Pound Ridge

Understand

Pound Ridge is a small town on the border of Connecticut, known in the area for its parks and nature preserves.

Getting there

There is no public transportation in Pound Ridge so a car is necessary. Commonly used train stations in the area include:

Metro North New Canaan Metro North Bedford Hills Metro North Mt. Kisco Metro North & Amtrak Stamford

Getting around

Within Pound Ridge there is no system of public transportation so most people use cars. Most roads have little traffic so they are nice roads to bike on, but to get anywhere you have to cover large distances.

See

Nature Preserves

1 Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, ☏ +1 914-864-7317. daily, 8 AM - dusk. At 4,315 acres, this is the largest park in Westchester County. Excellent hiking plus outdoor sculpture exhibits and rustic buildings and implements from the 18th and 19th centuries. Free; parking $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass (free during weekdays between Labor Day and Memorial Day). (updated May 2021)

Clark Preserve Carolin's Grove Halle Ravine Russell Preserve Bye Preserve Richards Preserve Armstrong Preserve Pound Ridge Museum - run by the historical society

Do

"Dance & Fitness"

Pound Ridge School of Dance - 69 Westchester Ave Pilates Pound Ridge - 33 Old Mill River Rd

Buy

The Cottage - 67 Westchester Avenue Lil Beans Toys & Sports - 69 Westchester Ave

Eat

In Scott's Corners

Blind Charlie's - 74 Westchester Ave (914) 764-8000 Asia Hamachi - 54 Westchester Ave (914) 764-8383 Dinardo's Ristorante Italiano - 76 Westchester Ave

Drink & nightlife

Pound Ridge Wine & Spirits - 71 Westchester Ave. North Star - 85 Westchester Ave.

Sleep

There are no hotels in Pound Ridge; most people stay in Stamford, Connecticut or make a day trip from New York City. There is also an inn in nearby Bedford.