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America’s musical past and future meet at Copland House! Come to our acclaimed concert series at Mount Kisco’s majestic Merestead estate. Visit Copland’s National Historic Landmark home in Cortlandt Manor. Share our innovative educational programs with kids and families in schools and communities throughout the region.
COPLAND HOUSE Cortlandt Manor914-788-4659 I www.coplandhouse.org
Visit us at our landmark building, a beacon in downtown White Plains, that houses a gallery and performance space, artist studios, creative businesses, and our office. Come see exciting exhibitions and live performances, or take an architectural tour.
HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART1701 Main Street, Peekskill 914-788-0100 | www.hvcca.org
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, located in Peekskill, NY, is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and public programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues.
THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTERPurchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase 914-251-6200 | www.artscenter.org
Experience world-class performances -- music, dance, theater, film, family programming & dialogue -- in our four theater complex on the campus of Purchase College.
CARAMOOR 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah 914-232-5035 | www.caramoor.org
Located on a unique 90-acre setting of Italianate architecture and beautiful gardens, Caramoor is renowned for its Summer International Music Festival. It enriches the lives of audiences through innovative musical performances. Its mission also includes mentoring young professional musicians and providing educational programs for children.
NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase 914-251-6100 | www.neuberger.org Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 12 to 5 pm
THINK NEU: Immerse yourself in the art of our time. Presenting emerging artists, stunning African art, and luminary 20th century artists–de Kooning, Hopper, O’Keeffe, Pollock, Rothko, to name a few– in 30,000 square feet of permanent and changing exhibitions. Gift shop and café. Two for one admission with this ad.
HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate (Sleepy Hollow) Washington Irving’s Sunnyside (Tarrytown) Philipsburg Manor (Sleepy Hollow) Union Church (Pocantico Hills) Van Cortlandt Manor (Croton-on-Hudson) 914-631-8200 | www.hudsonvalley.org
Living history. Family entertainment. World-class art. Memorable experiences. Spend the day with us and find inspiration around every corner.
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART 134 Jay Street, Katonah 914-232-9555 | www.katonahmuseum.org
Described as “a work of art itself” by Hudson Valley Magazine, KMA has airy galleries that showcase the museum’s first-rate exhibitions. It also features a sculpture garden, renowned for its exhibitions and 100 year old Norwegian spruce. The Learning Center is an exhibition space that displays art from children’s books and offers hands-on activities for young visitors.
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JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER Theater: 364 Manville Rd, PleasantvilleMedia Arts Lab: 405 Manville Rd, Pleasantville
A nonprofit cultural arts organization dedicated to: presenting the best of independent, documentary, and world cinema; promoting 21st century literacy; and making film a vibrant part of the community. The campus includes the three-screen JBFC Theater and the Media Arts Lab, a state-of-the-art education center for storytellers in the digital age.
table of CONTENTSWelcome To Westchester County – The Smart Choice ...................................4
Seven Don’t-Miss Destinations .........6
History & Heritage ...................................8
Arts & Culture ........................................ 10
Recreation & Leisure ...........................12
Nature’s Bounty ....................................20
Shopping .................................................. 22
On The Town ......................................... 24
Annual Events ........................................ 30
MEETING & EVENT PLANNING
Meetings & Conventions ................... 32
Itineraries .................................................. 35
Groups & Tours ...................................... 35
10 Reasons Why Westchester Is Your Smart Choice .......................................... 36
Team Building ........................................ 36
Exceptional Spaces .............................. 38
Hotels & Conference Centers .........40
Additional Accommodations ..........50
Banquet & Dining Venues ................. 52
About Us ................................................... 53
Transportation ...................................... 54
Ad Index .................................................... 56
Map ....................................................... 56
Welcome to Westchester County, New York ...The smart choice for a memorable travel experience.
TRAVEL INFORMATIONWestchester County Tourism & Film
800-833-9282 or 914-995-8500 | www.westchestertourism.com
Hudson Valley Tourism 800-232-4782 | www.travelhudsonvalley.com
Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation 914-864-PARK | www.westchestergov.com/parks
ArtsWestchester914-428-4220 | www.artswestchester.org
Westchester County Historical Society 914-592-4323 | www.westchesterhistory.com
Westchester County Archives 914-231-1500 | www.westchestergov.com/wcarchives
ON THE COVER Lyndhurst Castle photo by Christopher’s Studio
Meet, shop, relax and enjoy the many pleasures ofWestchester County. Just 30 miles north of New YorkCity and surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson River and Long Island Sound, Westchester is the smart choice for meetings, functions and events.
Whether you’re looking for family fun, holding a conference, taking a group tour, having a companyteam-building experience or just want a romantic
getaway, Westchester has so much to off er. The Westchester Destination Guide 2012 showcases our rich history and heritage, great arts and cultural activities, recreational and leisure opportunities and provides the resources that will help you plan your visit. You will also fi nd ideas on things to see and do, places to eat and stay, and activities and events you won’t want to miss. If you are planning a meeting or event, you will appreciate ideas and information on venues, tours and many support services. We have also included a helpful fold-out map of Westchester County on the back coverto help you get around. For more information, please visit our website at www.westchestertourism.com or feel free to contact Westchester County Tourism & Film directly at 914-995-8500 or toll-free at 800-833-9282. We hope you enjoy the Westchester Destination Guide 2012 and fi nd all of the ingredients you’ll need for creating a memorable experience. Westchester County is the smart choice for an experience you’ll treasure and we look forward to your visit. Sincerely,
Robert P. AstorinoWestchester County Executive
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Westchester County is the heart of New York, with a variety of amazing destinations that includes grand Rockefeller properties, well-preserved 18th-century homesteads and picturesque farming villages that dot the countryside. Plus, our shows, fairs and festivals are second to none – from the annual Riverfest summertime celebration showcasing Yonkers’ redone waterfront to top productions staged throughout the year at a variety of performing arts centers.
The county offers year-round fun, but with a serious side that lets you get down to business. After all, Westchester is New York’s Intellectual Capital®, where a highly educated workforce resides and constant inspiration comes from world-renowned
colleges, universities and research centers. Here, among our variety of attractions, meeting spaces and accommodations, you can be productive and still play hard, too! Although “the city” often refers to New York, Westchester boasts “the cities” – New Rochelle, Yonkers and especially White Plains, the county’s commercial and cultural hub. They each offer their own urban vibe, with culture and nightlife in abundance. For the kid in all of us, Westchester is home to Playland, a Long Island Sound amusement park with family-friendly entertainment. At the other end of the county – and the energy spectrum – Westchester is also home to Bedford, a picturesque Colonial town set amid rolling estates with celebrity residents like Meryl Streep and Richard Gere. Here are some big attractions you’ll enjoy learning about in this Destination Guide:
Surrounded by HistoryVisit the home of Thomas Paine, father of the American Revolution, furnished with original 18th-century artifacts. Stroll among the gravestones in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the final resting place for Washington Irving,
William Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. Imagine yourself arguing the finer points of Colonial law in the Bedford 1798 Court House. Westchester County is home to more than 200 properties on the National Register of Historic Places, and many have ties to African-American heritage and the Revolutionary War.
Chic ShoppingIn White Plains, The Westchester satisfies even the most discerning fashionista, with more than 150 upscale stores, including Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Gucci and Brooks
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Six cities, 19 towns, two dozen villages and limitless possibilities.
A mighty, scenic river, sparkling sound waters and thousands of acres of fields, farms and trails.
A vibrant arts scene, upscale shopping, an innovative nightlife, challenging golf courses and historic attractions.
A wide range of luxurious lodging options, all within easy reach of New York City and the Mid-Atlantic.
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Brothers. Westchester’s Ridge Hill is a sophisticated outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Yonkers, and nearby, the Cross County Shopping Center offers favorites such as H&M, Macy’s and Victoria’s Secret.
Bargains sparkle at Port Chester’s Empire State Flea Market, featuring more than 150 independent merchants, including 20 full-service fine jewelers. Several other shopping destinations are located within the county, and its downtowns offer boutiques, art galleries and specialty shops. Even the rural countryside entices shoppers with antiques shops, locally owned stores, artisan products and fresh produce from roadside stands.
Water, Water EverywhereWestchester is a paddler’s paradise and boater’s bliss, bordered by the Hudson River and Long Island Sound and bisected by large, scenic lakes. George’s Island and Croton Point parks are just two of many places providing access to the Hudson, but some people prefer the ambiance of the pristine, 900-acre, three-mile-long Cross River Reservoir.
Along Long Island Sound, rent an umbrella and beach chair at Playland’s beach or cool off in the pool. The city of New Rochelle is home to the county’s second busiest park, Glen Island Park, which boasts a beautiful crescent-shaped beach.
Festivals, Fairs and FunWestchester’s calendar is packed with plenty of enticing events. The Lyndhurst Crafts Fair, Yonkers Riverfest, Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and Frosty the Snowman Parade are just a few of the offerings throughout the year. And of course, nobody should miss Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, an annual summer treat inspired by the environmental efforts of folk legend Pete Seeger. In the hamlet of Cortlandt Manor, beautiful ensemble music can be heard wafting from the rustic Copland House, former residence of influential composer Aaron Copland. Elsewhere, the Westchester Philharmonic and Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts enjoy an international reputation for high-quality classical music and other entertainment, while the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck often welcomes more contemporary pop and rock stars, such as Aimee Mann and Commander Cody. Throughout the county, smaller art centers and theaters provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy quality entertainment.
Winter WonderlandWhat’s a little winter when it brings with it crisp starry nights, invigorating cross-country ski trails, hiking, snowshoeing, ice sailing or just relaxing by a warm fire with a
African-American Heritage Explore the rich and compelling history of the African-American community, dating back to the 17th century. These destinations recognize and celebrate contributions made to our unique American identity.
GardenEnjoy the horticultural highlights of majestic properties that surround stately mansions, castles and historic sites.
Revolutionary War“The Redcoats are coming!” A cry heard as patriots fought the British in Westchester. George Washington commanded the war from the Hudson Valley area, living close to the troops that would bring our nation to independence. Sense the life of a patriot as you learn about Westchester’s important role in the founding of our country.
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DID YOU KNOW ...The prestigious Sleepy Hollow Country Club followed up its starring role in the 2010 movie The Bounty Hunter (which featured Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler splashing into one of the golf course’s water hazards) by recently serving as the setting for Beyoncé’s music video, “Best Thing I Never Had.”
cup of hot chocolate and a good book? See a hockey game, practice your
own skating at a public ice rink or use those chilly months to visit the Hudson River Museum, attend a golf expo and take in a musical at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.
Stay AwhileWhether you want to rest in a castle on the Hudson or an ultra-modern hotel, Westchester can accommodate you. Bed and breakfasts, conference centers, luxury lodging and budget hotels provide just the right place to stay and play. When it’s time to work, meeting space is plentiful, including theaters, classrooms, banquet halls and hotels with business centers and wireless Internet access. Conference centers offer a chance for team-building activities, too. The Tarrytown House Estate and Conference Center, located in two 19th-century mansions on 26 acres, revolutionized the meeting industry when it opened in 1964, and today it’s still the industry-leading destination. With all of this going for it, the Smart Choice is definitely to meet, stay and play in Westchester County!
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CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS Enjoy one of the nation’s top five outdoor festivals. For seven weeks each summer, two outdoor theaters resonate with the music of the world’s finest classical, pops, opera and jazz artists. During fall and spring, the entertainment moves indoors to the Music Room. The Rosen House, a Mediterranean-style mansion surrounded by a beautiful garden, has a collection of Renaissance and Eastern decorative and fine art.149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah914-232-1252 (box office), 914-232-5035 ext. 221 (tours)www.caramoor.org
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ARTVisual arts are beautifully displayed through an innovative exhibition and education programs. The acclaimed Children’s Learning Center is free to families and the Sculpture Garden provides refuge and visual pleasure. Also offered are outdoor concerts, “artful” parties, trips to other museums and private collections. Guided tours daily at 2:30pm.134 Jay St., Katonah914-232-9555www.katonahmuseum.org
THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTERNow in its 35th season, the center annually offers 50+ top performances of dance, classical music, jazz, theater and family events. Four theaters include an experimental black box theater. A café is on site, with a Starbucks located on campus.SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase914-251-6200www.artscenter.org
NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ARTOne of the region’s finest cultural resources and an integral part of SUNY Purchase, the museum features Modern American art, Westchester’s only permanent exhibition of African art and changing exhibitions. OpenTues.-Sun., 12-5pm. Closed Mon. and major holidays. 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase914-251-6100www.neuberger.org
HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM The galleries and restored period room of Glenview, a vintage Hudson River home, showcase American art, history and science. The Hudson Riverama simulates the river with scenic designs, interactive experiences, multi-media technology, aquariums and a scale model. Explore outer space inside Andrus Planetarium. Open year-round, Wed.-Sun. 12-5pm.511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers914-963-4550www.hrm.org
LYNDHURST Visit Alexander Jackson Davis’s 1838 Gothic Revival masterpiece to marvel at the same dramatic views of the Hudson River once enjoyed by railroad baron Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is also renowned for its outstanding collections and beautiful landscape. Call for a schedule of special events. Open mid-Apr.-Oct., Tues.-Sun. 10am-4:15pm; Nov.-Apr., weekends 10am-3:30pm.635 South Broadway, Tarrytown914-631-4481www.lyndhurst.org
KYKUIT, THE ROCKEFELLER ESTATE This extraordinary landmark was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Tour the main rooms of the six-story stone house; the expansive terraced gardens containing an exceptional collection of Picasso tapestries, and the Coach Barn with classic automobiles and horse-drawn carriages. Artists include Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Louise Nevelson and David Smith. Tours May-Nov. daily except Tues., departing from nearby Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway. Purchase tickets online.Sleepy Hollow914-631-8200
UNION CHURCH OF POCANTICO HILLS Brilliant light floods the tiny sanctuary from 10 stained-glass windows that are the work of modern masters Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall, commissioned by the Rockefeller family. Open Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 2-5pm (unless church activities are being held). Closed Jan.-Mar. Purchase tickets online.555 Bedford Rd., Sleepy Hollow 914-631-8200
PHILIPSBURG MANOR ✪This late 17th-/early 18th-century milling, farming and trading complex was once part of the Philipse estate, tenanted by European farmers and operated by enslaved Africans. Walk along a wooded path to the heart of Sleepy Hollow country. Costumed
interpreters lead tours of the manor house, gristmill, 18th-century barn, slave garden and tenant farmhouse. A museum shop and picnic area are on site. Summer hours, 10am-5pm daily except Tues.; Nov. and Dec., 10am-4pm on weekends. Closed Jan.-Mar. Purchase tickets online.Rt. 9, Sleepy Hollow914-631-3992
VAN CORTLANDT MANOR ✪Visit the former home of New York’s prominent Van Cortlandt family, and see its outstanding collection of American decorative arts, beautiful gardens, a tenant farmer’s house and a tavern. A gift shop and picnic area are on site. Tours are led by costumed guides. Late May-early Sept., Thurs.-Sun. 11am-5pm. Closed Jan.-Apr. Purchase tickets online. South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson914-271-8981
WASHINGTON IRVING’S SUNNYSIDE Visit the cozy “Snuggery” of beloved author Washington Irving, whose Legend of Sleepy Hollow has delighted generations of readers. His charming home sits on the banks of the Hudson amid a wonderfully romantic landscape. A gift shop and picnic area are on site. Tours are led by costumed guides. Summer hours, 10am-5pm, closed Tues. Winter hours (Nov.-Dec.), 10am-4pm weekends only. Closed Jan.-Mar. Purchase tickets online.West Sunnyside Ln., Tarrytown914-591-8763
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Seven Don’t-Miss DestinationsCertain attractions in Westchester County are more than just acclaimed cultural institutions, important heritage sites or extraordinary settings. They offer a unique appeal that helps to define Westchester. Here is a collection of must-see destinations sure to delight all who visit:
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Schoolhouse and 1798 Quaker Meeting House. Tavern served as Colonial militia headquarters, stagecoach stop and town hall. Period antiques and furnishings. Tours Apr.-Nov. excluding holi-days, Wed. 2-4pm, Sun. 2-5 pm and by appt.
Old Dutch Church and Burying Ground42 N. Broadway, Tarrytown 914-631-1123Considered the oldest functioning church and cemetery in New York State. Built by Frederick Philipse in 1685, featuring a distinctive wooden pulpit and sounding-board canopy. Cemetery tours Sun. at 2pm, Memorial Day weekend through end of October. Group tours by appt.www.olddutchburyingground.org
Ossining Historical Society Museum196 Croton Ave., Ossining 914-941-0001Housed in the 1872 Austin House, with items from Sing Sing Prison as well as historical maps, military artifacts, photos and furniture. Open year-round, Tues., Wed. and Sun. 1-4pm and by appt. www.ossininghistorical.org
Ossining Urban Cultural Park Museum95 Broadway, Ossining 914-941-3189“Up the River: Sing Sing Prison” includes a rep-lica of the Sing Sing electric chair, a prison cell from 1825, a present-day cell and the history of penology. “Down the River: The Old Aqueduct” describes the 40-mile-long aqueduct built in 1843. Open year-round. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm.
Peekskill Museum124 Union Ave., Peekskill 914-736-0473Seven-room house museum was home of Herrick family, designed by architect William Rutherford Mead in 1877. Three permanent exhibits: the Ladies Victorian Bedroom, the Marion Boyle Children’s Room and the Peekskill Stove Collection. Open Sat. 1-4pm and by appt. www.peekskillmuseum.org
Historic Sites & Museums
Bedford 1787 Court House
Westchester’s oldest government building; northern county seat 1787-1870. Managed by Bedford Historical Society. Court room, museum and 1829 “Stone Jug” School House. Self-guided walking tour of other historic buildings. www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org
Croton’s History MuseumOne Van Wyck St., Croton-on-Hudson 914-271-4574Documents, images and artifacts showcase local history. Maintained by the Croton Historical Society. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm.
