Katonah, New York, is a beautiful, lush hamlet located north of New York City. It offers small-town appeal in Northern Westchester with easy access to Manhattan via Metro-North. A wonderful place to raise children with ample shopping and activities for young professionals, there is something for everyone and that is why Giner Realty has chosen to call Katonah home.
EAT
Katonah boasts diverse restaurants that have been included in Westchester Magazine’s Best of Westchester. Most recently, Sgaglios Marketplace was featured for its beloved California Burger.
Tengda Asian Bistro is another local favorite that offers a varied menu of Asian cuisine. Tengda also provides vegetarian and vegan options.
Located on Katonah Avenue, The Blue Dolphin Ristorante is a family owned business that has been a neighborhood favorite for nearly thirty years. The Blue Dolphin offers authentic, classic, Italian dishes including soups, salads, seafood, and pasta. Don’t be fooled by the traditional, 1950’s diner exterior; inside you will encounter a familial atmosphere and sophisticated, affordable Italian dining!
PLAY
The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts draws audiences from around the world. It is a local institution and provides unique programs and exceptional musical events hosted on beautiful grounds. Its upcoming guests include the incomparable Audra McDonald and Aimee Mann.
The Katonah Museum of Art offers countless events to satisfy the creative mind. With evergreen and ever changing exhibits, and programs appropriate for both children and adults, there is never a wrong time to visit the Katonah Museum of Art!
Growing and changing with the community, The Katonah Village Library’s mission is to provide equal access to information and facilitate a love for reading in Katonah residents. With a full calendar of programs and events, there are opportunities for children, teens, and adults, alike, to explore all genres of literature and learn the importance and influence of local history on modern Katonah.
LIVE
Katonah is a wonderful place to raise a family. The local, public school district, Katonah-Lewisboro, is rated in the top 15% of all Westchester schools.
If you are looking for a smaller, more exclusive educational program, The Harvey School is a, “coeducational college-preparatory school for students in grades 6 through 12 with an optional five-day residential program for students in grades 9 through 12”. The Harvey School boasts a 100% college acceptance rate.
The resources to assist students in the local community are boundless. The Katonah Village Library offers a collection of online databases that students can access at home, so long as they have a library card. The library even offers musical instruments that can be rented in the same manner as books!
If you are looking to leave Manhattan for a more inclusive and engaging community, Katonah is ideal. This bustling, suburban town is the perfect blend of old world, New England charm and modern programs and amenities.
Take the first step by searching Giner Realty’s Katonah real estate and homes.
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