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LIVING IN WESTCHESTER AND THE HUDSON VALLEY | RELOCATION & MOVING GUIDE
WESTCHESTER
famed PepsiCo Sculpture Gardens and ziplines galore for the whole family at Boundless Adventures; trendy meals at The Greekish and tredici NORTH plus standout Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine at West Harrison’s Aquario.
Mount Vernon
Birthplace of everyone from E.B. White, Art Carney, and Dick Clark to Denzel Washington and DMX, Mount Vernon is a bustling urban hub of 70,000 residents. The city is known for both its diversity and its art-and-culture footprint. Don’t miss: A visit to Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site, built in the 1600s; a swim at Willson’s Woods Park and Wave Pool; a famous slice at Johnny’s Pizzeria and classic “N’awlins” food at The Bayou Restaurant.
Pelham
The result of a 1654 treaty with Siwanoy Indians, Pelham is the oldest town in Westchester. It contains the independently incorporated villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor and
is known for pretty Colonial and Victorian homes. Don’t miss: Catch
a flick at The Picture House Regional Film Center or an exhibit at Pelham Art Center; enjoy family arcade night at Dave & Buster’s; get your morning ‘joe at Caffé Ammi Roasting Company; try Cantina Lobos for creative Mexican fare or Michelin-approved Macelleria Italian Steakhouse.
Rye Brook
There may be no actual downtown, but the revamped Rye Ridge Shopping Center — featuring eateries, boutiques, and trendy workout spots — serves
as a community gathering place. Rye Brook is also home to the heralded Blind Brook school district. Don’t
miss: Explore the 35 pastoral acres of Crawford Park; indulge in a pastrami sandwich at Rye Ridge Deli and some of the county’s best pizza at the local outpost of Fortina.
Scarsdale
With a median income in excess of $250K, Scarsdale is Westchester’s wealthiest town. It’s conveniently
located near the Bronx River Parkway and boasts renowned schools and
a charming, Tudor-style downtown. Don’t miss: Designer desserts at the acclaimed Lulu Cake Boutique; go for
a haircut and a glass of wine at Hair Saloon & Café; downtown eats include upscale Italian Café Alaia, Eastchester Fish Gourmet, Le Curry, a South Indian fusion spot, and CHAT American Grill, a hotspot favored by well-heeled locals.
White Plains
A bustling commercial center and seat of county government, White Plains is the epicenter of Westchester. Growth and small development booms everywhere; shoppers splurge at The Westchester, an upscale mall; and nightlife is vibrant. Outside the city center you’ll find gracious, leafy neighborhoods. Don’t miss: Cultural attractions and events at both White Plains Performing Arts Center and Westchester County Center; art exhibits at ArtsWestchester; flavors of every cuisine at restaurants including Fogo de Chão (Brazilian), Delicias Del Jirah (Peruvian), Greca Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar (Greek/Mediterranean), and Ambadi Kebab & Grill (Indian), plus world-class eateries like Kanopi at the Opus Westchester hotel, the Westchester outpost of Morton’s,
and hot newcomer Red Horse by David Burke.
Pelham Art Center
The Greekish
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