TOURIST INFORMATION
To help you plan an interesting and memorable stay in the White Plains area, The Ritz Carlton, Westchester offers the following information and suggestions. Our Concierge will be happy to assist you with any inquiries, travel arrangements, restaurant reservations, golf tee times and show tickets. For a change of pace and renowned excitement, New York City is easily accessible – a mere 32 minutes by Metro North railroad.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Catch the latest Indie film, enjoy a cool jazz concert -- or embark on an educational epicurean and environmental journey through John D. Rockefeller’s working four-season farm and gardens, Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
Westchester County offers a diversity of cultural arts, historic landmarks, and popular entertainment -- from mainstream movies to National Trust estates. Whatever your age or your interests, there’s a wealth of great culture and fascinating fun. Check with our Concierge for the latest listings.
SHOPPING
White Plains boasts designer shops, deluxe department stores, and fine boutiques, making it
Westchester’s premier shopping haven.
From Armani and Abercrombie, to Tiffany’s and Tourneau, you can shop until you drop, with no parking hassles. The best of everything – including the renowned Westchester Mall, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdales and Fortunoff’s --
is right at your door.
RESTAURANTS
Ethnic, eclectic, elegant…there are hundreds of outstanding restaurant choices no more than a stone’s throw away from The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. You can eat out, order in, or dine al fresco any – or every – night of the week. Get a quick kid-friendly meal with the family, or celebrate a special occasion by candlelight....your table awaits! Our knowledgeable Concierge will be happy to assist with reservations.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Westchester County is renowned for its gorgeous open spaces, wooded trails, bike paths, golf courses and beautiful public parks. Go cross-country skiing in the winter, or to the beach in the summer. Pick apples in the fall, and gather wildflowers in the spring. Play golf. Go horseback riding. Rent a row boat. There’s natural beauty everywhere you turn!
FOR THE KIDS
Keep the youngest family members happy, rain or shine. Rye Playland swings into high gear through the summer with rides, mini golf, and a public-access beach and pier. Three temperature-controlled indoor ice-skating rinks operate throughout the winter months. There are several nature centers, many bike trails, and an excellent planetarium at the Hudson River Museum. The Emelin Theater, the Performing Arts Center at SUNY, Purchase, and the County Center regularly offer entertainment geared towards young families.
AIRPORTS
Westchester County Airport (code HPN)
The Ritz Carlton is located a quick 10 minutes from Westchester County Airport – a transportation hub for local New York and Connecticut residents, as well as many corporate and private jets. It is served by six major airways offering non-stop service to major US cities, and easy connections to hundreds more.
LaGuardia Airport (code LGA)
One of New York City’s three major airports, La Guardia is just 24 miles (approximately 35 minutes) from White Plains. It is served by 21 major airlines with nonstop flights to hundreds of cities throughout the USA, Canada and some Caribbean destinations.
John F Kennedy Airport (code JFK)
JFK, located 31 miles (approximately 45 minutes) from White Plains and is the main gateway for international travel into and out of the United States. It services 50,000 travelers daily, on dozens of airlines traveling to all corners of the globe. Most flights to and from the West Coast leave from JFK.