an institution that teaches Eastern principles through lectures, walking tours, art exhibitions, classes and workshops.
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History
The Purdys, Hawleys and Keelers are the original familys who settled North Salem. The Purdys were French Huguenots (their name comes from the French phrase “for God”, “per Dieu”, that come over around 1600 and ended up as the owners of 1000 acres in Westchester. Their last 20 that remain are in North Salem on the site of Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish. Registered as a National Historic Site is Balanced Rock, a 60-ton boulder sitting atop four smaller stones, and is a roadside oddity that residents cherish. Balanced Rock is still a mystery, residents always wonder; is it man-made or is it natural? Legend has it the Balanced Rock exists as a celtic ceremonial stone to memorialize the dead.
SURPRISE FEATURES
Hardscrablbe Road is busy almost year-round due to the excellent Harvent Moon Farm & Orchard. More than just a fruit stand, this farm offers tons seasonal fun. There’s apple picking, blueberry picking, pumpkin shopping, Easter Egg hunts, apple cider donuts, hay rides, bounce houses, farm animals to see, pony rides, live music, food trucks, vendors, shopping for gifts, flowers, fruits, veggies, meats, and lots more. Oh and did we mention they have a hard cider tasting room? Their Hardscrabble Cider comes in different varietals like dry and fruit-flavored. It’s our new favorite alternative to cracking open an bottle of champagne. Every weekend in October the Farm resembles a street fair and outdoor concert with great musicans, eats, and fun for the kids.