Cudner-Hyatt House937 Post Rd., Scarsdale 914-723-1744Two-story clapboard farmhouse built in the 1740s. Mid-19th-century furnishings, textiles and tools reflect the lives of the Cudners (1734-1836) and Hyatts (1836-1972). Open year-round. Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm. Weekends by appt. www.scarsdalehistory.org
Hastings Historical Society407 Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson 914-478-2249Historic observatory with archives, artifacts and photos of this riverside village incorporated in 1879. Free map: “The Museum in the Streets,” a historic walking tour. Open year-round except holidays, Mon. and Thurs. 10am-2pm.www.hastingshistorical.org
Horace Greeley House/ New Castle Historical Society100 King St., Chappaqua 914-238-4666Country home of Horace Greeley, 1864-1872, editor of The New York Tribune, Presidential candidate, foe of slavery and advocate of
women’s rights. Guided tour and exhibits. Open year-round. Tues.-Thurs. and Sat., 1-4pm. www.newcastlehistoricalsociety.org
Jacob Purdy House ✪60 Park Ave., White Plains 914-682-8426Circa-1720 farmhouse was Washington’s base during Battle of White Plains. Open by appt.
Jay Heritage Center 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye 914-698-9275Boyhood home of founding father John Jay, with 1838, Greek revival Peter Augustus Jay House. Tours, exhibitions and events. Carriage House with history exhibit open Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm. Jay House open Sun. 2-5pm from May-Sept. and by appt. Docent-guided and self-guided tours.www.jaycenter.org
John Jay Homestead- State Historic Site ✪
914-232-5651Federal-style home of America’s first U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice and descendants. Furnished rooms, formal gardens and herb garden. Open Apr.-Oct. Tues.-Sat. 10am-4 pm; Sun. 11am-4pm. Call for holiday and winter hours. www.johnjayhomestead.org
Maryknoll Mission Center and Museum55 Ryder Rd., Ossining 914-941-7636 ext. 2670Interactive exhibits about Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers serving poor and powerless through Africa, Asia and Latin America mission work. Open Tues.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Free admission.www.museumoflivingmission.org
North Castle Historical Society’s Education Complex440 Bedford Rd., Armonk 914-273-4510Includes Historic Smith’s Tavern, Brundage Blacksmith Shop, East Middle Patent One-Room
Journey Back In TimeDiscover the nation’s past at sites that played a key role in the American Revolution. Visit the Jacob Purdy House which twice served as Washington’s headquarters; the garden-glorious Katonah homestead of patriot John Jay; and the Elijah Miller House from which Washington commanded the Battle of White Plains.
Admire collections of artifacts at the Horace Greeley House, home to one of America’s revolutionaries. Find still more insights at the Hastings Historical Society which features a walking tour of the Hastings-on-Hudson village. The 18th-century Saint Paul’s Church, with its cemetery and
village green, tells the story of the development of colonial society and the road to Revolution. Visit a monument to the First Rhode Island Regiment, comprised mostly of enslaved blacks ordered to defend northern Westchester in 1780. Make your way to Philipse Manor Hall, a museum of history, art and architecture with an impressive collection of portraits, including the six Presidents from New York State. Learn about the selflessness of missionaries at the Maryknoll Mission Center and Museum. Other museums, memorials and historic houses recognize the creation of democracy, the fight for freedom and Westchester’s important role in it all.
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Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site 29 Warburton Ave. at Dock St., Yonkers 914-965-4027National Historic Landmark and official project of Save America’s Treasures. High-style Geor-gian mansion was home to wealthy Loyalist Fredrick Philipse III. Original 1750s papier-mâché ceiling and 1868 Gothic Chamber. Open year-round for tours. Groups by appt. www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com
Pound Ridge Museum255 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge 914-764-4333Permanent history exhibits about Pound Ridge housed in former Lecture Room built in 1853. Genealogy research material. Open Sat. and Sun. Mar.-Dec. 3, 2-4pm. Group tours by appt.www.prhsmuseum.com
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site ✪897 S. Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon 914-667-4116Restored Colonial church (1763-1787) used as Revolutionary War hospital, village green museum and historic cemetery. National Park Service property with interpretive and self-guided tours. Costumed reenactments. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm and for special events; second Sat. each month 12-4pm.www.nps.gov/sapa
Sherwood House340 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers 914-961-8940Tenant farmhouse from 1740 is among few existing pre-Revolutionary homesteads in New
Square House Museum ✪One Purchase St., Rye 914-967-7588Former tavern, built in 1730, hosted George Washington. Now houses Rye Historical Society. Tours of period rooms, plus changing exhibits. Open Tues.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 10am-3pm. www.ryehistoricalsociety.org
Thomas Paine Cottage ✪20 Sicard Ave., New Rochelle 914-633-1776Former home of Thomas Paine, father of American Revolution. Original 18th- and 19th-century artifacts and furniture. Displays about City of New Rochelle and one-room school-house. Open year-round. Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. 10am-5 pm; Fri. 2-5pm. www.thomaspainecottage.org
Thomas Paine Memorial Museum ✪983 North Ave., New Rochelle 914-740-5343Artifacts and works of Thomas Paine, patriot and human rights leader. Monument outside. Open year-round. Sat.-Sun. 2-4pm, or by appt. www.thomaspaine.org
Westchester Veterans Museum Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial Rt. 35, Somers 914-682-4949Photos, paintings, prints and military memorabilia of conflicts from the Revolutionary War to present, in which Westchester residents served. Open Sat.-Sun. 12-4pm. Call about weekday tours.
Yorktown Museum 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown 914-962-2970Permanent exhibit rooms include sensory environment exhibit on Mohegan Indians, furnished period rooms circa 1750-1850, period dollhouses, railroad room with HO scale-model layout of Putnam Division line in Yorktown area, and farm room displaying antique tools and equipment. Rotating exhibits of patchwork quilts, toys and dolls, strange patent models, clothes from the past, and more. Open year-round. Tues.-Thurs. 11am-4pm, Sun. 12-3pm. www.yorktownmuseum.org
York State. Well-preserved example of Anglo-Dutch home. Guided tours available. Open Sun. in May, June, Sept. and Oct. 2-4pm.www.yonkershistory.org
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 914-631-0081
Final resting place for Washington Irving, William Rockefeller, Walter Chrysler, Andrew Carnegie and Samuel Gompers. Gates open daily 8:30am-4:30pm. Get map at office or South Gate. Day and evening walking tours Apr-Nov.www.sleepyhollowcemetery.com
Sleepy Hollow Light House 914-366-5109
Built in 1883, it is the only caisson-style lighthouse on the Hudson. Open April-Oct., Sun., 1-3pm. Group tours by reservation.www.villageofsleepyhollow.org
Somers Historical SocietyRts. 100 & 202, Somers 914-277-4977National Historic Landmark built by Hachaliah Bailey and located in Elephant Hotel. Permanent exhibits on circus and local history, as well as changing exhibitions. Open year-round, Thurs. 2-4pm and by appt. for research.
Sparta Cemetery ✪Revolutionary Rd., Ossining 914-941-0001Two-acre grave site for village’s early settlers and 119 known veterans, Revolutionary War through World War II. Owned and maintained by the Ossining Historical Society Museum. www.ossininghistorical.org
Memorials
Gold Star Mothers MonumentNext to River Branch Library, YonkersHonors mothers who have lost children in service to the USA.
The Great Hunger MemorialV. Everit Macy Park, ArdsleyRecognizes impact of the Great Hunger of 19th-century Ireland.
“The Rising” September 11 MemorialKensico Dam Plaza, ValhallaAn 80-foot-high steel structure honoring Westchester residents who died on September 11, 2001.
September 11 Memorial MuralWebb Field, Hartsdale2,000+ hand-painted tiles related to events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Veteran and War MemorialsLasdon Park & Arboretum, SomersMerchant Marine Memorial, Trail of Honor, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
The War Dog Memorial - Hartsdale Pet Cemetery75 N. Central Ave., HartsdaleErected in 1923 to honor military dogs that served in World War I.
Westchester Holocaust MemorialMartine Ave., White PlainsRecognizes lives lost during Holocaust.
history & heritage
Jacob Purdy House
“The Rising” September 11 Memorial
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arts & culture
Shining the Spotlight On Your InterestsWestchester County gets rave reviews for the top-quality performances, films and fine art featured at its theaters, studios and galleries.
The Katonah Museum of Art, which has a sculpture garden, is dedicated to the visual arts, while the Neuberger Museum of Art showcases African art and contemporary and emerging artists. The Clay Art Center recently added 650 square feet of gallery space to display and sell the work of nationally recognized ceramic artists. And Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate, has Picassos, Warhols and other works by celebrated artists within a mansion surrounded by extraordinary gardens.
Many venues, such as The Arts Exchange, home to ArtsWestchester and dedicated to showcasing local artists, are available to rent for events.
The White Plains Performing Arts Center features shows that have gotten a lot of Tony Award attention, including “Lend Me a Tenor” and “The Secret Garden.” The Copland House in Cortlandt Manor,
where famed composer Aaron Copland lived for the last 30 years of his life, is now restored as a creative center for American music.
The Westchester Philharmonic delivers a scintillating schedule of classical music and pops pieces, with guest performances by such stars as violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and saxophonist Branford Marsalis. The Westchester Chamber
Symphony, formerly an orchestra, is now a full-fledged symphony. If you love listening to music outside, check out the Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, home to well-known summer and fall music festivals featuring
classical and jazz music. The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck explores a little bit of everything for every taste – jazz, folk, pop, bluegrass, classical, comedy, dance and many family-friendly productions. You can also visit the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase, the largest regional performing arts center located between New York City and Canada. See a movie in style at Pelham’s Picture House, which recently reopened after a $1.1 million renovation. Enjoy venues designed
for a specific genre, such as the Axial Theatre devoted to showcasing new plays; the Jacob Burns Film Center, which brings independent films to the public, often followed by Q&As with the director and board member Janet Maslin, a former film critic for The New York Times; and the Taconic Opera, dedicated to producing three fully staged performances per year. For something a bit different,
visit the charming and teeny Union Church of Pocantico Hills – “the Rockefellers’ church” – to admire six stunning Chagall stained-glass windows plus one magnificent Matisse window.
DID YOU KNOW ...Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey, who lived at Ever Rest in Hastings-on-Hudson, died in anonymity in 1900, but his brilliant landscapes were rediscovered in the 1960s. His work now hangs in the White House and many museums across the country.
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Performing Arts
The Arts Exchange31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-428-4220
Rotating exhibitions all year. Free admission. Also home to “Live@ArtsWestchester,” a performance and spoken-word series with live jazz, world music, readings and other events. www.artswestchester.org
Axial Theatre St. John’s Episcopal Church Community House,
8 Sunnyside Rd., Pleasantville 914-962-8828
Producing and presenting new works for the stage. www.axialtheatre.org
Bendheim Performing Arts Center999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale 914-472-3300 ext. 403
A 200+-seat theater offering musical and theatrical performances, films, comedy acts, children’s programs and lively discourse with leading intellectuals, followed by intimate receptions with celebrities. www.jccmw.org
Emelin Theatre 153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck 914-698-0098
Featuring the very best in theater, family programming, film and music, including folk, bluegrass, indie rock, country, pop, Latin, etc.www.emelin.org
Jacob Burns Film Center364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville 914-747-5555
State-of-the-art, three-screen theater presenting independent, documentary and foreign films. Film discussions with actors, critics and others. www.burnsfilmcenter.org
Music Conservatory of Westchester 216 Central Ave., White Plains 914-761-3900
High-quality music, musical theater and music therapy for 80 years. A not-for-profit community school of arts for all ages and abilities, offering group classes and individual lessons.
Paramount Center for the Arts 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 914-739-2333
Restored 1,000-seat palace of the 1930s offers arts and entertainment from classical to pop, comedy to drama, art exhibitions, independent films, programs for youth and more. Theater façade features original 2,000-bulb marquee. www.paramountcenter.org
Pelham Picture House 914-738-7337
Restored 1921 Picture House offers a community-based, nonprofit alternative to commercial movie theaters, showing the best in new independent and classic cinema. www.paramountcenter.org
The Schoolhouse Theater3 Owens Rd., Croton Falls 914-277-8477
Professional regional theater offering three productions each season, children’s performances, readings and special events. www.schoolhousetheater.org
Open Sat.-Sun. 12-6pm and by appt. www.hvcca.com
Maryknoll Sisters Heritage Exhibit10 Pines Bridge Rd., Maryknoll 914-941-7575Art and artifacts document the first group of American religious women, devoted to service in foreign countries since 1912. Daily 10am-4pm. Guided tours by appt.
The Studio 2 Maryland Ave., Armonk 914-273-1452Contemporary art gallery offering year-round exhibitions. Outdoor sculpture garden open daily. Gallery hours: Sat.-Sun. 1-5pm. www.thestudiony-alternative.org
By Appointment
Aaron Copland House P.O. Box 2177, Cortlandt Manor 914-788-4659Rock Hill was home to the famous composer, 1960-1990. Now a creative center for American music. Appt.-only tours.www.coplandhouse.org
Bush Homestead ✪479 King St., Port Chester 914-939-2354Farmhouse built in 1740s, inhabited by several generations of Bush family. General Israel Putnam’s Revolutionary War headquarters.
Ever Rest49 Washington Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson 914-478-1372Former home and studio of Hudson River School artist Jasper Cropsey, built in 1835.www.newingtoncropsey.com
Flat Iron Artists, Open Studios105 S. Division St., Peekskill 914-734-1894Guided tours of more than 100 area artists represented by the Flat Iron Gallery, and seven art studios at the Flat Iron Building. Open Thurs.-Sun. 12-6pm and by appt.www.flatiron.qpg.com
Jacob Purdy House ✪60 Park Ave., White Plains 914-328-1776 The oldest historic structure in White Plains, this 1720 Colonial farmhouse twice served as George Washington’s headquarters.www.whiteplainshistory.org
The Marble School/Eastchester Historical Society388 California Rd., Eastchester 914-793-1900Restored one-room schoolhouse built in 1835. www.ehs1835.org
Newington Cropsey Foundation Gallery of Art25 Cropsey Ln., Hastings-on-Hudson 914-478-7990Among world’s largest Jasper Cropsey collection. www.newingtoncropsey.com
Stepping Stones62 Oak Rd., Katonah 914-232-4822Historic home of Bill and Lois Wilson, respective co-founders of AA and Al-Anon Family groups. National Historic Site. Guided tours by appt.www.steppingstones.org
Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main St., Tarrytown 914-631-3390Built in 1885, it is the oldest operating theater in Westchester. Architecturally and acoustically magnificent, 843-seat venue. Home to top-notch jazz, folk, blues and classical concerts, plays, musicals, operas, comedy, dance performances, recordings and films.www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Westchester Broadway Theatre1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford 914-592-2222Classic Broadway-caliber musical revivals and other special performances at the longest-running, year-round Actor’s Equity theater in New York State. Ticket price includes meal served at your table. Group sales: 914-592-2225, Luxury boxes: 914-592-8730. www.broadwaytheatre.com
Westchester Community College 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla 914-606-6262A variety of musical, dance and theatrical events. Friday evening film series. www.sunywcc.edu
Westchester Philharmonic123 Main St., White Plains 914-682-3707The only fully professional symphony orchestra serving Westchester, with innovative performances and the finest new artists. www.westchesterphil.org
White Plains Performing Arts Center 11 City Place, White Plains 914-328-1600The 410-seat theater hosts local, national and international performing artists, eclectic entertainment and classic Broadway musicals. www.WPPAC.com
Woodward Hall Theatre at Pace University 235 Elm Rd., Briarcliff Manor 914-271-2811Professional theater produces plays new to Westchester, plus staged readings of original plays. Located in Woodward Hall Theatre at Pace University’s Briarcliff Manor campus.www.hudsonstage.com
Art Museums & Galleries
Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Garden PepsiCo World Headquarters, Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase 914-253-2001 (for directions)More than 152 acres with 45 major pieces of 20th-century sculpture, including works by Moore, Nevelson and Rodin. Free self-guided walk or drive-thru tours. Get map at Information Booth. Open daily, year-round. Memorial Day to Labor Day 7am-6:30pm, other days 9am-5pm.
The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem 914-669-5033Eastern and Western exhibits, a 3.5-acre Japanese garden, gift shop and café. School and group tours Apr.-Nov. Wed.-Sat. 12-4pm.www.hammondmuseum.org
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art 1701 Main St., Peekskill 914-788-0100Long-term installations, rotating exhibitions, gallery talks and public education programs showcase works from the global art community.
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recreation & leisure
Happy 50th for Our ParksOur parks are celebrating a big birthday, turning 50! Westchester’s park system also happens to include more than 50 parks and recreation areas, ranging from the historic, four-acre, beaux-arts Patriots Park in Tarrytown to the wild, 4,315-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Several serene destinations offer exceptional hikes throughout the year. Scenic Hudson Park in Irvington offers magnificent views of the Hudson River and timeless New York skyline, as well as opportunities to enjoy picnicking, paddling and bird watching. A RiverWalk is progressing along the Hudson. When completed, it will have 51.5 miles of trail; already 33 miles have been incorporated. On a scintillating summer weekend, “communing with nature” can mean bringing a picnic lunch to an outdoor
sculpture garden. A couple of acclaimed options are Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate in Pocantico Hills, and The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens in Purchase. Westchester is also home to a half-dozen
challenging, 18-hole golf courses. Enjoy the natural topography and steep slopes at Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers or the always intimidating water hazards and linear play at Sprain Lake Golf Course. For all sorts of family fun,
there are beaches, boat outings, kayak trails, fishing piers and a variety of private recreational facilities. Try out Grand Prix New York & Spins Bowl for thrilling bumper-to-bumper racing, or enjoy a friendly laser war inside Funfuzion at New Roc City. The Playland Amusement Park has provided family fun since 1928.
