Yonkers Travel Guide
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Yonkers, NY, New York.
MapWelcome to Yonkers, NY!
Offering a typical New York taste with a calmer pace, Yonkers is the state's fourth largest city and a vibrant center scattered with parks, steeped in history, and abounding in culture and entertainment. All of this and just 2 mi (3.2 km) north of Manhattan's upper reaches. When the world's first elevator factory set up on Yonkers' riverbank in the 1850s, it spawned an innovative manufacturing industry that really put Yonkers on the map. The city's industrial and energetic spirit supports a colorful mix of distinct neighborhoods and strong Irish-American, Italian-American and Hispanic communities. Visitors can can get around this hilly hub via Yonkers' excellent public transit system to explore varied attractions, including must-see historical spots like Philipse Manor Hall–Yonkers' oldest building (1692)–and the impressive Hudson River Museum, which also features a planetarium and the 1876 Glenview Mansion. Both the sprawling Tibbetts Brook Park and Bronx River Parkway Reservation are popular destinations for outdoor recreation, while shopaholics shouldn't miss the county's biggest mall, Cross County Shopping Center. Fast-paced excitement awaits at Yonkers Raceway and Empire City Gaming, and the whole family will enjoy popular annual festivities such as the Yonkers Riverfest in September.Tourist Attractions
Hudson River Museum
One of Yonkers' biggest attractions, this expansive museum is a celebration of culture, boasting a variety of exhibits and galleries.
One of Yonkers' biggest attractions, this expansive museum is a celebration of culture, boasting a variety of exhibits and galleries.
Luxury Hotel
Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern Saugerties
Offering world-class cuisine, luxury accommodations and one-of-a-kind special events!
