Palisades NY: What to do, where to eat, shop, and have fun
Food, events, history
This historic schoolhouse, now a community center, hosts a winter weekend farmers' market and other sales and events.
Palisades Community Center
675 Oak Tree RdThis historic schoolhouse, now a community center, hosts a winter weekend farmers' market and other sales and events.
George Washington Headquarters
20 Livingston StKids may enjoy seeing what life was like in revolutionary times...
Food scene
mimi's plate
33 Old Tappan RdTasty takeout and goodies!
Pueblito Latino
627 Main StreetAuthentic tacos and great flan (sometimes).
Delicious (low-gluten) artisan pizzas for take-out or eat in. https://www.mercatopizza.com/
Mercato Roman Pizza
31 New York 303Delicious (low-gluten) artisan pizzas for take-out or eat in. https://www.mercatopizza.com/
Close by, within walking distance through the park, with a good selection of prepared food and pastries, plus the Filling Station for Angus beef burgers etc.
10 locals recommend
The 9W Market
243 Rte 9WClose by, within walking distance through the park, with a good selection of prepared food and pastries, plus the Filling Station for Angus beef burgers etc.
Fresh organic fruits/veggies and groceries, plus healthy, tasty prepared food and baked goods if you don't want to cook.
Organica Natural Foods
246 Livingston StFresh organic fruits/veggies and groceries, plus healthy, tasty prepared food and baked goods if you don't want to cook.
The Greek Village
254 Livingston StreetGreat takeout souvlaki
Outdoor activities
Tallman Mountain State Park
Route 9WHiking, biking, tennis, picnics and even swimming!
A nice hike to the top of the Palisades, and all the way down past Peanut Leap falls to the Hudson River. https://www.njhiking.com/peanut-leap-cascade/
Peanut Leap
Palisades Interstate ParkwayA nice hike to the top of the Palisades, and all the way down past Peanut Leap falls to the Hudson River. https://www.njhiking.com/peanut-leap-cascade/
Resources
Palisades Free Library
19 Closter RoadA great little community library, https://www.palisadeslibrary.org/
City advice
Customs and culture
Get to know the locals!
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