Attractions
Hudson River Museum is a cultural complex of galleries; a planetarium, featuring weekend star shows; Glenview, a restored Hudson River home on the Register of National Historic Places; Hudson Riverama, a permanent environmental teaching gallery about the Hudson River, showing its complex web of human, animal and plant life, and how we must care for it. Riverama simulates the river?s habitats and geographic areas with realistic scenic designs, interactive experiences, multimedia technology, aquariums and models. The museum maintains a year- long roster of exhibitions and programming.  Offering original exhibitions, the museum also brings nationally acclaimed traveling exhibitions to the region, and puts on view selections from its collection of nineteenth century to present-day art. Permanent installations include the Red Grooms ?Bookstore,? and Dan Flavin?s fluorescent sculpture ? untitled (for Richard and Betty Koshalek, a friendly reminder). Museum programs include bi-weekly cultural programs for seniors, creative family-weekend workshops, a docent-training program, and programming for school groups that focus on gallery tours and workshops. Gift Shop and Museum Café during museum hours. Free parking. Group tour discounts. Hours: Wed - Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm. Friday, 12 noon - 8 pm. Museum admission: $5 adults; $3 seniors 62+ and children 4-12 years. Museum + Planetarium admission: $9 adults; $5 seniors 62+ and children 4-12 years. Friday, 5 to 8 pm, free admission to galleries and planetarium for all. 
511 Warburton Ave. (914) 963-4550.
http://www.hrm.org

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site: This Georgian Style mansion was originally the manor house of Philipsburg Manor from the 1680s to the 1780s. Contains the Cochran Presidential Portrait Collection. Special events, concerts and lecture series are scheduled here,  as are walking tours and after-school programs for children. Visit http://www.philipsemanorfriends.org for a calendar of their activities, schedules and admission fees. Closed all holidays and holiday weekends. Warburton & Dock Streets. (914) 965-4027.

Beczak Environmental Education Center:  Located right on the banks of the Hudson River, Beczak provides hands-on educational experiences about the ecological, cultural and historic aspects of the Hudson River.  Located within Westchester County's 2 acre Habirshaw Park, Beczak's outdoor classrooms include a sandy beach and demonstration tidal marsh.  Indoors at Beczak's Hudson River Interpretive Center, visitors are invited to interact with various permanent and seasonal displays, including aquaria housing Hudson River species and a 300 gallon tank modified as an indoor marsh complete with tides.  Most exhibits are hands-on, even for our littlest students.

Beczak offers extensive programming for school and community groups.  Outdoor seining programs are conducted from May through October.  Marsh and indoor programs are held throughout the year.  School programs are tied to the New York State Department of Education curriculum standards.  Family, adult, weekend and evening programs are often available.  Beczak's Hudson River Library is available for students of all ages whether to research a paper, do a school project, or just learn more about the river.

Park hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Interpretive Center is open by appointment.  The Center and Park are accessible for people with disabilities, 35 Alexander Street - one block north of the Yonkers Train station.  Call (914) 377-1900 or visit http://www.beczak.org.

Sculpture Meadow on the Hudson: This grouping of stone and marble sculptures are on the banks of the Hudson River in Yonkers in Esplanade Park just south of the Yonkers City Pier. The artwork executed by local artists creates stone interpretations of "rooms" in a house. A great place for a stroll or a light picnic.  The September 11^th memorial is situated just south of the "Garden" and offers a view of the Manhattan skyline for quiet reflection. Park closes at dusk.

Philipsburgh Performing Arts Center (PPAC): A restored 1904 Beaux Arts ballroom in the heart of downtown Yonkers is a fantastic setting for concerts, dances, and catered events. From appearances by the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra to acting classes for children, PPAC is an outstanding venue. Encore Catering at PPAC will custom-make a menu for your wedding, religious event, corporate function or a private party. www.Philipsburgh.org. Call PPAC at (914) 964-8977 or. Encore Catering at (914) 964-9444.

