The Town of North Salem is located in the northeastern corner of Westchester County, NY. North Salem encompasses just over 23 square miles and is noted for its open lands, lakes, reservoirs, and many horse farms. North Salem, also known as "horse country" is unique in its beautiful rural landscape. The North Salem Bridle Trails Association maintains and develops the historic system of trails, which extends and connects more than one hundred linear miles of trails in the towns of North Salem, N.Y. and Ridgefield, CT.

North Salem is comprised of the hamlets and villages of Croton Falls, in the northwest corner of North Salem; Grants Corner, in the southeast of North Salem, the hamlet of North Salem, in the western part of town, Purdy's, a hamlet south of Croton Falls in the western part of North Salem; Salem Center, which lies at the eastern end of the Titicus Reservoir; the hamlet of Twin Lakes Village which lies in the southern part of the town; and Peach Lake.

North Salem borders Putnam County to the north and Connecticut to the east. For an easy commute into Manhattan's Grand Central Station, North Salem has two MTA Metro-North train stations , one is located in Purdys and the other in Croton Falls at 5 Front Street, between West Cross Street and Center Street in Croton Falls just 47.7 miles to Grand Central Terminal.

Academically, North Salem ranks one of the highest in the nation for public schools. North Salem High School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence.

History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York", Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square,1841

North Salem
"North Salem is in the NE. corner of the county, 55 miles from New York, and 12 from Bedford. Pop. 1,161. North Salem, post village, has 3 churches, several mills and stores, and in its vicinity about 40 dwellings."

History of Croton Falls, Compiled 1940

Croton Falls, 68.5 m. (230 alt., 600 pop.), overlooks the Croton chain of reservoirs, part of the far-flung New York City water supply system. At the northern edge of Purdy, 70.3 m. (220 alt., 235 pop.), is the junction with State 116.

Source: Excerpts from "New York, A Guide to the Empire State", Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York, 1940 Albany

About Croton Falls and North Salem
There are many things to do and invigorating outdoor activities in North Salem, New York. Enjoy activities, attractions, and fine dining opportunities in North Salem. Visit hiking trails in Mountain Lakes Park, go golfing in North Salem, and go antiquing in the antique stores in North Salem. If you enjoy birding and watching wildlife, visit the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden where you can go on nature walks and listen to the sounds of birds at Hammond Museum in North Salem. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden offer children's workshops, educational tours and Japanese Stroll Gardens; and is a special destination that children and adults can visit.

Visit Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem where you can go boating, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, or take a brisk walk and inhale the fresh clean air. End your day with a romantic picnic for two or a family picnic with the children.

North Salem is also home to the Titicus Reservoir offering excellent fishing. Fish species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, carp, and chain pickerel.

When it's time to eat, dine at one of the casual or upscale French restaurants in North Salem.