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Out & About
Arts &
Entertainment
Jacob Burns Film Center
Experience documentaries, feature

one of New York’s most dynamic independent theaters — less than three miles from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant. Watch for special events like Big Trouble in Little Pleasantville, which brings classic
Lyndhurst
This Gothic Revival mansion and
its grounds, with their views of the majestic Hudson River, also form a gorgeous backdrop for music and theater performances, such as the Sunset Jazz Concerts series and Sherlock Holmes mystery plays. Lyndhurst is an easy 10-mile drive from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant.
The Symphony of Westchester
At Iona University’s Christopher
J. Murphy Auditorium in New Rochelle (about 20 miles from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant), witness the engaging and inspiring performances of The Symphony
of Westchester and accomplished soloists.
Books
Mount Pleasant Public Library
The Pleasantville location of this library is less than three miles from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant.
It has a significant collection of fiction, nonfiction and audiobook titles. For those interested in
local history and genealogy, records such as periodicals, maps, newspapers and more are available for research.
Transom Bookshop
Eight miles from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant, the Transom Bookshop in Tarrytown has a wide selection of local books, as well as new releases, stationery and gifts. Join the store’s Thinking Man Book Club to engage thoughtfully with both contemporary and classic literature.
The Village Bookstore
Even closer (about three miles away from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant) is Pleasantville’s The Village Bookstore. A community anchor since 1972, the store carries a wide variety of genres ranging from history to poetry and travel.
Dining
Westchester
County is
renowned for its
culinary scene,
ranging from
corner bistros
to Michelin-
rated restaurants.
Many local eateries
source their produce
from area farms.
Must-stops include
The Cube Inn, which serves Tarrytown’s Main Street, eight miles from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant. Those with a sweet tooth will love Artuso & Sons Bakery in Thornwood, which has been serving cannoli, biscotti and other traditional desserts since 1942. Best of all, it’s less than half a mile from Benchmark at Mount Pleasant. In the same shopping center, visit Rosehill Deli for delicious Italian-style sandwiches, salads and cheeses.
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