Clarkstown includes a number of smaller charming hamlets such as Upper Nyack, New City, Congers, West Nyack and Valley Cottage. With a scenic backdrop of sparkling lakes and towering mountains, this lively suburb along the Hudson River blends residential sections with intimate shopping areas. Clarkstown not only leads the county in commercial floor space, the hamlet of Nanuet is home to one of the county’s major shopping malls. Rich in opportunity, the Clarkstown area encompasses the village of West Nyack with the popular Rockland Center for the Arts. Housing options are both diverse and attractive, harmonizing a mix of traditional and contemporary architectural styles for a full range of lifestyle choices. In addition to local supervised recreational programs, Clarkstown offers playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, sparkling lakes, ballfields and sports teams. Nearby state and county parks add to the abundance of recreational opportunities.