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Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
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Exhibitions on regional history, Hudson Valley art, and the only public planetarium in Westchester County. It is the largest museum in Westchester County.
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.
A Colonial-era manor house which today serves as a museum and archive, offering many glimpses into life before the American Revolution.
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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.
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. In Yonkers, the hiker passes the lion gates at the lower end of the old Untermyer estate (now Untermyer Park). Passing by Glenwood in Yonkers, one passes by the Hudson River Museum. In Glenwood urban conditions are encountered. The trail ends at Lamartine Avenue in Yonkers.
A multi-use park with some pockets of good habitat. Good birding except during summer when it's overrun with people. Tibbetts Brook Park, 161 acres with its mammoth 412' x 125' pool, is one of the first parks developed by the County. The Park offers many recreational activities throughout the year and hosts ethnic celebrations, fairs and festivals during the summer months. The South County Trail Way provides easy access afoot or by bicycle. Access requires Westchester residency.
Get food and drink delivered to your seat while you watch a movie.
Located in the Ridge Hill shopping center downstairs from both Showcase Cinema De Lux and Dick's Sporting Goods.
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.
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.
E.J. Murray Memorial Skating Center
Offers public skating, figure, ice, and roller skating lessons, ice hockey programs and leagues, speed, figure, and ice hockey clinics and camps. Most of these are offered to groups of all ages or offered in separate sessions for adults and youth. Also can be used for birthday parties. Skates can be rented. Snack bar and pro-shop are available.
Very close to all major highways. Offers party packages and a bowling camp. Offers a snack bar, lounge, and pro-shop. Also, leagues, tournaments, and monthly, weekly, and daily specials.
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.
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".
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.
Since 1971, this second generation establishment serves award-winning pizza and Italian entrees in a family friendly, family run atmosphere. Dine in, take out and delivery are available as well as a private dining room that seats up to 40 patrons. Daily specials such as momma's napolitano meatballs over rigatoni, chicken scarpriello, homemade cavatelli with broccoli rabe and veal chop Milanese, are posted on their website.
Italian restaurant with beer & wine garden.
A staple in the area since 1976, the year opened. Serving lunch and dinner. Serves authentic Italian-American food at a reasonable price in a casual atmosphere. Catering is also offered.
Authentic American food served with fast and friendly service in a casual atmosphere. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert 24-hours a day 7 days a week. Very reasonable prices.
Family owned. Serves a little bit of everything but with a specialty in Italian-American dishes. No matter how crowded service is fast and friendly. Reasonably priced. Casual atmosphere.
Classic Irish pub.
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.
Hampton by Hilton
150 rooms (39 suites). 955 square feet of meeting space, indoor pool, fitness center, lobby bar, and business center.
Hampton by Hilton
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It's not as fancy as the shopping you'll find in the city's east, but C.H. Martin is a good destination for low-cost items, like clothes, toiletries, makeup, jewelry, kitchenware, home goods, food, and toys.
Cross County Shopping Center is an open-air shopping mall, opened in 1954 as the first mall in Westchester County. A renovation completed in 2012 modernized and beautified the center. Cross County is anchored by Macy's, Old Navy, a Super Stop & Shop supermarket, a Showcase Cinema De Lux movie theater (the sister theater of the one in Ridge Hill), and Blink Fitness. Shops include H&M, Michel Kors, and Zara. Among the dining options are Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and Longhorn Steakhouse.
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Central Park Avenue runs for eight and a half miles from the City of Yonkers through Greenburgh to White Plains. A very big shopping avenue with stores including T.J. Maxx, Best Buy, car dealers, and many privately owned stores, as well as the Alamo Drafthouse cinema.
An outdoor mall featuring high-end shops, restaurants, and a Showcase Cinema De Lux movie theater (the sister theater of the one in Cross County). Stores include the Apple Store, Brooks Brothers, the Container Store, H&M, Legoland Discovery Center, L.L.Bean, Lord & Taylor, Orvis, Papyrus, Sur La Table, Uniqlo, and Whole Foods. Among the dining options are the Cheesecake Factory, Texas de Brazil, Yard House.
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