Such a fun and engaging tour with Jean! I learned so much--not just about the lighthouse itself,…read morebut also the rich history of the Tarrytown area. Highly recommend if you're looking for something both informative and enjoyable.

What a beautiful sight this newly refurbished light house is. I'm only sad that it's not yet open…read moreto the public. The sign on the gate says it'll be open by the end of 2024. The River walk behind it is nice but there's a TON of construction going on around it that maybe is timed for end of 2024 as well. One can hope!

It was fall, we were headed up north for apple picking but it was raining, and my girl likes…read moretouring old homes. You do the math... As far as old home tours go, this one was pretty interesting, and our guide was a veritable font of knowledge! Not only about the home, but also the residents and the transitions from one to another, etc. A horror movie was filmed here so that's pretty cool. I watched it once we got home. Sadly, it was not good...

I visited the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, when I drove up to the area from the city last weekend,…read moreand it was a great tour. I had only visited one other octagon house before (Longwood in Natchez, Mississippi), and I'm still fascinated by this architectural trend (apparently octagon houses were big in the 1850s?!). The Armor-Stiner Octagon House is beautiful, and it has such an interesting history. First off, it's the only known fully domed octagonal house, which gives it a very different look from the others. It's also soooo Victorian - with gorgeous paint colors, gingerbread detailing, and veranda. The house was fascinating to tour for many reasons. One is that the house is privately owned. It's owned by the preservationist architect who painstakingly restored the house over several years, but it's open for tours. Another is just that it's an octagonal house - it's only the second I've seen in person. Another is that the house contains some pretty incredible rooms - the Egyptian Revival style music room took my breath away. The last and perhaps most important reason I loved the tour is the story about the Lombardi family and their work to restore the home. From how they found English wool carpets as close as possible to what would have been in the house when it was built to the story about an incredible bed and bedroom set, I was really inspired by how much they loved and honored this home. Our tour guide was lovely - informative, friendly. And the tour was really fascinating. This is definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! If you don't love octagonal houses yet - it might make you love them.

If you like historic home tours and museums and would like an easy day trip from NYC or the…read moresurrounding areas, check out Kykuit! It is a beautiful place and also nearby other Hudson River mansions if you want to make a day of it. I did the version of the tour that includes the art collection downstairs and enjoyed it.

While I love history and learning new things, I'll be honest and admit that I'm not generally a fan…read moreof touring historic homes, it just doesn't do much for me, but even with that said, of the 4 old estates I toured this weekend, Kykuit was the least noteworthy. Though the guide's knowledge was great, the house itself... Meh. Age and apathy seem to have settled the house down into a state not quite approaching disrepair but not far off either. What once may have been grandiose is now just old, jaded, faded, and big, but not fancy, while the conservation service running the show seems disinclined to keep up with the grounds on any level other than blowing leaves away from the walkways. Even the cars in the museum have half flat tires. Waste of time and money.

ArtsWestchester is so much more than an art gallery. Last fall, I attended both their September…read moreJazzFest concerts and the October Serious Fun Arts Festival that brought live music and art into the streets of White Plains. They are striving to bring the work of area artists to the downtown to offer color and life to the city. When you drive around White Plains, you will see many new murals that have been added as part of their public art program. I applaud their efforts and look forward to supporting more of their events, may of which are free to the public. The gallery just presented the work of contemporary fabric artists and was a great place to visit on my lunch break.

I just have to laugh!!!! I am a global collected artist and a resident of White Plains New York. I…read morehave had workspaces in Manhattan, Stamford Connecticut, etc. so just recently I decided why not bring more artists to my local neighborhood, and local Gallery Arts Westchester. I was shown a space about three months ago, I asked for a negotiated price, and I was told that there was no negotiation on the workspace pricing, OK no problem. I was hoping to be in "my space" in Arts Westchester at the beginning of June, though all of the management staff, was very uncooperative, very unprofessional, very arrogant, and just downright smug. Each appointment was set by management at Arts Westchester, and each appointment was disregard by the management staff. First, it was Covid, second continued meetings, third I was told I had to have a background check, at this point red flags are everywhere. My ethnicity is of mixed origin, in my heart, I was hoping that perhaps I might be overthinking, that the reason was leaning towards racism. Just because a gallery displays artwork from people of color on display, does not mean that racism isn't hiding in the shadows. Persistence is how Artists, or anyone looking to move forward in their career emerge and grow during their travels/careers. Today is Wednesday, July 27, 5:12 PM Eastern standard time, today I finally got the email, we don't want you at our gallery, not in that many words, still in a very arrogant and blunt email. I was told by the owner a week ago, (don't you have somewhere else to go?) (Followed up by you are not a priority!) extremely arrogant, extremely rude, extremely pretentious place, that includes all management staff that I have encountered. Once again a barrage of red flags. I do not leave reviews, although, at this place, Arts Westchester in White Plains New York, something is going on, beneath the hood, something just doesn't feel right. No, I am not being petty, I am sharing what yelp is made for, either positive or negative experiences in a business. In my personal opinion, Arts Westchester is a red flag place to be wary of. The management staff, is very unprofessional, except for one person, other than that forget about it. Also, the host that answers the phone, is amazing! I hope this helps if you're interested in pursuing a place in Arts Westchester, in White Plains New York. Please share your experiences if you have them. Love, strength, and positive energy always. Very respectfully, and always sincerely, Irrix Screen

Built by the Knapp family, the house was expanded by 1750 to become a tavern providing services to…read moretravelers and eventually troops during the American Revolutionary War. It's an excellent place to gain insight into our country's history, and a must-visit destination for history buffs and Revolutionary War enthusiasts. Tours of the house were closed, so we only toured the outside.

