'''Yonkers''' is in Westchester County and the fourth largest city in New York state. It is a suburb of New York City and directly borders the Bronx borough of New York City.
Get in
By plane
'''Westchester County Airport''', 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), ''+1 914'' 995-4860 (airlines), [http://whiteplainsairport.com]. The closest airport, about 35 minutes drive. Rental cars are available.
'''Newark Liberty International Airport''', Newark, New Jersey, [http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/newarkliberty.html], '''John F. Kennedy International Airport''' [http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkframe.HTM], and '''LaGuardia Airport''' [http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/laguardia.html]: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. Instead, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.
By train
'''Metro-North Railroad - Hudson line''', [http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr/html/mnrmap.htm]. Express service between Yonkers station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about 25 minutes. Local service is available between other Metro-North commuter stations. On-board train fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the station ticket office or at the vending machines inside the station near the stairs to the platform. Taxis should be available at the arrival of all trains.
'''Amtrak''', 5 Buena Vista Av., [http://www.amtrak.com]. Certain trains stop at Metro-North's Yonkers station.
Get around
See
'''The Hudson River Museum''', 511 Warburton Ave, ''+1 914'' 963-4550, [http://www.hrm.org]. Exhibitions on regional history, Hudson Valley art, planetarium.
'''Untermeyer Park''', 945 North Broadway. Greek gardens, canals, reflecting pools and other created "ruins". The remnants of the Untermeyer estate (the mansion was demolished years ago to make way for a nearby hospital) are so intriguing that you can't help but wonder at what it must have been like intact. Untermeyer Performing Arts Council [http://www.untermyer.com/] produces live performances in the park. The performances are admission free and are done through out the year. The more elaborate time is during the summer on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Do
'''Sprain Ridge Park''', Jackson Ave, Yonkers, ''+1 914'' 231-3450, [http://www.westchestergov.com/parks/Trailways.htm]. 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.
Buy
Eat
'''Bistro Chartreuse''', 35 Main Street, Tel: +1 914-969-1006, [http://bistrochartreuse.com]. Bistro Chartreuse is a wonderful french-american bistro that takes its name from the liquor Chartreuse. They have developed a creative menu featuring the green chartreuse liquor in many dishes and drinks. Located within a 2-minute walk of the downtown Yonkers train station, the restaurant has gotten rave reviews from Manhattan chowhounds as well as local diners.
'''Totonno's Yonkers''', 125 Tuckahoe Rd., Tel: +1 914-476-4446, [http://www.totonnos.com/Yonkers.html]. Pizzeria and Restaurant branch of the first Pizza Parlor in America - Totonno's of Brooklyn, est. 1924.
Drink
Sleep
Hampton Inn & Suites. 60 Corporate Blvd. 14-377-1144. Brand new hotel opening June 5th. 150 guest rooms (39 suites). Located in the South Westchester Executive Park. 955 square feet of meeting space, indoor pool, fitness center, lobby bar, and business center.
'''Royal Regency Hotel''', 165 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, NY 10710, ''+1 914'' 476-6200, [http://www.royalregencyhotelny.com].
'''Ramada''', 125 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY 10710, ''+1 914-476-3800", [http://www.ramadanortheast.com/New-York/Yonkers/Ramada-Yonkers.aspx]
'''China Inn''' 295 S Broadway (914) 963-9059?
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