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Peekskill, NY

Peekskill is a city in northwestern Westchester County, New York, United States, 35 miles (56 km) north of New York City. Established as a village in 1816, it was incorporated as a city in 1940.

Type CityPopulation 25,431

Why go

  • City in New York, United States.

History

Peekskill is a city in northwestern Westchester County, New York, United States, 35 miles (56 km) north of New York City. Established as a village in 1816, it was incorporated as a city in 1940. It lies on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point in Rockland County. The population was 25,431 at the 2020 U.S. census, up from 23,583 at the 2010 census. It is the third-largest municipality in northern Westchester County, after Cortlandt and Yorktown.

Airports

Westchester County Airport (HPN) 20 mi to the centre
White Plains, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 9 airlines (JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, US Airways, Cape Air…) · direct flights to 15 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Orlando, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves New York (Manhattan) (26 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 15 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) 17 mi to the centre
1180 1st St, New Windsor, NY 12553 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Philadelphia, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) 23 mi to the centre
263 New Hackensack Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) 24 mi to the centre
Danbury, CT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Orange County Airport (MGJ) 23 mi to the centre
Montgomery, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Haverstraw
Ferry terminal · 6.9 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Ossining
Ferry terminal · 9.9 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Haverstraw–Ossining Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Peekskill, NY — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Haverstraw, 6.9 mi); routes include Haverstraw–Ossining Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Peekskill, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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