Tucked along the coast of Westchester County, Rye is a city rich with history and is a Road Trip: Close to Home
destination.
The first English settlers arrived in Rye in the 1600s, and the Rye Square House is listed on the National Register of Historic places. “The
Square House Museum is an old colonial tavern…This
has been sitting here since 1730,"
says Sheri Jordan, director of Rye
Historical Society.
In
fact, it
marked the spot of village hall for some time until
it was restored as a colonial tavern. "A
lot of the wooden floors that you see and the paneling you see is actually
original, so it's what was here when it was a colonial tavern," says Jordan.
Some
notable historic figures even stopped by here like George Washington and Sam Adams. "The best thing about historic places is that it
gives you a sense of connection."
Then
step outside and stroll down Purchase Street where plenty of local shops line
the historic road, including gift shops like Pink Home and Gifts where you can browse the shelves for hours and take a
piece of Rye home with you.
And
the Christmas decorations are already up in this shop to bring holiday cheer a
little early this year. "I would hope that they would be able to find gifts
for any occasion but also maybe find a gift for themselves," says Pink Home and Gifts owner Judy Graham.
Wrap
up your Road Trip with a delicious meal at this local staple - Rye Grill and Bar.
Whether it’s a meal for two or the whole family, this restaurant has it all from your
favorite sirloin steak and traditional Buffalo
wings to a fresh Cobb salad — and even
a crispy clam pizza. "We're very family
oriented so our goal really is to have
something not only for the children but also the adults," says Head Chef Brian Nelsen.