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The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Courtyard Marriott - Rye is located at 631 Midland Ave, Rye, NY 10580, Westchester County in the lower-Hudson Valley. Courtyard Rye is conveniently located to access the White Plains / Westchester (HPN), LaGuardia (LGA) and JFK Airports. This New York hotel is the perfect choice for business meetings or weddings in Rye, New York. We are also close to Westchester Medical Center and many corporate locations in Westchester.
Courtyard Marriott - Rye is close to world class shopping in White Plains. Find upscale shopping at The Westchester Mall offering Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and over 100 fine upscale stores. Shop Bloomingdales, The Galleria, and find several shopping centers offering discount clothing stores.
For dining out, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Rye and nearby towns. Press blue button for more about the Courtyard Rye Hotel.
Attractions High-Speed Internet Pets not allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool (indoors)
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press blue button for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Playland Ice Casino is located at Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95) Rye, New York 10580. Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 80 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The Playland Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Convenient public sessions, special events, extended holiday schedules await skaters this season for even more family fun.
The Playland Skating School at the Playland Ice Casino, is staffed by some of the finest professionals in the New York area. The Skating School offers quality, affordable figure and hockey skating programs to students of all ages, beginner through advanced levels.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Rentals Party Nights Playland Skating School Public Skating
Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press blue button for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Westchester Children’s Museum will have a premier location on the Long Island Sound in the historic landmark North Bathhouse at Rye Playland, a building that evokes whimsy and sets the stage for an exceptional children’s museum experience.
"The iconic North Bathhouse provides nearly 23,000 square feet of space for temporary and permanent exhibits, classrooms, a birthday party room, performance space, restaurant/cafe, gift shop, and other amenities.
"The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a vibrant new learning center that nurtures curiosity, enhance knowledge, and ignite imagination in our children as they explore the history, arts, environment, and cultural diversity of their local and global communities.
"Imagine a light-filled, colorful, vibrant learning space filled with water play, physics, science, art, music, and nature, with places to climb, build, and examine - a place to discover who we are and where we live. The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a celebration of childhood. Exhibit areas will contain experiential laboratories, interactive art pieces, sculptural elements, hidden worlds, climbing structures, and physical connections to the outdoors. The museum’s exhibits and programs will draw from the region’s rich history, cultural diversity, flourishing ecosystems, and literary and artistic traditions."
Highly innovative, dynamic, engaging, fun and enriching
Appeal to audiences of different generations, backgrounds, emotional, physical, and learning abilities
Present visitors with the opportunity for hands-on interaction
Stimulate repeat visitation with changing exhibits, performances, and public programs
Press blue button for Westchester Museum Events and more information about The Westchester Children’s Museum.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Playland Ice Casino is located at Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95) Rye, New York 10580. Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 80 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The Playland Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Convenient public sessions, special events, extended holiday schedules await skaters this season for even more family fun.
The Playland Skating School at the Playland Ice Casino, is staffed by some of the finest professionals in the New York area. The Skating School offers quality, affordable figure and hockey skating programs to students of all ages, beginner through advanced levels.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Rentals Party Nights Playland Skating School Public Skating
The Westchester Children’s Museum will have a premier location on the Long Island Sound in the historic landmark North Bathhouse at Rye Playland, a building that evokes whimsy and sets the stage for an exceptional children’s museum experience.
"The iconic North Bathhouse provides nearly 23,000 square feet of space for temporary and permanent exhibits, classrooms, a birthday party room, performance space, restaurant/cafe, gift shop, and other amenities.
"The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a vibrant new learning center that nurtures curiosity, enhance knowledge, and ignite imagination in our children as they explore the history, arts, environment, and cultural diversity of their local and global communities.
"Imagine a light-filled, colorful, vibrant learning space filled with water play, physics, science, art, music, and nature, with places to climb, build, and examine - a place to discover who we are and where we live. The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a celebration of childhood. Exhibit areas will contain experiential laboratories, interactive art pieces, sculptural elements, hidden worlds, climbing structures, and physical connections to the outdoors. The museum’s exhibits and programs will draw from the region’s rich history, cultural diversity, flourishing ecosystems, and literary and artistic traditions."
Highly innovative, dynamic, engaging, fun and enriching
Appeal to audiences of different generations, backgrounds, emotional, physical, and learning abilities
Present visitors with the opportunity for hands-on interaction
Stimulate repeat visitation with changing exhibits, performances, and public programs
Press blue button for Westchester Museum Events and more information about The Westchester Children’s Museum.
Hello, and welcome to Christ’s Church! We are a child-friendly parish with a vibrant Sunday school and traditional liturgy and music. On any given Sunday our pews will welcome people of all ages, from newborns to people in their nineties. We cherish that breadth of age and experience, and hope that whatever your age or your background you can find a home with us. Newcomers are welcome.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Cosi Restaurant is located at 50 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Così hosts at least one new dish every season; giving you the opportunity to experience something new. Our fresh-baked flatbread is an essential base to our Sandwiches, Melts, and Flatbread Pizza builds; as well as a fantastic side to our Soups and Salads . . . Signature Salad, T.B.M. Sandwich, and Tomato Basil Soup. But the menu doesn’t stop there. From hand-crafted specialty lemonades and Barista coffee drinks, to our very own Break Bars."
Restaurant Review
Bakery & Health Bar Beer & Wine Family Restaurant Noise level = Average Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner WiFi = Free
The word is A comfortable gathering place where people can enjoy, casual setting, sandwiches, and salads.
Community Markets, is an organization that believes strongly in supporting local agriculture, strengthening local communities, and making fresh produce available to neighborhoods with limited access.
Farmers Markets in Westchester County are located in Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Ossining, Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye, and Tarrytown.
Farmers Markets in Rockland County are located in Piermont and Spring Valley.
Press blue button to find your local farmers market in Westchester County or Rockland County.
Rye YMCA is located at 21 Locust Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. The Rye YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization that welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body.
Improving the nation’s health and well-being in communities across the nation, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.
As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
Wainwright House is located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, New York 10580 in Westchester County. As part of our mission, Wainwright House is pleased to be a partner with the Rye YMCA. The Rye YMCA holds a wonderful array of yoga and exercise classes in the Wainwright Yoga Center.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
The Apawamis Club is located at 2 Club Road, Rye, NY 10580. Apawamis is one of the oldest clubs in our country, dating back to 1890, and became an early member of the USGA in 1897. Apawamis is a full-service family club offering golf, swimming, squash, tennis, and paddle tennis. With only 18 holes and a clubhouse that looks more like a rambling country home than an imposing piece of architecture, it remains a unique setting in the midst of mainstream, prestigious Westchester golf, according to a 1988 article in The Country Club magazine. Press blue button for more about golf and The Apawamis Club.
Golf Course Attractions Country Club 18-hole regulation length course Blue tees = 6547 yards / par 72 Course rating / slope = 72.1 / 139 Greens = Bent grass _____________________
Carts - hand cart rental Carts - riding cart rental Chipping and putting greens Club rental Dress code Driving range Lessons Locker rooms Pro shop
Rye Golf Club is located at 330 Boston Post Road in Rye New York 10580. The 126 acre facility is a member only club owned by the City of Rye. The club offers a challenging 18-hole Devereux Emmet golf course with spectacular water views of Long Island Sound. Warm up before your round at one of two practice greens and chipping areas or tune up your game with one of our Club Pro’s. Press blue button for photos and more about playing golf at Rye Golf Club.
Westchester Country Club is located at 98 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. The Westchester Country Club is a private club with membership amenities that include; 36 holes of golf, private tennis courts, a separate beach club with an Olympic sized swimming pool and over 50 guest rooms. Press blue button for website.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press blue button for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.
Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press blue button for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Playland Ice Casino is located at Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95) Rye, New York 10580. Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 80 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The Playland Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Convenient public sessions, special events, extended holiday schedules await skaters this season for even more family fun.
The Playland Skating School at the Playland Ice Casino, is staffed by some of the finest professionals in the New York area. The Skating School offers quality, affordable figure and hockey skating programs to students of all ages, beginner through advanced levels.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Rentals Party Nights Playland Skating School Public Skating
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Playland Ice Casino is located at Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95) Rye, New York 10580. Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 80 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The Playland Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Convenient public sessions, special events, extended holiday schedules await skaters this season for even more family fun.
The Playland Skating School at the Playland Ice Casino, is staffed by some of the finest professionals in the New York area. The Skating School offers quality, affordable figure and hockey skating programs to students of all ages, beginner through advanced levels.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Rentals Party Nights Playland Skating School Public Skating
At Community Synagogue we keep in mind the three-fold definition of what a synagogue is supposed to be: A House of Prayer - Beit T'fillah; A House of Study - Beit Midrash, and A House of Assembly - Beit Knesset. We strive to help people find God and connections to each other through sacred Jewish acts. In each of these areas, we serve our community with creativity, innovation, and caring. We endeavor to make our Judaism relevant, compelling, inspiring and meaningful. At Community Synagogue our services are enriched with music that blends the traditions of our past with modern and innovative expression.
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester was founded in 1953 as a liberal, Reform Congregation. From its inception until today, Emanu-El of Westchester has maintained a liberal and forward thinking approach to its religious philosophy. Its present spiritual leader is Rabbi Daniel S. Wolk, who has served since 1967. The congregation is a member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Our building is ideally located at the corner of Westchester Ave East and Kenilworth Road and resides on over seven acres of secluded, wooded property, the present sanctuary was dedicated in 1972. The distinctive architecture of the sanctuary blends in harmoniously with the natural beauty of the surrounding environment.
Our membership includes over 400 families, representing a broad, cross-section of the Westchester Jewish community. We have a heterogeneous congregation in both age and religious background. We draw our congregational family from a broad spectrum of interesting, energetic people from a diverse professional world. We consider ourselves to be an inclusive congregational family, welcoming everyone who desires a positive, uplifting and dynamic Reform Jewish experience in which there is ample opportunity for individual participation and involvement.
The Rye Free Reading Room on the Village Green, is located at 1061 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. Press blue button for information about Borrowing, Books & Beyond, Programs and Events, Online Services, and more about the Rye Free Reading Room.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Westchester Children’s Museum will have a premier location on the Long Island Sound in the historic landmark North Bathhouse at Rye Playland, a building that evokes whimsy and sets the stage for an exceptional children’s museum experience.
"The iconic North Bathhouse provides nearly 23,000 square feet of space for temporary and permanent exhibits, classrooms, a birthday party room, performance space, restaurant/cafe, gift shop, and other amenities.
"The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a vibrant new learning center that nurtures curiosity, enhance knowledge, and ignite imagination in our children as they explore the history, arts, environment, and cultural diversity of their local and global communities.
"Imagine a light-filled, colorful, vibrant learning space filled with water play, physics, science, art, music, and nature, with places to climb, build, and examine - a place to discover who we are and where we live. The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a celebration of childhood. Exhibit areas will contain experiential laboratories, interactive art pieces, sculptural elements, hidden worlds, climbing structures, and physical connections to the outdoors. The museum’s exhibits and programs will draw from the region’s rich history, cultural diversity, flourishing ecosystems, and literary and artistic traditions."
Highly innovative, dynamic, engaging, fun and enriching
Appeal to audiences of different generations, backgrounds, emotional, physical, and learning abilities
Present visitors with the opportunity for hands-on interaction
Stimulate repeat visitation with changing exhibits, performances, and public programs
Press blue button for Westchester Museum Events and more information about The Westchester Children’s Museum.
The Westchester Children’s Museum will have a premier location on the Long Island Sound in the historic landmark North Bathhouse at Rye Playland, a building that evokes whimsy and sets the stage for an exceptional children’s museum experience.
"The iconic North Bathhouse provides nearly 23,000 square feet of space for temporary and permanent exhibits, classrooms, a birthday party room, performance space, restaurant/cafe, gift shop, and other amenities.
"The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a vibrant new learning center that nurtures curiosity, enhance knowledge, and ignite imagination in our children as they explore the history, arts, environment, and cultural diversity of their local and global communities.
"Imagine a light-filled, colorful, vibrant learning space filled with water play, physics, science, art, music, and nature, with places to climb, build, and examine - a place to discover who we are and where we live. The Westchester Children’s Museum will be a celebration of childhood. Exhibit areas will contain experiential laboratories, interactive art pieces, sculptural elements, hidden worlds, climbing structures, and physical connections to the outdoors. The museum’s exhibits and programs will draw from the region’s rich history, cultural diversity, flourishing ecosystems, and literary and artistic traditions."
Highly innovative, dynamic, engaging, fun and enriching
Appeal to audiences of different generations, backgrounds, emotional, physical, and learning abilities
Present visitors with the opportunity for hands-on interaction
Stimulate repeat visitation with changing exhibits, performances, and public programs
Press blue button for Westchester Museum Events and more information about The Westchester Children’s Museum.
Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, serving a Traditional American menu with an emphasis on seafood, is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Live Entertainment Waterfront Views
The word is "We sat on the patio where the views (Long Island Sound) are great." Comments about the food range between "tasted frozen & thawed" to just plain "awful and overpriced" while others enjoyed the "raw bar," "the delicious steamed lobster," and "the broiled seafood combination". The safest bet is seafood, or just order a drink and enjoy the views.
Cosi Restaurant is located at 50 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Così hosts at least one new dish every season; giving you the opportunity to experience something new. Our fresh-baked flatbread is an essential base to our Sandwiches, Melts, and Flatbread Pizza builds; as well as a fantastic side to our Soups and Salads . . . Signature Salad, T.B.M. Sandwich, and Tomato Basil Soup. But the menu doesn’t stop there. From hand-crafted specialty lemonades and Barista coffee drinks, to our very own Break Bars."
Restaurant Review
Bakery & Health Bar Beer & Wine Family Restaurant Noise level = Average Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner WiFi = Free
The word is A comfortable gathering place where people can enjoy, casual setting, sandwiches, and salads.
Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, serving a Traditional American menu with an emphasis on seafood, is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Live Entertainment Waterfront Views
The word is "We sat on the patio where the views (Long Island Sound) are great." Comments about the food range between "tasted frozen & thawed" to just plain "awful and overpriced" while others enjoyed the "raw bar," "the delicious steamed lobster," and "the broiled seafood combination". The safest bet is seafood, or just order a drink and enjoy the views.
Click to read review Rye Roadhouse, serving Cajun Seafood and Traditional American dishes, is located at 12 High Street, Rye NY 10580, Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Outdoor dining on patio Late hours - Friday and Saturday nights
The word is "Wonderful meal at this informal family restaurant" serving very good Cajun seafood, "great burgers" and fine lagers at affordable prices, served in a rustic and charming atmosphere.
Click to read review Seaside Johnnies, serving Seafood by the sea, is located at 94 Dearborn Ave, Rye, NY 10580 at Oakland Beach in Westchester County.
The word is "The views are great, it's all about the view"; "the food is mediocre at best".
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
Police Station Address City of Rye Police Department 21 McCullough Place Rye, NY 10580
Contact Police Chief: William R. Connors
About The Police Commissioner directs the Police Department which has the responsibility of enforcing all state and local laws, and is charged with providing emergency response to the citizens of Rye; responding to all crimes and/or emergencies, dispatch ambulance and other emergency vehicles as required, enforce City Code violations, provide assistance in cases of emergency, manmade or natural, enforce parking regulations, enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
The principal mission of the Police Department is to preserve the rights of citizens and reduce fear in the community through the prevention of crime, protection of persons, property and the maintenance of order in public places; to preserve the quality of life pursuant to the Rye City Code statutes and to anticipate and respond to events that threaten public order and the protection of life and property.
Press blue button for up-to-date information about the Patrol Division, Detective Division, Youth Division, Marine Division, and the Rye Police Department.
Buyer’s Edge Realty is dedicated to representing and protecting the interests of homebuyers 100% of the time.
“Exclusive agencies are the best. They remove any conflict of interest, which is the main reason for considering an exclusive buyer’s broker in the first place.” The Wall Street Journal
If you are thinking about buying a home in Westchester, please call to set up a highly informative home buying consultation. Press blue button for Buyer's Edge Realty.
Coldwell Banker - Rye Real Estate
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Address Real Estate Agency 25 Purdy Ave. Rye, NY 10580 Westchester County
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Address Real Estate Services Rye Brokerage 16 Elm Place Rye, NY 10580 Southern Westchester County
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Real Estate Offices Rand Realty - Rye 29 Locust Ave. Rye, NY 10580 Southern Westchester County
Click to read review Kelly's Sea Level, serving Traditional American, is located at 413 Midland Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. Stop by for a burger in a casual and kid friendly atmosphere at affordable prices.
Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, serving a Traditional American menu with an emphasis on seafood, is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Live Entertainment Waterfront Views
The word is "We sat on the patio where the views (Long Island Sound) are great." Comments about the food range between "tasted frozen & thawed" to just plain "awful and overpriced" while others enjoyed the "raw bar," "the delicious steamed lobster," and "the broiled seafood combination". The safest bet is seafood, or just order a drink and enjoy the views.
Click to read review Rye Grill & Bar, serving American food, is located at One Station Plaza, Rye NY 10580, Westchester County.
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Fireplaces Outdoor dining on wraparound front porch
The word is Great decor, with several dining rooms available, including a nautical theme upstairs and wonderful Outdoor dining on the porch; large menu offering good food.
Click to read review Town Dock, serving Traditional American food, is located at 15 Purdy Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Raw Bar
The word is Comfortable trusted neighborhood spot with checkered tablecloths and wooden booths. The "food is excellent", the "burger was awesome" and the "service is great".
Whitby Castle is located at Rye Golf Club, 330 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. Whitby Castle, designed in 1852, is open to the public. The interior boasts restaurants with intimate dining rooms, the Whitby bar, reception space and elegant ballrooms. Overlooking Long Island Sound & the 18th fairway of Rye Golf Club; it is the perfect place for a casual evening out with friends or family. . . or relax with a book by the fireplace. Press blue button for menus, photos, and more about Whitby Castle.
Le Pain Quotidien, also known as PQ, is a Belgian bakery and cafe located at 30 Purchase Street, Rye, New York. Take food home or enjoy dining at a communal table. Le Pain Quotidien sources organic ingredients whenever possible.
At Starbucks you can customize you beverage by requesting it be made with whole, skim, soy or, in the U.S., even organic milk." Press blue button for nutrition information and more.
Cosi Restaurant is located at 50 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Così hosts at least one new dish every season; giving you the opportunity to experience something new. Our fresh-baked flatbread is an essential base to our Sandwiches, Melts, and Flatbread Pizza builds; as well as a fantastic side to our Soups and Salads . . . Signature Salad, T.B.M. Sandwich, and Tomato Basil Soup. But the menu doesn’t stop there. From hand-crafted specialty lemonades and Barista coffee drinks, to our very own Break Bars."
Restaurant Review
Bakery & Health Bar Beer & Wine Family Restaurant Noise level = Average Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner WiFi = Free
The word is A comfortable gathering place where people can enjoy, casual setting, sandwiches, and salads.
Click to read review La Panetière, serving New French cuisine, is located at 530 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. In this era of noisy restaurants, "La Panetière offers an oasis; a hushed dining room with well-spaced tables at which diners can have and hear their own conversation."
The word is Enjoy first class service, at this "charming country French" where the "food was impeccable and service outstanding" and "although pricey, it is worth it for a special occasion diner".
Al Dente Restaurant, serving Pizza and Italian cuisine, is located at 7 Elm Place, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Located in the heart of Rye, Al Dente Pizzeria and Restaurant has been consistently providing our customers with a combination of the highest quality, great tasting food, in a friendly atmosphere with great music. Our menu ranges from homemade sandwiches, soups, calzones, and an assortment of specialty rolls and pizza pies to delicious pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood dishes. All of our dishes are made fresh to order."
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Free delivery Gluten free pizza Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner
Click to read review Aurora, serving Italian food, is located at 60 Purchase Street, Rye, NY. Aurora is a Tuscan themed restaurant in the heart of Rye Village's shopping district. Aurora offers a diverse menu including fresh homemade pasta, pizzas from the wood burning oven, and a variety of seafood and meat dishes. Our French doors can open to allow dining patrons a sidewalk Cafe dining experience.
Click to read review Koo Japanese Restaurant, serving sushi and Hibachi, is located at 17 Purdy Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Koo Japanese Restaurant offers a wide array of Japanese dishes, such as Miso Tofu Soup, Squid Salad, Edamame, Boston Roll. Try our food and service today. Come in for a Japanese Lunch Special. You can also online order your favorite Japanese food for take out."
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Coupons (sometimes) on website Full Bar Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner
Click to read review Water Moon, Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro, is located at 66 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Press blue button for menu, photos, and more about Water Moon.
Restaurant Review
Noise level = Loud Serving lunch and dinner
The word is "No wonder Water Moon is always packed, with reasonable prices, delicious dishes, and service that comes with a smile." The food is great "but you need ear plugs" because of the high noise level.
Click to read review Kelly's Sea Level, serving Traditional American, is located at 413 Midland Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. Stop by for a burger in a casual and kid friendly atmosphere at affordable prices.
Click to read review Morgans Fish House is located at 22 Elm Place, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: Morgans is a casual, New England style fish house. Our menu features a raw bar list, a “simply grilled” selection for those who prefer a great piece of fish that is not covered with sauce or overdone. Some favorites dishes include the blackened Montauk swordfish with the Chef’s signature voodoo sauce. Maine lobster roll and Norwegian Salmon ‘Oscar’. Not a seafood lover, Morgans offers a wide variety of non-seafood choices, such as, steaks, burgers and a chicken dishes for landlubbers.
Press blue button for photos, menus, and more about Morgans Fish House.
Restaurant Review
Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner Sunday Brunch
The word is Attractive cozy space "love the decor" at this recently renovated restaurant serving "fresh fish dishes" prepared to perfection and served by an excellent wait-staff. Great Cappuccinos!
Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, serving a Traditional American menu with an emphasis on seafood, is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Live Entertainment Waterfront Views
The word is "We sat on the patio where the views (Long Island Sound) are great." Comments about the food range between "tasted frozen & thawed" to just plain "awful and overpriced" while others enjoyed the "raw bar," "the delicious steamed lobster," and "the broiled seafood combination". The safest bet is seafood, or just order a drink and enjoy the views.
Click to read review Town Dock, serving Traditional American food, is located at 15 Purdy Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Raw Bar
The word is Comfortable trusted neighborhood spot with checkered tablecloths and wooden booths. The "food is excellent", the "burger was awesome" and the "service is great".
Click to read review Rye Roadhouse, serving Cajun Seafood and Traditional American dishes, is located at 12 High Street, Rye NY 10580, Westchester County.
Restaurant Review
Outdoor dining on patio Late hours - Friday and Saturday nights
The word is "Wonderful meal at this informal family restaurant" serving very good Cajun seafood, "great burgers" and fine lagers at affordable prices, served in a rustic and charming atmosphere.
Click to read review Seaside Johnnies, serving Seafood by the sea, is located at 94 Dearborn Ave, Rye, NY 10580 at Oakland Beach in Westchester County.
The word is "The views are great, it's all about the view"; "the food is mediocre at best".
Click to read review Koo Japanese Restaurant, serving sushi and Hibachi, is located at 17 Purdy Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Koo Japanese Restaurant offers a wide array of Japanese dishes, such as Miso Tofu Soup, Squid Salad, Edamame, Boston Roll. Try our food and service today. Come in for a Japanese Lunch Special. You can also online order your favorite Japanese food for take out."
Restaurant Review
Coupons (sometimes) on website Full Bar Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner
Click to read review Water Moon, Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro, is located at 66 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
Press blue button for menu, photos, and more about Water Moon.
Restaurant Review
Noise level = Loud Serving lunch and dinner
The word is "No wonder Water Moon is always packed, with reasonable prices, delicious dishes, and service that comes with a smile." The food is great "but you need ear plugs" because of the high noise level.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The City of Rye is located at 411 Theodore Fremd Ave, South Lobby, Rye, NY 10580 in southern Westchester County, New York, on the shore of Long Island Sound, 25 miles from New York City. Approximately 15,000 residents enjoy 5.5 miles of water vistas, nature and wildlife preserves, and open spaces, in addition to an active downtown, a municipal golf club, walking trails and history dating back to the 1600s.
The Rye City School District includes three National Blue Ribbon elementary schools of Excellence serving grades K-5. Rye Middle School, also a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, serves students grades 6-8, and Rye High School, ranked among the top high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek Magazine, provides a full range of curriculum opportunities at Regents, honors and Advanced Placement levels for ninth through twelfth graders. The Rye School of Leadership, part of Rye High School, serves high school students who learn best in a non-traditional educational environment.
The mission of the Rye City School District, in partnership with the community, is to ensure that every student is capable of becoming a life-long learner who can thrive in a global environment as a self-reliant and socially responsible citizen. To realize this mission, our schools will provide an engaging, challenging, personalized program that supports each individual’s talents and potential, in a fiscally responsible manner.
Press blue button for more information about The Rye City School District.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
Press blue button for Nature Center hours and more about the Marshlands Conservancy.
Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Rye YMCA is located at 21 Locust Ave, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County. The Rye YMCA is a family-oriented community service organization that welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body.
Improving the nation’s health and well-being in communities across the nation, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.
As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
Wainwright House is located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, New York 10580 in Westchester County. As part of our mission, Wainwright House is pleased to be a partner with the Rye YMCA. The Rye YMCA holds a wonderful array of yoga and exercise classes in the Wainwright Yoga Center.
Click to read review Morgans Fish House is located at 22 Elm Place, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: Morgans is a casual, New England style fish house. Our menu features a raw bar list, a “simply grilled” selection for those who prefer a great piece of fish that is not covered with sauce or overdone. Some favorites dishes include the blackened Montauk swordfish with the Chef’s signature voodoo sauce. Maine lobster roll and Norwegian Salmon ‘Oscar’. Not a seafood lover, Morgans offers a wide variety of non-seafood choices, such as, steaks, burgers and a chicken dishes for landlubbers.
Press blue button for photos, menus, and more about Morgans Fish House.
Restaurant Review
Noise level = Average Serving lunch and dinner Sunday Brunch
The word is Attractive cozy space "love the decor" at this recently renovated restaurant serving "fresh fish dishes" prepared to perfection and served by an excellent wait-staff. Great Cappuccinos!
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester County. It began in 1660 when Peter Disbrow, John Coe and Thomas Studwell came from Greenwich with a small group of settlers. They were joined by John Budd the following year. Their first treaty with the Mohegan Indians gave them the land between Milton Point and the Byram River (Peningoe Neck); then the mile-long “Manussing” Island. Within several years their combined purchases comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck. more . . .
Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press blue button for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
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Rye City Hall is located at 1051 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
History of the City of Rye, New York Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester County. It began in 1660 when Peter Disbrow, John Coe and Thomas Studwell came from Greenwich with a small group of settlers. They were joined by John Budd the following year. Their first treaty with the Mohegan Indians gave them the land between Milton Point and the Byram River (Peningoe Neck); then the mile-long “Manussing” Island. Within several years their combined purchases comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck. more . . .
Address 170 North Street Rye, NY 10580 Westchester County
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Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, serving a Traditional American menu with an emphasis on seafood, is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
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The word is "We sat on the patio where the views (Long Island Sound) are great." Comments about the food range between "tasted frozen & thawed" to just plain "awful and overpriced" while others enjoyed the "raw bar," "the delicious steamed lobster," and "the broiled seafood combination". The safest bet is seafood, or just order a drink and enjoy the views.
Click to read review Seaside Johnnies, serving Seafood by the sea, is located at 94 Dearborn Ave, Rye, NY 10580 at Oakland Beach in Westchester County.
The word is "The views are great, it's all about the view"; "the food is mediocre at best".
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Cosi Restaurant is located at 50 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Così hosts at least one new dish every season; giving you the opportunity to experience something new. Our fresh-baked flatbread is an essential base to our Sandwiches, Melts, and Flatbread Pizza builds; as well as a fantastic side to our Soups and Salads . . . Signature Salad, T.B.M. Sandwich, and Tomato Basil Soup. But the menu doesn’t stop there. From hand-crafted specialty lemonades and Barista coffee drinks, to our very own Break Bars."
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The word is A comfortable gathering place where people can enjoy, casual setting, sandwiches, and salads.
The First Settlement
Rye is the oldest permanent settlement in Westchester County. It began in 1660 when Peter Disbrow, John Coe and Thomas Studwell came from Greenwich with a small group of settlers. They were joined by John Budd the following year. Their first treaty with the Mohegan Indians gave them the land between Milton Point and the Byram River (Peningoe Neck); then the mile-long “Manussing” Island. Within several years their combined purchases comprised all of what is now the City of Rye, Town of Rye, Harrison, White Plains, parts of Greenwich, North Castle, and Mamaroneck.
In 1665, Connecticut merged these settlements under the name of Rye after ancestors in Rye, England. In 1683, Rye was ceded unwillingly to the Province of New York by King Charles II as a gift to his brother, the Duke of York. But when a New York court severed the Harrison area from the settlement in 1695, the Rye colonists rejoined Connecticut in protest. In 1700, Rye again became part of New York by royal decree, this time permanently. The New York State Legislature officially established the Town of Rye boundaries in 1788.
Early Business and Recreation
For two centuries, Rye remained a secluded community. Land was cleared for farming and cattle grazing. Docks were built on Long Island Sound, and oystering was an important occupation. Homes along Mill Town Road, now Milton, led to grist mills on Blind Brook.
Communication with the outside world came slowly. The Rye-Oyster Bay ferry, which began service in 1739, was a great community event. The New York-Boston stagecoach made its first run in 1772 using the Square House, then an Inn, as a stopping place. Rye to New York steamboat service and completion of the New Haven Railroad in the mid 1800’s made Rye a popular summer resort. Horseracing on “The Flats” (Rye Beach) was a special attraction.
Rye Thrives at the Turn of the Century
In the late nineteenth century, Rye experienced its first real growth and change. The era of the trolley made surrounding communities accessible. (Through a series of careful transfers, one could travel all the way to New York for eight cents.) By 1904, there were two schools, five churches, a library, and a lively population of 3,500 residents.
Rye Becomes a Village
The growing community became dissatisfied with the services of the Rye Town Board, on which it had no representation. The Rye Village Incorporation League organized public meetings; “letters to the editor” debated the merits of independence. The Legislature passed a bill of incorporation and on September 12, 1904, a special election was held at Theodore Fremd’s market. The taxpayers voted 155 in favor, 47 opposed - and Rye became a village.
Post-War Boom
During the 1920’s, the post-war boom and the advent of parkways and commuter trains brought a rush of prospective suburbanites and summer residents to the flourishing village. This was Rye’s greatest period of growth and by 1930, there were nearly 9,000 people.
Rye Becomes a City
As Rye developed, the residents began to desire complete independence from the Town government. City status offered many advantages, one being relief from paying a disproportionate share of the Town welfare tax. In 1940, the Legislature approved the Rye City Charter which was adopted by the residents 1,172 to 34. On January 1, 1942, Rye became Westchester’s sixth and smallest city.
Rye History in the Making
Today, the City of Rye is a unique blending of the old and the new. Now a residential, suburban community with every facility for modern living, it still retains its traditional atmosphere of tranquil village life as well as many historic landmarks that bind it to its three-hundred year history.
Still small as cities go (1990 census population: 14,936), Rye is primarily a place in which to live rather than to make a living. One-third of Rye’s working residents commute to New York City, 25 railroad miles away. Others are employed in Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Long Island as well as in the 200 small businesses and several large firms located here.
Community Characteristics
The dominant characteristic of the community is one of single-family homes that cover about three-fifths of Rye’s six square miles. Another fifth of the land is devoted to recreation and conservation. The balance is divided between institutions (such as The Osborn, churches, and city property) and vacant land, with a slim 5% of all property in Rye used for business and industry.
Careful planning and controlled growth have protected the overriding community objective - to retain its residential character. Of the 5,400 households, two-thirds live in private homes; the rest are housed in condominium, cooperative, two-family or apartment buildings - a balance which has been purposely maintained.
Natural Endowments
Rye’s remarkable natural endowments - a protected harbor along Long Island Sound, varied rolling landscapes, tree-lined streets, and winding brooks - enhance its many attractive neighborhoods. Community interest in recreation and preservation of open spaces has been considerable. The purchase of a 127-acre private country club, doubling of capacity at the marina on Milton Harbor, and expansion of the Nature Center to 47 acres all reflect the wishes of the citizens.
Present-Day Business
Campus-type office buildings for corporations in a few selected areas have been of economic benefit to the community. The central business district, primarily intended to serve local residents, has been confined to the Purchase Street area.
Zoning regulations that control density, height, and use of property have successfully kept tower apartments, motels, shopping centers and manufacturing plants out of Rye. Ample lands have been set aside for schools as well as for shopper and commuter parking.
Schools
"The City of Rye is served by two public school districts as well as numerous secular and non-secular learning institutions . . . Learn more about the
Rye School Districts.
Rye is also home to the renowned Rye Country Day School, a private learning institution."
Historical Landmarks
Any description of the Rye scene is incomplete without mention of its historical landmarks. The original home site and burial place of John Jay, first chief justice of the United States, is located here. Original milestone, fixed by Benjamin Franklin along the Post Road in 1763, still mark the 24th, 25th, and 26th miles from New York.
The historic Square House, built in the 1700’s, is now a museum. As a public inn for nearly a century, it housed such distinguished stagecoach riders as George Washington, John Adams, and General Lafayette. It later became Rye’s first post office and from 1904 till 1964 served as Village Hall, then City Hall.
On Milton Road, first site of community development, is the oldest house in Rye - the Timothy-Knapp house, built in the 1660’s; the Milton and Purdy cemeteries with gravestones of two centuries ago; the original Milton district school house, built in 1830, now a residence; and number 51, a colonial building dating back to 1788, currently the Rye Arts Center.
City of Rye Seal
The official City Seal displays a ship in the center copied from the seal of Rye, England, a peace pipe, a torch of freedom and the following three significant dates in Rye History:
1660 Year community was first settled, illustrated by a peace pipe
1904 Year Rye became a Village, showing a torch of progress
1942 Year Rye became a City
"History of the City of Rye, New York" is sourced from
City of Rye, NY.
History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841
Rye
"Rye, the southeast town of the county, is distant from New York 26 miles. Pop. 1,803. The village of Rye, on the New York turnpike, 1 mile from the sound, contains 3 churches, 2 academies, and about 30 dwellings. The old Jay Mansion is situated in the western part of the town."
Excerpts from "New York, A Guide to the Empire State", Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York, 1940 Albany
"Rye, 2.9 m. (49 alt., 9,803 pop.), settled in 1660, is visible from US 1 as a series of apartment houses and mansions with landscaped grounds. The Haviland Inn (R), Purchase St. between Liberty Lane and Locust Ave., was built in 1730 and is now the Rye village hall. The old glass is intact; the beams are wooden-pegged; hand-split shingles cover three quarters of the structure. the inn was run be Dame Tamar Haviland, after her husband's death during the Revolution. In her time this was a notable stopping place on the old Post Road.
The Grave of John Jay (1749-1829), first Chief Justice of the U.S., is in a private cemetery on the Palmer Estate, