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Bedford, New York
Half a day is enough for a walk through the historic village and a meal; use it as a lunch stop between Westchester sights, not a base.
Bedford is a small town in Westchester County, about 1 hour north of Manhattan by car. Its historic village green, 18th-century houses and a handful of independent shops and restaurants make it a pleasant stop on a Westchester road trip, but there is no single major attraction that demands an overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some businesses close early)
- Airports
- HPN · SWF · LGA · JFK · EWR
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bedford, New York911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Bedford Police (non-emergency)914-241-3111
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bedford, New York, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 914-241-3111 Bedford Police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHPN Westchester County Airport (About 15 min drive; rental cars available.).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at a sit-down restaurant$20–35
- Street or quick mealSandwich or salad at a café$12–18
- BeerBeer (pint)$6–9
- Budget bedChain hotel in White Plains (double room), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$250
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HPN Westchester County Airport (About 15 min drive; rental cars available.) · SWF Stewart International Airport (About 1 h drive; Allegiant, American Eagle, JetBlue.) · LGA LaGuardia Airport (About 45 min–1 h drive; taxi or ride-share.) · JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport (About 1–1.5 h drive.) · EWR Newark Liberty International Airport (About 1–1.5 h drive.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bedford, New York: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. The village is walkable but sights and restaurants are spread along Route 172 and Route 22. Parking is free on the street and in small lots.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Katonah
goDoor to door: 5 min
Car, 5 min north on Route 22
John Jay Homestead and Katonah Museum of Art.
Tarrytown
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car, about 20 min south via Saw Mill River Parkway
Sleepy Hollow, Lyndhurst Castle, Hudson River views.
White Plains
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car, about 15 min south via Route 22 or I-684
Shopping, dining, Metro-North to NYC.
Croton-on-Hudson
goDoor to door: 25 min
Car, about 20 min west via Route 133
Croton Gorge Park, Croton Point Park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bedford village
A handful of B&Bs and inns; quiet, walkable.
Katonah (adjacent)
More dining and lodging options; 5 min drive.
White Plains
15 min drive; chain hotels, metro access.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$250 | US$250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Lunch for two at a village café1 × US$40 | US$40 |
| Gas (round trip from White Plains, about 30 km)1 × US$8 | US$8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$54 |
| Trip total≈ US$296 per person per day, bed included | US$592 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Sandwich or salad at a café | $12–18 |
| Dinner entrée at a sit-down restaurant | $20–35 |
| Beer (pint) | $6–9 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many restaurants and shops close by 21:00 or earlier on weeknights.Many restaurants and shops close by 9:00 PM or earlier on weeknights.
- No train station in Bedford; the nearest Metro-North station is Bedford Hills (Harlem Line).
- Cell service can be patchy in the wooded areas north of the village.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Bedford Police (non-emergency)
- 914-241-3111
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Bedford Police (non-emergency)914-241-3111
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Westchester County Airport → Bedford: Taxi or ride-share, about $30–45, 15 min (check)
- Metro-North, Grand Central → Bedford Hills: About $15–20 one way, 50 min (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bedford, New York. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some businesses close early) · month by month →
- 5 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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