DID YOU KNOW ...The castles at Glen Island Park, reminiscent of those in Germany’s Rhineland, were constructed in the late 19th century for use as a beer garden and restaurant when the park was known as Glen Island Casino.
Amusements & Entertainment
The Cliffs
More than 13,000 sq. ft. of indoor rock climbing. Parties, events, instruction and outdoor trips.www.TheCliffsClimbing.com
Elmsford Raceway342-344 Saw Mill River Rd., Elmsford 914-592-5375
Slot-car racing for all ages. Indoor model car racing. General racing, parties and corporate events.www.flatoutfun.com
Funfuzion at New Roc City19 LeCount Place, New Rochelle 914-637-7575
Westchester’s largest indoor entertainment
Sound. Swimming pool, lake boating, picnic area, fireworks, mini golf and indoor ice skating.www.ryeplayland.org
Beaches
Croton Point ParkCroton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-5290
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Lakeside at Osceola399 East Main St., Jefferson Valley 914-245-3246
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Playland ParkPlayland Pkwy., Rye 914-813-7010
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megaplex. Video games, rides, laser tag, glow bowling, mini golf, billiards and indoor go-karting. Specializing in birthday parties and group events.www.funfuziononline.com
Grand Prix New York & Spins Bowl333 North Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco 914-241-3131
Indoor open-wheel racing, arcade, laser tag, billiards and acclaimed dining. State-of-the-art bowling center. Group events.www.gpny.com
Playland Amusement ParkPlayland Pkwy., Rye 914-813-7010
America’s first planned amusement park. Roller coasters, vertical thrills, water rides and Kiddy-land. Beach, boardwalk and pier on Long Island
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Boat Launching Ramps
Croton Point ParkCroton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-5290Boat and kayak launching.
George’s Island ParkDutch St., Montrose 914-737-7530Boat launching ramps.
Peekskill Riverfront Green ParkRailroad Ave., Peekskill 914-734-7275Municipal launch.
Playland ParkPlayland Pkwy., Rye 914-813-7010Boat launching ramps – kayaks only.
Yonkers Municipal Boat RampKennedy Marina Park, Yonkers 914-377-6450Municipal launch.
Boat & Kayak Rentals
Atlantic Kayak ToursAnnsville Creek Paddlesport Center, Rt. 6 / Rt. 9 Circle, Cortlandt Manor 914-739-2588Hudson River’s only on-water, full-service canoe and kayak center, with rentals and instruction Apr.-Nov. Seasonal guided tours.www.atlantickayaktours.com
Croton Sailing School
Private, captained Hudson River charters for 1-6
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationRts. 35 & 121 , Cross River 914-864-7317Open-faced lean-tos, each accommodating up to eight persons, for daily or overnight rental throughout the year.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Cross-Country Skiing/Sledding/Snowshoeing
914-864-PARKPermitted on most county-owned golf courses and other selected locations, pending weather. Call about locations and conditions. Mon.-Fri.www.westchestergov.com/parks
people aboard 20- to 35-foot vessels. Sailing lessons, sailing club and youth program.www.crotonsailing.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park2957 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights 914-245-4434Seasonal rowboat rentals on lake and pond.www.nysparks.com
Playland ParkPlayland Pkwy., Rye 914-813-7010Pedal boats and lake cruise. May-Labor Day.www.ryeplayland.org
Wampus PondRt. 128, Armonk 914-273-3230Rowboats available Memorial Day-Labor Day. Weekends and holidays only. www.westchestergov.com/parks
Camping
Blue Mountain ReservationWelcher Ave., Peekskill 914-862-5275Year-round rental of rustic Trail Lodge on weekly, daily or overnight basis for accredited groups and agencies. Recreation/dining hall with full kitchen and fireplace. Two separate dorms each have 15 cots and adjoining shower and toilet facilities.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Croton Point ParkCroton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-5290Cabins and campsites for tents and trailers. Rec hall, swimming pool and playing fields.www.westchestergov.com/parks Rockefeller State Park Preserve
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Cruising
American Cruise Lines
Seven-night fall foliage tours in Oct. Hudson Valley itinerary stops in historic Sleepy Hollow. Sail from NYC to Albany and back.www.americancruiselines.com
Hudson Highland Cruises
Three-hour, narrated cruise on 1917 excursion boat, passing through Hudson Highlands from Peekskill to West Point. Last Sat. of each month, May-Oct. Reservations required. Private party cruises.www.commanderboat.com
Hudson Valley Riverboat Tours845-597-7272Sail the Hudson River out of Peekskill on a Mississippi-style paddleboat. Sunday brunches, Murder Mystery dinners, July 4 and Celebrate Peekskill Fireworks cruises, and Fall Foliage cruises. Private charters. Reservations required.www.tahitiqueen.com
New York Sailing School22 Pelham Rd., New Rochelle 914-235-6052Sunset sails and overnight adventures from New Rochelle to historic seaports. Reservations required.www.nyss.com
Prestige Yacht Charters914-723-4510Luxury yacht charters for special occasions.www.prestigeyachtcharters.com
Trinity Cruise CompanyCharles Point Marina, 5 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill 914-589-7773Cruise the Hudson in a Coast Guard buoy tender. Several daily tours. Seasonal, Wed.-Sun.www.trinitycruisecompany.com
Fishing
Westchester County Clerk’s Office: 914-995-3086Permitted in county-owned streams and lakes, unless “No Fishing” signs are posted. New York State fishing license required.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Golf - Driving Ranges
Dunwoodie Golf Course Wasylenko Ln., Yonkers 914-231-3490www.westchestergov.com/parks
Fairview Golf Center300 Waterside Dr., Elmsford 914-592-1669Two-tier practice area with 38 heated stalls, year-round. PGA teaching pros. Pro shop and snack bar.www.fairviewgolfcenter.com
Mohansic Golf Course Baldwin Rd., Yorktown Heights 914-862-5283www.westchestergov.com/parks
Sports Underdome657 Garden Ave., Mount Vernon 914-663-2323Indoor golf facility and playing fields.www.sportsunderdome.com
Sprain Lake Golf Course Grassy Sprain Rd., Yonkers 914-231-3481www.westchestergov.com/parks
Westchester Golf761 Dobbs Ferry Rd., White Plains 914-592-6553Seventy-five lighted tees. PGA teaching pros.
Yorktown Golf & Baseball Center2710 Lexington Ave., Mohegan Lake 914-526-8337Two-tier, 36-stall, heated practice tees. PGA teaching pros. Pro shop, baseball batting cages.www.yorktowngolfandbaseball.com
Golf Courses - Public & Semi-Private
Doral Golf ClubAnderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 914-939-5500Nine holes, par 35, 3,200 yards. Pro shop, driving range, putting green, restaurant.
Dunwoodie Golf CourseWasylenko Ln., Yonkers 914-231-3490Eighteen holes, par 70, 5,778 yards. Pro shop, driving range, snack bar, restaurant.www.westchestergov.com/golf
Hudson Hills Golf CourseCroton Dam Rd., Ossining 914-864-3000Eighteen holes, par 72, 6,800 yards. Pro shop, restaurant, showers, locker rooms.www.hudsonhillsgolf.com
Lake Isle Country Club660 White Plains Rd., Eastchester 914-961-3453Eighteen holes, par 70 (men) and 72 (women). Pro shop, dining, swimming pools and tennis.
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Maple Moor Golf CourseNorth St., White Plains 914-995-9200
Eighteen holes, par 71, 6,275 yards. Pro shop, snack bar, restaurant.www.westchestergov.com/golf
Mohansic Golf Course Baldwin Rd., Yorktown Heights 914-862-5283
Eighteen holes, par 70, 6,385 yards. Pro shop, driving range, snack bar, restaurant, locker rooms.www.westchestergov.com/golf
Pehquenakonck Country Club101 Bloomerside Rd., North Salem 914-669-6776
Nine holes, par 68 (two sets of tees). An 18-hole round is 4,104 yards. Snack bar.
Pound Ridge Golf18 High Ridge Rd., Pound Ridge 914-764-5771
Pete Dye-designed, 18 holes, par 72, 7,171 yards. Restaurant, range, pro shop.
Saxon Woods Golf CourseMamaroneck Rd., Scarsdale 914-231-3461
Eighteen holes, par 71, 6,354 yards. Pro shop, restaurant, locker rooms.www.westchestergov.com/golf
Sprain Lake Golf CourseGrassy Sprain Rd., Yonkers 914-231-3481
Eighteen holes, par 70, 6,026 yards. Pro shop, driving range, snack bar, restaurant.www.westchestergov.com/golf
Miniature Golf
Fairview Golf Center300 Waterside Dr., Elmsford 914-592-1669www.fairviewgolfcenter.com
Funfuzion glow19 LeCount Place, New Rochelle 914-637-7575
Glow-in-the-dark indoor course at New Roc City.www.funfuziononline.com
Playland Park Playland Pkwy., Rye 914-813-7010www.ryeplayland.org
Saxon Wood Park Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-381-4843
Tibbetts Brook Park Midland Ave., Yonkers 914-557-5046
Yorktown Golf & Baseball Center2710 Lexington Ave., Mohegan Lake 914-526-8337www.yorktowngolfandbaseball.com
Hiking & Biking
Briarcliff - Peekskill Trailway914-864-PARK
Unpaved trailway in 12-mile linear park from Ossining to the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. No bicycles.www.westchestergov.com/golf
Bronx River Pathway914-864-PARKThree paved segments extending nine miles in an 807-acre, linear park. Ideal for bicycling, nature study, hiking and walking.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Colonial Greenway914-864-PARKFifteen-mile, unpaved trail with varied surfaces. Hiking, walking, nature study. No bicycles.www.westchestergov.com/parks
North County Trailway914-864-PARKA 22.1-mile trail from Mount Pleasant north to the Putnam County line in Yorktown.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/ State Historic Park914-693-5259Tree-lined, 26.2-mile portion of a 41-mile trailway shows off historic treasures along the Hudson River. Aqueduct is a National Historic Landmark. Trail connects to 97-acre Croton Gorge Park, with view of dam. Detailed trail map for sale. Open year-round.www.aqueduct.org
South County Trailway914-864-PARKA 14.1-mile paved trail from Yonkers to Elmsford.www.westchestergov.com/parks
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Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale 914-723-3470A 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, pond gardens, birds of prey aviary and other outdoor animal displays. Manor House Museum has more than 100 animals, greenhouse, natural history exhibits and gift shop. Family programs. Manor House open Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am-4:30pm, week-ends 10am-4:30pm. Grounds open dawn-dusk.www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
Rye Nature Center873 Boston Post Rd., Rye 914-967-5150City-owned, 47-acre wildlife preserve with ponds, streams and hiking trails. Environmental education programs and activities. Open year-round. Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm.www.ryenaturecenter.org
Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining 914-762-2912An 834-acre environmental education center and nature preserve with birds of prey and animal displays, programs and events. Open Tues.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Hiking trails open daily dawn-dusk. www.teatown.org
Weinberg Nature Center455 Mamaroneck Ave., Scarsdale 914-722-1289Variety of wildlife amid meadow, fruit orchard, butterfly/hummingbird garden, Japanese-style Zen meditation garden and Native American Village. Trailside Museum with exhibits and programs. Trails open daily dawn-dusk. Trailside Museum open year-round, Wed.-Sun. 9am-5pm (Summer: Mon.-Fri).www.weinbergnaturecenter.org
Nature Preserves
Cranberry Lake PreserveOld Orchard St., North White Plains 914-428-1005Hiking and walking on 135 acres.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Edith G. Read Wildlife SanctuaryPlayland Pkwy., Rye 914-867-8720A 179-acre sanctuary alongLong Island Sound migratory flyway. Home to diverse marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake hosts more than 5,000 ducks. Recognized by Audubon New York.
Kitchawan PreserveRt. 134, Yorktown Heights 914-864-7000
Trails and nature study. Open daily dawn-dusk.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Lenoir PreserveDudley St., Yonkers 914-968-5851
Wildlife preserve overlooks Hudson River and the Palisades. Lenoir Nature Center inside historic carriage house. Trails open daily dawn-dusk.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Marshlands ConservancyRt. 1, Rye 914-834-4466
Woods, fields and salt marsh on 160 acres along the Long Island Sound. Free weekend tours. Open daily dawn-dusk. www.westchestergov.com/parks
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ourselves as the extended-stay hotel that helps you feel connected while away from home. Our homelike surrounding invite you to relax and our atmosphere will surely make everyone feel welcome. The hotel features spacious elegantly decorated suites, full kitchens and separate sleeping areas. Central location makes for easy travel to all areas and New York City. Close to Empire City Casino, Yankee Stadium, Bronx Zoo and Rye Playland - you will find some-thing of interest. We look forward to having you stay with us!
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Horseback Riding
Riverridge Equestrian Center960A California Rd., Eastchester 914-633-0303Trail rides and pony parties. Haunted hay rides in Oct. English and Western lessons available. Also, trail rides in Central Park in New York City.
Marksmanship
Blue Mountain Reservation Sportsman Center183 Watch Hill Rd., Cortlandt Manor 914-862-5280Target areas for archery, small- and large-bore rifle, pistol, trap and skeet shooting. NYS pistol permit required. No children under 12. Open Thurs. and Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. 11am-4pm.
Coyne Park Rifle and Pistol Range771 McLean Ave., Yonkers 914-862-5297Instruction and safety courses periodically. Must have your own firearms and pistol license. Open Mon., Wed and Thurs 5-10pm, Fri. 10am-10pm, weekends 12-6pm.www.coyneparkrange.net
Nature Centers
Croton Point Nature CenterCroton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-5297Local flora, fauna and Native American history.
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Rockefeller State Park PreserveRt. 117, Pocantico Hills 914-631-1470Rockefeller-designed carriage trails. Wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields and lakes. Hiking/bridle, fishing and nature trails. Visitors Center Art Gallery. Open year-round dawn-dusk.www.friendsrock.org
Silver Lake PreserveLake St., White Plains 914-864-7000Fishing, hiking and walking trails, nature study. Open daily dawn-dusk.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Westmoreland Sanctuary260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mount Kisco 914-666-8448Eight miles of trails on 625 acres. Trail maps at entrance. Nature museum open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10:30am-5pm. Trails open dawn-dusk.www.westmorelandsanctuary.org
Other Preserves
Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary Bedford
Eugene and Agnes Meyer Preserve North Castle
Henry Morgenthau Preserve Pound Ridge
Long Pond Preserve Lewisboro
Marion Yarrow Preserve Lewisboro
Mianus River Gorge Nature Preserve Bedford
Mildred E. Grierson Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary Lewisboro
Mount Holly Preserve Lewisboro
Mount Holly Sanctuary Bedford
Otter Creek Preserve Mamaroneck
Parks
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park2957 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights 914-245-4434Fishing (largemouth bass, perch, bullhead and pickerel) and boating on Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond. Hiking, picnicking, Frisbee golf, baseball, soccer, basketball, playground and swimming pool. Open year-round 8am-dusk.www.nysparks.com
Lasdon Park & Arboretum Rts. 35 & 121 , Somers 914-864-7268A 234-acre park and arboretum with trees, plants, shrubs and stunning one-acre entrance garden. Horticultural workshps, art classes and shows and concerts. Open year-round 8am-4pm. www.westchestergov.com/parks
Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes ParkHawley Rd., North Salem 914-864-7312A 1,082-acre park with scenic trail hiking, fishing, challenge ropes course, camping, rowboat rentals, picnicking, winter activities and more. www.westchestergov.com/parks
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Untermeyer Park & Gardens 945 North Broadway, Yonkers 914-377-6450Grecian gardens landscaped in the Beaux Arts style. Temple overlooks mosaic pool, sculptures and Greek amphitheater. Views of Hudson River and the Palisades. Open year-round dawn-dusk.www.yonkersny.gov
Reservations
Blue Mountain ReservationWelcher Ave., Peekskill 914-862-5275Hiking and nature study.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationRts. 35 & 121, Cross River 914-864-7317Nearly 5,000 acres with hiking and horseback-riding trails. Trailside Nature Museum offers natural history and Native American exhibits, bird walks and other special nature events.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Skating Rinks
Ebersole Ice RinkLake St., White Plains 914-422-1390Public skating daily except holidays.
Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center348 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers 914-377-6469Public skating and adult floor hockey. Public roller skating every Fri. June-Sept. 7:30-10pm.www.yonkersny.gov
Hommocks Park Ice RinkBoston Post Rd. & Weaver St., Mamaroneck 914-834-1069Public skating sessions daily except Wed. Skate with popular characters on weekends.www.hommocksicerink.org
Ice Hutch655 Garden Ave., Mount Vernon 914-699-6787Indoor ice rink for public skating, ice hockey, classes, figure-skating and birthday parties.
