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
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Teatown Lake Reservation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Teatown Lake Reservation's mission is to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship. We realize our mission through environmental education, stewardship of Teatown's preserve, and regional conservation of the Hudson Hills and Highlands. At the center of all our endeavors is teamwork and partnership, because nature conservation and environmental health are possible only when people and their communities work together for the common good. The Teatown team is made of our members, donors, volunteers, board, staff and program participants. Our successes are only possible because of their hard work and dedication to our mission. In addition, we seek collaborations with other organizations and businesses who share our vision.
Reviewed By 967lynn
One of my favorite local places with a nice trail around the lake or more varied trails through the woods.
2. Faraway Farm Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Farm is only open to visitors by appointment. Please send us an email to schedule a visit. Faraway Farm is home to a herd of twenty beautiful alpacas and two Icelandic Horses. Our store offers homegrown yarn and a wide selection of alpaca garments, teddy bears, throws, and many one of a kind items. Just 40 miles north of New York City, the farm is often the location of choice for fashion magazines, wedding photographers, theater companies, television shows and independent photographers. They also host educational tours, private events and workshops throughout the year.
3. Square House Museum
4. 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.
5. Van Cortlandt Manor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Explore the stone manor house and brick ferry house, wander through the heritage gardens, and stroll down a quiet country road along the Croton River. There, you'll experience the domestic life of a patriot family living in the years just after the American Revolution - the New Nation period. Site is open for tours on weekends during July and August. Property also hosts the popular events LIGHTSCAPES in the spring and the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in the fall.
Reviewed By 361MrT - Laconia, United States
Set within the Hudson Valley is a manor straight out of the 18th century and on its property is a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns. As you meander through the paths that are pumpkin lit, victors will come upon multiple themes filled with illuminated carved pumpkins—complete with spooky music, lighting, and some low-lying fog. Themes vary from spiders, cats, astrological signs, dinosaurs, circus trains, etc. However, my favorite was the overhead tunnel called “the Planetarium” which was totally made up pumpkins carved and grouped together to form a night sky. Music and “shooting stars” just made this theme even more exciting. Best time to go is when the chill in the air is just enough for your breath to be seen. Of course, make sure its dark when you go—preferably after 6:30PM.
6. Patriot's Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
7. 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
8. Paramount Hudson Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
A 1930s theater.
Reviewed By andrewmE6435PA
went to see kissthesky jimi hendrix band. yes it had to be the closest thing to the real thing eva. performance was period perfect bringing monterey, band of gypsy's and experience from yesteryear. costumeS sets beyond awesome. jimi bleu as jimi like real, buddy as buddy, billy, noel and mitch.....guitar work phenomenal. see this gig if you can and dance hard. paramount theater great spot; stop in peekskill coffee house for the best double espresso; luv the show man, really dig it!!
9. Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By 696cherid - Yardville, United States
Stopped here as we were returning home from a trip to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Multiple trails to jog/hike/ walk for couples, families, and dog walkers. If you have a horse, you are also welcome to horseback ride here, as well as travel by a horse drawn carriage. We took the trail that goes around the lake and found it be beautiful Even for mid Fall there was wildlife to be seen such as chipmunks, turtles, Canada geese, and Mallard Ducks, as well as other small birds. Great place to spend time in Nature during all seasons of the year. A Nature Center is there with naturalists to answer questions. If you enter through the main entrance, there is a $6 fee to be paid at a kiosk. The lot was crowded, but there is an overflow lot and I understand you can park elsewhere at other points of entrance along the road and avoid the fee, but we feel our $6 fee was well worth it to help preserve the park. We would want to visit again and try one of the other trails should we pass through the area again.
10. Muscoot Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By 520igorg
For 25 years every summer I visit this place. In our hectic world with stress, the race for money, illness, etc., thanks God that there are still places where you can forget everything and relax your soul. Going back 100 years, you will understand how simple and unhurried people lived, despite the hard daily work.
