Things To Do In White Plains

The Westchester:An upscale shopping mall operated by the Simon Property Group, The Westchester is situated within the downtown district of White Plains and offers both locals and visitors alike with an opportunity to shop for an array of upscale, luxury brands without having to deal with all the people in New York City. The mall is anchored by the first Nordstrom in New York State, Crate and Barrel, and Neiman Marcus. Other stores found in The Westchester include Louis Vuitton, David Yurman, Tiffany and Co., and Burberry. The Savor Food Hall boasts several eateries from Manhattan and a play area for children.

White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains, New York: The White Plains Performing Arts Center has been an important resource for Westchester County’s dynamic educational and cultural programming for many years. The center produces and presents critically acclaimed dance, music, family programming, and theatre for White Plains and the surrounding communities, as well as hosts several special community events throughout the year. As for education and arts programs, the White Plains Performing Arts Center also operates a premiere theatre training organization, offering its Stage 2 theater programs and the Summer Theatre Academy for students, along with vacation day workshops, private coaching, after-school acting classes, and other performing arts classes.

Grapes The Wine Company, White Plains, New York: Grapes The Wine Company is a shop in White Plains, New York that features cubby-holed walls showcasing over 1,500 bottles of wine, bringing an extensive wine selection from vineyards throughout the world to hands of the area’s local wine connoisseurs. Awarded the title of “Best Wine Shop in Westchester,” Grapes The Wine Company boasts a wine list that includes everything from offbeat blends from Australia to cabernet sauvignons from South Africa to red Burgundys from France. Free wine tastings are offered at the shop on Fridays and Saturdays, with a goal of making the best wines throughout the world more accessible.

Battle of White Plains Park, White Plains, New York: The Battle of White Plains Park is about an acre and a half in size, located at the site of the historic Battle of White Plains. The park, situated at the corner of Battle Avenue and Whitney Street was established in 1976 as a part of the country’s National Bicentennial Projects, built on the site that overlooks the White Plains. Interpretive historical signage can be seen throughout the Battle of White Plains Park, as well as a few amenities, such as a plaza-type seating area featuring several game tables, a trellised seating area with an overlook, and a playground for children.

Miller House, White Plains, New York: The Miller House is a Rhode Island-style farmhouse in White Plains, built during the eighteenth century. The house was used by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War as a headquarters, as well as a command post during the Battle of White Plains. The historic Elijah Miller House is now noted on several historic places lists, including the Westchester County Inventory of Historic Places, the New York State Register of Historic Places, and the National Register of Historic Places. This Town of North Castle landmark now houses a history museum containing numerous artifacts exhibited for public viewing.