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 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.
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1. 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.
2. Kykuit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 748 reviews
Grand home and grounds of this former Rockefeller estate offer a marvelous collection of modern sculptures, Chinese and European ceramics, fine furnishings and beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens. KYKUIT IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL MAY 3. Please continue to check this listing or go to our website for updates.
Reviewed By LJL1974 - Middletown, United States
While the "classic" tour is slightly shorter and more limited than the grand tour, we did not feel at all shortchanged. The classic is over two hours (including the shuttle ride to/from visitor center at Phillipsburg Manor to Kykuit) and includes an extensive amount of the mansion interior as well as a wonderful tour of gardens and grounds, and the coach house. Our guide (Helen?) was amazing in her ability to fascinate us with information on the three resident generations of the Rockefeller family, the architecture and renovations of the main structure as well as the coach house, and the artists who created the amazing sculptures and other artwork throughout the home and grounds. This is a wonderful tour!
3. New Croton Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By womenofgod111 - New York City, United States
This is a hidden gem the waterfall is beautiful once you go over the bridge there's a beautiful waterfall right there is a perfect area to have a picnic they have a barbecue grill right there they have a nice walking trail they have a river trail and the trail that would take you over a nice bridge in a walking trail is like you walking in the forest. It's something you must see before the end of the summer I will definitely go again
4. Untermyer Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Untermyer Gardens is a 46 acre former estate that is now a public garden. Open seven days a week it includes multiple garden areas including a Walled Garden, a grand Vista, a Ruin Garden, the Temple of Love, a Rhododendron Walk and a Rock and Stream Garden.
Reviewed By Katvr84 - Yonkers, United States
Hi. Untermeyer park has been in North Yonkers ever since I was a kid and long before then, too! And the time era i am talking about is the 1990s when I already a growing little kid. Ok, this post is NOT about me. It’s about Untermeyer park, located off of North Broadway avenue, and is adjacent or beside St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, NY. Lovely views of the Hudson River and the Palisades can be seen after you continue to walk past the first built garden near the Charles Community Center at entrance of Untermeyer Park. In Summertime, years back, there were concerts and dance performances in the Untermeyer fields and it was awesome, fun and was a great way to grow up—an invest in the diverse city of Yonkers, NY—complete with a Ukrainian festival further on north Broadway.
5. Sunnyside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By JohnK3353 - Brooklyn, United States
A walking tour of Irving's home, full of fascinating tidbits (via the tour guide) from the life of a literary Master. So interesting to see the scale of everything - people were definitely shorter and smaller than we are now. And the large surrounding property is beautiful and visitors are encouraged to roam about, and take in the dazzling view of the Hudson River. Great little gift shop, too. This is where it all began - Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, written right here. Especially fun to visit during Halloween season, with the town of Sleepy Hollow just a stone's throw away.
6. Pierson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By honestmommom
Go at sunset, bring chairs and food basket, sit on benches if u can face the bridge, between light house and boat docks , At sunset the bridge lights up,
7. Marshlands Conservancy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By HRHCam - New York City, United States
Cool hiking well marked hiking trails for bird watching and general exploring. Few white tail deer and wild turkeys are in attendance. You are surrounded by the sound and good views of the water and marshland.
8. The Westchester
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 911carolg - Hartsdale, United States
We love the Westchester. We have frequented David Yurman, Tiffany's, and the Apple Store most often. The sales people are accommodating and knowledgeable.
9. Glen Island Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By 815naimab
Excellent place to BBQ and enjoy New Rochelle sound. Open all summer and there is a fee to enter the beach area. Fun for kids and adults. There are showers on the premises.
