Peekskill, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Peekskill is a city in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Peekskill

Lincoln Depot Museum

Paramount Center for the Arts

Features stage productions, live performances of music and dance, classic films and recent major releases, and visual arts exhibitions.

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.
SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 18 mi away. Directions
HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 18 mi away. Directions
LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions

The Metro-North Railroad (see below) runs to Grand Central Terminal in New York City, from which the three main NYC airports can be accessed by public transportation or taxi.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Lincoln Depot Museum
Afternoon Paramount Center for the Arts

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

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Get in

By plane

Westchester County Airport (HPN). The closest airport, about a 35 minute drive. Rental cars are available.
Stewart International Airport (SWF). About a 40 minute drive.
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, 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.

The Metro-North Railroad (see below) runs to Grand Central Terminal in New York City, from which the three main NYC airports can be accessed by public transportation or taxi.

By train

The Metro-North Hudson Line offers express service between Peekskill Station and Grand Central Terminal in New York City in just over 1 hour. A one-way ticket 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 on the platform. Full weekday and weekend schedules can be found online.

Peekskill Station is located at 300 Railroad Ave, near the Hudson shore. Parking is available.

By car

About an hour's drive from New York City.

See

See Lincoln Depot Museum

📍 10 S. Water Street☎ +1 914 402-4318

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Do

Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Ave, +1 914 862-5275. Parking fee. Ride the mountain bike trails. Helmet required, trail map is available online or at Blue Mountain Reservation office. Seven miles of trails in 1,600 acre county park. Trails are marked for level of experience.