2. Katonah
Katonah, New York is full of upscale Northeast charm, complete with both Victorian homes and colonials. Once the home of Martha Stewart and Ralph Lauren, and right around the corner from where Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds currently live, this small town is a beautiful place to spend time away from the city. This Hudson Valley town detests chain restaurants and stores, meaning you won’t find a Starbucks on any corner. Instead, Katonah’s downtown is alive with independent boutiques and coffee shops such as Majestic Hudson Lifestyle Boutique or Joe’s Coffee and Books. A great spot for breakfast and well-known in the Katonah community is the Katonah Reading Room, where guests can lavish in pastries galore and pick out a new book.
Getting away from the picturesque downtown you will find Muscoot Farm where visitors can pet the animals, John Jay Homestead which is open for tours, and the Honey Maple Grove Lodge where visitors can spend the night in the woodsy confines of the forest.