Pirates birds and…read morelights Great Captain's Island Lighthouse was built in 1868 and was actually one of six lighthouses of the same design around Long Island Sound built at the time. Made of huge blocks of brownstone, this lighthouse can survive anything the ocean and nature can throw at it. Great Captain's Island is frequently said to be named for the infamous Captain Kidd but it is far more likely the island is named after Captain Daniel Patrick, one of the founders of the town of Greenwich. The island is about 17 acres and a lovely place indeed. Noted for it's large population of birds, herons, ospreys, egrets and even some owls, the island is alive in the spring with nests and colors. The island was a very exclusive private club and casino but that all burned down in 1947. For many years it was open only to residents of the town of Greenwich but now anyone can go out there. A ferry runs during the summer months but since it is only about two miles off shore it can be kayaked to at any time. The lighthouse is no longer active but it is still a wonderful sight. No tours of the inside are available but just seeing the lighthouse is impressive indeed. Along with it's five other siblings, this lighthouse truly represents the golden age of lighthouse building.

An absolute gem of a beach. Great Captain's Island is exactly what a beach in New England should…read morebe - clean, safe, and pristine. If you are looking for any amenities (a snack bar, fancy showers, and/or beachfront waitress service) - this is not the island for you. If you are looking for a quiet location to read a book, BBQ, and let your kids play in the sand, - this is the ticket. I am also not sure what the previous review was complaining about? I have always interacted with the Caretaker (Mike) while on the island. He and his team have been super helpful at all times. Mike's team are quite frankly an asset to the town as they are the very reason the island is kept in the condition that it is!! Perhaps the previous Yelper was upset as she isn't a town resident/didn't have a beach pass?

A great place to get your outdoor workout! The Bronx River Pathway is about 12 or 13 miles and goes…read morefrom Kensico Dam in Valhalla to Bronxville. I live in White Plains and follow that route but on longer walk I go all the way to Valhalla. It follows the Bronx River and is nice paved trail where you find a variety of wildlife and posts with educational informationall along the way. I like that this pathway is always clean and well maintained. If is great for runners and cyclists since is paved and open all year long... it closest at dawn and it gets pretty dark at night because there's no lights in most areas. Definately recommend to anyone who want to get some fresh air.

(2 "Bronx River Pkwy" Yelp Pages......I'm Just Posting It Here)…read more Bronx River Pkwy starts in Soundview and ends actually by the Kensico Dam. I seriously have a Love & Hate relationship with the Bronx River Pkwy. Here's the Love: (1)From tip to tip (i.e., Soundview in The Bronx to White Plains, NY- it literally takes me a solid 1/2 hour. (2)As you're driving South or North, I really feel like I'm actually driving through the woods somewhere Upstate- it's lush when Fall gets here and you see the captivating foliage in that 2-Lane winding stretch. (3) Calming walking path along the Pkwy. (4) Tranquil Waterfall and makes you feel like you're in a Forest. The Hate? (1) freaking patched up potholes that you see and feel all over the Pkwy. (2) Narrow lanes that drive me crazy. (3) From beginning to end, there are at least 5-6 traffic lights on the Pkwy. Really? Bronx River Pkwy serves its purpose- but when I'm pressed for serious time heading South, I hop on The Sprain quick- has 3 Lanes and gets me to The Bronx in 20 minutes flat.

Joey G's Nyack Food Tour is an absolute delight! It is the perfect way to interact with Nyack…read moreeateries in the most relaxed and enjoyable manner. Highly recommend this experience and I cannot wait to repeat a tour. Try it, you will will have a wonderful time!

I had a fun time today with my parents on the classic walking tour. The weather was perfect, the…read moregroup was friendly, and the food, drinks, and Joe's guidance were all great.

If you want a thorough history of this cool spot, read the previous review. It's excellent and what…read moreinspired me to come visit. As someone who had a grandfather who survived WWII and a great uncle that did not, it was poignant to see such a nice depiction. I'd recommend it to anyone else who had relatives serve for the same reason.

For 1.3 million World War II American soldiers, Piermont, NY was their last stop in the country…read morebefore they sailed across the Atlantic to join the war in Europe. They were housed in nearby Camp Shanks, and on the day they left America to join the war, 40,000 men a month walked down the pier, and boarded either a ship to France or a ferry to New York on their way to England. For many, the walk down the Piermont pier was their final walk on American soil. This striking monument features a statue of a helmeted GI in full uniform. He has a hand grenade and a shovel on his belt, and a sash with many pockets for equipment storage. His right hand is raised in a sign of farewell. His left hand is resting on a stone whose plaque bears the following inscription: Last Stop U.S.A. During World War Two, 40,000 U.S. troops per month, including many Piermont residents, passed this spot enroute to the end of Piermont Pier, the largest port of embarkation on the East Coast, where ships were waiting to transport them to military duty in war-torn Europe. Many of these troops landed on the shores of France where the invasion began on June 6, 1944. Thus this area came to be known as "Last Stop U.S.A." After the war came to a victorious conclusion, some 533,869 men returned home to the U.S.A. first setting foot on their homeland at the end of that same Piermont Pier. "Lest We Forget," many of the men who embarked from Piermont never returned. This plaque is dedicated to the honor of those who served and the sacred memory of those who never returned. Dedicated 1994