Yonkers, NY Road Trips

1 The Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, ☏ +1 914-963-4550. Exhibitions on regional history, Hudson Valley art, and the only public planetarium in Westchester County. It is the largest museum in Westchester County. $13/adult, $8/youth, $9/concession. (updated Apr 2025) 2 Untermyer Park, 945 North Broadway. Greek gardens, canals, reflecting pools and other created "ruins". Untermyer Performing Arts Council produces live performances in the park. The performances are admission free and are done throughout the summer. Special concerts throughout the year are announced on their website. 3 Philipse Manor Hall, 29 Warburton Ave., ☏ +1 914-965-4027. A Colonial-era manor house which today serves as a museum and archive, offering many glimpses into life before the American Revolution. 4 Saint Joseph's Seminary (Dunwoodie), 201 Seminary Ave, ☏ +1 914-704-1896. The major seminary of the Archdiocese of New York. It educates men destined to serve as priests within the Archdiocese and elsewhere in the United States and abroad. The Seminary has hosted Pope John Paul II in 1995 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. They each led an afternoon prayer service and visited with the seminarians. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. Work began on the Croton Aqueduct in 1837 to tap the waters of the Croton watershed in Westchester County for the residents of New York City. It runs north-south, parallel to the Hudson Line of Metro North, so it is readily accessible from New York City by public transportation.

1 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 2548 Central Park Ave, ☏ +1 914-226-3082. Get food and drink delivered to your seat while you watch a movie. $15/$18.50 3D after 2PM; $12/$15.50 3D before 2PM (except holidays) and all day for children (6-11), seniors (60+), college students with current ID, and guests with disabilities; $6 senior (60+) W all day & before 2PM all weekdays. (updated Nov 2020) 2 Legoland Discovery Center Westchester, toll-free: +1-866-243-0770. Located in the Ridge Hill shopping center downstairs from both Showcase Cinema De Lux and Dick's Sporting Goods. 3 Sprain Ridge Park, 149 Jackson Ave, ☏ +1 914-231-3450. 8AM–dusk. Mountain biking- Helmet required, trail map is available online. 278 acres of wooded terrain located in the southern end of the county offers trails for beginners as well as advanced. County park pass is required for admission. Pool admission: $4. (updated Nov 2020) 4 Yonkers Raceway & Empire City Casino, 810 Yonkers Ave, ☏ +1 914-968-4200, [email protected]. Daily 10AM-6AM. Founded in 1899 as the Empire City Race Track, Yonkers Raceway is a one-half-mile standardbred harness racing dirt track. The casino—featuring video slot machines, video blackjack, and electronic table games—opened in 2006. It is now operated by MGM Resorts. There are several dining venues onsite. Gambling age is 18. (updated Jan 2022) 5 Murray's Skating Center (E.J. Murray Memorial Skating Center), 348 Tuckahoe Rd (Tuckahoe Rd exit of NYS Thruway (I-87) or Sprain Brook Pkwy; Bee-Line Bus route 8), ☏ +1 914-377-6469.

1 Nathan's Famous, 2290 Central Park Ave, ☏ +1 914-779-0700. 11AM–9PM daily. Opened in 1965, this was the third location of the world-famous Coney Island-based hot dog joint. The site has since been remodeled and downsized, with a CVS now occupying the site of the former entrance. (updated Nov 2020) 2 Stew Leonard's, 1 Stew Leonard Dr (NYS Turnpike (I-87) exit 6A; Bee-Line bus route 78), ☏ +1 914-375-4700. 8AM–9PM daily. A small chain of supermarkets in Connecticut and New York that Ripley's Believe It or Not! has deemed "The World's Largest Dairy" and that Fortune Magazine has deemed one of the top "100 Best Companies to Work For". (updated Nov 2020) 3 Zuppa, 59 Main St, ☏ +1 914-376-6500, [email protected]. M–F noon–3:30PM & 4:30–10PM, Sa 4:30–10PM, Su 4–10PM. Opened in March 2003, Zuppa was one of the first projects to spark the redevelopment of Yonkers' Downtown Waterfront District. Zuppa is a white table-clothed Italian restaurant that you will remember forever. The cuisine of Zuppa is Italian, a refined collection of dishes with the emphasis of enjoyment, taste and pairings. Andiamo is a take out and catering portion of Zuppa Restaurant. They offer gourmet foods, panini, wraps, and full service catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (updated Nov 2020) 4 Dom and Vinnie's Restaurant, 351 Saw Mill River Rd, ☏ +1 914-476-6666, [email protected]. Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM–9:30PM. Since 1971, this second generation establishment serves award-winning pizza and Italian entrees in a family friendly, family run atmosphere.

