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
What to do and see in Westchester County, Westchester County: The Best Specialty Museums
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. Stepping Stones: The Historic Home Of Bill And Lois Wilson
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By grasshoppergirl26 - DeLand, United States
Lois Wilson created the foundation that keeps the house as it was at the end of her life in 1988. It is a magical step back to the beginning of the recovery movement in America. Highly recommend a visit.
2. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House is one of the most visually unique homes in the world. It is the only known residence constructed in the eight-sided, domed colonnaded shape of a classic Roman Temple. Guided tours are available on a limited basis, see website for dates and times. The house is not wheelchair accessible.
Reviewed By Brooklyn-Jared - Vienna, Austria
This house is really interesting in terms of its architecture, the interior and its history. Set on a nice property in a lovely residential area. And it’s easily accessible, not hours away. We had a one hour tour with docent Farrah. Lots of interesting info. You must book online in advance. Highly recommend.
3. Hudson River Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Decor71 - Franklin Square, United States
The exhibit was marvelous. It was a womens' exhibit. Great variety, curated wonder- fully. This is a museum to come back to when we no longer have a Pandemic. The setting is awesome. It overlooks the Hudson.
4. Science Barge
5. Percy Grainger Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By amandaeO7774VH - White Plains, United States
This house is like a living museum. Tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. I love how the guide didn’t just talk about Percy Grainger’s music, but also described the cultural, social, and economic impact of his work and life. And they had a harmonium!!! Will be coming back with my parents for another tour!
6. Peekskill Museum
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
7. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
8. Sing Sing Prison Museum
9. Thomas Paine Cottage Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Our_family_visits
This review is based on our October 2019 visit. I heard it's not open yet because of the virus. We'll revisit as soon as it reopens. I decided to write this because small museums are in danger now and this place has done a lot to improve. Would be a shame to lose it. My family and I went several years for a museum visit. It had nice historic exhibits but as others said, a quick bit of history. It was also a self guided tour with a fellow present to answer questions. The kids are older now and one needed to visit an historic place for school. The museum has actual guided tours now that include the entire history of Thomas Paine while in New Rochelle with a cool mannequin of him in his bedroom area. The kids loved the videos of the Revolutionary War and all the new hands on exhibits for them. The upstairs has New Rochelle history and a small library with computer for members. The schoolhouse is now part of the tour where they wrote with quill pens and played some Colonial games. The tour guide also took us around the property. The kids like the stolen Paine bones story when we saw his grave site. Kids had fun, I learned a lot. Tour took close to 2 hours because we had a lot of questions. All in all a BIG improvement over our last visit. My wife and I plan on returning for the new adult lectures.
10. Westchester Italian Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
