Chappaqua, whose name derives from an Indian term translated as "place where the brush makes a rustling sound," is in Westchester County, New York, in the New York metro area and is known as an affluent suburb. Major attractions include the Chappaqua Orchestra and the Pinecliff Sanctuary. The headquarters of Reader's Digest is located here. One of the best places to visit when you are in Chappaqua is the New Castle Historical Society Museum. Well-known residents of Chappaqua have included newspaper publisher, Horace Greeley; military analyst, physicist and author Herman Kahn and basketball coach, Jeff Van Gundy.

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