Croton-on-Hudson, a small, hilly village with 544 acres of parkland, is located 33 miles north of Manhattan. The area features some of Westchester County's most popular attractions, including the New Croton Dam and the Croton Point Park. Croton-on-Hudson is also distinguished by its beautiful landscapes and scenic grounds, an ideal setting to discover fine real estate. The Croton Dam is the largest hand-hewn rock structure after the pyramids of Egypt. The 508-acre county-owned Croton Point Park, a peninsula that juts out into the Hudson River, has a boat-launch area, a beach and hiking and walking trails. The village also has a total of 186 acres of nature preserves. Croton-Harmon High School offers many special programs to its students. One of these is the Tech Center BOCES program, which offers vocational training areas such as Arts and Humanities, Health Services, Nutrition, Construction, Engineering and Business. The Walkabout Program is also a popular choice among seniors, allowing them to obtain career internships and community service opportunities. In addition to Metro North Railroad, Croton also has an Amtrak line, available to travel throughout the United States.
