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AMUSEMENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Cliffs
1 Commerce St., Valhalla; 914-328-ROCK (7625)
More than 13,000 sq. ft. of indoor rock climbing. Parties, events, instruction and outdoor trips. www.thecliffsclimbing.com
Elmsford Raceway
342-344 Saw Mill River Rd., Elmsford; 914-592-5375
Slot-car racing for all ages. Indoor model car racing. General racing, parties and corporate events. www.flatoutfun.com
Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway
810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers; 914-968-4200
One of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast, featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo. Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and international simulcasting, live entertainment including the
best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, New York’s hottest DJ’s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil’ Cocina; a new $50-million expansion added Dan Rooney’s, a high-energy sports bar, and Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes. Open seven days a week, 10am-6am. www.empirecitycasino.com
FunFuzion at New Roc City
19 LeCount Pl., New Rochelle; 914-637-7575
Westchester’s largest indoor entertainment megaplex. Video games, rides, laser tag, glow bowling, mini-golf, billiards and indoor go-karting. Specializing in birthday parties and group events. www.funfuziononline.com
Grand Prix New York & Spins Bowl
333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco; 914-241-3131
Indoor open-wheel racing, arcade, laser tag, billiards and acclaimed dining at FUEL restaurant. State-of-the-art bowling center. Group events. www.gpny.com
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers; 866-243-0770
The ultimate indoor LEGO experience geared toward ages 3-10, with hands-on play areas, a 4-D cinema and the NYC skyline made from more than one million LEGO bricks. www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester
Playland Amusement Park
Playland Pkwy., Rye; 914-813-7010
America’s first planned amusement park. Roller coasters, vertical thrills, water rides, Kiddyland, beach, boardwalk, swimming pool, lake boating, picnic area, fireworks, mini-golf, indoor ice skating and pier on Long Island Sound. www.ryeplayland.org
BEACHES
Croton Point Park
Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; 914-862-5290
parks.westchestergov.com
Playland Park
Playland Pkwy., Rye; 914-813-7010
www.ryeplayland.org
BOAT LAUNCHING RAMPS
Croton Point Park
Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; 914-862-5290
Canoe and kayak launching. parks.westchestergov.com
George’s Island Park
Dutch St., Montrose; 914-737-7530
Boat launching ramps.
parks.westchestergov.com
Peekskill Riverfront Green Park
Railroad Ave., Peekskill; 914-734-7275
Municipal launch.
www.cityofpeekskill.com
Playland Park
Playland Pkwy., Rye; 914-813-7010
Boat launching ramps, kayaks only.
www.ryeplayland.org
Yonkers Municipal Boat Ramp
Kennedy Marina Park, Yonkers; 914-377-6450
Municipal launch.
www.cityofyonkers.com
BOAT & KAYAK RENTALS
Atlantic Kayak Tours
Rt. 6/ Rt. 9 Cir., Cortlandt Manor; 845-246-2187
The Hudson River’s only on-water, full-service canoe and kayak center, with rentals and instruction. Apr.-Nov. Seasonal guided tours. www.atlantickayaktours.com
Croton Sailing School
7 Elliott Ave., Croton; 800-859-7245
Private, captained Hudson River charters for 1-6 people abroad 20-to-35-foot vessels. Sailing lessons, sailing club and youth program. www.crotonsailing.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
2957 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights; 914-245-4434
Seasonal rowboat rentals on lake and pond. www.nysparks.com
Playland Park
Playland Pkwy., Rye; 914-813-7010
Lake cruise. May-Labor Day.
www.ryeplayland.org
ROWBOAT RENTALS
Wampus Pond
Rt. 126, Armonk; 914-273-3230
Rowboats available Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekends and holidays only. parks.westchestergov.com
CAMPING
Blue Mountain Reservation
Welcher Ave., Peekskill; 914-862-5275
Year-round rental of rustic Trail Lodge weekly, daily or overnight for groups and agencies. Recreation/dining hall with full kitchen and fireplace. Two separate dorms each have 15 cots and adjoining shower and toilet facilities. parks.westchestergov.com
Croton Point Park
Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; 914-862-5290
Cabins and campsites for tents and trailers. Rec hall, playing fields. parks.westchestergov.com
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Rts. 35 & 121, 11 Reservation Rd., Cross River; 914-864-7317
Open-faced lean-tos, each accommodating up to eight persons, for daily or overnight rental throughout the year.
parks.westchestergov.com
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING/ SLEDDING/SNOWSHOEING
Cross-Country Skiing/Sleeding/Snowshoeing
914-864-PARK
Permitted on most County-owned golf courses and other selected locations, pending weather.
Call about locations and conditions. Mon.-Fri. parks.westchestergov.com
CRUISING
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Rd., Guilford; 800-814-6880
Seven-night fall foliage tours in Oct. Hudson Valley itinerary stops in historic Sleepy Hollow. Sail from NYC to Albany and back. www.americancruiselines.com
New York Sailing School
23 Pelham Rd., New Rochelle; 914-235-6052
Sunset sails and overnight adventures from New Rochelle to historic seaports. Reservations required. www.nyss.com
Prestige Yacht Charters
2430 FDR Dr., New York; 914-723-4510
Luxury yacht charters for special occasions.
www.prestigeyachtcharters.com
Trinity Cruise Company
Charles Point Marina, Pier E, 5 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill; 914-589-7773
Cruise the Hudson in a Coast Guard buoy tender. Several daily tours. Seasonal, Wed.-Sun.
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FISHING
Fishing
Westchester County Clerk’s Office; 914-995-3086
Permitted in County-owned streams and lakes unless “No Fishing” signs are posted. New York State fishing license required. www.westchestergov.com
GOLF DRIVING RANGES
Dunwoodie Golf Course
1 Grace Ave., Yonkers; 914-231-3490
parks.westchestergov.com
Mohansic Golf Course
1500 Baldwin Rd., Yorktown; 914-862-5283
parks.westchestergov.com
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RECREATION & LEISURE
CLARK THOMPSON