The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Westchester County, Westchester County

November 15, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Westchester County, a collection of towns that serve as a popular suburb for the bordering New York City, is also the gateway to the Hudson River Valley, an area that promises a plethora of outdoor activities, from sailing to bird-watching to cross country skiing. The County also contains Rye Playland, a popular children's amusement park, historic sites from the American Revolution, the African American Heritage Trail and several famous houses, including Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival mansion.
Restaurants in Westchester County

1. White Plains Performing Arts Center

11 City Pl 3rd Floor of City Center, White Plains, NY 10601-3331 +1 914-328-1600 [email protected] http://wppac.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

White Plains Performing Arts Center

Through a combination of self-produced, professional theatrical productions as well as presentation of nationally and internationally known performing artists and companies in the disciplines of theatre, dance, music, stand-up comedy and children’s programming; WPPAC provides residents of White Plains and the surrounding communities an easily accessible, intimate and comfortable setting to see LIVE entertainment in the heart of Westchester County. The theater also provides a professional space for rentals to local arts and educational organizations, special interest groups and businesses to present their own performances and host meetings for a reasonable rate with the assistance of a professional staff. These organizations not only secure a professional venue for their event but also provide a diverse roster of artists and opportunities for many culturally specific communities.

2. Nahmias Et Fils

201 Saw Mill River Rd Building C, Yonkers, NY 10701-5711 +1 646-644-4256 [email protected] http://baronnahmias.com/
Excellent
88%
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Nahmias Et Fils

Reviewed By P4227EJjenniferh

Very personalized, professional and informative tour! I really enjoyed learning the history of the distillery and the Mahia is truly something special!

3. Ona

53 Main St 53 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591-7648 +1 914-514-8981 http://www.fairtradeintarrytownny.com
Excellent
79%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Ona

Reviewed By irener435

Loved this little shop in Tarrytown. Everything is handmade (well almost) and made in different parts of the world. The owner of the shop is a very nice and helpful lady, highly recommend stopping by if you are visiting Tarrytown or of you live there.

4. The Puzzle Parlour

131 Court St, White Plains, NY 10601-4801 +1 914-368-8222 [email protected] http://www.thepuzzleparlour.com/white-plains/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 154 reviews

The Puzzle Parlour

The Puzzle Parlour is a live-action adventure that is unlike anything you have ever experienced. At our entertainment center in White Plains NY, there are a lot of fun things to do. Come with your friends, family, colleagues or team to tackle the challenges together. You’ll have a total of 60 minutes to UNPLUG from the digital world, INTERACT with your team of adventurers, and ESCAPE from your busy life. The question is, can you escape the room?

Reviewed By reginas363

We were looking for something that would be fun for my nephew’s 16th birthday. He’s a tough kid to impress. Well, we couldn’t have picked a better venue. My husband, 17 year old son and 16 year old nephew had a BLAST! If you’re looking for something different and out of the ordinary, look no further! We were greeted warmly upon our arrival and only had to wait a few minutes for our room to be ready before we began our “escape”! We used up the entire time getting out...but needed help from the “spirits” along the way (a spooky voice gave us hints when we got frustrated). The Vampire Escape Room was challenging enough for my son (who’s done escape rooms before) and “easy” enough for the adults! The decor and background music really made it feel especially spooky! I knew we had a winner when even my husband said, “That was a lot of fun!” Highly recommend The Puzzle Parlour and can’t wait to find a good excuse to go back again!

5. The Armour-Stiner Octagon House

45 W Clinton Ave, Irvington, NY 10533-2129 +1 914-817-5763 [email protected] http://www.armourstiner.com
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

The Armour-Stiner Octagon House

The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House is one of the most visually unique homes in the world. It is the only known residence constructed in the eight-sided, domed colonnaded shape of a classic Roman Temple. Guided tours are available on a limited basis, see website for dates and times. The house is not wheelchair accessible.

Reviewed By Brooklyn-Jared - Vienna, Austria

This house is really interesting in terms of its architecture, the interior and its history. Set on a nice property in a lovely residential area. And it’s easily accessible, not hours away. We had a one hour tour with docent Farrah. Lots of interesting info. You must book online in advance. Highly recommend.

6. Lyndhurst

635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-6499 +1 914-631-4481 [email protected] http://lyndhurst.org
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4.5 based on 543 reviews

Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst mansion is closed but the grounds are open! Daily Grounds Passes are available through December 20th. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Reviewed By an0nym0us9999 - Memphis, United States

Lyndhurst was a dream estate built by Mr. Pauling that was sold to Jay Gould that overlooked the Hudson River. During Halloween, the house was decorated with Halloween decorations that took away from the overall historic feel of the house but was entertaining. I took the tour of the house it lasted about an hour and a half and get a good look at the furniture that was in the house during Jay Gould’s life. The house itself wasn’t anything extremely impressive. The most memorial piece of information about the estate for me was that the TV series, Dark Shadows, was filmed at Lyndhurst, and Barnabas’ and Angelique’s paintings from the TV series were displayed in one of the rooms. The house was built in a gothic revival style where ever door, window, room, furniture and et cetera had a parallel matching accompaniment. It was a enjoyable historic site to explore.

7. Union Church of Pocantico Hills

555 Bedford Rd Route 448, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591-1215 +1 914-366-6900 [email protected] http://www.hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/union-church-pocantico-hills
Excellent
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Union Church of Pocantico Hills

This unassuming country church contains a stained glass window by Henri Matisse and nine windows by Marc Chagall, all commissioned by Nelson A. Rockefeller. The enthralling story of the windows and how they came to be here is the story of relationships among distinguished patrons and collectors of modern art, two great 20th-century artists, and the leading connoisseurs and tastemakers of the day. WINDOW-VIEWING TOURS ARE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2. Please continue to check this listing or go to our website for updates.

Reviewed By Allergyissues - London, United Kingdom

A small non denominational church which had been used by the Rockefeller’s in the past has a wonderful Matisse rose window completed 3 days before his death and 10 other stain glassed windows by Chagall. Some dedicated to members of the Rockefeller family members after their death.

8. Emelin Theatre

153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-3609 +1 914-698-0098 http://www.emelin.org/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Emelin Theatre

9. Paramount Hudson Valley

1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566-3606 +1 914-739-0039 [email protected] http://www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Paramount Hudson Valley

A 1930s theater.

Reviewed By andrewmE6435PA

went to see kissthesky jimi hendrix band. yes it had to be the closest thing to the real thing eva. performance was period perfect bringing monterey, band of gypsy's and experience from yesteryear. costumeS sets beyond awesome. jimi bleu as jimi like real, buddy as buddy, billy, noel and mitch.....guitar work phenomenal. see this gig if you can and dance hard. paramount theater great spot; stop in peekskill coffee house for the best double espresso; luv the show man, really dig it!!

10. Katonah Museum of Art

Route 22 at Jay Street, Katonah, NY 10536 +1 914-232-9555 [email protected] http://www.katonahmuseum.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Katonah Museum of Art

The Katonah Museum of Art, designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, is a non-collecting institution dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment, appreciation and study of the visual arts by visitors of all ages. The Museum offers a series of changing exhibitions, active community outreach, and over 150 lectures, workshops, and concerts annually.

Reviewed By TommyBoy94 - Philadelphia, United States

Amazing exhibit of a woman who uses fabric to elevate already extraordinary black and white photographs of African Americans. Hard to explain unless you see it or at least order a catalog. Covid Compliant. Masks and social distance required. Patrons only allowed in one direction in the exhibit halls and, again, clearly marked distancing.

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