Playland Ice Casino
Three indoor rinks for public skating. Party Night every Fri. with live DJ and special effects. Saturday Night Grooves – dance to the music of the ’70s to today. Party packages available.www.ryeplayland.org
Westchester Skating Academy91 Fairview Park Dr., Elmsford 914-347-8232Two NHL-size ice rinks, pro shop and food court. Rink rentals. Open year-round.www.skateusa.com
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Locally Grown FunGet in on the fun of farm life – hay rides, petting zoos and fresh produce – while making the connection between the food on your plate and the farmland where it’s grown. As interest in sustainable agriculture and organic foods grows, it’s an ideal time to experience fun activities down on the farm in Westchester County.
At the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, an 80-acre, four-seasons farm in Pocantico Hills, you can explore gardens and pastures and then enjoy a meal made from the bounty you see around you. The farm serves up a variety of programs, from birding classes to speakers to children’s activities and camps.
The Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center in Yorktown Heights dedicates itself to watershed protection and agricultural education. Learn about easy-to-adopt practices such as backyard farming, rainwater harvesting and composting. Bring your own bag and visit
its farm stands offering fresh, homegrown produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. Indulge in preserves, honey, apple-picking and hayrides at Stuart’s Farm in Somers, the county’s oldest working family farm, operating since 1828. Rainbeau
Ridge in Bedford Hills is known for its delicious hand-ladled goat cheese. Dream of possibilities for your own flower beds as you see the beauty and serenity of the annual and perennial plants grown at Westchester Greenhouses in Hartsdale. A county park, Muscoot Farm in Somers is home to
horses, several breeds of cows and sheep, pigs, chickens and goats. Visitors can pet some of the animals and often get to see newborns in their pens. No matter when you visit Westchester County, you’ll find we’re growing something! Whether your passions include cooking, farming or taste-testing, you’ll find something to your liking among the wide variety of tours, how-to classes and other family-friendly activities.
FARMS & ORCHARDS
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center
Bucolic, 187-acre farm with pastures, crop gardens, historic buildings and forest dating to 1600s. Vegetable picking, picnicking, butterfly and Farm-At-Home demonstration gardens and hiking on 3.5 miles of woodland trails. Open April-Oct., Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Nov.-March, Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm.www.hilltophanoverfarm.org
Mangone’s Farmers’ Market1427 East Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck 914-698-3865Fresh fruit and vegetables in summer and Christmas trees late in year. Open March-Dec.
Meadows Farm
Fresh-picked fruit and vegetables. Open May-Nov.www.meadowsfarmmarket.com
Muscoot Farm
A 777-acre interpretive farm with turn-of-the-
century feel. Farm animals and equipment, historic buildings, hiking and nature trails. Hay rides from May-Oct. Education programs and workshops. Open year-round, daily 10am-4pm.www.westchestergov.com/parks
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
Fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees and wreaths. Special events in the fall. Open daily 9am-6pm. Closed mid-Jan.-March. www.harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
Rainbeau Ridge
A “real and accessible” farm with activities for kids and adults. www.rainbeauridge.com
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
Farm and education center celebrates commu-nity-based food production. Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant brings field and pasture
to the plate. Programs and activities include farm tours, cooking classes, tastings, how-to workshops, lectures, book discussions and more. Open Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm.www.stonebarnscenter.org
Stuart’s Farm62 Granite Springs Rd., Granite Springs
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County’s oldest working family farm, dates to 1828. Includes 200 acres of apple orchards, pumpkin fields and vegetable crops, plus fruits, local honey, preserves and flowers. Hay rides. Fresh-baked fruit pies, apple cider doughnuts from our new bakery. Open April-Oct., 9am-6pm and Nov.-Dec., 9am-5pm.www.stuartsfarm.com
Thompson’s Cider Mill
Seasonal apple cider mill on historic four-acre orchard. Many apple varieties blended to create traditional fresh cider. No apple picking. Week-ends only from late Sept.-Thanksgiving.www.thompsonscidermill.com
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MamaroneckSt. Thomas Episcopal Church Heathcote Hall, 168 West Boston Post Rd.Jan. 7-May 19, Sat. 9am-1pm
White PlainsWestchester County Center Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 25, 10am-3pm
Outdoor Farmers’ Markets 2012
Croton-on-HudsonMunicipal Lot on Municipal Pl. and Riverside Ave.May 30-Nov. 21, Wed. 1:30-6:30pm
LarchmontMetro North Parking Deck #3 off Chatsworth Ave.May 26-Dec. 15, Sat. 8:30am-1pm
New RochelleLibrary Green, Huguenot St. and Lawton St.June 15-Nov. 16, Fri. 8am-3pm
OssiningCorner of Main and Spring St.May 26-Dec. 15, Sat. 8:30am-2pm
PeekskillBank St.
PelhamCorner of Harmon Ave. and Fifth Ave.May 26-Nov. 16, Sat. 8:30am-2pm
PleasantvilleMemorial Plaza off Manville Rd.May 26-Dec. 15, Sat. 8:30am-1pm
RyeParking Lot 2 on Theodore Fremd Ave. Behind the Purchase St. stores.May 26-Dec. 15, Sun. 8:30am-2pm
TarrytownPatriot’s Park on Rt. 9.
White PlainsCourt St. between Main & Martine Aves.
Unless a phone number is listed, additional information can be found online at www.communitymarkets.biz.
Westchester Greenhouses
Annuals, perennials, cut flowers, fresh produce, jams, honey, hay rides, in Oct., poinsettias, Christmas trees and wreaths. Open Easter-Christmas, 8:30am-5:30pm.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
Pick-your-own apples, cider, pumpkins and Christmas trees. Baked goods, crafts and cooking accessories. Market open daily, Sept.-Dec., 11am-5pm.www.wilkensfarm.com
BREWERIES & WINES
Captain Lawrence Brewing Company
Craft brewer with award-winning beers,including seasonal offerings. Tours and tastings.www.captainlawrencebrewing.com
Make Your Own Wine
State-of-the-art winemaking school. Seminars and winemaking sessions cover crushing/de-stemming, pressing, racking and bottling. Custom-label your own high-quality wine. www.myowine.com
Prospero Winery
Family winery produces wines of California grape, including White Merlot, Pinot Noir, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and more. www.prosperowinery.com
The Winery at St. George1715 East Main St., Mohegan Lake 914-455-4272NYS winery; wine making, tastings room and visitor center in historic Old St. George Church. Limited-edition, high-quality wines. www.thewineryatstgeorge.com
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Retail Variety . . . And Even Valet Parking!From chic downtown shopping districts to high-end malls, Westchester lets you keep up with the latest trends while enjoying some of the finest shopping available in New York.
Hundreds of upscale stores inside the county’s two largest retail malls make White Plains a shopping mecca for high fashion: The Galleria at White Plains houses top-quality specialty stores among its four levels, while less than a mile away, The Westchester provides a world-class setting for the likes of Gucci, Nieman Marcus and Brooks Brothers. Enjoy services such as valet parking, as well as complimentary strollers and wheel chairs.
If you’re a person who believes that bigger is definitely better, the newly renovated Cross County Shopping Center, occupying a huge 1.3-million-square-foot space in Yonkers, offers an outdoor shopping experience that lets the whole family enjoy landscaped gardens while patronizing favorite retailers ranging from A|X Armani Exchange to XXI Forever.
New in Yonkers, Westchester’s Ridge Hill is a sophisticated outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination that has recently opened with exciting names such as Desigual, H&M, L.L. Bean and Orvis. The Empire State Flea Market in Port Chester should top any bargain-hunter’s itinerary. A year-round shopping tradition for 35 years, it features more than 150 vendors selling everything from jewelry and luggage to sports collectibles and car accessories.
A SHORT STROLL TO ANTIQUES & UNIQUES In many Westchester towns, it’s easy to park the car and browse among an eclectic mix of stores within inviting, pedestrian-friendly areas. A shopping destination for most of northern Westchester, Mount Kisco boasts boutiques galore, including the newly opened, high-end Churchills of Mount Kisco (914-666-4800, www.churchillsmountkisco.com), which showcases the latest in men’s and women’s
fashions, and Elephant’s Trunk (914-666-7666, www.elephantstrunk.com), which offers eye-catching evening gowns. If you’re looking for rare treasures, Westchester’s antiques dealers and vintage shops are the place to hunt. Tarrytown, in particular, is brimming with antiques stores.
The Barn at Sundial Farm (914-748-6058, www.sundialfarm.us) displays home and garden antiques in three historic barns and seven horse stalls. For an even funkier experience, visit Pretty Funny Vintage (914-631-3368, www.prettyfunnyvintage.com), an offbeat antiques store with two floors of home furnishings, vintage apparel, industrial elements, and more. Larchmont has an up-and-coming shopping
district that features chic boutiques. Be sure to check out Creative Trendz Design Studio (914-630-7400, www.creativetrendzdesignstudio.com), a home furnishings shop that also offers interior design services, and Stephanie’s Kloset (914-834-2144, www.stephanieskloset.com), a clothing boutique for preteens. With the wide variety of unique and enticing stores in this county, it’s easy to take a piece of Westchester home with you.
DID YOU KNOW ...Prior to the opening of I-95, the major “antiquing route” heading north out of New York City was Route 1, a.k.a. Boston Post Road. One popular stop, the Post RoadGallery, has operated on the same block in Larchmont since 1952 and still supplies fine American art and 19th-century objects to museums and collectors.
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MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS
Cortlandt Town Center
Movie theater and more than 40 retailers, including Wal-Mart, Marshalls, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and more.
Cross County Shopping Center
One million sq. ft. in 15 buildings joined by outdoor promenade. More than 100 fine retailers include an expanded Macy’s, A|X Armani Exchange, Swarovski, bebe, GUESS, H&M and Sears. Two new children’s play areas.www.crosscountyshoppingcenter.com
Empire State Flea Market
New merchandise at bargain prices, with 150 vendors and 20 full-service fine jewelers. Cash-refund policy ensures customer satisfaction. Indoor market has heating, A/C and fresh new look. Special children’s events. Year-round, Fri.-Sun., extended days and hours in Dec. www.empirestatefleamarket.com
The Galleria at White Plains
Four-story mall with several levels of parking for 130 stores, including Macy’s, Brookstone, H&M and Forever 21. Large food court. www.simon.com/mall/?id=1246
Jefferson Valley Mall
Two-level regional shopping center with Ann Taylor Loft, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Gap stores, Pacific Sunwear and about 90 other stores. Food court and free parking.www.simon.com/mall/?id=100
The Source at White Plains/ One Maple Avenue White Plains
Brand-name shopping complex with Whole Foods, Destination Maternity, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture, dining establishments and more. Central parking garage.
Tarry Market
Market on North Main Street features finest European and local artisanal products, from hand-made pasta, house-made sausage and fresh produce to cured meats, daily-baked bread, imported cheeses and café selections.www.tarrymarket.com
Vernon Hills Shopping Center
Stores include American Eagle Outfitters, Gymboree, Ann Taylor, Children’s Place, Brooks Brothers, Smith & Hawken, Talbots and more. Adjacent to Lord & Taylor.
The Westchester
World-class destination boasts bronze sculptures, skylights and more than 150 fine stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn Kids, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Nike and Brooks Brothers. Valet parking, complimentary strollers and wheelchairs, and kids’ club program. Full-service restaurants and a food court. www.simon.com:80/mall/?id=105
Westchester’s Ridge Hill
New, three-level mall ideal for leisurely shopping and dining. Gap, H&M, L.L. Bean and Sephora and many other retailers in a village green setting. Showcase Cinema de Lux is available for upscale dining and entertainment. www.westchestersridgehill.com
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A Lively Scene On the Water and Around TownWestchester’s waterfront dining is a treat for the eyes as well as the palate. On the Hudson River, tasty options range from the Striped Bass in Tarrytown to Irvington’s Red Hat on the River, while the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront gets you hooked with stellar restaurants like the elegant X20 Xaviars on the Hudson, with breathtaking river views and wholly original New American cuisine.
Not to be outdone, terrific options over on the Long Island Sound shore include the Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Rye and Dudley’s Parkview Restaurant in New Rochelle. The revitalized New Rochelle business district is also home base for The Clubhouse Grill, which is adorned with the number 42 in honor of New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, a part owner.
In White Plains, 42 is also the name of a restaurant poised 42 stories high atop The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. It offers an unparalleled look at Manhattan’s skyline and a commanding menu of innovative dishes plus a new Iberian tapas bar with some of the best jamon this side of the pond.
On Main Street White Plains, a new addition is Sofrito, a mecca for authentic Puerto Rican food. Singles and couples alike enjoy the bars and pubs along Mamaroneck Avenue, ranging from The Brazen Fox and Ron Blacks to Lazy Boy Saloon (do try the beer sampler) and Bob Hyland’s Sports Page Pub. For an upscale Italian dining experience, try Mulino’s of Westchester.
For a charming venue with history to spare, The Travelers Rest in Ossining has been operating since 1876. Meanwhile, one of the newest places grabbing attention is the Armonk-based Moderne Barn, whose chef is a James Beard Foundation “Best Chef” nominee.
Le Jardin du Roi in Chappaqua is a favorite local eatery for Bedford resident and Grammy-winning musician Rob Thomas. In town is a favorite hangout of the Clintons, Crabtree’s Kittle House, which houses one of the nation’s most celebrated wine centers with literally thousands of bottles. Sushi lovers will want to head for Sushi Mike’s in Dobbs Ferry to get the Out of Control Roll. And Port Chester’s acclaimed dining options include the Tarry Lodge, a product of TV personality Mario Batali and his partner Joe
Bastianich. Here, guests can enjoy fine Italian-style main courses while sampling the proprietors’ own Italian wines. As the hour grows later, sip a sorbetini at The Olde Stone Mill Restaurant, relax in the lounge at Larchmont’s
Vintage 1891 or listen to live music at Opus 465. If tequila makes you crazy, bartaco in Port Chester offers 30 different versions as well as premium margaritas to go with terrific taco dishes. In Mount Kisco, the trendiest place to meet new people is
the Village Social Kitchen & Bar. Beer fanatics will want to visit Birdsall House, which features regionally brewed craft beers, along with good food – the charcuterie is a must. Nearby the Peekskill Brewery makes its own beers, as does Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, where beer-lovers get their growlers filled with beer sold in New York’s most prestigious restaurant. The Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is in the midst of a $40 million expansion that includes the addition of two new restaurants and 400 more electronic table games. The Raceway overall is Yonkers’ biggest private employer. And this just scratches the surface of great options for a night on the town in Westchester. Quench your appetite for fun times and drink in the atmosphere!
DID YOU KNOW ...When Tom Carvel’s ice cream truck got a flat tire in Hartsdale back in 1934, he decided to stay put and open his first shop. Today, there are more than 500 Carvel stores nationwide, including 24 shops in 17 different Westchester towns.
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Coffee Houses
The Lighthouse Coffee Co.222 Beekman Ave., Tarrytown 914-909-2888
Live jazz and bluegrass every Fri. and Sat.
Peekskill Coffee House101 South Division St., Peekskill 914-739-1287
Live entertainment Fri. and Sun. afternoons. www.peekskillcoffee.com
DJs/Karaoke
Black Bear Saloon166 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-422-3270
Dance music and DJ Wed.-Sat. Karaoke Tues. nights.http://www.blackbearwp.com/
Prophecy Restaurant, Lounge & Nightclub15 South Broadway, White Plains 914-285-0900
DJ and dancing Fri.-Sun. Large dance floor with lighting and sound.www.prophecywhiteplains.com
The Thirsty Turtle201 East Post Rd., White Plains 914-993-0505
Live bands, DJ and theme parties Thurs.-Sat. night.www.thethirstyturtle.net
Fun & Games
Grand Prix New York & Spins Bowl333 North Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco 914-241-3131Indoor go-karting, bowling, arcade, laser tag and more. Fuel Restaurant and corporate catering.www.gpny.com
Live Music
Barney McNabb’s600 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers 914-961-8960Live bands, karaoke, DJ and dancing Thurs.-Sat.www.barneymcnabbs.com
The Bayou Restaurant580 Gramatan Ave., Mount Vernon 914-668-2634Bands Thurs.-Sat. nights. Fat Tues., Voo Doo Wed., Tarot Card readings.www.bayourestaurantny.com
Birdsall House970 Main St., Peekskill 914-930-1880Live music Thurs. and Fri.www.birdsallhouse.net
The Brazen Fox175 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-358-5911Live music Fri.-Sat. night.www.thebrazenfox.com
Burke’s Bar & Restaurant645 Bronx River Rd., Yonkers 914-237-5137Friendly Irish pub. Live music Thurs.-Sat. night.www.burkesbar.com
Crabtree’s Kittle House11 Kittle Rd., Chappaqua 914-666-8044World-class dining, grand award wine cellar. Live piano music Thurs.-Sat. evenings.www.kittlehouse.com
Don Coqui115 Cedar St., New Rochelle 914-637-3737Live entertainment Wed.-Fri. Karaoke Tues.www.doncoqui.com
Dudley’s Parkview Restaurant94 Hudson Park Rd., New Rochelle 914-235-4445Live music Sat. nights. Dining on outside deck on the water.
