Overview
New City is the county seat and largest city in Rockland County, New York.
2 sights
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Best things about New City
Rockland County Courthouse
The central government area in the county.
The Historical Society of Rockland County
Has tons of interesting history of Rockland County.
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 — 16 mi away. Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 21 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Rockland County Courthouse
- Afternoon The Historical Society of Rockland County
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
See
See The Historical Society of Rockland County
Has tons of interesting history of Rockland County.
Eat
- Ella New York Pizza & Pasta: 137 South Main St. Authenic Italian food.
- Miso Nara Sushi: 22 South Main St. Sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese foods.
- City Line Family Restaurant: 254 South Main St. Family restaurant with many different kinds of food.
- San Juan Restaurant: 12 South Main St. Puerto Rican food.
- New City Kosher Deli and Restaurant: 282 South Main St. 100% Kosher foods.
- Main Street Cafe: 6 North Main St. Cafe and restaurant.
- Mandarin Restaurant: 226 South Main St. Chinese cuisine.
- Hard Wok Buffet: 732 Route 304. all you can eat buffet style restaurant. A Lot of Asian and American foods.
- Twist & Shake: 243 South Main St. Ice cream and milkshakes.
Nearby
Spring Valley
City / town · 3 listings · 3 mi away
Nanuet
City / town · 5 listings · 4 mi away
Monsey
City / town · 4 mi away
Nyack
City / town · 8 listings · 5 mi away
Stony Point
City / town · 17 listings · 6 mi away
Ossining
City / town · 23 listings · 7 mi away
Croton-on-Hudson
City / town · 14 listings · 7 mi away
Briarcliff Manor
City / town · 43 listings · 8 mi away
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