Top Things to do in Westchester County
Top Hotels in Westchester County
- 1. Sonesta White Plains Downtown
- 2. Baymont by Wyndham White Plains - Elmsford
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers
- 4. Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers
- 5. Tarrytown House Estate
- 6. Royal Regency Hotel
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers Westchester
- 8. Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown Westchester County
- 9. Hyatt House White Plains
- 10. Hampton Inn White Plains / Tarrytown
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Westchester County, Westchester County
Westchester County, a collection of towns that serve as a popular suburb for the bordering New York City, is also the gateway to the Hudson River Valley, an area that promises a plethora of outdoor activities, from sailing to bird-watching to cross country skiing. The County also contains Rye Playland, a popular children's amusement park, historic sites from the American Revolution, the African American Heritage Trail and several famous houses, including Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival mansion.
Restaurants in Westchester County
1. Manor Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By donv722 - Buffalo, United States
Having lived in Larchmont for 15 years, we took Manor Park for granted. Now that we've been gone for 10 years we realize how lucky we were to have this in our own backyard. Spectacular views of Long Island Sound year-round with amazing sun-sets, gathering storm-clouds, and calm, glass-like water some days to raging waves another.
2. Hartsdale Pet Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By LoriH604
Pet cemetery is always clean & well taken care of. Parking is small, but never seem to have an issue, for people come & go in enough time for others to pay their respects.
3. Westchester Trail Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Immandy - Boston, United States
Westchester Trail Rides (and Cowboy Bob) makes for a fabulous horseback riding experience in the woodland hills of northern Westchester County, NY. Bob is wonderful to work with and very helpful and committed to his clients' experience. I arranged a riding experience for my son and daughter-in-law and Cowboy Bob couldn't have been better to work with. His "ranch" in Croton-on-Hudson is a beautiful spot and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the grounds, corrals, and barn, and walking the nearby trails, while Cowboy Bob guided the rest of the family on horseback. It was a beautiful day made more so by the wonderful demeanor and service of Cowboy Bob.
4. Nahmias Et Fils
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By P4227EJjenniferh
Very personalized, professional and informative tour! I really enjoyed learning the history of the distillery and the Mahia is truly something special!
5. Lyndhurst
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
Lyndhurst mansion is closed but the grounds are open! Daily Grounds Passes are available through December 20th. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Reviewed By an0nym0us9999 - Memphis, United States
Lyndhurst was a dream estate built by Mr. Pauling that was sold to Jay Gould that overlooked the Hudson River. During Halloween, the house was decorated with Halloween decorations that took away from the overall historic feel of the house but was entertaining. I took the tour of the house it lasted about an hour and a half and get a good look at the furniture that was in the house during Jay Gould’s life. The house itself wasn’t anything extremely impressive. The most memorial piece of information about the estate for me was that the TV series, Dark Shadows, was filmed at Lyndhurst, and Barnabas’ and Angelique’s paintings from the TV series were displayed in one of the rooms. The house was built in a gothic revival style where ever door, window, room, furniture and et cetera had a parallel matching accompaniment. It was a enjoyable historic site to explore.
6. Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Pepsi was one of the few corporations to seriously invest in modern sculpture, and the result is this impressive collection.
Reviewed By BuggyBPG - Cos Cob, United States
I was meditating and focusing on my heart chakra during my come-up as I meditated by the pond and the trails started to kick in as I meditated and the clouds were coming off of it it was like a Monay painting. I got up and started strolling through the sculpture garden. Let me tell you, the visuals that go with this is priceless. I wish I had the words for it or a way to draw it for you or maybe take a picture of it in my mind - like a tripping camera how aweseome would that be! Anyway The ladies were dancing around and around and around me and I felt connected to the universe, I felt that each of them was an element and all of them working in unison made the world go round. Then I got a little bit sick and had to boot. I recovered though, got up, and jogged around the park. I found a nice bench to sit down and meditate once I found myself regaining control and focus. I definitely found that this place helped me realign my energies. I recommend it.
7. Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
This unassuming country church contains a stained glass window by Henri Matisse and nine windows by Marc Chagall, all commissioned by Nelson A. Rockefeller. The enthralling story of the windows and how they came to be here is the story of relationships among distinguished patrons and collectors of modern art, two great 20th-century artists, and the leading connoisseurs and tastemakers of the day. WINDOW-VIEWING TOURS ARE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2. Please continue to check this listing or go to our website for updates.
Reviewed By Allergyissues - London, United Kingdom
A small non denominational church which had been used by the Rockefeller’s in the past has a wonderful Matisse rose window completed 3 days before his death and 10 other stain glassed windows by Chagall. Some dedicated to members of the Rockefeller family members after their death.
8. Neuberger Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By touriag - New York City, United States
Situated in the heart of the beautiful SUNY purchase campus, this museum is free for students and a very small admission fee for the outside visitors. It is apparently the tenth largest university museum in the nation and has modern and African art as part of its permanent collection. If you are going through the campus, or Purchase do not miss this museum and its wonderful gift shop.
9. Captain Lawrence Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
The Captain Lawrence Brewery in Elmsford boasts a large tasting room with a 30-foot oak bar, and serves 12 ales on tap, complimented by a wide array of food cooked on-site by our kitchen. Our recently renovated beer garden sports picnic tables, beer barrels, a bocce ball court, corn hole, and giant Jenga. It also sports its own outdoor bar. In winter or during rain, we open a secondary beer garden inside the brewery itself. Captain Lawrence Brewery provides on-demand tours, and is available for booking private events such as weddings and bachelor parties. Besides CLBC merchandise, the beer hall also sells beer to go, and will fill your growlers and crowlers for you. Kegs are also available to purchase at the brewery, providing you have filled out an online order form on our website in advance.
10. Rockwood Hall State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Y2080GAdavidh
This vista overlooking the hudson river connects via the 7 bridges trail and the aquaduct leading to NYC and Ossining. It is a great place for sleedding and there is lots of parking by the Hospital or by the North Enterance also. Wide open fields, rare trees, lots of stonework are all that is left of the mansion that used to sit here. Excelent place to fly a kite in the back, walk on the loop trail or take the 7 bridges trail up. Take a kite, sled. There are no facilities here so bring anything you need. Roads are good gravel and drained so you can go if its wet no problem.
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