F.A.B222 East Main St., Mt. Kisco 914-864-1661 French American bistro. Live music Fri. nights. www.fabbistro.com
Glenrowan Tavern & Grill840 Midland Ave., Yonkers 914-423-1234Live bands and dancing Fri. and Sun.theglenrowan.com
Katie Mac’s30 East Main St., Mt. Kisco 914-864-1676Traditional Irish pub with live music and karaoke. www.katiemacspub.com
The Lazy Lounge152 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-761-1106Live blues/jazz Wed. night. Rock/blues cover bands Thurs.-Fri. night. Latin DJ Sat.-Sun. night. Trivia Tues.www.lazyloungeny.com
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Opus 465465 Main St., Armonk 914-273-4676Live music Thurs.-Sat. night. Contemporary and classic rock.www.opus465.com
Pete’s Saloon8 Main St., Elmsford 914-592-9849Live bands Fri.-Sat. Karaoke Thurs.www.petessaloon.com
Striped Bass236 West Main St., Tarrytown 914-366-4455Classic rock/rhythm and blues live bands Fri.-Sat. night. Seasonal outdoor Cabana bar.www.stripedbassny.com
Vintage Restaurant & Bar171 Main St., White Plains 914-328-5803Live entertainment Fri. and Sat. nights.www.vintagebar.net
Watercolor Café2094 Boston Post Rd., Larchmont 914-834-2213Live jazz every Thurs., Fri. and Sat.www.watercolorcafe.net
Zuppa Restaurant59-61 Main St., Yonkers 914-376-6500Live music Tues. nights.www.zupparestaurant.com
DININGThe following listings are in-hotel establishments and paid advertisers:
42 The Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Westchester1 Renaissance Square, White Plains 914-761-4242Award-winning roof-top restaurant with contemporary New American cuisine. www.42therestaurant.com
80 West at the Renaissance Westchester80 Red Oak Ln., White Plains 914-696-2782 Zagat-rated with extensive wine list. Chic décor. Overlooks beautiful wooded estate. www.80westrestaurant.com
The Atrium at Doral Arrowwood975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye 914-935-5500Floor-to-ceiling window views. Live music and dancing Sat. nights.www.doralarrowwood.com
Bistro Z at the Doubletree455 South Broadway, Tarrytown 914-524-6410Modern American restaurant and lounge with fresh and creative seasonal specialties.www.bistroz.com
BLT Steak 221 Main St., White Plains 914-467-5500Modern American steakhouse with traditional elements of a cozy French bistro.www.bltsteak.com
Caravela
Cozy eatery serving heaping portions of Brazil-ian and Portuguese fare. Daily lunch and dinner.www.caravelatarrytown.com
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City Chow House & Lounge at the Radisson Hotel1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle 914-576-4141Hip bistro with modern American comfort food. DJ and dancing Fri. and Sat. nights. www.radissonnewrochelle.com
The Den Lounge at the Hilton Rye Town699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook 914-939-5500Intimate setting serving light fare and cocktails seven days a week.www.hilton.com
Emma’s Ale House68 Gedney Way, White Plains 914-683-3662A step or two above the usual pub fare at this comfortable eatery. A certified Green restaurant.www.emmasalehouse.com
Equus at Castle on the Hudson400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown 914-631-3646Zagat-rated and AAHS award-winning, 5-star restaurant.www.castleonthehudson.com
Fenimore’s Bistro at Crowne Plaza66 Hale Ave., White Plains 914-682-0050Full martini menu, wines by the glass and micro-brewed beers. www.cpwestchester.com
Harvest Grille at the Westchester Marriott Hotel670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown 914-631-2200Seasonal American entrees served in a casual setting. www.marriott.com
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BEST DISHESWestchester Magazine’s 2011 Dining Issue ranked the “50 Best Dishes in Westchester.” Here’s a tasty sampling of five top finishers in the category “For Locavores”:
Blue Hill Café (Pocantico Hills) Heirloom tomato/Rainbeau Ridge goat cheese focaccia
Birdsall House (Peekskill) Charcuterie
Farmhouse at Bedford Post (Bedford) Mushroom minestra, Parmigiano brood with basil pesto
X2O Xaviars on the Hudson (Yonkers) Grilled Hudson Valley quail with rosemary
Equus (Tarrytown) Hudson Valley rabbit loin with Rainbeau Ridge chevre, heirloom tomatoes and bush basil
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Henry’s on the Hudson at Inn on the Hudson634 Main St., Peekskill 914-737-0515Live music Sat. nights 6-11pm.www.henrysonthehudson.com
House of Soul 914-663-7685
Authentic Southern cuisine and live music. www.houseofsoulny.com
Iron Horse Grill
Intimate, 60-seat restaurant serving acclaimed contemporary American cuisine in turn-of-the-century train station. Tues.-Sat.www.ironhorsegrill.com
The Lazy Lounge & Lazy Boy Saloon152-154 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-761-0272Sophisticated signature cocktails, classic American cuisine and live jazz and blues in an inviting atmosphere. Saloon named one of the top 150 beer bars in the nation (Draft Magazine). Daily lunch, dinner, kids’ meals and many live events. www.lazyloungeny.com, www.lazyboysaloon.com
Le Chateau Restaurant
Inspired French cuisine in an English tudor mansion constructed by J.P. Morgan. J.P.’s Lounge on second floor. www.LeChateauNY.com
Legal Sea FoodsCity Center, 5 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-390-9600Fresh New England seafood favorites from lobster to wood-grilled fish, clam chowder to crab cakes, and tuna sashimi to Thai-styled fried calamari.www.legalseafoods.com
The Lounge at Ritz-Carlton, Westchester3 Renaissance Square, White Plains 914-946-5500 Intimate ambiance, light fare menu and creative cocktails.www.ritzcarlton.com/Westchester
Marc Charles Steakhouse at La Quinta Inn & Suites94 Business Park Dr., Armonk 914-273-2700Certified Black Angus steaks, chops, fish and poultry. Custom rubs.www.marccharlessteakhouse.com
Mulligan’s at Doral Arrowwood975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye 914-939-5500Seasonal outdoor bar and grill. Live calypso music Thurs.www.doralarrowwood.com
The Pub at Doral Arrowwood975 Anderson Hill Rd., Rye Brook 914-939-6630Large dance floor, pool tables, dartboards, DJ Fri.-Sat. night.www.doralarrowwood.com
Red Hat on the RiverOne Bridge St., Irvington-on-Hudson 914-591-5888Stylish French bistro overlooking the Hudson River. Exceptional fare, live music and special events. Rooftop bar, second-floor loft and patio dining. www.redhatbistro.com
SB & G Restaurant at the Sheraton600 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown 914-332-7900Contemporary American grill in a warm, inviting setting.www.sheratontarrytown.com/SBG
Sushi Mike’s
Neighborhood Japanese restaurant favored for its special sushi rolls.www.sushimikes.com
Teddy’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Holiday Inn1 Holiday Dr., Mt. Kisco 914-241-2600High-energy nightclub with music, DJ and dancing on weekends.www.hudsonvalleymanor.com
on the town
DID YOU KNOW ...The Livanos family, whose legacy in the New York restaurant industry reaches back nearly half a century, hails from Armonk, which is the new location of an “urban country chic” American restaurant named Moderne Barn. The Livanos also operate the popular City Limits Diner in White Plains and in The Westchester mall.
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Totonno’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Ramada Inn125 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers 914-476-3800Specialty and traditional brick-oven pizza.www.totonnos.com
Valhalla Crossing Restaurant2 Cleveland St., Valhalla 914-682-4076Live entertainment Sat. nights.www.thevalhallacrossing.com
Venue Lounge & Restaurant at the Royal Regency165 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers 800-215-3858Feel-good Fri., salsa nights, singles events and comedy shows. www.venueloungeny.com
X20 - Xaviars on the Hudson71 Water Grant St., Yonkers 914-965-1111Four-star Chef Peter Kelly’s culinary venture on the historic Yonkers Pier. Separate menu in Dylan Lounge. Sushi bar. Hudson Room for parties. www.xaviars.com/yonkers
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JANUARY
Jan. 8
New York Metro Reptile ShowWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.ReptileExpo.com
Jan. 13
TNA Impact WrestlingWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.impactwrestling.com
Jan. 20-22
Stamp, Coin & Paper Money ShowWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.countycenter.biz
Jan. 20-22
Baseball Card ShowWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.nyshows.org
Jan. 29
The Great Westchester Toy & Train ShowWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.westchestertoytrain.com
2012 Major Eventsannual events
FEBRUARY
Feb. 4
Hudson River EagleFestCroton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Ave.,
www.teatown.org
Feb. 18-20
Royal Hanneford CircusWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.countycenter.biz
MARCH
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIES
Northern Westchester & Putnam Counties,
March 10-11
Journal News Golf ShowWestchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.countycenter.biz
March 18-31
Hudson Valley Restaurant Weekwww.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com
APRIL
April 12-15
Disney Live! Phineas and Ferb Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave.,
www.countycenter.biz
April 28
World Tai Chi DayHammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden,
www.hammondmuseum.org
MAY
May 4-6
Spring Crafts at LyndhurstLyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown
May 6
Blessing of the AnimalsHammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden,
www.hammondmuseum.org
Feb. 14Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour
www.countycenter.biz
Journal News Golf Show
Harlem Globetrotters
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May 17-20
Westchester Magazine’s 2nd Annual Wine & Food WeekendThe Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, Three Renaissance Square, White Plains 914-345-0601www.westchestermagazine.com/wineweekend
JUNE
Juneteenth Parades
June 2-3
White Plains Outdoor Arts FestivalTibbits Park, 1 North Broadway, White Plains866-210-7137www.whiteplainsoutdoorartsfestival.com
June 8-August 3
Cross County Summer Concert Series
www.crosscountycenter.com
June 16-17
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River RevivalCroton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudsonwww.clearwaterfestival.org
AUGUST
Aug. 3-4
Peekskill CelebrationRiverfront Green Park, 50 Hudson Ave.,
www.peekskillcelebration.com
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 6-9
Yorktown Grange FairGrange fair grounds, 99 Moseman Ave.,
www.yorktowngrangefair.org
Sept. 8-9
Toughman Triathlon & Toughkids TriathlonCroton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson [email protected]
Sept. 21-23
Fall Crafts at LyndhurstLyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown914-631-4481www.lyndhurst.org
Sept. 22-23
Native American Pow-WowFDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heightshttp://fdrpowwow2012.eventbrite.com/
Sept. 23
Westchester Triathlon www.westchestertriathlon.org
Sept. 30
City of Yonkers Columbus Day Parade
OCTOBER
Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
The Great Jack O’Lantern BlazeVan Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson914-631-8200www.hudsonvalley.org
Oct. 7Port Chester-Rye Brook Columbus Day Parade340 South Regent St., #5B, Port Chester 914-907-4068
NOVEMBER
November TBD
Hudson Valley Restaurant Weekwww.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com
Nov. 3-4
Chappaqua Antiques ShowWestorchard School , 25 Granite Rd.,
www.newcastlehistoricalsociety.org
November 22
Thanksgiving Day Parade
DECEMBER
December
Dickens’ Christmas Carol at Old Dutch ChurchMaster storyteller Jonathan Kruk readswith musical accompaniment
www.hudsonvalley.org,www.odcfriends.org
December 8
Frosty the Snowman Parade & Holiday Lighting
http://armonkchamberofcommerce.com, http://northcastleny.com
Toughkids Triathlon
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meetings & conventions
A Meeting of the MindsIt’s just smart to plan your meeting or event in Westchester, which prides itself on being New York’s Intellectual Capital®. The name arises from the highly educated workforce and the many corporations, such as IBM and PepsiCo, that are headquartered here. The county boasts one of the best-educated workforces in the nation. Shouldn’t you put all that Westchester has to offer to work for you?
Harley Riak, CMPExecutive Director of Meetings, Incentives and Special Events. Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc www.vwti.com
Recent events: Dozens of social and corporate events
“The greatest asset Westchester has is its rich history and beauty. Because of its close proximity to New York City and the wonderful transportation system it has, Westchester County is an ideal venue for major corporate and
social events. Our corporate meetings, charity events and social functions have taken place from the beautiful mansions of Tarrytown to the wonderful hotels of White Plains. They have all been successful because of the ease of working in the county.”
Robert O. Sanders, Jr., CMPChairman, Hospitality Resource Group, Inc.www.HRGinc.net
Recent events: 6th Annual Not for Profit Education Summit, 5th Annual You are “Cause” for Celebration
“As a meeting planner, it is great to know that the venues in Westchester offer great service and food, always delivering a great overall experience for the guests. From world-class hotels and conference centers to
unique catering venues and destinations, Westchester has it all! Westchester is a beautiful place to both live and work and gives you the best of both worlds: first-class business opportunity coupled with a country atmosphere.”
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Meeting rooms featuring artful design, state-of-the-art equipment and thoughtful use of space allow officemates the freedom to brainstorm, plan, and exchange information in distraction-free comfort.
Distinctive locations offer tremendous value, and we can accommodate everything from a small intimate board meeting to large conventions. Your attendees will find themselves inspired by their surroundings, whether it’s a stunning view of the Hudson River or the urban vibe in White Plains. Plus, you can focus on your event because
we provide hands-on service to ensure its success. So “Think Westchester” and learn more online at www.westchestertourism.com or by calling 800-833-9282. Our highly educated workforce has helped grow some of Westchester County’s key growth sectors such as green biotech, finance, healthcare, IT and green technology. It’s all part of an atmosphere of innovation and ideas, one that challenges the top minds in the top industries. Let us help you challenge your people.
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itineraries
Themed Trips for All Interests
Family Fun: Westchester offers great times for kids of all ages, whether venturing outdoors, relaxing on the beach or seeing a live performance.
New Rochelle (Pg 12)
Playland Park beach, Rye (Pg 12 & 13)
Scarsdale (Pg 16)
Scarsdale (Pg 11)
Ossining (Pg 16)
Celebrated Locals: Explore the legacies of famous Westchester residents, from Revolutionary War heroes to giants of industry.
New Rochelle (Pg 9)
Burying Ground, Tarrytown (Pg 8)
Sleepy Hollow (Pg 6)
Croton-on-Hudson (Pg 6)
Historic Site, Katonah (Pg 8)
Legends & Folklore: Learn about the cultural heritage of Westchester, experience the Headless Horseman and see Westchester’s legendary sites.
Purchase (Pg 11)
Tarrytown (Pg 6)
Sleepy Hollow (Pg 8)
Sleepy Hollow (Pg 8)
Whether you’re here with a bus tour, attending a family reunion or participating in a corporate retreat, you might want to have a few options available for interesting side trips. In this guide, we have drawn attention to several sites linked to travel themes such as African-American Heritage, Revolutionary War history and Gardens. In addition, we have many other options, ranging from mansion tours and outdoor adventure to shopping and antiquing. Here are a few itinerary ideas and a sampling of places to discover:
groups & tours
Everyone Can Have Some FunA family reunion, a bus trip and a corporate event all have one thing in common: the need to appeal to every member of the group. Westchester’s varied offerings are sure to please, no matter what type of group is involved or when your event takes place. Destinations such as New Roc City, Empire City at Yonkers Raceway and Playland Amusement Park, deliver plenty of fun year-round. Plan a group outing on the region’s golf courses, a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Cruise the Hudson River, or chart a hiking, biking or camping trip through our plentiful parks and six scenic trails. Tour gorgeous gardens or visit a historic site. If you’re more inclined to take in a play or a movie, Westchester fits the bill, with plenty of performing arts
venues. Full-service luxury spas and multiple shopping destinations let you indulge your group. In the summer, Westchester hosts one of the nation’s most prestigious outdoor music events, the Caramoor International Music Festival. Throughout the year, our calendar is full of enticing activities that celebrate the seasons. For visitors with disabilities, we have completely accessible sites and totally
helpful services at the ready. We’re here to lend a hand. No matter what the occasion, you’ll find a warm welcome in Westchester. Call us at 800-833-9282 or visit www.westchestertourism.com for all the latest information. We also have pre-planned itineraries and tours and downloadable brochures.
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1. Play at a variety of award-winning attractions and stay in Westchester’s relaxed and convenient accommodations.
2. Location, location, location. No matter what setting you desire, we can offer it, from a remote hamlet to a happening city scene. As an aside, did you know that more than 55 feature films and cable TV shows have been shot here in recent years? The camera doesn’t lie!
3. Planes, trains and automobiles – whichever form of transportation you prefer, it’s easy to get here and easy to get around!
4. We have something for everyone – If variety is the spice of life, your cultural palate will be well-satisfied in Westchester. Nature lovers, night owls, music buffs, sports fans, fashionistas and foodies all get to explore what they love.
5. Leave your worries on shore and spend a day boating on the Hudson River or Long Island Sound, which both border the county.
6. Lose your head in history. The county that is home to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is rich in historical and cultural sites to visit.
7. Follow the fairways – Westchester boasts some of the region’s best golf courses, including Saxon Woods, a favorite with the public since 1931.
8. Keep the team together for a great night on the town. Clubs, restaurants, theaters and performing arts centers keep the beat.
9. Stay busy. Our fully loaded calendar of events always has something going on.
10. We’re just as good as we think! While in Westchester – New York’s Intellectual Capital® – you are among thousands of brilliant men and women who live and work here. New inspiration is around every corner, and the excitement is definitely contagious.
That’s why we’re so proud to say that Westchester is definitely your
SMART CHOICE for meetings, events and group activities.
10 Reasons Why Westchester is Your Smart ChoiceWhether you’re just looking for a place to go for a small group outing or planning an event for hundreds of guests, Westchester County is the destination for you. Here are 10 reasons (among many!) to think Westchester:
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Team BuildingTrust Us to Get Your Group Working Together Better
Think Westchester for team-building exercises that promote cooperation and communication, allowing participants to further develop their problem-solving and decision-making skills. Along with having two quarter-mile European-style tracks outdoors, Grand Prix New York in Mount Kisco combines indoor open-wheel racing with events space and conference rooms. The Cliffs, found in Valhalla, offers indoor rock climbing and fitness challenges. What better way for your group to relax than by creating their own vintage? They’ll get instruction and everything they need at Make Your Own Wine in Elmsford. LIFE The Place to Be is a 29,000-square-foot special events and entertainment center in Ardsley. Those attending a corporate meeting can enjoy breakout sessions of arcade games, laser tag and bowling. The region’s conference centers also arrange everything from adventure-based activities to indoor events. Sometimes, whether it’s a family reunion or an employee union, people just need a chance to relax in a social setting, like Emma’s Ale House in White Plains or Mulligan’s at Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook. Whether it’s a gourmet meal or a karaoke contest, arranging an outing can improve morale and energize participants. If you want to plan your own team-building challenge, think of us as an extension of your team, providing hands-on service to ensure success. Need to charter a yacht? Want to find a comedy club that specializes in team building? Westchester makes the perfect backdrop for any type of event, and our experienced staff would love to be part of your team.
