Nyack is a village located in Rockland County, New York, just over the Tappan Zee Bridge. About 30 miles north of New York City, Nyack is known for its shopping and restaurants and makes a pleasant excursion from the bustle of the city or a good place to stop if you're heading upstate.
Nyack is known for its clothing shops and boutique stores. If you are interested in designer clothes, visit KI. Home to the designs of Ki Park, the store specializes in handmade sweaters and clothes dyed in the color of natural fruit skin and spices. The store also features clothes from other select designers. The Maria Luisa Boutique features clothes and gifts made by local artists including jewelry, bath salts and shoes. For more shoes, visit P Ross which sells handmade shoes by designer Paulette Ross.
If you have pets, stop by My Buddy N Me, which features holistic pet products ranging from all natural foods to organic flea repellent. If you'd rather buy gourmet food for yourself, visit Nyack Gourmet. Featuring top of the line and homemade foods, Nyack Gourmet has been open for more than 30 years. If you are into alternative home decor, go to Sanctuary Home Furnishings where you can buy handcrafted furniture.
After you work up an appetite shopping, visit one of Nyack's many restaurants. If you have a hankering for Italian food, go to Lanterna Tuscan Bistro which offers homemade pastas and fresh meat and fish dishes. For Indian food, Spice of India offers spicy options and also caters to vegetarians and those on a gluten-free diet. For smaller bites, Reality Bites offers gourmet tapas and salads. If you want something more traditional, the Olde Village Inne serves up hearty pub fare such as shepherd's pie and chicken pot pie.
Like much of southern New York, summers in Nyack are warm and winters can be very cold. During the summer, temperatures are usually in the 70s while winters are often in the 30s or below, according to Idcide. The wettest month in Nyack is May where they receive about 4 inches. Spring and fall are pleasant times to visit Nyack, but can be a little chilly closer to winter. However, Nyack shops are open year round.
