Briarcliff Manor, New York
Briarcliff Manor is a village of 7,519 people in Westchester County, New York, founded in 1902.
Why visit Briarcliff Manor
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 34 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Washington School, Brandreth Pill Factory, Patriot's Park and Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Briarcliff Manor
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About Briarcliff Manor
Briarcliff Manor () is a suburban village in Westchester County, New York, United States, 30 miles (50 km) north of New York City. It is on 5.9 square miles (15 km2) of land on the east bank of the Hudson River, geographically shared by the towns of Mount Pleasant and Ossining. Briarcliff Manor includes the communities of Scarborough and Chilmark, and is served by the Scarborough station of the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line. A section of the village, including buildings and homes covering 376 acres (152 ha), is part of the Scarborough Historic District and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
From the Wikipedia article Briarcliff Manor, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks27
Washington School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Ossining, New York
Brandreth Pill Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic industrial complex located on Water Street in Ossining, New York, United States
Carrie Chapman Catt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Chappaqua
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Railway station in Chappaqua, the United States of America
Dale Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Cemetery in Ossining, Westchester County, New York, United States
Downtown Ossining Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Older core of village in Westchester County, New York
Edward Harden Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Greeley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Highland Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Ossining, New York, United States
Isaac Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Jug Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic structure in Ossining, New York, United States
Kykuit
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
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Patriot's Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Westchester County, New York
Peabody Preserve
Park · 2.9 mi
Natural preserve in Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
512 Bistro
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
512 Bistro exudes a sophisticated charm with its chic ambiance and tasteful decor, creating a perfect setting for a memorable dining...
512 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Karma Lounge
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.7 mi
175 Main Street
Mo-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Su 11:00-03:00
La Isla Del Tesoro
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.7 mi
185 Main Street, Ossining
Mo 11:00-03:30; We 11:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-03:30
Terra Rustica Ristorante
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.3 mi
550 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor
Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00, Su 07:00-21:00
The Boathouse
Restaurant · Seafood, American · 1.8 mi
46 Westerly Road, Ossining
Mo-We 11:30-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Village Deli & Cafe
Cafe · Sandwich · 1.7 mi
97 Main Street
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-15:00
22 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship25
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
First Baptist Church of Ossining
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Briarcliff Congregational Church
Church · Congregational · 1.2 mi
46 South State Road, Briarcliff Manor
Saint Theresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
1394 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare5
Map of Briarcliff Manor
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westchester Co Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Ossining 2 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Sleepy Hollow 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Upper Nyack 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Tarrytown 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Millwood 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Haverstraw 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- New City 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Armonk 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Bardonia 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Mount Kisco 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BriarcliffManorCompilation, Ɱ ; I took these photographs and compiled them. This compilation consists of these images: File:BriarcliffCBD2014.tif , a variant of File:VBMPavilion.tif , File:BriarcliffHS.tif , a variant of..., CC0
- Briarcliff Manor, New York (54115641744), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- St. Theresa Church front, Briarcliff Manor, NY, April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Briarcliff Manor library jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edit a thon Briarcliff Manor Library jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Pocantico River in autumn from Todd Lane bridge, Briarcliff Manor, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington School, Ossining, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AllSaintsBriarcliff2, Ɱ, CC0
- Calvary Baptist Church, Ossining, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patriot's Park, Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SleepyHollowNY-entrance, Midnightdreary, Public domain
- Shadowcliff Shadowcliff, also known as the Fellowship of Reconciliation Headquarters, is a historic home located at Upper Nyack, Rockland County, New York, Jimstu8, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jug Tavern, Ossining, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodlea in Briarcliff Manor (3), Ɱ, CC0
- Carrie Chapman Catt House, New Castle, NY, Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Chappaqua, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Brandreth Grave, Pmcyclist, Public domain
- Isaac Young House, New Castle, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church of Ossining, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Ossining, NY (2), Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rehoboth, Chappaqua, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horace Greeley House, Chappaqua, NY, 2009, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard Austin House, Ossining, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Cottage, Ossining, NY, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States. Cropped and color-corrected slightly by Daniel Case prior to upload, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Dutch Church taken by James Russiello, The original uploader was James Russiello at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williams–Dubois House, New Castle, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philipsburg Manor 3, Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kykuit, Tarrytown, NY - front facade, The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brandreth Pill Factory buildings, Ossining, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philipse Manor, NY, train station, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward Harden Mansion, Sleepy Hollow, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chappaqua, NY, train station, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Van-cortland-manor, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marmaduke Forster House 2, Nat Postrigan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow, New York, The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sparta-Ossining-New-York-1868, Beers, Frederick W. (1817-1860), Public domain
- Scarborough Train Station (9), Ɱ This photo was taken with Samsung Galaxy S4, CC0
- Scarborough Train Station (10), Ɱ This photo was taken with Samsung Galaxy S4, CC0
- Professor Van C. Mow's Portait for Wiki, Van C. Mow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sing SIng tower NY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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