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Briarcliff Manor

Briarcliff Manor is a charming village in Westchester County, New York situated on the Hudson River, and is home to 7,600 people (2020). It has a very small and walkable downtown with a large density of shops and restaurants, and is very nature-oriented. Residents enjoy the sidewalk dining culture and the abundant hiking and cycling available.

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  1. Eat

    105-Ten Bar & Grill

    Traditional American eatery with upscale appetizers and entrees. Large dining area with moody lighting.

    Mon–Thu 11:30AM–9:30PM, Fri 11:30AM-10PM, Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM–9PMSandwiches around $20, entrees ranging from $25-$35

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    A Maze in Pottery

    Quaint pottery studio with a large variety of different pottery pieces available to paint. Great for beginners with little to no experience, with a large amount of tools and paints available to paint.

    Tue-Thu & Sat 10AM-6PM, Fri 10AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-5PM

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    All Saints' Episcopal Church

    An English Gothic church built by Richard Upjohn in 1854, with a Stick Style rectory dated to 1883 and an Arts and Crafts-style Old Parish Hall built in 1904. The church is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    Beechwood

    A neoclassical Federal mansion, with a more ornate Colonial Revival addition by R. H. Robertson. The building has two large porticoed entryways, a two-story octagonal library, numerous porches, verandas, and over 100 interior rooms. Beechwood was the filming location for Savages, a 1972 Merchant Ivory film and the 1970 film House of Dark Shadows.

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    Briar Bagels & More

    Small bagel shop offering traditional New York style bagels, sandwiches, pastries, and affordable Italian lunch specials. Welcoming staff with plenty of interior seating.

    Mon–Fri 6AM–4PM, Sun 6AM–2PM$5-$10 for a filling sandwich

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    Briarcliff Congregational Church

    An English Parish-style church founded in 1896 by Walter Law. Renowned for its Tiffany stained glass windows and its Norman-style tower.

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    Briarcliff Manor Public Library

    A Tudor Revival library, built by Walter Law in the style of his Briarcliff Lodge in 1906 as a train station. It became a library in 1959, and an expansion was completed in 2009.

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    Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway

    12 mi of unpaved linear park, built on lands originally intended to become a parkway. Bisects many nature preserves, reservations, and parks. No bicycles allowed.

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    Chilmark Park

    Large park in the Chilmark district, formerly the site of the Chilmark Country Club. Offers tennis and pickleball courts (permit only), a basketball court, soccer field, baseball field, and a large playground.

  10. Eat

    Dive Oyster House

    Upscale white-linen seafood restaurant in downtown with outdoor seating in the summer. Offers a sizable happy hour menu and rotating weekly specials. Reservation usually not necessary.

    Daily 11AM-10PM$30-50 for entrees

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    Euro Pizzeria

    Traditional New York style pizzeria with a large variety of slices, pastas, salads, and desserts. Sit-down service, take out, and delivery available. Try items from their value menu at lunch time, offering slightly smaller portions for much cheaper prices.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-8:45PM, Sun 10AM-7:45PM$3-5 for a slice of pizza, $10 for lunch, $20 for dinner

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    Flames Bar and Grill

    Upscale American steakhouse offering a variety of steaks, seafood, and pastas. Formal environment, reservation recommended.

    Tue–Thu 4–10PM, Fri Sat 4–11PM, Sun 1–9PMSteaks starting at $50, bottles of wine at $60

  13. Buy

    Holbrook Cottage

    Quaint shop offering gift baskets for any occasion and a seasonal New York produce, food, and souvenirs.

    Mon-Fri 10AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-5PM

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    Hunan Garden

    Generous portions of classic American-Chinese cuisine. Offers take-out only, and vegetarian and diet options are available. Call ahead for fastest service,

    Mon–Thu 11AM–9:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM–10:30PM, Sun noon–9:30PMLunch specials starts from $8, dinner entrees from $10

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    Images Art Gallery

    Small art gallery open for browsing that presents local art in a variety of media and styles. Offers small souvenir paintings and postcards featuring towns and villages in the lower Hudson Valley.

    Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM

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    Jaipore Xpress

    Small BYOB Indian eatery with a variety of entrees, including vegetarian and vegan options. Servers are friendly and kind, and rice refills are free.

    Daily 11:30AM-9PM$15-$20

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    Janniello's Market

    Small Italian deli and market with a takeout counter at the back of the store. Fast service and outdoor seating available.

    Mon–Fri 7AM–7PM, Sat 8AM–6PM, Sun 8AM–3PMSandwiches under $15, entrees under $20

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    Law Memorial Park

    A charming park, with a public pool, racket sports courts (permit only), a soccer field, baseball field, and a pond with benches, walkways, and period lighting. The pool is usually open Memorial Day to Labor Day, although non-residents are not generally allowed unless accompanied by a village resident. In the summer, the pavilion next to the pool sells ice cream, cold drinks, and small finger foods.

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    Manor House

    A Tudor Revival building built in 1925 by Oscar Vatet for Rev. Dr. Rufus P. Johnston (pastor of John D. Rockefeller's Fifth Avenue Baptist Church). The building later became home to Dr. Arthur O'Connor; then to Cognitronics, and later to Frank B. Hall, Inc. It is an empty and unused part of Briarcliff Corporate Campus.

  20. Buy

    March Boutique

    Small boutique that aims to bring the vibes of shops in NYC and LA to Westchester County. Was voted for several years as the best boutique shop in Westchester by Westchester Magazine. Offers pieces from over 50 designers.

    Tue-Sat 11AM-5PM

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    North County Trailway

    A 22.1 mi paved, multi-use path that spans from Eastview to the Putnam County border. Built along the railbed of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad, the trailway provided rail service in the late 19th century and early 20th century from the Bronx to Putnam County. While on the trail, look out for old remnants of train tracks bisecting the trail.

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    Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park

    A 26.2 mi unpaved multiuse trail which follows the path of the Croton Aqueduct, built in the 19th century to fulfill New York City's need for fresh water. The park stretches from the Bronx County border to the Croton Dam in Cortlandt, and features numerous historical buildings along the trail. In the winter, the trail, snow dependent, can be used for cross-country skiing.

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    Pocantico Park

    The largest park in Briarcliff, offering two hiking trails of moderate difficulty with a total of one mile of hiking trails. At the top of the hiking trail, there is a scenic vista with views over Briarcliff. Parking is available along the side of Laurel Lane.

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    Scarborough Park

    A small patch of green that borders the Hudson and offers gorgeous river views across to the Palisades, one of the only riverside parts of Briarcliff. At sunset, the views over the Hudson River are gorgeous. A quiet place to relax, unwind and feed the geese or go fishing.

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    Sleepy Hollow Country Club

    Private 27-hole golf course on the National Register of Historic Places, and considered by many to be one of the best in Westchester County. The clubhouse, a Renaissance Revival mansion and formerly the private residence Woodlea, contains Beaux-Arts and Georgian Revival features, and was designed by Stanford White and built during the early 1890s.

  26. Eat

    Squire's of Briarcliff

    Locally renowned steak and seafood restaurant with a full bar offering large portions in a casual, New England coastal environment. Voted "Best in Westchester" for many years for the burgers. Walk-in tables get busy during the weekends.

    Mon-Tue 4-10PM, Wed-Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun 1-9PM$15 for sandwiches and $20-$30 for seafood entrees

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    St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

    A Gothic Revival church built in 1851, the church has narrow lancelet windows created by Bolton Priory, one of America’s first stained glass manufacturers, and is the only complete set of Bolton windows in existence.

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    The Clear View School

    A Neoclassical-style school building completed early in 1917 as the Scarborough School. The building has a grand porticoed entry and French windows. Also on the property is a 1960s Modernist schoolhouse and an 80-acre parkland designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

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    The Patio Restaurant

    Large diner located inside of the old firehouse in downtown. Fast service and friendly staff. Large menu with filling and affordable all-day breakfast options.

    Sun–Thu 7AM–9PM, Fri Sat 7AM–10PMBreakfast options around $10, lunch and dinner from $15-$20

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    Trump National Golf Club

    Private 18-hole golf course located just southwest of Briarcliff's central business district, featuring a $1-million waterfall on hole thirteen.