Tarrytown Main Street Named Among Top 10 In US For Christmas Shopping

TARRYTOWN, NY — Hudson Valley villages have begun to look like Christmas cards, but just one in our region was named among America's favorite Christmas shopping destinations in a just released new survey.

Present.com carried out a survey of 3,000 respondents to uncover the best Main Streets for Christmas shopping in America, places, the authors say, where you can find everything from boutique stores and artisan shops to historic storefronts.

Tarrytown was among five New York Main Streets to make the top ten, coming in at ninth place in the ranking.

"Tarrytown's historic Main Street simply oozes small-town charm, but with a sophisticated side," the study's authors said. "Here you’ll find unique shops, antique stores, and gourmet markets, ideal for more thoughtful gifts. Additionally, breathtaking views of the Hudson River further add to the overall experience."

The other New York towns and villages in the top ten included Aurora, Cooperstown, Skaneateles and Lake Placid.

"Main streets are the heart and soul of communities, especially during the holiday season," said Sanjit Sandhu of Present.com. "Our survey highlights the many charming and unique main streets across the country, all of which offer a memorable shopping experience for the holidays that simply can't be replicated. These main streets remind us to support local businesses as we make holiday memories that last a lifetime."

The survey also explored how far shoppers are willing to travel. The most common answer (40 percent) was up to one hour. Just 12 percent were willing to travel four hours or more and 10 percent were willing to travel two to four hours.

Lucky for us, Tarrytown is right in our own backyard.