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BrewsterBrewster, New York
One night, or a half-day stop on the Harlem Line: the village is small, so use Brewster as a base for Putnam County, not as a destination on its own.
Brewster is a village of about 2,400 people in Putnam County, New York, at the end of Metro-North's Harlem Line and just off I-684. It is a practical base for the lower Hudson Valley: Cold Spring, Danbury and the Hudson Highlands are all within about 30 minutes. Most travellers need one night, or a half-day if they are passing through.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), peak leaf-peeping weekends in Oct
- Airports
- HPN · SWF · JFK · LGA
- Nights
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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 ▾
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Brewster911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
- New York State non-emergency511
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Brewster, 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
- SafetyBrewster is a small, low-crime village; the real risks are winter driving on Route 22 and back roads, and limited late-night transport…
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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 · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control · 511 New York State 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 40 min by car; the closest airport to Brewster.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to see Putnam County: I-684 and Route 22 connect the village to Cold Spring, Danbury and the Hudson Highlands.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–18
- Beerdraught in a pub / can at a store$7–10$2–4
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$200
- Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$320
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280
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 40 min by car; the closest airport to Brewster.) · SWF New York Stewart International (About 1 h by car via I-84.) · JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 1 h 30 min by car, longer in traffic; Metro-North from Grand Central is often easier.) · LGA LaGuardia (About 1 h 15 min by car; no direct rail link.)
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Care
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Apr (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brewster: 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)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 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
A car is the practical way to see Putnam County: I-684 and Route 22 connect the village to Cold Spring, Danbury and the Hudson Highlands. Metro-North's Harlem Line runs from Brewster south to White Plains and Grand Central, useful for a day in the city without driving.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Car via Route 9D, or Metro-North Harlem Line south to Cold Spring
Hudson River village with the waterfront and main street; pairs well with a Brewster base.
Danbury, CT
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min
Car via I-84 east
Danbury Fair Mall and more dining and hotel choice.
Hudson Highlands
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Car via Route 9D and Route 301
Hiking and river views; go early on weekends.
New York City
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Metro-North Harlem Line from Brewster to Grand Central
A full day; check the timetable for the last train back.
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.
Brewster Village
Walkable centre, Metro-North station and the Southeast Museum; best for a car-free night.
Route 22 corridor
Motels and diners along the highway; you need a car.
Danbury, CT
About 15 min east; more hotels and the Danbury Fair Mall.
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
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–230 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Metro-North Brewster → Grand Central, both ways2 × US$40 | US$80 |
| Car rental, one day1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$68 |
| Trip total≈ US$374 per person per day, bed included | US$748 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–18 |
| Pizza or Italian main | $15–28 |
| Beer: draught in a pub / can at a store | $7–10 / $2–4 |
| Metro-North Brewster → Grand Central | $20–25 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter ice and snow on Route 22 and the back roads; check conditions before driving.
- Metro-North fares and schedules change: check the official MTA site.
- Many village sights are small and run limited hours: check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison control
- 1-800-222-1222
- New York State non-emergency
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
- New York State non-emergency511
Embassy
No embassies in Brewster; consulates-general are in New York City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro-North Brewster → Grand Central: about $20–25, about 1 h 30 min
- Taxi Brewster Village → Danbury: $25–40
- Car rental, one day: from about $70
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Brewster. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), peak leaf-peeping weekends in Oct · month by month →
- 4 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
- Airport-to-bed contract for HPN, SWF and JFK: last-train times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster around Brewster Village with rescue anchors: station, Main Street, Southeast Museum.
- Place pages with verified hours (Walter Brewster House, Southeast Museum, Tilly Foster Farm) and eat pages with last orders.
- Leaf-peeping and winter-ice fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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