Peekskill Metro North Train Station

Dark and frozen stories of the north be damned. Metro North train stops are a dime a dozen, and I’d be hard pressed to tell the difference if you were to remove the signs from each station; that being said, the views of the Hudson, along the Metro North rails, are quite lovely.
It is because of the scenery that I do not abhor my frequent commutes to Fishkill (got some fam in that neck of the woods). It doesn’t hurt that I can easily find a row of seats to take all for myself; combine the solitude and Mother Nature’s mise en scèné with the noise cancelling headphones hugging my ears, and it makes for a very contemplative 2 hour experience.
Not that it’s a trip that I need to experience all too often, but it’s views like this which make me appreciate the break from the metallic and concrete hell that NYC can sometimes be; and (apparently according to my fellow reviewers) this stop may be the crown jewel of all Metro North stops in the Hudson valley (as far as cosmetic and visual offerings are concerned), so the slightest of respectful nods to this stop. I may not ever need to set foot on your platform, but I do like the way you look.

Clean, beautiful views of the Hudson. No parking problems. No crime, no deadbeats hanging around. Watch out in the morning: There is usually a cop, writing tickets if you drop-​off where you are not supposed to stop. So look for the signs.

Beautiful view of the Hudson River while waiting for the train. Like Bill T. mentioned, there’s the credit card accepting vending machines, which makes it really easy to snag a drink or snack before going on your way. It’s also a little bit pretty ever since the renovations. And if you’re cold, you can wait in the overpass above the tracks and stay out of the wind until your train comes.
It’s also in walking distance from the Peekskill Brewery, so if you want to have yourself a pint before hopping on a train, it’d be very easy to do so!

Cute station and they have a vending machine on the platform that takes credit cards and dispenses Skittles!
It’s right on the river so I imagine waiting for a train in winter is extremely cold. But it’s a pretty view.

Great view!!! Very clean. Trains usually on time. Love the echo of the train horn off the mountains.