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Westchester County,
New York’s Golden Apple
The Gateway to
the
Experience
Art, The Westchester Way both indoors and outdoors! Browse through a variety of art galleries,
appreciate outdoor art installations located within several parks, and take
time to attend your choice of exciting arts & crafts events.
Art appreciation is a common way of life in
DAY ONE
Visit the
Great Hunger Memorial
Macy Park, Ardsley
Outdoor
sculpture recognizing the historic significance of the Great Hunger of 19th
century
Drive or
walk through
Kendall
Sculpture Garden
168 acres of gardens on the grounds of PepsiCo Headquarters which harmonize with 45 major
pieces of contemporary, 20th-century sculpture, including works by
Moore, Nevelson, and Rodin.
914.253.2001
Tour the
One
of the regions finest cultural resources, featuring 10-12 changing exhibitions
annually of modern, contemporary, and emerging artists, as well as a permanent
exhibition of African art.
914.251.6100
www.neuberger.org
Lunch
in Neuberger Museum Café or nearby
pub, Cobblestone, on
Visit “The Rising”
Kensico Dam,
Visit the 80-foot
steel memorial to the 109
Before
dinner, walk through downtown
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Overnight
in
DAY TWO
Walking
tour of Lasdon
Park and Arboretum
Route 35,
Somers
A
magnificent 234-acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and
formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. The Chinese Friendship Pavilion was a gift
from the People’s Republic of
Lunch at
This museum features changing exhibits that provide
a bridge between the East and West, and a 3.5-acre Japanese garden. A
lovely café on a tree-lined terrace offers gourmet fare.
914.669.5033
www.hammondmuseum.org
Stop at
local
Tour the
Route 22 at
Changing exhibitions and an outdoor sculpture garden enhance
a visit to this visual arts institution designed by Edward Larabee
Barnes. 914.232.9555
www.katonahmuseum.org
Visit a local
gallery, The Eclectic Collector at
Afternoon
tea at
Caramoor
Center for Music and the Arts
Caramoor’s
Events to attend while visiting Westchester
County…
Crafts at
Asian
Outdoor Art Show at
The
Westchester Craft show at
Armonk Outdoor Art show in
SUNY Crafts on Stage at
For more Information contact:
Kim Sinistore, Deputy Director of Tourism
E-mail:
kab6@westchestergov.com
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