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LEFT PHOTO BY SAM FRIEDMAN; RIGHT PHOTO BY SPENCER WILHELM
Left: Mamaroneck Harbor; Right: Wolf Conservation Center
SOUND SHORE
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A delightful mix of cities, towns, and villages stretching across 36 miles
of gorgeous shorefront on Long Island Sound. New Rochelle is the Sound Shore’s urban heartbeat, a destination for high-energy entertainment, recreation, and ethnic eats. The region also boasts charming
towns like Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, and Rye, where visitors can enjoy everything from marinas, yacht clubs, lively Main Streets, and hidden waterfront inlets
to the county’s historic amusement park.
EAT: The only hot dog
that matters in Westchester at Walter’s Hot Dogs (Mamaroneck); Croatian food in a garden setting at Dubrovnik (New Rochelle); luscious ramen bowls at Ani Ramen (Larchmont); seafood towers in a restored
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STAY: Ensconce yourself
in luxury at The Opus Westchester (White Plains), where you’ll find opulent décor, sweeping city views, a spa oasis, and high- end dining by celebrity chef David Burke.
brick warehouse at Saltaire Oyster Bar (Port Chester).
DO: Ride the iconic dragon coaster at Playland, America’s oldest amusement park, then bring the kids to the Westchester Children’s Museum down the boardwalk (both in Rye); rock out to the hottest bands at The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester); spend the day by the water at Glen Island Park (New Rochelle).
STAY: Hotel NoMa in New Rochelle, which boasts sleek, contemporary guest rooms, an outdoor pool, and ample special-event spaces.
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER
WHAT YOU’LL FIND: A true nature-lover’s paradise: miles of open spaces; trails for hiking, biking, and exploring; and plentiful
lakes, streams, and rivers. Verdant, pastoral towns
like Bedford, North
Salem, and Lewisboro
are resplendent with horse farms, golf courses, and nature preserves. The central hub of Mount Kisco offers
a cosmopolitan vibe, with sophisticated restaurants and entertainment. Katonah is home to boutique shopping, while a stroll through Bedford’s picturesque
village square brings historic thrills. For a farm-life fix, Yorktown Heights offers pick-your-own fruits and year-round fun at farms including Hilltop Hanover, Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm, and Stuart’s Fruit Farm.
EAT: La Crémaillère (Bedford) for Old-World French fare served in a 1750 farmhouse; farm-to-fork fare and an astounding
wine list at Crabtree’s Kittle House (Chappaqua); globally inspired tapas
at Little Drunken Chef (Mount Kisco); traditional tavern fare at the historic Muscoot Tavern (Katonah).
DO: Commune with nature at the 4,315-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (Cross River); experience the botanical garden at Lasdon Park & Arboretum, then take in an exhibit at the Katonah Museum of Art (both in Katonah); race a go-kart at Grand Prix New York & Spins Bowl (Mount Kisco); meet the wolves
at South Salem’s Wolf Conservation Center.
STAY: The Bedford Post Inn (Bedford), a Relais & Château property with eight luxury bedrooms, a yoga loft with a Zen garden, and a spectacular terrace; or Hotel MTK (Mount Kisco), where convenience meets amenities including an outdoor pool and on-site restaurant and bar. •
Look For These Symbols Throughout the Guide to Help Plan Your Visit:
African American Heritage Westchester’s African American community traces a history dating back five centuries.
Westchester-Grown Farm Trail Sample the best in farm-to-table and pick-your-own as local farmers welcome visitors.
Gardens
Discover beautiful gardens. many set on the grounds of stately mansions and historic sites.
Revolutionary War
The path to independence started right here with local patriots like Thomas Paine and John Jay and important turning points involving George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.