1 Rory Dolan's Restaurant & Bar, 890 McLean Ave, ☏ +1 914-776-2946, [email protected]. 11AM–10PM. Classic Irish pub. (updated Nov 2020) 2 Burke's Restaurant and Bar, 645 Bronx River Rd, ☏ +1 914-237-5137, [email protected]. Noon–10PM. Burke's was established in 2001 and has become to be known for its traditional Irish atmosphere, with 19 beers on tap, and a huge private party room that can accommodate up to 75 people. (updated Nov 2020)

1 Courtyard by Marriott Yonkers Westchester County, 5 Executive Blvd, ☏ +1 914-476-2400. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $140–207. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers (Hampton by Hilton), 160 Corporate Boulevard (in South Westchester Executive Park), ☏ +1 914-377-1144, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 150 rooms (39 suites). 955 square feet of meeting space, indoor pool, fitness center, lobby bar, and business center. $120–184. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers - Westchester (Hampton by Hilton), 559 Tuckahoe Rd, ☏ +1 914-963-3200. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $127–236. (updated Dec 2020) 4 Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers, 7000 Mall Walk (in the Cross County Shopping Center), ☏ +1 914-377-1400. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $137–270. (updated Dec 2020) 5 Residence Inn Yonkers Westchester County (by Marriott), 7 Executive Boulevard, ☏ +1 914-476-4600. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $130–272. (updated Dec 2020) 6 Royal Regency Hotel, 165 Tuckahoe Road, ☏ +1 914-476-6200, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $130–266. (updated Dec 2020)

1 Westchester County Airport (White Plains Airport, HPN IATA), 240 Airport Road, White Plains, ☏ +1 914-995-4860, [email protected]. Main terminal open 24 hours, 7 days a week. About 35 minutes' drive away, HPN is Yonkers's closest airport. (updated Feb 2016) The three major airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs must take you to Westchester, but the fares can be expensive, especially as they double upon crossing the city line. Instead, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service. LaGuardia Airport (LGA IATA) in northern Queens John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK IATA) in southern Queens Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR IATA) in Newark, New Jersey 2 Yonkers train station, 5 Buena Vista Ave. 15.1 mi (24.3 km) N of Grand Central Terminal, is the main station serving the city. It is served by Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line and by several Amtrak services. Taxis should be available at the arrival of all trains. (updated Dec 2020) Metro-North Railroad. Schedules. Metro-North serves the city of Yonkers at several stations on two lines. The Hudson line serves four stations on the W side of the city along the Hudson River. From S to N, the stations are Ludlow, Yonkers, Glenwood, and Greystone. The Harlem line runs just outside the city limits on the E side.

Westchester County's Bee-Line Bus System, ☏ +1 914-813-7777, [email protected]. The Bee-Line Bus System provides comprehensive coverage within Yonkers and connecting passengers to other Westchester communities and to New York City subway stations in The Bronx. There's an express route along Central Park Ave. to Manhattan. $2.75, seniors $1.35, full pricing details. (updated Nov 2020)

There are some areas of Yonkers which you should avoid – especially during the nighttime hours. These areas include some neighborhoods in South Yonkers, such as Nodine Hill. These areas suffer from a high level of gang violence and drugs. However, there is little of interest in these areas for the average tourist. The Yonkers Police Department constantly patrols the city and will be happy to assist you if you need help or have an emergency. Like in the rest of the United States, you can contact emergency services by dialing 911.