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exceptional spaces
Find the Perfect Fit To Meet Your Needs A successful event depends on just the right setting – something special enough to turn a meeting from mundane to memorable.
Finding the perfect venue is never a problem in Westchester, but choosing from among the incredible variety can be. In addition to hotels and conference centers (see page 40), sites for meetings, team-building, social functions, group events, weddings and reunions are available throughout the county.
Should you hold your corporate getaway in a historic castle like Lyndhurst? Opt for dinner and dancing in The Capitol Theater? Or strap on helmets for a little racing at Grand Prix New York, which also offers break-out meeting rooms?
You can plan a reception at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club or dine at the venerated Blue Hill at Stone
Barns, housed in a spectacularly renovated dairy barn and serving products grown on its surrounding farms. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dining at the same time as the owner of Stone Barn, David Rockefeller, or one of the destination’s many admirers, Martha Stewart. There are also several college towns in the county with pleasant campus-based facilities. Reid Castle at Manhattanville College in Purchase has hosted weddings, receptions
and other elegant affairs for up to 150 guess, while nearby SUNY Purchase can make lecture rooms, classrooms and recital halls available for groups large and small. These options just scratch the surface of all the interesting spaces in Westchester. Let us help you find the perfect place.
Castles & Mansions
Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah 914-232-5035 x 240www.caramoor.orgCapacity: 800
Castle on the Hudson400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown 914-631-1980, 800-616-4487www.castleonthehudson.comCapacity: 175
The CV Rich Mansion305 Ridgeway, White Plains 914-948-0958www.caperberryevents.comCapacity: 220
The James House Mansion701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 914-366-3178www.jameshousemansion.orgCapacity: 100-175
Lyndhurst625 South Broadway, Tarrytown 914-524-7900www.lyndhurst.orgCapacity: 350 (tented)
Philipsburg ManorNorth Broadway Rt. 9, Sleepy Hollow 914-631-3992www.hudsonvalley.orgCapacity: 50
Philipse Manor Hall29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 914-965-4027www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.comCapacity: 400
Wainwright House
www.wainwright.orgCapacity: 30-80
Washington Irving’s SunnysideWest Sunnyside Ln., Tarrytown 914-591-8763www.hudsonvalley.orgCapacity: 120
Whitby Castle at Rye Golf Club
www.ryegolfclub.comCapacity: 10-300
Colleges & Universities
Berkeley College99 Church St., White Plains 914-694-1122www.berkeleycollege.eduCapacity: 200
Fordham University400 Westchester Ave., West Harrison 914-367-3202www.fordham.edu/westchesterCapacity: 100
Good Counsel Convent - Mapleton52 North Broadway, White Plains 914-798-1201www.caperberryevents.comCapacity: 150
Manhattanville College2900 Purchase St., Purchase 914-323-5396www.mville.eduCapacity: 160
Mercy College555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry 914-948-3666www.mercy.eduCapacity: 450
Pace UniversityWhite Plains & Pleasantville 914-923-2774www.pace.eduCapacity: 10-700
Sarah Lawrence College1 Mead Way, Bronxville 914-395-2412www.slc.eduCapacity: 18-400
SUNY Purchase735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase 914-251-6505www.purchase.eduCapacity: 20-1,000
Country Clubs & Beach Clubs
Brynwood Country Club568 Bedford Rd., Armonk 914-273-9300www.thecanyonclub.orgCapacity: 360
Greentree Country Club538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 914-636-8500www.greentreeclub.comCapacity: 700
Lake Isle Country Club Caterers660 White Plains Rd., Eastchester 914-961-1905www.lakeislecaterers.comCapacity: 400
Lakeside at Osceola399 East Main St., Jefferson Valley 914-245-3246www.lakesideatosceola.comCapacity: 1,000
Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club555 South Barry Ave., Mamaroneck 914-698-1130www.mamaroneckbeachandyacht.comCapacity: 400
The VIP Country Club600 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 914-235-1500www.vipcountryclub.comCapacity: 1,000
Museums
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden28 Deveau Rd., North Salem 914-669-5033www.hammondmuseum.orgCapacity: 150
For rankings by capacity, see the Banquet & Dining Venues section, page 52.
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Neuberger Museum of Art735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase 914-251-6100www.neuberger.orgCapacity: 300
Banquet Halls
Abigail Kirsch at Tapan Hill81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown 914-631-3030www.abigailkirsch.comCapacity: 500
Antun’s of Westchester35 Valley Ave., Elmsford 914-592-5260www.antunsofwestchester.comCapacity: 300
At the Reef Restaurant & CaterersRt. 9 Annsville Circle, Cortlandt
www.At-the-Reef.comCapacity: 175
Beckwith Pointe700 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 914-235-0620www.beckwithpointe.comCapacity: 500
Colonial Terrace119 Oregon Rd., Cortlandt Manor 914-737-0400www.colonialterracecaterers.comCapacity: 400
The Fountainhead55 Quaker Ridge Rd., New Rochelle 914-235-4400www.thefountainhead-ny.comCapacity: 400
Glen Island Harbour ClubGlen Island Park, New Rochelle 914-636-6500www.glenisland-harbourclub.comCapacity: 500
Juliano’s Caterers700 Main St., New Rochelle 914-633-3700www.julianoscaterers.comCapacity: 250
The Polish Center92 Waverly St., Yonkers 914-965-2559www.thepolishcenter.comCapacity: 600
The Riverview1 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-
www.riverviewcaterers.comCapacity: 220
The Surf Club280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 914-633-8221surfclub.nycweddings.bizCapacity: 500
Westchester Manor140 Saw Mill River Rd., Hastings-on-
www.westchestermanor.comCapacity: 400
Windows on The Hudson19 Livingston Ave., Dobbs Ferry 914-693-3192www.windowsonthehudson.comCapacity: 300
RestaurantsLook also in the Dining section, beginning on page 26.
121 RestaurantCorner of Dingle Rd. & Rt. 121, North
www.121restaurant.comCapacity: 60-100
Blue Hill at Stone Barns630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills 914-366-9606www.bluehillfarm.comCapacity: 250
The Cabin Restaurant1172 Knollwood Rd., Greenburgh 914-592-6682www.cabinrestaurantny.comCapacity: 175
The Clubhouse Grill, 4214 Memorial Hwy., New Rochelle 914-632-1442www.clubhousegrillny.com Capacity: 152
Don Coqui115 Cedar St., New Rochelle 914-637-3737www.doncoqui.comCapacity: 400
Half Moon
www.harvest2000.comCapacity: 150
Harvest on Hudson1 River St., Hastings-on-Hudson 914-478-2800www.harvest2000.comCapacity: 80-200
Hostaria Mazzei Restaurant25 South Regent St., Port Chester 914-939-2727www.hostariamazzei.comCapacity: 90
La Panetiere
www.lapanetiere.comCapacity: 90
Le Chateau
www.lechateauny.comCapacity: 175
The Melting Pot30 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-993-6358www.meltingpot.comCapacity: 52
Red Hat on the River
www.redhatbistro.comCapacity: 65-120
Rini’s Restaurant12 West Main St., Elmsford 914-592-6799www.rinisristorante.comCapacity: 100
Rory Dolan’s880 McLean Ave., Yonkers 914-776-2946www.rorydolans.comCapacity: 120-200
Ruth Chris Steak House670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown 914-631-7293www.ruthchris.comCapacity: 10-100
Sam’s of Gedney Way50 Gedney Way, White Plains 914-949-0978www.samsofgedneyway.comCapacity: 100
Sinapi’s Ceola ManorRt. 6N & Hill Blvd., Jefferson Valley 914-245-0630www.ceola.comCapacity: 225
Striped Bass Restaurant236 West Main St., Tarrytown 914-366-4455www.stripedbassny.comCapacity: 200
Victor’s Restaurant500 Commerce St., Hawthorne 914-769-1817www.victorsrestaurant-ny.comCapacity: 100
The Willett House20 Willet Ave., Port Chester 914-939-7500www.thewilletthouse.comCapacity: 275
Zuppa Restaurant
www.zupparestaurant.comCapacity: 10-200
Additional Venues
The Arts Exchange31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-428-4220www.artswestchester.orgCapacity: 150
Burke Education Facility785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-597-2846www.burke.orgCapacity: 120
The Capitol Theatre149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 914-934-9362www.thecapitoltheatre.netCapacity: 500-1800
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers 914-968-4200www.EmpireCityGaming.comCapacity: 500
FUNFUZION at New Roc City19 LeCount Place, New Rochelle 914-637-7575www.funfuziononline.comCapacity: 3,300
Grand Prix New York333 North Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco 914-241-3131www.gpny.comCapacity: 1,000
Hudson River Museum511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 914-963-4550www.hrm.orgCapacity: 200
Life The Place to Be2 Lawrence St., Ardsley 914-591-4400www.lifetheplacetobe.comCapacity: 30-1,000
Make Your Own Wine105 Fairview Park Dr., Elmsford 914-741-5425www.MYOWine.comCapacity: 150
Paramount Center for the Arts1008 Brown St., Peekskill 914-739-2333www.paramountcenter.orgCapacity: 1,024
The Performing Arts Center735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase 914-251-6222www.artscenter.orgCapacity: 1,300
Playland Park
www.ryeplayland.orgCapacity: up to 10,000
The Private Office, Inc.800 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook 914-697-4700www.theprivateoffice.comCapacity: 150
Regal New Roc 18 & Imax33 LeCount Place, New Rochelle 800-918-6338www.regmovies.comCapacity: 376
Scarsdale Woman’s Club37 Drake Rd., Scarsdale 914-724-0024Capacity: 150
Static180 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 914-997-2600www.statichair.comCapacity: 100
Westchester Broadway Theatre1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford 914-592-2222www.broadwaytheatre.comCapacity: 52-450
White Plains Performing Arts Center11 City Place, White Plains 914-328-1600www.wppac.comCapacity: 410
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IBM Learning Center,Business Groups Only 20 Old Post Rd. Armonk, NY 10504 914-499-2000 Fax: 914-499-2522 www.ibmlearningcenter.com
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Located just five miles from Westchester County Airport. 15,000-sf of dedicated meeting space, including 213-seat auditorium; 12 classrooms with rear-screen projection, touch screen and wireless controls. 19 breakout rooms and complimentary wired and wireless HSIA. Dedicated conference and technical support, business center, complimentary parking and on-site shuttle service. The Arbor Room seats 206 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the Fireplace Lounge offers pub fare, billiards, ping pong, foosball and more. The fitness center includes indoor basketball, volleyball court, four outdoor lighted tennis courts, jogging paths, customized team-building events.
La Quinta Inn & Suites - Armonk 94 Business Park Dr. Armonk, NY 10504 914-273-9090, 800-SLEEPLQ Fax: 914-273-4105 www.lq.com
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Complimentary transportation to and from Westchester County Airport. Exercise room and complimentary continental breakfast. New restaurant, Marc Charles Steakhouse, and M.C. Bar & Lounge. Private meeting space and banquet facilities. Conference planning packages, including breakfast, lunch and dinner service, A/V equipment and high-speed wireless Internet service.
BRIARCLIFF MANOR
Edith Macy Conference Center 550 Chappaqua Rd. Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 914-945-8000 Fax: 914-945-8009 www.edithmacy.com
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Dedicated conference planning, audio-visual technician, business services, complimentary parking, valet dry cleaning, outdoor pool, jogging and orienteering trail, lakeside grounds for corporate and social events with volleyball, tetherball, badminton, basketball, horseshoes, bocce ball, foosball, ping pong, fishing, team-building and high/low ropes course.
CHAPPAQUA
Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant and Inn 11 Kittle Rd. Chappaqua, NY 10514 914-666-8044 Fax: 914-666-2684 www.kittlehouse.com
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Historic 1790 mansion with 13 rooms for overnight accommodations. HDTV, wireless Internet, continental breakfast. World-class dining, grand award wine cellar, private events from 10-200.
ELMSFORD
Extended Stay America 118 Tarrytown Rd. Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-8073, 800-EXT-STAY Fax: 914-347-8059 www.extendedstay.com
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All rooms are suites featuring full kitchens and plenty of workspace.
Hampton Inn - Elmsford 200 West Main St. Elmsford, NY 10523 914-592-5680, 800-HAMPTON Fax: 914-592-6727 www.whiteplainstarrytown.hamptoninn.com
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Complimentary deluxe hot continental breakfast, complimentary high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls, fitness room, outdoor pool, business center, free parking and safe deposit boxes. Three meeting rooms with catered banquet service, complimentary high-speed Internet access, fax and copy services available.
La Quinta Inn & Suites - Elmsford 540 Saw Mill River Rd. Elmsford, NY 10523 914-592-3300, 800-SLEEPLQ Fax: 914-592-3381 www.lq.com
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Complimentary continental breakfast, exercise room, indoor pool. Private meeting space and banquet facilities available for business and social events. Conference planning packages, including breakfast, lunch and dinner service, A/V equipment and high-speed wireless Internet service.
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15,000 106N or 108N
107N & 207N
106N & 108N
112N or 113N
112N & 113N
206N or 208N
206N & 208N
221N or 213N
221N & 213N
B102 & B201
Auditorium
24x26/624
24x30/720
24x52/1,248
26x30/780
30x52/1,560
24x26/624
24x52/1,248
26x30/780
30x52/1,560
27x32/864
60x28/1,680
50
50
100
50
100
50
100
50
100
50
208
32
32
52
36
68
32
52
36
68
32
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30
30
60
40
80
30
60
40
80
30
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5,874 Kensico
Wampus
Ballroom: 1 Section
Ballroom: 2 Sections
Ballroom: 3 Sections
27x35/945
27x27/729
20x35/700
40x35/1,400
60x35/2,100
80
60
60
130
250
40
20
25
60
100
25
25
25
50
100
10,000 Auditorium
Oak
Maple
Birch
Dogwood or Hickory
Dogwood/Hickory/Maple
Hickory and Maple
Dogwood and Hickory
Spruce
50x57/2,850
39x24/936
32x27/864
32x24/768
15x27/405
64x27/1,728
47x27/1,269
30x27/810
24x17/408
200
49
40
30
20
100
60
40
30
96
40
32
24
12
70
40
24
20
-
40
25
30
15
60
40
30
20
3,769 Atrium Carriage Room
Main Dining Room
Ivy Hill Room
Wine Cellar Room
36x80/2,880
22x18/397
16x18/288
12x17/204
150
50
40
20
100
30
25
20
200
45
35
16
2,800 Room 1
Room 2
Rooms 1 & 2
Room 3
35x30/1,030
25x30/770
60x30/800
29x35/1,000
70
50
115
50
40
30
80
30
40
40
90
50
3,888 Clearbrook A
Clearbrook B
Ballroom
Westchester A
Westchester B
Westchester C
21x25/525
21x25/525
43x66/2,838
43x22/946
43x22/946
43x22/946
45
45
300
100
100
100
30
30
200
60
60
60
40
40
225
60
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HAWTHORNE
Comfort Inn & Suites 20 Saw Mill River Rd. Hawthorne, NY 10532 914-592-8600, 800-4CHOICE Fax: 914-592-7457 www.choicehotels.com
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Complimentary continental breakfast, indoor swimming pool and sundeck. Multiple self-service laundry stations. Adjacent to Applebee’s Executive Diner and New York Sports Club. High-speed wired and wireless-ready, audio/visual equipment available. Bridal catering available.
MOUNT KISCO
Holiday Inn 1 Holiday Inn Dr. Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914-241-2600, 800-HOLIDAY Fax: 914-241-4742 www.hudsonvalleymanor.com
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On-site 24-hour fitness center and daypass available to Saw Mill Athletic Club. Have a nightcap on the Manor, Sunday to Thursday at 9:30pm by the lobby fireplace. Large banquet room that can be subdivided, Kisco Room, Executive Boardroom all with wireless high-speed Internet access.
NEW ROCHELLE
Radisson 1 Radisson Plaza New Rochelle, NY 10801 914-576-3700, 800-333-3333 Fax: 914-576-3711 www.radissonnewrochelle.com
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Newly renovated lobby, guestrooms and banquet facilities completed June 2011. Seasonal pool, fitness and business center. State-of-the-art A/V and conference amenities. Full-service restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Westchester’s premier lounge for a mature crowd, with live entertainment. Complimentary WiFi. Walking distance to Metro North Railroad. 15 minutes to NYC, Yankee Stadium, LGA, JFK and Westchester airport. On-site taxi service. On-premise spa and wellness center.
Residence Inn by Marriott - New Rochelle 35 LeCount Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 914-636-7888, 800-331-3131 Fax: 914-636-7085 www.newrochelleresidenceinn.com
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Laundry facilities, complimentary parking, daily housekeeping and outdoor pool. Versatile meeting and banquet space. Flexible catering options tailored to each group. Various set-up options and A/V equipment available.
