New York City has its big-city charms, but…

there are times when you want to get off the overcrowded highway to the city and head for a small, more picturesque location. And if you still want a first-rate meal, a stroll in a gallery, some unique shopping, perhaps some professional theatre, head for Nyack, located right on the banks of the Hudson, near the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Nyack has long been known as a haven for artists, craftspeople and creative restaurants. For a village this size, the number of specialty shops, galleries, museums, theatre companies, and first rate restaurants is astonishing.

The coming of Spring means the coming of the street fairs in Nyack. This is great news for anyone who has ever been to one of Nyack's justifiably famous street fairs.  Imagine spending a warm spring day browsing among more than 250 arts, crafts and antique vendors who will have their fine wares on display on the streets of Nyack. There's a food court, too, as well as live music and entertainment for the kids.