Rye

Rye is a coastal town in Westchester County in the state of New York. It spreads over roughly ten square kilometers along Long Island Sound and includes residential areas, beaches and marinas along the waterfront.

Three settlers from Greenwich purchased an island off the coast from the Mohegan in 1660 and laid the foundation for the later town. In the 18th century the post road to Boston became the main artery and linked the young community to the larger centers north and south.

The historic post road between New York and Boston runs through town and still shapes the look of its center today. Colonial-era houses line the avenues, and the name itself recalls a grain crop that once grew here.

The town lies roughly 40 kilometers northeast of Manhattan and can be reached by commuter trains and highways. Warmer months work best for a visit when the beaches and waterfront paths are accessible.

An amusement park from 1928 stands right by the water and ranks among the oldest still operating of its kind in the country. Its facades still show the geometric shapes and clean lines of the building style from that time.

Location: Westchester County

Inception: 1660

Website: http://ryeny.gov

GPS coordinates: 40.98110,-73.68390

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:02