New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Warwick, New York

Population: 32,000

Located in Orange County

Located a mere fifty five miles from New York City, the Town of Warwick has a distinctly rural character with rolling hills and farmland dotted with red barns and gracious old farmhouses. The Town of Warwick spans 104 square miles and includes three villages (Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick) and five hamlets (Amity, Bellvale, Edenville, New Milford, and Pine Island). Each contributes to the town's unique quality.

Warwick's natural beauty extends beyond its farmland to mountains. Streams and lakes. Greenwood Lake, the closest lake to New York City large enough to accommodate water sports, has long been a popular summer resort of such famous entertainment and sports figures as Babe Ruth. The ten-mile-long lake straddles the New York / New Jersey border.

The winding roads of Warwick offer spectacular scenery at every turn. Whether you bike, hike or drive through the countryside, you'll delight in the seasonal beauty surrounding you.

Enjoy a day in the country in a town renowned for it's Victorian charm and agricultural bounty. Warwick is home to many talented artists and craftspeople, and downtown Warwick now boasts a renowned art gallery featuring fine art and craft. Warwick is rich in many antique shops filled to the rafters with vintage treasures. Farm stands featuring local produce dot the countryside, and families can enjoy "pick-your-own" apples at many Warwick orchards.

Spring is heralded by the opening of the bustling Warwick Valley Farmer's Market in May. Summer brings a bounty of activities. The Warwick Historical Society celebrates history with museum homes that are open to the public in July and August.

Fall finds Warwick bustling with color and chock full of special events, such as A Taste of Warwick and Warwick's Applefest. Cyclists also take to the roads in July for the Warwick Back Roads Bicycle Tour.

In the winter months visitors can enjoy the holidays at the historical Baird's Tavern with the Warwick Historical Society's traditional wassail party, and celebrate Christmas Eve caroling at Warwick's Old School Baptist Meeting House (built in 1810), or touring homes, decorated for the holidays, on the annual Holly Trail.

Whatever the season, Warwick's villages and hamlets offer quaint shops with friendly service and unique merchandise. And Warwick's many fine restaurants are renowned for country charm and culinary excellence.

Warwick offers a wide variety of outdoor and indoor recreational fun. Sail or water ski on Greenwood Lake. Hike along the beautiful Appalachian Trail. Tee-off at one of Warwick's challenging golf courses. Spend the day on the slopes at the local ski center or enjoy a scenic ride at one of Warwick's many horse farms. You'll find it all in the Warwick Valley.