Hastings-on-Hudson

Hastings-on-Hudson, as you may have guessed, is located right on the Hudson River about 30 minutes away from New York City. It's a very nice town to walk around in and not as ritzy as some of the other towns in this area. People often will wave hello to you and it just adds to the quaintness of this little village.

The history of Hastings-on-Hudson enhances the community. There is a self-guided walking tour of the historic sites in town, a total of 34 stops, to get you well aquatinted with the village's background. There's also an art studio featuring works from the Hudson River School of Painting. It's really no surprise why artists flock to the villages along the Hudson when you see places like Hastings-on-the-Hudson. Take a look at MacEachron Waterfront Park and Kinnally Cove to see what I mean. There are also some nice trails if you follow the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway.

There's some nice shopping in town, most of which are locally owned. The restaurants along the Hudson are really great and its nice not having to drive too far for a Friday night meal.

There isn't much crime in the area and the schools are well rated. There are lots of extra curricular activities for kids to get involved in and the teachers are very good.