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THE HISTORY OF MOUNT KISCO

Located in the heart of Westchester County, New York, the village and town of Mount Kisco has great historical significance. The area was used prominently during George Washington’s expedition along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. In fact, it was used as a location for troops to rest and recover during the Revolutionary War of the late-1700s. It is theorized that the name “Kisco” is derived from the Algonquian Munsee word “asiiskuw,” meaning “mud.” While the area was originally referred to as “Cisqua” by local Indians in the 1700s, it was later seen in writing as “Kisko” by the town postmaster in the mid-1800s. The spelling of the area continued to evolve, and by 1875, the current spelling of the area was officially adopted. Today, Mount Kisco is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

MOUNT KISCO GEOGRAPHY:

Geography

Mount Kisco encompasses 3.25 square miles of land and is nestled between Bedford and New Castle, NY.Mount Kisco is about 37 miles from New York, New York.

Parks in Mount Kisco

Mount Kisco is beloved for its beautiful parks and sanctuaries, including:

1. Leonard Park

2. Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary

3. Westmoreland Sanctuary

4. Smith Park

5. Choate Audubon Sanctuary 

MOUNT KISCO ECONOMY:

There are a variety of retail giants, upscale boutiques, and fine-dining restaurants that drive the Mount Kisco economy forward, including: New York Dolls Inc, Colombia Fashion Boutique, Tiger Lily Clothing, Village Kitchen and Bar, Kisco River Eatery, Mardino’s Restaurant, Little Crepe Street, and a plethora of other businesses. 

Mount Kisco boasts a low unemployment rate, and its job growth is projected to be 26.5% over the next ten years. Mount Kisco’s sales tax rate aligns with the national average. 

MOUNT KISCO SUPERMARKETS/CHAINS

There are a number of supermarket and chain stores that people of Mount Kisco can enjoy, including: Mount Kisco Meat Market, Stop & Shop, ShopRite, La Marqueta, Newport Market, La Frontera Grocery, Target, and many other businesses. 

MOUNT KISCO EDUCATION:

Mount Kisco boasts 13 preschools, two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. 

Mount Kisco is also within 10-15 miles of major colleges and universities, including:

1) SUNY at Purchase College (11 miles)

2) The College of Westchester (12 miles) 

3) SUNY Westchester Community College (10 miles)

4) Nyack College (13 miles)

FILM/ART IN MT KISCO

Film:

A variety of movies and television shows has been filmed in Mount Kisco, including Fatal Attraction, Ragtime, and Need for Speed.

Performing Arts

PureJoy Performing Arts is a popular arena that many locals visit to see plays, musicals, and dance numbers. Other popular performing arts centers that serve the area of Mount Kiscoinclude Fred Astaire Dance Studio and Helen Hayes Youth Theatre.

TOURISM IN MOUNT KISCO

People often visit Mount Kisco to experience its beautiful nature and wildlife areas, upscale boutiques, and delicious dining. Numerous vegetable farms, including Seedswell farm and Cabbage Hill Farm also serve as prominent tourist attractions.

TRANSPORTATION IN MT KISCO

The Westchester County Airport is located just 13.1 miles (20 minutes) from the center of Mount Kisco via I-684 N.

NY-128 is another popular highway that runs through Mount Kisco. Additionally, Westchester County is connected to Rockland County by the Cuomo (Tappan Zee) Bridge, which is about 23 miles away from Mount Kisco. 

1-2-Trips provides trips to and from Mount Kisco, car service to airports with flat rates to JFK, LGA, Newark as well as long distance trips to and from Mount Kisco.

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