Recreation
Tibbetts Brook Park, Midland Avenue. Swimming, picnicking, hiking and fishing are among the warmer-weather activities people can enjoy here. And the park doesn't sleep during the colder weather. Sledding, skiing and ice skating are among the winter activities to be enjoyed. Westchester County park passes are required for admission. (914) 965-1901.
Sprain Ridge Park, Jackson Avenue. This 270-acre park in the county's southern end boasts three swimming pools and two picnic areas. There are also many ponds and ravines here and three hiking trails with views overlooking the Sprain Ridge Reservoir. The area of woods, about a half a mile wide and three miles long, is bordered by the Sprain Brook Parkway on the East and the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway on the west. A county park pass is required for admission. (914) 478-2300.
Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street. A 40-acre nature preserve features a rolling lawn an unobstructed views of the Hudson River and majestic Palisades. A nature interpretive center staffed with a full-time naturalist and programs offered each weekend make this a great place to bring the family. Group tours are available by reservation. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. (914) 968-5831.
Untermyer Park, North Broadway (just south of St. John’s Hospital) This expansive beaux-arts garden offering unsurpassed vistas of the Palisades and the Hudson River is owned and operated by the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. A Greek-style amphitheater, fountains, canals, spectacular plantings and historic trees provide a majestic setting for a walk or simple relaxation . The Park is the setting for weekly summer concerts under the stars and a series of Shakespearean productions.  Open year round from dawn to dusk.  Free admission. Call 914-377-6450 for information.
Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway: The trailway runs through parts of Yonkers, skirting the Lenoir Preserve and the western edge of Untermyer Park, where carved stone lions mark the ruins of the old estate. Owned and managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the trailway offers a scenic walk from northern Westchester County into New York City, or vice versa, following the path of the aqueduct that was once used to bring fresh water from the Croton Reservoir to the city. The trail traverses most of the Historic River Towns, and while mostly a walking path, does have some sections suitable for horseback riding, including part of the stretch through Yonkers. No motorized vehicles are permitted anywhere along the trailway. Many points of access make it easy to walk sections of the trail. Train stations and bus stops are within walking distance, or a quick taxi ride, from almost any place along the path. And although much of the path is easy to find, with trails identified by Taconic Region markers, walkers interested in traversing longer sections of the trailway are encouraged to call or write for a map which details the route, offering specific directions for some of the more difficult areas of the trail. The trail begins on the south side of the Croton Dam, farthest away from the spillway. Along the way walkers will see old ventilator shafts as well as a weir chamber, used to spill off waste water during floods. Various parts of the trail offer spectacular Hudson River views. (914) 889-4100.
Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers Avenue. This 18-hole course is open to the public from April through the second Sunday in December. Offers a clubhouse with lockers, restaurants and halfway house, golf shop, golf professional and golf-cart rental. A driving range also is available on site and parking is free. Depending on day and time played, greens fees range from $5 to $40. County pass holders receive reduced fees. Cross-country skiing and sledding facilities are available here in season. (914) 476-5151.
Sprain Lake Golf Course, Grassy Sprain Road. Sprain Lake offers the same amenities, costs and features as the above-mentioned Dunwoodie, with the exception of a driving range. Sledding and cross-country skiing also are offered here during the winter months. (914) 779-5180.

Restaurants

·  Andiamo! (Whole Foods to go), 61 Main Street (917) 822-8959

·    Arthur Avenue's Full Moon Café, 28 Wells Ave. (i.Park), (914) 963-7750

·    Bennigan's Restaurant, 2 Executive Blvd., (914) 966-1100

·    Café One, One Van Der Donck Street (914) 965-1111

·  Caridad & Louie's, 187 S. Broadway, (914) 375-9777

·  Cornyn Coach'n Four Restaurant, 602 S. Broadway, (914) 969-3070.

·  Del Gaudio's Restaurant, 400 Yonkers Ave., (914) 964-8887

·  Emerald Diner, 53 South Broadway, (914) 476-8644

·  Giulio's, 53 Park Hill Ave., (914) 969-9779 or (914) 375-1043

· Lejends Restaurant, 22 Warburton Ave., (914) 709-9840

·    The Grist Mill, 38½ Main Street, (914) 476-1650

·  Panchito's Broadway Cafe, 285 S. Broadway, (914) 423-5006

·  Plaza Garibaldi, 134 Nepperhan Ave., (914) 375-7184

·  Polonaise Cafe, 92 Waverly St.(at the Polish Center), (914) 965-2559

·  Sal's "Guadalajara De Noche" Restaurant, 209 Nepperhan Ave., (914) 423-6913

·  Silvio's Restaurant, 351 S. Broadway, (914) 476-2000

·    Tacos El Poblano, 122 Nepperhan Avenue (914) 963-1111

·  Totonno's, Tuckahoe Road (in the Holiday Inn)

·  Tyrone House, 72 Main St., (914) 969-9586

·  Zuppa, 59 Main Street (914) 376-6500

Lodging

Ramada, 125 Tuckahoe Road. (914) 476-3800. Hotel features 100 newly-renovated guest rooms and 3 meeting rooms, as well as an outdoor pool and lounge. Totonno's Restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. www.ramada.com

Royal Regency Hotel, 165 Tuckahoe Road. Rates for the 92 deluxe rooms and five jacuzzi suites range from from $99 (corporate rate) to $124. Jaccuzzi suites ($325). Senior citizens and the disabled receive a 10 percent discount. Recently renovated, the hotel offers a lounge and restaurant on site as well as meeting space for 10 to 400 people. Corporate and group rates and various discounted rates are available. All guests receive free parking and a complimentary daily newspaper. Gift certificates and special room packages are also offered. The Royal Regency Hotel is conveniently located just off I-87 at Exit 6W or the Tuckahoe Road exit off the Sprain Brook Parkway. 800-215-3858, or (914) 476-6200.