Pound Ridge
Pound Ridge is in Westchester County.
Understand
[edit]Pound Ridge is a small town on the border of Connecticut, known in the area for its parks and nature preserves.
Get in
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There is no public transportation in Pound Ridge so a car is necessary.
Commonly used train stations in the area include:
- Metro North New Canaan
- Metro North Bedford Hills
- Metro North Mt. Kisco
- Metro North & Amtrak Stamford
Get around
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Map of Pound Ridge
Within Pound Ridge there is no system of public transportation so most people use cars. Most roads have little traffic so they are nice roads to bike on, but to get anywhere you have to cover large distances.
See
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Nature Preserves
- 1 Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, ☏ +1 914-864-7317. daily, 8 AM - dusk. At 4,315 acres, this is the largest park in Westchester County. Excellent hiking plus outdoor sculpture exhibits and rustic buildings and implements from the 18th and 19th centuries. Free; parking $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass (free during weekdays between Labor Day and Memorial Day).
- Clark Preserve
- Carolin's Grove
- Halle Ravine
- Russell Preserve
- Bye Preserve
- Richards Preserve
- Armstrong Preserve
Pound Ridge Museum - run by the historical society
Do
[edit]"Dance & Fitness"
- Pound Ridge School of Dance - 69 Westchester Ave
- Pilates Pound Ridge - 33 Old Mill River Rd
Buy
[edit]- The Cottage - 67 Westchester Avenue
- Lil Beans Toys & Sports - 69 Westchester Ave
Eat
[edit]In Scott's Corners
- Blind Charlie's - 74 Westchester Ave (914) 764-8000
- Asia Hamachi - 54 Westchester Ave (914) 764-8383
- Dinardo's Ristorante Italiano - 76 Westchester Ave
Drink
[edit]- Pound Ridge Wine & Spirits - 71 Westchester Ave.
- North Star - 85 Westchester Ave.
Sleep
[edit]There are no hotels in Pound Ridge; most people stay in Stamford, Connecticut or make a day trip from New York City. There is also an inn in nearby Bedford.