{"id":145,"date":"2022-03-11T16:58:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T21:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hudsonriver.com\/hhrt\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T15:39:59","slug":"peekskill-ny","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hudsonriver.com\/hhrt\/river-towns\/westchester-county\/peekskill-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"Peekskill, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tPeekskill, NY\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class= \"uabb-ss-grid-button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonriver.com%2Fhhrt%2F%3Fpage_id%3D145%26fl_builder\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'social-share','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=500,toolbar=1,resizable=0');return false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class= \"uabb-ss-grid-button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonriver.com%2Fhhrt%2F%3Fpage_id%3D145%26fl_builder\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'social-share','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=500,toolbar=1,resizable=0');return false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class= \"uabb-ss-grid-button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonriver.com%2Fhhrt%2F%3Fpage_id%3D145%26fl_builder\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'social-share','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=500,toolbar=1,resizable=0');return false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class= \"uabb-ss-grid-button-link\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'social-share','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=500,toolbar=1,resizable=0');return false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class= \"uabb-ss-grid-button-link\" href=\"mailto:?body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hudsonriver.com%2Fhhrt%2F%3Fpage_id%3D145%26fl_builder\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'social-share','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=500,toolbar=1,resizable=0');return false;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>The glorious views of the Hudson Highlands from the City of Peekskill emphasize its strong relationship with the history of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>George Washington considered the area a strategic key to the defense of the nation. He established headquarters at the Birdsall House and there, against his better judgment, signed Benedict Arnold&#8217;s command of West Point.<\/p>\n<p>Peekskill was razed twice by the British during the Revolutionary War, and some of the notable sites from that period can still be identified today.<\/p>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Peekskill, NY\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MXP0ICanHFY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<p>From the late 1600s, when Jan Peeck established a trading post on Annsville Creek, Peekskill relied on the Hudson River for its business needs. During the 19th century, the city became a manufacturing center for stoves, plows, hats, and other iron and clothing products.<\/p>\n<p>Boats of all descriptions stopped for passengers and cargo as they plied the river from New York to Albany. There are several locations in Peekskill thought to have been associated with the Underground Railroad.<\/p>\n<p>Now in the midst of revitalization, with emphasis shifting to the arts, technology, and our Hudson River waterfront, Peekskill is fortunate to have reclaimed and retained much of the architecture and open space that defined its elegant past.<\/p>\n<p>An Artists&#8217; District, a Business Improvement District, and renovation of several sizable buildings are breathing new life into our historic downtown. Pleasant restaurants, galleries, boutique shopping, and a weekly farmers&#8217; market entice residents and visitors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudsonriver.com\/hhrt\/things-to-do-along-the-hudson-river\/performing-arts-historic-hudson-river-towns\/\">The Paramount Center for the Arts<\/a> provides headline live entertainment and art movies for the entire region.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the City of Peekskill and to view all the City has to offer, please visit our Web site at<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofpeekskill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.cityofpeekskill.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hvgatewaychamber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.hvgatewaychamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<nav>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Attractions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Lodging\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Recreation\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Restaurants\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shopping\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>National Register Historic Districts<\/strong><br \/>Peekskill is home to two National Register Historic Districts: The commercial downtown area and the residential Fort Hill neighborhood just north of Main Street. Both districts have many intact 19th century buildings with various architectural styles that can be viewed on a walk through the neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paddlesportcenter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hudson River Kayaking<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Atlantic Kayak Tours, the largest sea-kayaking company in the tri-state area, paddles along the Hudson River from New York City to Albany, with several launches that are accessible by train from the Peekskill area. The staff is talented and friendly and the equipment is first rate. There is nothing like the experience of actually paddling on the Hudson River.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Birdsall House Plaque<\/strong><br \/>Although a group of activists wanted to preserve the Birsdsall House because of its use as a headquarters by General Washington during the War of Independence, it was razed in 1853 because it was an obstruction on Main (or North) Street. The tablet was installed in 1931 by the Friendly Town Association, on the south side of Main Street, near the corner of Division Street.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lincolndepotmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lincoln Depot Museum<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 10 South Water Street<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 402-4318<br \/>The Lincoln Depot Museum is a restored 3,000-square foot 19th Century freight and passenger rail depot where President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped to greet Westchester residents on February 19, 1861 during his inaugural train ride between Springfield, IL and Washington, DC. The museum&#8217;s theme, &#8220;New York and Abraham Lincoln: The Indispensable Relationship,&#8221; shows the impact of Lincoln to Peekskill and the Hudson Valley region and especially to New York as a whole. Through an outstanding collection of period artifacts, the museum details the importance of New York to Lincoln&#8217;s success and New York&#8217;s contribution to the Civil War. It is the only such museum in the entire State of New York and has gained national attention and interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trinitycruises.