My favorite places in Westchester...
This lens is a resource for visitors and residents of the Westchester County.
It contains some of my favorite places in our county and I have been a resident for over 20 years. I have organized this site by municipalities in alphabetical order. If you have any suggestions or additions or corrections, please forward to me. The places I recommend have been personally visited by myself and I attest to the accuracy of my report.
Enjoy your stay!
Disclaimer: Any places I suggest is only for your amusement. I do not receive any compensation for endorsing any organization. Any revenue derived from Squidoo is donated 100% to Soldier Angels fund.
The County web site starts here.
ARDSLEY
- Ardsley web site
- Ardsley web site
CROTON-ON-HUDSON
- Croton-on-Hudson web site
- Croton-on-Hudson web site
Croton favorites...
- Croton Gorge Park A great place for a picnic or a hike along the reservoir.
ELMSFORD
- Elmsford web site
- Elmsford web site.
Elmsford favorites...
IRVINGTON
- Town of Irvington
- Town of Irvington web site
Irvington favorites...
- SquidooThe hometown of Squidoo - A great internet company.
MT. PLEASANT (HAWTHORNE,VALHALLA)
- Hawthorne
- Hawthorne
Hawthorne favorites...
OSSINING
- Town of Ossining
- Town of Ossining web site.
Ossining favorites...
- Ossining Library The best library in the county with a beatiful view of the Hudson River.
- Ferry between Ossining train station and Haverstraw.
NY Waterway - Ossining Pizzeria - Best gelato in Westchester.
(181 Croton Avenue in Ossining, 914-762-1455).
PEEKSKILL
- City of Peekskill
- Peekskill official site
Peekskill favorites...
- Paramount theater -
Paramount Center for the Arts - Waterfront Park - Free outdoor concert during summer Wednesday evenings. You can launch your own boat onto the Hudson River.
- Hiking to Anthony's Nose - lookout off Bear Mountain Parkway.
- Chateau Rive Apartments -
Chateu Rive - Downtown peekskill has many Art galleries, restaurants and shops. Every Saturday morning during the summer, there is a farmers market.
PELHAM
- Historic Pelham
- This award winning web site is a model to be replicated.
TARRYTOWN
- Tarrytown
- Tarrytown site
Tarrytown favorites...
WHITE PLAINS
- City of White Plains
- City of White Plains web site
Favorites of White Plains...
- Kam Sen Groceries Best Asian groceries store in Westchester.
YONKERS
- City of Yonkers
- City of Yonkers web site
Yonkers favorites...
- Hudson River Museum Museum and Planetarium on a Historic Mansion.
- Yonkers Raceway Casino The only casino in Westchester.
YORKTOWN
These are places I recommend in my home town Yorktown Hts. I've lived here for over 20 years and I am proud to be a resident.
- Yorktown web site
- Yortown online
- Winery at St. George
- A new facility for wine tasting in Mohegan Lake, NY.
Yorktown favorites...
- IBM T. J. Watson Research Lab
- Stuart's Farm Apple picking in the fall.
- Wilkins Fruit and Fir Farm Apple picking and fresh Christmas trees.
WESTCHESTER SURROUNDINGS...
Here are some other unique places of interest that is within 30 minutes drive from Westchester county.
- Bear Mt. INN accross the Bear Mt. Bridge and South on 9W. You can ice skate in the winter, picnic in the summer and visit a zoo.
Bear Mountain INN - West Point Museum - Across the Bear Mt. Bridge and North on 9W about 10 miles. It is a museum full of history of warfare. The kids will really enjoy it.
West Point Museum - Perkins Memorial Drive - One of the Most scenic roadway in the USA as recommended by National Geographics Society. You can get a breath taking view at the top of the Mountain and also get a unique view of the Bear Mountain Bridge.
- Woodbury Commons Outlet Mall - The largest outdoor mall of its kind with over 220 name brand stores with discounted prices. It is by far the best place to shop.
Woodbury Premium Outlet - Cold Spring - Just north of the Bear Mt. Bridge on Route 9D about 10 miles. A charming river town with antique stores and bed and breakfasts and restaurants, well worth a day trip.
Cold Spring - Buddist Temple in Putnam - North on Taconic Parkway and turn right on Route 301 about 2 miles.
Chuang Yen Monastery
It also has the best vegetarian lunch on Sat. and Sun. (between 12 noon and 1 PM) $5 adult, $3 Childern. - A walkway over the Hudson River in Dutchess County.
Restoration project
ODDBALL
- Tornado in Westchester - July 2006.
- Also golfball size hail in Yorktown Hts. one week later.
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