White Plains, N.Y. (PRWEB) May 21, 2013
Outdoor space and beautiful landscapes make Westchester County a picturesque spring and summer destination. Come outside with us and enjoy the great outdoors where flowers are in bloom and gorgeous gardens add to the scenery. Mother Earth is making her debut, and many fun and exciting outdoor activities await you and your family.
We welcome visitors to come and enjoy our county and all that it has to offer, said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. We provide fun-filled experiences. Maybe enjoy a day at our historic theme park Rye Playland, or perhaps an overnight stay in one of our unique retreats such as the Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook, to show off your golf swing. Whatever your reason for a getaway, Meet Me in Westchester. Ill see you there.
Here are a few upcoming activities and events:
Walk, Hike, Run, Skate, Roll or Ride in Westchester
The newly launched Hike Bike and Explore brochures are available and detail the trails, parks, historical sites and various outdoor interests in the county. This valuable resource can be found online at http://www.visitwestchesterny.com. The countys extraordinary trail system meanders throughout the Hudson Valley and offers beautiful scenery with parks, picnic spots, restaurants, historic sites and nature preserves along the way. Furthermore, the trails detail distances, access points, historical notes, sites of interest and available parking locations, near the trails? main access points. Some of the trails include the Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway, Colonial Greenway, North County Trailway, the Old Croton-Aquedect Trail/State Historic Park and South County Trailway. In addition to these county trails, cyclists, skaters, walkers and joggers can ride or stroll along the scenic Bronx River Parkway on Bicycle Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in May, June and September, where a seven-mile stretch of the parkway from Yonkers to White Plains closes to vehicles so pedestrians can bike, walk or rollerblade.
In addition, John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, 62-acre grounds that include historic outbuildings, four formal gardens, open fields, a pond and wooded trails supporting a wide range of outdoor activity is a fun space to enjoy the outdoors. Bring your family and make a stop at its new Visitor Center! It is located at 400 Jay Street in Katonah (http://johnjayhomestead.org/).
Doral Arrowwood Golf Stay & Play
Nestled in the heart of 114 acres of trees, rolling hills, open meadows and ponds, Doral Arrowwood in White Plains offers an array of resort activities to relax and unwind. As a truly unique destination, the retreat features various amenities for its guests. Put your golf swing to the test on the nine-hole, par-35 Robert von Hagge-designed golf course at Doral Arrowwood. This Westchester vacation spot is perfect for scratch golfers and weekend duffers alike. At a rate of $ 289, guests can enjoy guest room accommodations, a full hot buffet breakfast, a warm-up bucket of range palls per player, 18 holes of golf for one or two, and lunch for two in the Pub or Mulligans restaurants on site. For more information, visit http://www.doralarrowwood.com/specials-packages, or call 914-323-4478. Or, enjoy a stay at the Courtyard Tarrytown Greenburgh, which had major renovations in its guest rooms. Now, with luxurious, plush bedding and spacious bathrooms, the guest rooms exude a stylish design in a warm, sophisticated environment. And, if you have to bring work with you, rest assured that you have ample workspace in your room with an ergonomic chair for comfort.
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY at the 3rd Annual Wine & Food Weekend
From June 6 to June 9, enjoy four days of pure heaven, savoring some of the areas finest food and the worlds best wines at the 3rd Annual Wine & Food Weekend. As the premiere wine and food experience in the region, and the largest gathering of restaurants and wine providers in Westchesters history, Wine & Food Weekend features some of the areas most famous chefs, critically-acclaimed restaurants, hottest specialty food products and the worlds most sought-after vintages. With the Burger & Beer Bash at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla kicking off the event on June 6, Wine & Food weekend comprises more than 20 events, which mostly take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains. There will be wine and beer tastings, seminars and other interests for foodies and wine connoisseurs. Tickets and additional details for the event are available online at http://www.westchestermagazine.com/wineweekend. For more information, please call 914-345-0601, ext. 112 or email pr(at)westchestermagazine(dot)com.
Memorial Day Celebrations
There are a host of parades and celebrations commemorating Memorial Day this year throughout Westchester County, including the South Salem Memorial Day Race on May 27, a 10K that takes on some of the most challenging hills in South Salem to the 50 yard plus dashes for Pee Wee toddlers. In Katonah, there will be a Memorial Day Antiques Fair at Lasdon Park & Arboretum, located at 2610 Amawalk Road (Rte 35). The event includes a plant sale, as well as live entertainment, perfect for small and large families. In addition, a popular attraction is the Annual White Plains Memorial Day Parade on May 27 at 10 am, which travels down Mamaroneck Avenue in the city.
And, dont miss the Outdoor Arts Festival on June 1 and 2 in White Plains at Tibbits Park on North Broadway. Vendors from throughout the region will sell their fine art, high-quality fine crafts, photography, pottery, and more! If music interests you, stick around this spring and summer for ArtsWestchesters Music in the Air outdoor music series, which will run on select days from now through September (http://www.artswestchester.org/music-in-the-air/).
For more of the latest events and happenings in Westchester, log onto http://www.visitwestchesterny.com, like us on Facebook (facebook.com/westchestercountytourism), follow us on Twitter @westchestertour or call 1-800-833-9282.
About Westchester County Tourism & Film
Tourism & Film is Westchester Countys official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting Westchester County as a premier business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. The Tourism & Film Office in Westchester County is a Division within the County Executives Office of Economic Development.
For more information, log onto visitwestchesterny.com or call 800-833-9282.
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