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trinity Cruises on the &#8220;Evening Star&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 12 Riverfront Green<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 589-7773<br \/>Whether you are interested in art, wine tasting, seeing the sunset or having a private party the &#8220;Evening Star&#8221; will take you through the Hudson Highlands to do so. The boat departs from Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill, Wednesday through Sunday. For more information on special tours, hours and fares contact Trinity Cruise Company at.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seahistory.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Maritime Historical Society<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 5 John Walsh Boulevard<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 737-7878<br \/>The National Maritime Historical Society holds seminars throughout the year on topics related to American maritime history.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paramounthudsonvalley.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paramount Hudson Valley<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1008 Brown Street<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 739-2333<br \/>Built in 1930 as a movie palace, the Paramount is a performing arts center that hosts top-quality live entertainment, movies, gallery showings and educational programs. The fa\u00e7ade, marquee, entrance doors and interior finishes have recently been restored thanks to the fund-raising efforts of committed volunteers.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hvcca.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hudson Valley Center For Contemporary Art (HVCCA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1701 Main Street<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 788-7166<br \/>The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art is a non-for-profit 501(c)(3) arts and educational organization dedicated to the development and presentation of new works, exhibits and interdisciplinary programs that enrich understanding of contemporary art and its contexts and relationships to societal issues. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1am to 6pm or by appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hvgatewaychamber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 South Division Street<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 737-3600<br \/>Conveniently located in the heart of the business district, the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce provides up-to-date tourism information with brochures, newspapers and information on an electronic &#8220;kiosk.&#8221; Staff members cheerfully answer questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverpeekskill.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Peekskill Business Improvement District (BID)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>The Peekskill Business Improvement District (BID) was established in 1996 to develop, organize and sponsor programs and promote Peekskill&#8217;s vibrant commercial business district. The BID holds various events throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/peekskillmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peekskill Museum<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 124 Union Avenue<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 736-0473<br \/>Housed in the Herrick House, designed by William R. Mead of the famous architectural firm McKim, Mead &amp; White, the museum displays tools and products from local foundries; items from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars; furnishings; clothing and more. On the lawn outside is the cannon used to fire on the British ship &#8220;Vulture&#8221; and thwart the British spy Major John Andr\u00e9 on his return to New York City with the plans of West Point. Open Saturdays, 2 &#8211; 4 p.m. from June &#8211; October, and by appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tours of the Artists&#8217; District<\/strong><br \/>Held annually during the Open Studios event on the first weekend in June.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverpeekskill.com\/farmers-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Farmers&#8217; Market<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> Bank Street between Main and Park Streets<br \/>Held every Saturday from June to October, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Antique and Treasures Market &#8211; Held every Sunday from May through November.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-631 fl-builder-template fl-builder-module-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"631\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-0ren61vjy2p5\" data-node=\"0ren61vjy2p5\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"9\" cellpadding=\"9\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theabbeyinn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Abbey Inn<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n900 Fort Hill Road<br \/>\n(914) 736-1200<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.innonthehudson.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Inn on the Hudson<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n634 Main Street<br \/>\n(800) 526-9466<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites<\/strong><br \/>\n2 John Walsh Boulevard<br \/>\n(914) 743-5700<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peekskillguesthouse.square.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Peekskill Guesthouse<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDowntown Peekskill<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:peekskillguesthouse@gmail.com\">peekskillguesthouse@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Coming Soon<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-678 fl-builder-template fl-builder-module-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"678\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-2518c0iufpsl\" data-node=\"2518c0iufpsl\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Please visit the Hudson Valley Chamber of Commerce for the best in Dining and Shopping...<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hvgatewaychamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>www.hvgatewaychamber.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverpeekskill.com\/\"><em><strong>DiscoverPeekskill.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-913 fl-builder-template fl-builder-module-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"913\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-cbiv2r0l7fmx\" data-node=\"cbiv2r0l7fmx\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Please visit the Hudson Valley Chamber of Commerce for the best in Dining and Shopping...<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hvgatewaychamber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>www.hvgatewaychamber.com<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverpeekskill.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><em><strong>DiscoverPeekskill.com<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/content -->\n\t<!-- \/tabs -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peekskill, NY The glorious views of the Hudson Highlands from the City of Peekskill emphasize its strong relationship with the history of the nation. 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