Up Up & Away, The Westchester Way
White Plains, NY: Upstate is closer than you think! Westchester County, New York’s “Golden Apple”, is minutes north of the “Big Apple.” Plan an upstate weekend getaway and marvel at the upscale flavor of this northern suburban area.
Last month, the 5 star Ritz-Carlton, Westchester opened in downtown White Plains. This 118 luxury room hotel sets a new standard for hotels in the area. In addition to BLT Steak, the hotel includes a 10,000 square foot luxury spa and fitness center, 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space and a 500 person ballroom. Restaurant 42 at the top of the tower affords amazing views of the Hudson River Valley and Manhattan.
Following a two year major project, the Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown is up and running! The “new” hotel incorporates natural elements of wood and regional stone and slate, water and fire on 11 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the “upstate” Hudson River Valley. Amenities include a beautifully renovated pool and full service spa. Every guestroom and suite was fully refurbished and include extensive amenities such as concierge services, complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet access, flat screen televisions, 2 dual-line telephones with speakers and many rooms have balconies and terraces overlooking a park-like courtyard.
Tarrytown’s Westchester Marriott is completely renovating its ballroom and meeting spaces. For the sophisticated traveler, this smoke-free hotel has 437 rooms and 5 spacious suites, 3 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and a Marriott concierge level with upgraded amenities.
The Hilton Rye Town, situated on 45 beautifully landscaped acres of lush upstate woodlands, combines the relaxed setting of a resort with the flexibility of a full-service hotel. Guests may enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, year-round tennis, sauna, whirlpool and a fitness center.
From March 9th thru the 21st, Sunday thru Friday, celebrate the culinary riches of our upstate area during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. Several of Westchester’s upscale restaurants will participate including Peter Kelly’s new X20, Equus, Med 15 35, Crabtree’s Kittle House and Global Gatherings. For more details, please visit www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com .
Westchester County offers a wide variety of entertainment and activities from Broadway theatre and performing arts to historical sites, museums, art galleries and antique shops to lush gardens and nature centers. And don’t miss The Westchester Mall with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, Steve Madden, Godiva, Williams-Sonoma, Burberry and so much more!
Up, Up and Away – The Westchester Way, New York’s “Golden Apple” – upstate isn’t so far away!
For more information about hotels, restaurants, events and traveling to Westchester, including a free travel guide, tourism map and special interest brochures is available at www.westchestertourism.com or by contacting the Westchester County Office of Tourism at 800 833-9282.
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