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Village in the United States
Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ossining is the name of both a village and a town in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
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The Joseph G. Caputo Community Center of Ossining features wonderful exhibits for visitors to the historical area.
he collection features a replica of the original electric chair and a collection of homemade knives confiscated from prisoners.
For art lovers, be sure to check out the monthly exhibits displayed in various locations throughout the community.
Features a soccer/football, fitness trail, horseshoe pits, pavilions, tennis courts, basketball courts, ball fields, playground, picnic area, rest rooms.
Features horseshoe pits, pavilions, hiking/nature study, ball fields, playground, picnic area, rest rooms.
Features areas for soccer/football, horseshoe pits, fishing, bocce courts, basketball courts, ball fields, playground, picnic area, rest rooms, roller hockey rink.
Located next to the Ossining railroad station, this riverside park features areas for fishing, playground, picnic area, a sunning beach, and rest rooms.
As one of the more quaint parks, Buck Johnson's has basketball courts and a playground.
Features fitness trail, basketball courts, fishing, picnic area, restrooms, soccer field. Membership to an open-door swimming pool can also be purchased for the summer season.
Go hiking or biking on the aqueduct's trailway. The original water supply to New York City is now a walking trail that runs from Croton-on-Hudson in the north to Yonkers in the south. Over the 180 years since it was built, portions have disappeared from the downtown areas of several river towns, including Ossining. Art Barn at 211 N. Highland Ave. sells maps of the trail.
Ever summer, the town closes down Main Street (located in the heart of Ossining) for must-attend festivities. For a small fee, businesses and organizations in Ossining can purchase booth spots along Main Street to promote their cause. They offer a variety of services for the public, from food to keychains to activities for kids. It's a perfect way to spend a summer day with friends and neighbors.
Corner of Main St and Spring St. Sa 8:30AM-2PM, June to mid December. Wonderful produce and naturally-made products for you to guiltlessly enjoy!
Great pizza and Italian dishes make this small pizzeria a local favorite. Selling items from individual slices to entrees.
Delivery, take-out, and sit-down Italian restaurant.
Chinese cuisine. Take-out and delivery available.
Mexican cuisine.
Sit-down Italian restaurant. Child friendly.
Located along the Ossining waterfront, the locals come here for great American and seafood cuisine. Outdoor dining available.
Martini bar and grill with international cuisine. Daily happy hour specials. Features a live band and late hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
By car
Traveling by car is the most convenient way to get around the town, as it also makes traveling to nearby locations more efficient.
By taxi
Whether you're going to the airport or coming home from a late-night dinner along the river, multiple taxi services are available for those who seek to travel distances unavailable by other means of…
By train
Metro-North Railroad – Hudson Line. Express service between Ossining station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about 50 minutes.75 peak.
By boat
By bus
Route 9 is called Highland Avenue in Ossining (in adjacent villages it is usually named Broadway). Cars are the most efficient way to get around town, although one can take advantage of the taxi and bus services.
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