PEEKSKILL
Inn On the Hudson 634 Main St. Peekskill, NY 10566 914-739-1500, 800-526-9466 Fax: 914-739-7607 www.innonthehudson.com
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Continental breakfast, 24-hr. beverage bar and bedtime cookie depot. Events can be held at restaurant, beautiful Henry’s On The Hudson.
RYE
Courtyard by Marriott - Rye 631 Midland Ave. Rye, NY 10580 914-921-1110, 800-266-1953 Fax: 914-921-2445 www.courtyardwhiteplainsrye.com
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Bistro serving breakfast and dinner. Starbucks Coffee, Martini Bar, Media Pods, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, 24-hour access to health facility. The Market 24-hour “grab and go” and 24/7 complimentary coffee. Meeting services, convenient to Avon, IBM, PepsiCo, Nestle Waters, Swiss Re and MasterCard.
RYE BROOK
Doral Arrowwood 975 Anderson Hill Rd. Rye Brook, NY 10573 914-939-5500, 866-428-9739 Fax: 914-323-5300 www.doralarrowwood.com
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Three restaurants, golf, sports center, tennis, raquetball, squash, whirlpool, sauna, and spa. Three conference wings, advance A/V with on-site technical support, team-building programs and golf outings.
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957 Hawthorne
Colonial
22x26/572
25x16/385
45
30
35
20
40
25
5,039 Salons A & B
Salon C
Hudson Valley AB
Boardroom
34x42/1,462
39x45/1,755
43x68/2,924
15x24/360
110
175
275
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80
90
200
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110
150
200
20
5,646 Empire Ballroom
Echo Bay Suite
Five Island Suite
Sound Shore Suite
80x35x15/3,600
53x22x10/1,166
55x25x12
50x20x8
350
100
115
20
50
60
70
10
240
70
80
20
4,350 LeCount
Huguenot
Queen of the Sound
La Rochelle
Capelli Board Room
Hearthroom
Pool Deck
32x32/1,024
25x25/625
23x25/575
23x25/575
23x25/575
60x25/1,500
–/1,500
80
40
45
45
45
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40
20
18
18
18
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55
36
30
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70
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1,308 Meeting Room A
Meeting Room B
26x22/654
26x22/654
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27
27
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33,000 Arrowwood BR
Arrowwood AB
Amphitheater
Bedford
Briarcliff
Scarborough
Hawthorne
A 101
A 202
92x71x21/6,532
46x71x21/3,226
n/a
53x34x13/1,802
42x34x14/1,428
38x38x10/1,444
30x24x9.5/720
24x20x8.5/480
16x11x8.5/176
550/540
240/270
150/220
120/150
100/120
100/110
50/60
30/40
12/15
300/350
150/175
150/220
78/90
66/75
50/60
32/36
15/22
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240/360
120/180
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72/90
64/80
72/90
32/40
16/20
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Hilton Rye Town 699 Westchester Ave. Rye Brook, NY 10573 914-939-6300, 800-HILTONS Fax: 914-939-4760 www.ryetown.hilton.com
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Indoor and outdoor pool facilities, year-round tennis, Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art fitness center. Meeting services, newly renovated 32,000-sf of meeting and banquet facilities include two full-size ballrooms that offer natural light. Meeting facilities come equipped with HSIA, including dedicated T-1 lines.
TARRYTOWN
Castle on the Hudson 400 Benedict Ave. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-1980, 800-616-4487 Fax: 914-631-4612 www.castleonthehudson.com
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Award-winning Equus Restaurant, fitness center, pool, bocce ball, tennis, biking and golf nearby. Spectacular banquet facility with audio/visual equipment on-site. Meeting packages available. Delta Sky Miles for meeting planners.
Courtyard by Marriott - Tarrytown 475 White Plains Rd. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-1122, 800-589-2720 Fax: 914-631-1357 www.tarrytowncourtyard.com
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Lounge with fireplace, large-screen TC, Heated indoor pool and whirlpool. The Market 24-hour “grab and go” and 24/7 complimentary coffee. Meeting Services, convenient to Avon, IBM, PepsiCo, Nestle Waters, SwissRe and MasterCard.
Doubletree by Hilton Tarrytown 455 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-5700, 800-474-4260 Fax: 914-631-4125 www.tarrytown.doubletree.com
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Located near many attractions, the hotel offers 247 rooms, 25,000-sf of flexible meeting space, full conference services, 24-hr. business center. Guests enjoy indoor pool, fitness center, day spa, sauna, steamer, restaurant, bar, lounge, and more.
Sheraton 600 White Plains Rd. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-332-7900, 800-325-3535 Fax: 914-332-7950 www.sheratontarrytown.com
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Fitness facility, indoor pool and spa. Full-service contemporary American restaurant. SB&G, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service. Executive Boardroom, fully equipped business center, full catering service and two flexible meeting rooms.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 480 White Plains Rd. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-366-4600, 888-236-2427 Fax: 914-366-4601 www.tarrytownspringhill.com
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Business center, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool spa, exercise room, market express, dry cleaning and self laundry. Meeting Room accommodations, catering and A/V equipment services.
Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center 49 East Sunnyside Ln. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-591-8200, 800-553-8118 Fax: 914-591-3131 www.tarrytownhouseestate.com
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Complete sports center featuring indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, racquetball and tennis. Cellar 49, a tavern at the Mansion. Certified by IACC. Extensive AV/IT services and wired and wireless high-speed internet throughout. 45 Mbps of HSIA bandwidth allows for professional video-conference capabilities.
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$150 - $224 150 4
$150 - $224 145 145 6 6
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32,000 Westchester BR
Grand Ballroom
Town of Rye Suite
Arbor Suites 5, each
Board Suites 8, each
Port Chester Suite
119x80/9,520
104x62/448
70x26/1,820
25x20/500
25x15/375
24x20/500
1,100
750
204
50
40
50
630
420
117
30
24
30
900
600
210
40
30
40
4,134 Great Hall
Caramai Ballroom
Library
Tapestry
28x52/1,456
28x50/1,456
24x24/57
21x35/650
175
175
32
45
100
100
20
24
150
150
32
45
1,300 Sleepy Hollow
Kykuit Room
26x23/598
26x23/598
40
40
40
40
40
40
25,000 Grand Ballroom (1-6)
Salon 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Terrace
Hudson, A, B & C
River
Westchester Ballroom N & S
Sleepy Hollow Room
Tarrytown Room
Plaza 1, 2, 3 & 4 (combined)
Plaza AB (combined)
101x99/10,054
77x99/7,535
141.7x20/2,834
69x19/1,315
38x19/722
50x85x12/4,250
21.5x40x8/860
21.5x40x8/860
25x48.75x9.5/1,218
22.25x44/980
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840
-
150
85
500
80
80
150
110
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452
-
90
42
235
36
36
48
42
740
600
250
110
60
330
50
50
100
80
1,500 Westchester BR
Terrace Room A
Terrace Room B
Terrace A & B
27.5x17.2/484
27.5x17.2/484
27.5x17.2/484
27.5x35.2/968
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35
35
70
-
30
30
60
18
32
32
80
350 Sleepy Hollow Room 14x14/350 12
30,000 Mary Duke
Washington Irving
Knickerbocker
Hartly
New York
Sunnyside
Henry Hudson
Riverview
Boardroom
Tarrytown
74x74/5,500
41x22/902
41x20/820
40x32/640
63x30/1,890
41x23/963
22x45/990
23x36/828
29x17/493
58x30/1,740
350
70
70
40
168
60
70
70
26
168
250
38
38
28
90
40
48
48
26
85
350
40
40
40
96
64
64
64
23
88
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�Indoor Pool, �Outdoor Pool, � Fitness Center, � Charter Service, � Restaurant On-Site,
Gift Shop, � Pets, Smoke-Free
Westchester Marriott 670 White Plains Rd. Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-2200, 800-882-1042 Fax: 914-631-2832 www.westchestermarriott.com
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Gift shop, beauty salon, Illy Café, indoor pool, spa services, full-service health club, whirlpool and complimentary parking. Flexible ballrooms and additional meeting space. Meeting staff is supported by dedicated event management staff and A/V managers. Garden functions available on outdoor terrace.
WHITE PLAINS
aka: White Plains 25 Martine Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 914-220-5700, 888-aka-0170 Fax: 914-761-3501 www.stayaka.com
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Luxury extended stay hotel in downtown White Plains, features fully furnished studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments ideal for stays of a week or longer.
Crowne Plaza 66 Hale Ave. White Plains, NY 10601 914-682-0050, 800-227-0963 Fax: 914-682-0405 www.cpwestchester.com
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Concierge services, gift shop, limousine service, car rental, valet parking, indoor pool and exercise room. Banquets for up to 500 people, 17 meeting rooms. Video-conference capability (HI-NET) satellite communications network in-house A/V.
The Esplanade 4 Lyon Place White Plains, NY 10601 914-368-3800, 866-974-7829 Fax: 914-761-5208 www.esplanadecorporate.com
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Exercise facility, service spa. Complimentary breakfast.
Hyatt Summerfield Suites 101 Corporate Park Dr. White Plains, NY 10604 914-251-9700, 866-974-9288 Fax: 914-251-1699 www.hyattsummerfieldsuiteswhiteplains.com
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Newly renovated. Offers spacious one- and-two-bedroom/two-bath suites, flexible meeting space, full catering and A/V equipment. Functional and comfortable rooms include flexible business work-space and contemporary kitchen. Complimentary WiFi, five-mile radius shuttle service, breakfast buffet, evening social, fitness room and pool. Hyatt Gold Passport frequent guest program.
Renaissance Westchester 80 West Red Oak Ln. White Plains, NY 10604 914-694-5400, 800-891-2696 Fax: 914-694-1907 www.renaissancehotels.com/HPNSH
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Indoor pool, fitness room, whirlpool, two indoor tennis courts. 80 West Restaurant, a seafood grill and outdoor patio with fire pits. Outdoor sand volleyball, horseshoes and bocce ball court. Historic 1905 Red Oak Mansion offers a unique venue for executive meetings and memorable events. Experienced A/V staff on site, business center and Red Oak Transportation available.
Residence Inn by Marriott - White Plains 5 Barker Ave. White Plains, NY 10601 914-761-7700, 800-331-3131 Fax: 914-761-1432 www.marriott.com/NYCWP
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Exercise facility, guest laundry, dry cleaning, daily housekeeping, grocery service. Walking distance to train station and downtown White Plains. Meeting accommodations.
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$150 - $224 124 124
$150 - $224 402 7 13 3
$150 - $224 87 16
$150 - $224 159 159 8 2
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$150 - $224 133 133 5 3
26,000 Grand Ballroom
Salons A,B,C,F,G,H
Salons D or E
Tarrytown Ballroom
Salons 1-4
2nd Fl. Meeting Rooms (7)
Westchester Ballroom
Lobby/Pool
Executive Conference Suite
Outdoor Garden Terrace
Irvington
128x72/9,216
32x24/768
32x72/2,304
36x88/3,168
36x22/792
24x24/576
43x75/3,010
25x96/2,400
14x29/600
5,000
17.17x29.25/502
1,040
75
350
350
75
40
350
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-
-
40
560
45
150
150
45
24
120
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10
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24
850
50
150
200
50
30
180
130
10
230
30
17,000 New Rochelle
Larchmont (Comb)
Yorktown
Sprainbrook
Pleasantville
Briarcliff (Comb)
Pool Patio
Scarsdale (Comb)
Mamaroneck
Pelham
99x60/5,940
48x32x10/1,536
35x24x10/840
37x21x10/777
60x20x10/1,452
64x24x9/1,536
41x19,36x46x11/2,435
30x45x10/1,020
24x21x10/504
17x32x10/544
800
100
80
70
90
150
-
80
30
50
300
90
50
40
60
90
-
60
15
35
550
100
60
50
70
130
180
90
30
40
10,656
1,288 Summerfield I
Summerfield II
Summerfield
28x23/644 35
35
70
18
18
40
24
24
50
28x23/644
46x28/1,288
18,500 Grand Ballroom
Irving
Cooper
Greeley
Hutchinson/Zenger
Masefield
Red Oak Terrace
Hudson Room
7 Conference Suites
52x105/5,460
52x35/1,820
52x35/1,820
52x35/1,820
42x31/1,304
20x42/840
44x66/2,904
46x26/1,196
16x24/384
600
175
175
175
120
60
230
80
35
300
80
80
80
60
32
100
40
18
420
120
120
120
90
50
210
80
24
784 Cottage Room 14x20/280 25 16 20
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The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester 3 Renaissance Square White Plains, NY 10601 914-946-5500, 800-542-8680 Fax: 914-946-5501 www.ritzcarlton.com
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Great for social events, business functions, family getaways. Spa facilities, indoor pool and fitness center are among amenities. Dining options include The Lounge, BLT Steak and 42.
Westchester County Center 198 Central Park Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 914-995-4050 Fax: 914-995-4063 www.countycenter.biz
A full-service public arena with a 26,000-sf main hall, the 400-seat Little Theater and a 12,800-sf exhibit hall. Minutes from the Metro-North station and easily accessible from northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut. The County Center’s catering facilities, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, high-speed Internet access, full-service box office, dressing rooms and convenient adjoining parking areas all add up to first-quality service.
*Includes 1,400 fixed balcony seats and 3,000 movable seats on Main Floor. **Banquet/Reception capacities are based on 60in.-round tables seating up to 8 people.
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Hampton Inn & Suites - Yonkers 160 Corporate Blvd. Yonkers, NY 10701 914-377-1144 Fax: 914-377-1142 www.yonkerssuites.hamptoninn.com
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Complimentary daily hot breakfast, lobby bar, indoor pool, fitness and business center. Complimentary parking. Bus parking. Two meeting rooms with catered and banquet service. Fax and copy service. Wireless internet in meeting rooms. Access to outdoor patio for breakout sessions.
Ramada Inn 125 Tuckahoe Rd. Yonkers, NY 10704 914-476-3800, 800-2-RAMADA www.ramada.com
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Outdoor pool, exercise room. Three meeting rooms available, fax and copying service for guests. A/V equipment available. Free breakfast with room.
Residence Inn by Marriott - Yonkers 7 Executive Blvd. Yonkers, NY 10701 914-476-4600, 800-331-3131 Fax: 914-476-4606 www.residenceinnyonkers.com
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Complimentary full buffet hot breakfast daily, shuttle service, parking and grocery shopping. Outdoor patio with fire pit, sports court and putting green. Fully equipped kitchens. Close to Metro North. A selection of catering menus. Various set-up options and A/V equipment available.
Royal Regency 165 Tuckahoe Rd. Yonkers, NY 10710 914-476-6200, 800-215-3858 Fax: 914-375-7017 www.royalregencyhotelny.com
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Five Jacuzzi suites, close to Yonkers Raceway, dining room, full catering and free parking. Free WiFi, complimentary breakfast, minutes from Manhattan, AAA discount, Hertz Car Rental.
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additional accommodations
A Quaint Place to Stay With an Elegant Feel If you’re looking for some of the amenities of a full-service hotel but with plenty of charm and perhaps a bit more scenery, Westchester County has a variety of top-notch inns and bed and breakfasts that offer a quiet, peaceful getaway.
Set on 14 wooded acres in the heart of horse country, the Bedford Post Inn, owned by film star Richard Gere, is Westchester’s only Relais & Chateaux property. It is an eight-room luxury inn with a yoga studio, a reflecting pool and bathrooms that have double-soaking, antique claw-foot tubs imported from Portugal. Two on-site restaurants, The Barn Restaurant and The Farmhouse, offer casual and upscale dining options, respectively.
Just a short walk to the village of Croton-on-Hudson, the Alexander Hamilton House is a bed and breakfast that sits on a cliff overlooking the Hudson River. Featuring some rooms that include a fireplace and a whirlpool tub, the lavish inn is close to historic houses, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Kykuit, wineries and more.
Westchester County also features several motels that capitalize on convenience and comfort.
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Alexander Hamilton House49 Van Wyck St., Croton-on-Hudson 914-271-6737www.alexanderhamiltonhouse.com8 rooms.
Bedford Post Inn954 Old Post Rd., Bedford 914-275-3773 www.bedfordpostinn.com8 rooms.
Soundview Manor283 Soundview Ave., White Plains 914-421-9080www.soundviewmanor.com7 rooms.
Motels
Alexander Motel542 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains 914-761-5600Fax: 914-761-560016 rooms.
Apple Motor Inn775 Saw Mill River Rd., Ardsley 914-693-2900Fax: 914-693-8533www.applemotorinn.com49 rooms.
Ardsley Acres Motel560 Saw Mill River Rd., Ardsley 914-693-2700www.ardsleymotel.com59 rooms.
Central Motel441 Central Ave., White Plains 914-948-8717Fax: 914-948-871830 rooms.
Elmsford Motel19 Tarrytown Rd., Elmsford 914-592-7500Fax: 914-592-646148 rooms.
Mamaroneck Motel1015 West Boston Post Rd.,
Fax: 914-698-0105www.mamaroneckmotel.com34 rooms.
Saw Mill River Motel25 Valley Ave., Elmsford 914-592-7500Fax: 914-592-6461www.sawmillrivermotel.com127 rooms.
Town Lyne Motel8381 Crompond Rd., Rt. 202,
Fax: 914-737-898019 rooms.
Tuckahoe Motor Inn307 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers 914-793-6300Fax: 914-793-6387www.tuckahoemotorinnllc.com72 rooms.
Watergate Motor Inn81 Furnance Dock Rd., Croton-on-
Fax: 914-735-1923www.watergatemotorinn.com40 rooms.
Yonkers Gateway Motel300 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers 914-476-6600www.yonkersgatewaymotel.com60 rooms.
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Yard House restaurant is an upscale casual eatery known for great food, classic rock music
and 130 taps of imported, craft and specialty ales & lagers. Whether you’re in the mood for
a grilled burger and a pint of your favorite draft beer or pan seared ahi and a chilled martini,
Yard House has something for everyone! Open Monday through Thursday at 4pm, and
Friday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and late night dining.
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dining & banquet venues
When Your Group Works Up an AppetiteWhether you need to arrange a corporate dinner or a wedding reception, Westchester has the ideal venue.
Enjoy authentic Puerto Rican dining at Don Coqui where your group can participate in corporate team-building events, interactive cooking parties or Iron Chef competitions. Third-generation restaurateurs Jewelle and Jaleene Rodriguez showcase signature dishes carrying on their family legacy. If you and your group are looking for a quick, inexpensive bite of fresh food, look no further than Lonnie’s Fish n’ Chips, a take-out only place that serves up battered shrimp, chicken and fish, along with homemade salads and baked goods.
When the workday is over, your group can enjoy Westchester’s vibrant nightlife. Plan a pub crawl from Korova Milk Bar to Red Hat on the River; an evening over vino at The Gnarly Wine or an outing to sample fabulous cocktails such as espresso martinis from the Goldfish Oyster Bar & Restaurant. Our late-night hot spots guarantee you and your group a fun, comfortable atmosphere. Can’t decide where to go? Check out Village Social, a popular bar and restaurant that buzzes in Westchester, combining the party scene with intimate dining.
VENUES BY CAPACITY
1,000 and AbovePlayland Park ...................................................... Rye .................................................up to 10,000
FUNFUZION at New Roc City ..................... New Rochelle ......................................... 3,300
The Capitol Theatre ........................................ Port Chester....................................500-1,800
Grand Prix New York ....................................... Mount Kisco ............................................ 1,000
The Performing Arts Center ........................ Purchase ....................................................1,300
Paramount Center for the Arts ................... Peekskill ......................................................1,024
Lakeside at Osceola ......................................... Jefferson Valley...................................... 1,000
Life The Place to Be ......................................... Ardsley ................................................ 30-1,000
SUNY Purchase .................................................. Purchase ............................................ 20-1,000
The VIP Country Club .................................... New Rochelle ......................................... 1,000
500 to 999Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts ............................................ Katonah .........................................................800
Greentree Country Club ............................... New Rochelle ............................................. 700
Pace University .................................................. White Plains & Pleasantville .......... 10-700
The Polish Center ............................................. Yonkers ..........................................................600
Abigail Kirsch at Tapan Hill .......................... Tarrytown .....................................................500
Beckwith Pointe ................................................ New Rochelle .............................................500
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway .......................................... Yonkers ..........................................................500
Glen Island Harbour Club ............................. New Rochelle .............................................500
The Surf Club...................................................... New Rochelle .............................................500
250 to 499Mercy College .................................................... Dobbs Ferry .................................................450
Westchester Broadway Theatre ................. Elmsford .................................................52-450
White Plains Performing Arts Center ...... White Plains ................................................. 410
Colonial Terrace ................................................ Cortlandt Manor ........................................400
Don Coqui............................................................ New Rochelle .............................................400
The Fountainhead ............................................ New Rochelle .............................................400
Lake Isle Country Club Caterers ................ Eastchester ...................................................400
Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club ............ Mamaroneck ...............................................400
Philipse Manor Hall .......................................... Yonkers ..........................................................400
Sarah Lawrence College................................ Bronxville ...............................................18-400
Westchester Manor .......................................... Hastings-on-Hudson ..............................400
Regal New Roc 18 & Imax ............................ New Rochelle ..............................................376
Brynwood Country Club............................... Armonk .......................................................... 360
Lyndhurst ............................................................. Tarrytown ................................... 350 (tented)
Antun’s of Westchester .................................. Elmsford ........................................................300
Neuberger Museum of Art ........................... Purchase .......................................................300
Whitby Castle at Rye Golf Club.................. Rye............................................................ 10-300
Windows on The Hudson ............................ Dobbs Ferry .................................................300
The Willett House ............................................. Port Chester................................................. 275
Blue Hill at Stone Barns ................................. Pocantico Hills ...........................................250
Juliano’s Caterers ............................................. New Rochelle .............................................250
Below 250Sinapi’s Ceola Manor....................................... Jefferson Valley.......................................... 225
The CV Rich Mansion ..................................... White Plains .................................................220
The Riverview .................................................... Hastings-on-Hudson ..............................220
Berkeley College ............................................... White Plains .................................................200
Harvest on Hudson ......................................... Hastings-on-Hudson ...................... 80-200
Hudson River Museum .................................. Yonkers ..........................................................200
Rory Dolan’s ........................................................ Yonkers ................................................ 120-200
Striped Bass Restaurant ................................. Tarrytown .....................................................200
Zuppa Restaurant ............................................. Yonkers ...................................................10-200
At the Reef Restaurant & Caterers ............ Cortlandt Manor .........................................175
The Cabin Restaurant ..................................... Greenburgh ..................................................175
Castle on the Hudson .................................... Tarrytown ......................................................175
The James House Mansion ......................... Sleepy Hollow ................................... 100-175
Le Chateau........................................................... South Salem .................................................175
Manhattanville College .................................. Purchase ....................................................... 160
The Clubhouse Grill, 42 ................................. New Rochelle ..............................................152
The Arts Exchange ........................................... White Plains ................................................. 150
Good Counsel Convent - Mapleton ........ White Plains ................................................. 150
Half Moon ............................................................ Dobbs Ferry ................................................. 150
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden .............................. North Salem ................................................ 150
Make Your Own Wine ..................................... Elmsford ........................................................ 150
The Private Office, Inc. ................................... Rye Brook ..................................................... 150
Scarsdale Woman’s Club ............................... Scarsdale ....................................................... 150
Burke Education Facility ................................ White Plains ................................................. 120
Red Hat on the River ....................................... Irvington ................................................ 65-120
Washington’s Irving’s Sunnyside ............... Tarrytown ..................................................... 120
121 Restaurant .................................................... North Salem .........................................60-100
Fordham University ......................................... West Harrison ............................................. 100
Rini’s Restaurant ................................................ Elmsford ........................................................ 100
Ruth Chris Steak House ................................. Tarrytown .............................................. 10-100
Sam’s of Gedney Way ..................................... White Plains ................................................. 100
Static ....................................................................... White Plains ................................................. 100
Victor’s Restaurant ........................................... Hawthorne ................................................... 100
Hostaria Mazzei Restaurant ......................... Port Chester....................................................90
La Panetiere......................................................... Rye ......................................................................90
Wainwright House ........................................... Rye .............................................................. 30-80
The Melting Pot ................................................. White Plains ....................................................52
Philipsburg Manor............................................ Sleepy Hollow ...............................................50
For complete listings, see the Exceptional Spaces section, pages 38-39.
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about us
Here to Help Handle DetailsWestchester County Tourism & Film is the county’s official destination marketing organization, dedicated to promoting and advancing tourism and providing a positive visitor experience. The Westchester Destination Guide 2012 is an annual publication filled with a variety of helpful information about group-friendly hotels, exceptional meeting sites, exciting attractions, events and great restaurants that make Westchester County an ideal place for business or leisure travel. With years of experience, our innovative and dedicated staff is a one-stop resource to answer your questions, offer ideas and assist you in planning your next visit, tour, meeting, event and more.
Here are a few of helpful services that we provide to plan your meeting.
Distribute RFP to search Westchester County hotels, conference centers and venues
Complimentary customized itineraries
Coordinate site inspections
Provide publications for distribution to attendees
Assist with off-site excursions and team building Westchester County is the smart choice. Please let us know if we may ever be of assistance. We look forward to working with you.
Natasha Caputo Director 914-995-8502 [email protected]
Amanda M. Modugno Deputy Director 914-995-8501 [email protected]
Lydia A. Ruth Film, Public Relations & Marketing 914-995-8503 [email protected]
Sandra J. Mahonski Administrative Assistant 914-995-8504 [email protected]
Westchester County Tourism & Film 148 Martine Ave., Ste. 104 White Plains, NY 10601 914-995-8500 or 800-833-9282 Fax: 914-995-8505 www.westchestertourism.com
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transportation
Within Easy ReachGetting to Westchester is easy, whether you’re driving, flying or arriving by bus or train. Over the past decade, the county has made a significant investment to improving its transportation network. Three interstate highways provide quick links to New York City, and public transportation is widely available.
Westchester County Airport, which was called upon to be the first airport in the nation to reopen following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is conveniently located five miles east of the City of White Plains and approximately 30 miles north of Manhattan. The airport offers a mixture of commercial, business, charter and private flights to satisfy all clientele. Each year 1.9 million passengers travel on some 32,000 commercial flights. On a typical day around 55 commercial aircrafts depart
from Westchester Airport’s runways. The airport is one of the most active business aviation facilities in the nation, averaging more than 70,000 corporate and charter operations annually, and it is also the home to 300 light aircrafts. Metro-Northo, the commuter railroad, can whisk you from White Plains to midtown Manhattan in just 35 minutes. With 775 miles of track, Metro-North goes to 120 stations in seven counties of New York. The Hudson, The Harlem and the New Haven are the three main lines that provide passengers service on the east side of the Hudson River.
Amtrak also serves Westchester County with stops at Yonkers, New Rochelle and on Croton-on-Hudson. Look here for information on how to get here and then make your way around town.
Bee-Line Bus System 914-813-7777www.beelinebus.com
Countywide bus service with more than 55 routes and express service connecting major metropolitan areas.
Smart Commute Program 914-995-4444www.westchestergov.com/smart-commute
Find out about products and services that support the use of transit and other alternatives to driving alone.
MOTORCOACH & BUS LINE OPERATORS
Adirondack Trailways 800-776-7548 www.trailwaysny.comGreyhound 800-231-2222 www.greyhound.comLeprechaun Lines 800-624-4217 www.leprechaunlines.coShortline Coach USA 800-631-8405 www.shortlinebus.com
Connecticut Limo 800-472-LIMO, www.ctlimo.comShuttles from NYC airports to locations in Westchester.
DLC Ground Transportation Services800-460-5520, www.dlctrans.comLocated in the arrivals terminal at Westchester County Airport. Operates taxi service.
Limousine Service of Westchester877-878-5466, www.lswlimo.comExecutive sedan and transportation services throughout Westchester and the tri-state area.
Red Dot Airport Shuttle800-673-3368, www.ridethedot.comTransportation to and from JFK and LGA.
Red Oak Transportation800-477-5466, www.redoaktrans.com
RENTAL CAR COMPANIESAlamoWestchester County Airport (HPN) ...................................914-946-9080
AvisWestchester County Airport (HPN) ...................................914-997-2300Scarsdale ..........................................914-722-0591White Plains .....................................914-948-0277
BudgetWestchester County Airport (HPN) ...................................914-997-4183
EnterpriseWestchester County Airport (HPN) ...................................914-946-9696Ardsley .............................................914-674-8694Cortlandt Manor...............................914-739-9700Croton ...............................................914-271-0100Mamaroneck ....................................914-381-1199
Mount Kisco .....................................914-241-2999Mount Vernon ..................................914-667-6720New Rochelle ...................................914-632-6622Port Chester .....................................914-937-4131Tarrytown .........................................914-631-5474White Plains East .............................914-997-9484White Plains West ............................914-948-6868Yonkers .............................................914-964-2004Yonkers South ..................................914-968-1000
HertzWestchester County Airport (HPN) ...................................914-948-1016Bedford Hills .....................................914-242-0422Elmsford ...........................................914-347-2017New Rochelle ...................................914-633-0643Peekskill ............................................914-737-3178White Plains .....................................914-948-3024
NationalWestchester County Airport (HPN) ...................................914-946-9080
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Major Roadways: The county is easily accessible via major thoroughfares including I-87 (New York State Thruway), I-95 (New England Thruway), I-287 (Cross-Westchester Expressway) and I-684.
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DISTANCES TO WESTCHESTER FROM MAJOR CITIESDrivetime from major cities:
Albany, NY .................... 2 ½ hours
Baltimore, MD .................. 4 hours
Boston, MA....................... 3 hours
Hartford, CT ...................... 2 hours
Montreal ........................... 6 hoursQuebec, Canada
New York City, NY .............. ½ hour
Newark, NJ ......................... 1 hour
Philadelphia, PA ............... 3 hours
Washington, D.C. .............. 5 hours
LaGuardia (LGA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 miles John F Kennedy (JFK). . . . . . . . .37 miles
Newark Liberty (EWR) . . . . . . . .45 miles Stewart (SWF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 miles
DISTANCES TO MAJOR AIRPORTS:
PLANEWestchester County Airport .....914-995-4850www.westchestergov.com/airportConveniently located about five miles east of White Plains and approximately 30 miles north of Manhattan, Westchester County Airport offers commercial airline service to many non-stop destinations, as well as convenient connections to cities worldwide. Non-stop commercial service is noted below.
Air Tran ...........................................800-247-8726www.airtran.comAtlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Palm Beach (PBI)
American Airlines .........................800-433-7300www.aa.comChicago (ORD)
Cape Air ..........................................800-352-0714www.flycapeair.comNantucket (ACK), Martha’s Vineyard (MVY), Lebanon (LEB)
Delta .................................................800-221-1212www.delta.comAtlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW)
jetBlue .............................................800-538-2583www.jetblue.comFt. Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
United ..............................................800-241-6522www.united.comChicago (ORD), Washington DC (IAD)
US Airways .....................................800-428-4322www.usairways.comCharlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington DC (DCA)
Amtrak800-872-7245www.amtrak.comService from New Rochelle to the Boston-Washington Northeast corridor. Services from Croton-Harmon and Yonkers to upstate New York, Montreal, Chicago and points west.
Metro-North Railroadwww.mta.info/mnr All MTA services: 511Service to Grand Central Terminal and 43 stations in Westchester and points east and west on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines. Metro-North’s “One Day Getaways” offer great deals on exciting venues: Rye Playland, Empire City Casino, Kykuit and more.
Relocation ServicesBusiness Council of Westchester ...914-948-2110www.westchesterny.org
Chambers of CommerceAfrican American Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-699-9050www.aaccnys.org
Bedford Hills Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-381-3356 www.bedfordny.com
Bronxville Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-337-6040 www.bronxvillechamber.com
Dobbs Ferry Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-478-9381 www.dfchamber.com
Eastchester/Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce ...................914-779-7344 www.eastchestertuckahoechamber ofcommerce.com
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ...914-328-7181 www.whccny.com
Katonah Chamber of Commerce ....914-232-2668 www.katonahchamber.org
Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-698-4400 www.mamaroneckchamberofcommerce.org
Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-666-7525 www.mtkiscochamber.com
TOUR OPERATORS & DESTINATION PLANNERS
East Coast Group Tours ..........................................................................................................914-803-2373MC Heritage Tours ..................................................................................................................914-720-9622Outlook International...............................................................................................................914-725-2663Pied Piper Tours .......................................................................................................................914-238-8289
Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-667-7500 www.mtvernonchamber.org
New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-632-5700 www.newrochellechamber.org
Ossining Chamber of Commerce ...914-941-0009 www.ossiningchamber.org
Peekskill/Cortlandt Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-737-3600 www.hvgatewaychamber.com
Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-747-6419 www.pleasantville.com
Port Chester/Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce ....................................914-939-1900 www.portchesterchamber.com
Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce ....914-620-2426 www.scarsdalechamber.org
Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce ...................914-631-1705 www.sleepyhollowchamber.com
Somers Chamber of Commerce ......914-276-3904 www.somerschamber.com
Yonkers Chamber of Commerce .....914-963-0332 www.yonkerschamber.com
Yorktown Chamber of Commerce ....914-245-4599www.yorktownchamber.org
TRAIN
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Westchester County provides transportation opportunities for the disabled community via the BeeLine ParaTransit Service. The ParaTransit service is for disabled individuals who are unable to utilize the regular BeeLine Fixed Bus Service either fully or partially. To utilize the ParaTransit service an individual must be approved prior through an application process.
For additional information, please call (914) 995-2960. For individuals who have a permanent disability and are able to utilize a public fixed bus you can apply for the Westchester County Reduced Fare Card or the MTA’s Metro Disabled Half Fare Card. Call (914) 995-2956 for more information.
For other inquiries, please call the Office for the Disabled at (914) 995-2957.
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Armonk Limousine ...................... 27
ArtsWestchester ............................... 1
Brazen Fox ......................................... 7
Caravela ............................................ 27
Comfort Inn & Suites....................37
Cross County Shopping Center .............................................19
Doral Arrowwood .......Back Cover
DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown .....................................21
Emma’s Ale House ....................... 34
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway ..... Inside Front Cover
Excel Limousine .............................17
Funfuzion at New Roc City .......15
Grand Prix New York/ Spins Bowl ....................................14
Hilton Rye Town ..............................2
Holiday Inn Mt. Kisco ...................15
Iron Horse Grill .............................. 27
Lazy Boy Saloon/ Lazy Lounge ............................... 29
Legal Sea Foods ............................. 25
Leros Point to Point ......................13
Limousine Service of Westchester ................................ 53
Lyndhurst ..........................................18
Mamaroneck Motel ...................... 26
Mapleton at Good Counsel ..... 28
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers ...18
Mass Transit Administration ..........................Inside Back Cover
Oasis Day Spa ..................................14
Radisson Hotel New Rochelle ............................. 23
Red Hat on the River ................... 29
Residence Inn Marriott ...............16
The Ritz-Carlton Westchester .................................37
Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel .........33
Sushi Mike’s ..................................... 26
Westchester Broadway Theatre ...........................................17
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