It may be only 55 miles from New York City, but North Salem seems like another world. Here, charming antique homes dating from the 18th and 19th centuries dot the green, spacious and open landscape. Life in North Salem is the essence of a picture postcard country life; horse farms are a frequent sight as you drive the backroads in town. Their freshly painted fences and brightly colored barns make the landscape both joyful and restful all year long. Equestrians delight in the hundreds of miles of riding trails, but for non-riders, North Salem offers acres of protected land that all residents enjoy exploring. The town park boasts five lakes and Bailey Mountain, the highest point in Westchester County.
Another high point is the Balanced Rock, a 60-ton pink granite boulder balancing on top of 5 limestone rocks, a sight that continues to intrigue local residents and visitors alike. While North Salem has no downtown or shopping center (some say it’s a blessing), nearby Ridgefield and Danbury, Connecticut are home to many major retailers. There are however several farms and orchards that sell local produce and several renowned chefs have left Manhattan for North Salem to open restaurants.
It may be only 55 miles from New York City, but North Salem seems like another world. Here, charming antique homes dating from the 18th and 19th centuries dot the green, spacious and open landscape. Life in North Salem is the essence of a picture postcard country life; horse farms are a frequent sight as you drive the backroads in town. Their freshly painted fences and brightly colored barns make the landscape both joyful and restful all year long. Equestrians delight in the hundreds of miles of riding trails, but for non-riders, North Salem offers acres of protected land that all residents enjoy exploring. The town park boasts five lakes and Bailey Mountain, the highest point in Westchester County.
Another high point is the Balanced Rock, a 60-ton pink granite boulder balancing on top of 5 limestone rocks, a sight that continues to intrigue local residents and visitors alike. While North Salem has no downtown or shopping center (some say it’s a blessing), nearby Ridgefield and Danbury, Connecticut are home to many major retailers. There are however several farms and orchards that sell local produce and several renowned chefs have left Manhattan for North Salem to open restaurants.
It may be only 55 miles from New York City, but North Salem seems like another world. Here, charming antique homes dating from the 18th and 19th centuries dot the green, spacious and open landscape. Life in North Salem is the essence of a picture postcard country life; horse farms are a frequent sight as you drive the backroads in town. Their freshly painted fences and brightly colored barns make the landscape both joyful and restful all year long. Equestrians delight in the hundreds of miles of riding trails, but for non-riders, North Salem offers acres of protected land that all residents enjoy exploring. The town park boasts five lakes and Bailey Mountain, the highest point in Westchester County.
Another high point is the Balanced Rock, a 60-ton pink granite boulder balancing on top of 5 limestone rocks, a sight that continues to intrigue local residents and visitors alike. While North Salem has no downtown or shopping center (some say it’s a blessing), nearby Ridgefield and Danbury, Connecticut are home to many major retailers. There are however several farms and orchards that sell local produce and several renowned chefs have left Manhattan for North Salem to open restaurants.
