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7]Savor A Sumptuous Culinary Scene.
The Westchester restaurant scene gets rave reviews
for its elegant waterfront establishments, sophisticated downtown dining spots, upscale international eateries and boffo burger joints. Many of the County’s award-winning eateries are also located near exceptional accommodations and popular attractions, making it convenient to sample their fab fare.
8]Choose From a Multitude of
Experiences. Check out
the different itineraries we’ve put together to help you get
the most out of your stay, including Jazz and Soul Live Music, Tasting Tour & Picnic, Everything Old is New Again (antiquing), and Famous Families. For more, see www.VisitWestchesterNY. com/plan-your-trip/itineraries.
9]There’s Something for Everyone All
Across the County.
Wherever you stay, there’s plenty to see and do nearby. From outdoor experiences
in Northern Westchester to upscale shopping in downtown White Plains, from harness racing in Yonkers to a hot dining scene in Port Chester, from scenic Hudson River towns to Playland’s 1920s “Dragon” roller coaster, the choices are endless.
10]Unique Options to Build Team Spirit.
Quality time — it’s important for any team that wants to improve its effectiveness. Westchester offers countless creative ways to promote team-building cooperation and communication. Your group can herd sheep at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, hit the track for go-kart races at Grand Prix New York, or or feel the rush of indoor-skydiving at the new iFLY location in Yonkers.
DISTANCES TO WESTCHESTER from Major Cities
400 MILES
350 MILES
300 MILES
250 MILES
200 MILES
150 MILES
100 MILES
50 MILES
Newark, N.J.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Albany, N.Y.
Boston, Ma.
Hartford, Ct.
W W E S E T S C T H CE S H T E E R S C T O E U R N T C Y O U N T Y
Atlantic City, N.J. Washington, D.C.
Chicago, Il. 13 hours
Pittsburgh, Pa. 7 hours
Cleveland, Oh. 8 hours
New York City
Baltimore, Md.
DRIVETIME from MAJOR CITIES:
Albany, NY → 2 1/2 hours Baltimore, MD → 4 hours Boston, MA → 3 hours Hartford, CT → 2 hours
Montreal, Quebec, Canada → 6 hours
New York City, NY → 1/2 hour Newark, NJ → 1 hour Philadelphia, PA → 3 hours Washington, D.C. → 5 hours
DISTANCES to MAJOR AIRPORTS:
LaGuardia (LGA) → 27 miles John F Kennedy (JFK) → 37 miles Newark Liberty (EWR) → 45 miles Stewart (SWF) → 51 miles
EXPECT
Unparalleled Service
The Westchester Tourism & Film team is a one-stop resource to answer questions and help you plan a meeting or event to remember.
Here are some of our services:
> Distribute RFPs for group reservations to County hotels, conference centers and venues.
> Draw up complimentary customized itineraries. > Coordinate site inspections.
> Provide publications – this guide, as well as County maps and brochures – for attendees.
> Assist in planning and scheduling off-site excursions. > Suggest and schedule on-site and off-site team-
building events.
Whatever your needs, we’re here to make doing business a pleasure in Westchester County!
Natasha Caputo, Director
914-995-8502; ncaputo@visitwestchesterny.com
Amanda M. Modugno, Deputy Director
914-995-8501; amodugno@visitwestchesterny.com
Greg Garvey, Communications Manager
914-995-8503; garvey@visitwestchesterny.com
Sandra J. Mahonski, Administrative Assistant
914-995-8504; sjm3@visitwestchesterny.com
Since 1970, PepsiCo has been
privileged to call Westchester home
to our global head- quarters. Locating our operations here is a strategic decision... The combination of diverse global talent, key transportation infrastructure, high quality educational institutions and a business climate that fosters innovation has been essential
to PepsiCo.”
– Indra Nooyi, Chairperson & CEO, 2015
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