Peekskill and Croton-on-Hudson anchor Westchester's less-touristed northern rivertown stretch. Peekskill has an arts-district downtown that has been rebuilding for two decades, with open studios, a working artists community, and Hudson River frontage at Riverfront Green Park. Croton-on-Hudson sits just south with its own quieter charm, Croton Gorge adjacent, the Old Croton Aqueduct trail running through. The weekend leans into that quieter texture, and for adults 21 and over who buy cannabis, the rules are the same as anywhere else in the county.
Friday Evening Into Peekskill
Arrive Friday evening via Metro-North's Hudson Line directly into Peekskill station, or by car up Route 9. Check into one of the downtown hotels or a nearby inn. Dinner in the Peekskill arts district, then an early night.
Saturday, the Art Walk and Croton-on-Hudson
Saturday morning belongs to the Peekskill Open Studios pattern, when it is running, or to gallery-walking the downtown district on any given weekend. The studios are working spaces, and the artists are usually happy to talk process.
Saturday afternoon drives south to Croton-on-Hudson. Croton Gorge State Park is worth the stop for the dam view. The park is state-owned, so no consumption. The nearby Old Croton Aqueduct trail runs through Ossining and connects a longer walk if the weekend calendar allows.
Saturday Evening, Hudson River Sunset
Peekskill's Riverfront Green Park is the place to watch the light go down over the Highlands. It is public. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces, and a waterfront park qualifies.
Sunday Wind-Down
Sunday morning runs slow. Brunch in downtown Peekskill or Croton. A walk. Back toward home by early afternoon. The weekend ends with more decompression than it started with, which is the whole reason for picking the less-touristed northern rivertowns over Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.
Sourcing
Peekskill's licensed market has grown. Croton-on-Hudson's is thinner. Ossining sits nearby. Always verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov before buying. Labels state milligrams per serving; with edibles, start low, go slow. Keep purchases sealed in transit, and follow your hotel's or host's rules on the property.
Compliance, Quickly
- Adults 21 and over only
- New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces
- Riverfront Green Park and Croton Gorge are public
- Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov
- Start low, go slow with edibles
Where to Go Next
- The Westchester Weekend Getaways Cannabis Guide
- Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Weekend Cannabis Getaway
- Bedford and Pound Ridge Country-Weekend Cannabis
*This is editorial, not legal advice. Always verify current cannabis laws at cannabis.ny.gov.*
Jay, Editorial Team
Jay pairs cannabis to setting — town guides, dining, festivals, outdoor adventures, and the regional editorial that ties cannabis into specific places and moments. Their writing anchors the town anchors, cabin and lodging coverage, music heritage and Tanglewood-arts pillars, and the lifestyle context that makes a region feel real.
