Dobbs Ferry is a picture-perfect riverside village, leafy and pretty, and made up of tree-lined residential neighborhoods, a charming downtown, and plenty of open green space. Residents can wander in the 76-acre Juhring Nature Preserve or walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, a 26.5-mile Westchester pathway that winds through the center of town. The quaint downtown is a mix of the old and new, with long-time local favorite eateries like Sam’s Italian Restaurant, which has been serving families since 1952, alongside newer eateries that serve locavore cuisine, craft cocktails, and Michelin-guide recommended meals. There’s also strong creative community in Dobbs Ferry, and many artists can be found at the Hudson River Landing, a former brewery that was transformed into co-working spaces, artist studios, and entrepreneurial offices. Midtown Manhattan is about 30 minutes away by train, but for many residents, everything you could want is right here in town.