White Plains
Get in
By plane
- Westchester County Airport (HPN) Also known as White Plains Airport, it's 3 miles (5 km) NE in West Harrison, New York.
By train
By bus
There is a network of Westchester County buses in the Bee Line system.By car
White Plains has several major highways passing though it.
Interstate 287, which connects to the Tappan-Zee bridge to the west, and Interstate 95 in the east, has several exits which can drop you in many different parts of White Plains.
It is frequently congested due to ongoing construction.
Without traffic, you can make it to Manhattan in 30 minutes.
Get around
See
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Elijah Miller House
address: North White PlainsThe Elijah Miller House is a historic home in North White Plains, New York. The house is an 18th-century Rhode Island-style farmhouse that was used during the Revolutionary War by General George Washington as a headquarters command post during the Battle of White Plains. The house, which is now a museum, was home to the average Colonial Westchester Ann and Elijah Miller family and contains many artifacts for public viewing. White Plains Armory1910 – Erected on the site of the first Westchester County Courthouse. A monument in front of the building commemorates the first public reading in New York of the Declaration of Independence, on July 11, 1776.
White Plains Rural CemeteryIncorporated in 1854, although in use as a cemetery from 1797. The cemetery office occupies the structure that was the first Methodist Church in White Plains (1795, rebuilt in 1797 after a fire on the day of its original dedication).
Percy Grainger Home and StudioOccupied by the composer from 1921 until his death in 1961, and by his widow, Ella Ström-Brandelius, until her death in 1979. It is now maintained as a museum by the International Percy Grainger Society.
In addition to the above:The Bar Building, Good Counsel Complex, Leo Friedlander Studio, Mapleton, Peoples National Bank and Trust Company Building, Presbyterian Rest for Convalescents, Soundview Manor, and Woman's Club of White Plains are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Do
There are many places for entertainment in White Plains. Niche.com gave White Plains an A+ rating in its "Things To Do" category. The city often holds free movies and concerts (small band performances), especially during the summer. During the summer, there is also a farmers market located down the block from city center. City Center is a large complex with shopping and a large movie theater.
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Maple Moor Golf Couse
phone: +1 914 995-9200address: 1128 North StMaple Moor named for the abundance of maple trees on the land. This property was originally part of the Griffen family farm. Howard J. Griffen settled the farm in 1879 and built on it a cider mill and four-story barn. Griffen’s son later became mayor of White Plains. The course was designed by Tom Winton. When acquired by the Westchester County Parks Commission in 1925, there was already a 9-hole golf course on the property. By the end of 1927, all 18 holes were unveiled to the public. Maple Moor also has practice greens and a catering facility in the clubhouse. -
Saxon Woods Park
phone: +1 914 995-4480address: 1800 Mamaroneck AveSaxon Woods Park is a 700-acre property offering a variety of recreational facilities including trails, a standard and miniature golf course, an 18-hole golf course, a miniature golf course, the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground and picnic areas. It is also the site of the county’s only playground that is accessible to the disabled. In colonial times, the park area was called Saxton Forest, after William Saxton, who operated a saw mill on the western branch of the Mamaroneck River. Local usage changed the name to Saxon Woods. The park contains a trail system that connects the southern section to the upland wooded northern part of the park, characterized by mature hardwood forests. The trails are very popular with hikers, cross country skiers and horseback riders. The entire system extends along the Hutchinson River Parkway to Twin Lakes Park and north to Maple Moor Golf Course. It also links to the Leatherstocking Trail and Colonial Greenway and contains archeologically sensitive areas.
Buy
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phone: +1 914 421-1333address: 125 Westchester AvenueAn upscale shopping mall in White Plains. Anchored by Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Crate & Barrel.
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phone: +1 914 682-0111address: 100 Main StAn enclosed shopping mall in downtown White Plains. Features 100+ shops including Macy's and Sears.
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Bloomingdale's White Plains
phone: +1 914 684-6300address: 175 Bloomingdale RoadA luxury department store.
Eat
In addition, there are a variety or restaurants along Mamaroneck Ave. from upscale restaurants to quick fast food.
Drink
Sleep
Crowne Plaza White Plains HotelA full-service hotel in downtown White Plains near Westchester Mall.
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Hampton Inn White Plains/Tarrytown
phone: +1 914-592-5680address: 200 Tarrytown RdOn Route 119 (near routes 87 and 287). -
phone: +1 914 694-5400address: 80 West Red Oak Ln
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Residence Inn White Plains Westchester County
phone: +1 914 761-7700address: 5 Barker Ave -
phone: +1 914-939-5500address: 975 Anderson Hill Road Rye BrookNestled amid 114 wooded acres in Rye Brook village in Westchester County.
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phone: +1 419-946-5500address: 3 Renaissance SquareCheck online for best rates.