North Salem may be the only Westchester County town where the equine population actually outpaces the human population. Rural in character but still with its own MetroNorth stop, this sleepy New York City suburb is the place to go for horse shows, small farms, natural beauty, great restaurants and a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of some of Westchester’s busier cities.
In July we will be taking a closer look at North Salem and all it has to offer residents and visitors alike. Established as a rural farming community nearly 50 years before the Revolutionary War, North Salem is made up of several separate hamlets—North Salem, Croton Falls, Grants Corner, Salem Center, Twin Lakes Village and Purdy. Interestingly, one of North Salem’s largest claims to fame doesn’t actually exist. Fans of the Marvel comic book heroes X-Men will know that both Xaviers’s Institute for Higher Learning and Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters are located in Salem Center.
Read on for our top picks of places to visit, things to see and what to do with kids in North Salem. And be sure to check out our Summer Activity Guide and SUMMER OF PLAY series for more fun things to do with kids this summer.