Overview
Cortlandt is a town in northwestern corner of Westchester County, New York. The town includes two villages — Croton-on-Hudson and Buchanan — as well as the hamlets of Montrose, Crugers and Verplanck.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Mar. (climate data from nearby Briarcliff Manor)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 17 mi away. Directions
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 20 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By plane
- Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Rd, White Plains, +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about a 35 minute drive. Rental cars are available.
- Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021). About a 45-minute drive.
- Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.
By train
- The Metro-North Railroad – Hudson Line offers express service to Grand Central Terminal in New York City in about 60 minutes. A one-way ticket to or from Grand Central costs $13.25 off-peak and $17.50 peak. On-board fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the vending machines in the overpass. Parking is available at the station. Full weekday and weekend schedules are available online.
Do
- Rent a kayak, take a guided tour, or launch your own kayak/canoe. Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Route 6 & 202, Annsville Circle, +1 914 739-2588, . Good starting point for paddling the scenic Hudson Highlands.
Nearby
Peekskill
City / town · 5 listings · 2 mi away
Croton-on-Hudson
City / town · 14 listings · 4 mi away
Stony Point
City / town · 17 listings · 5 mi away
Yorktown
City / town · 2 listings · 6 mi away
Bear Mountain State Park
Park · 4 listings · 6 mi away
Highlands
City / town · 6 listings · 7 mi away
Ossining
City / town · 23 listings · 7 mi away
Briarcliff Manor
City / town · 43 listings · 8 mi away
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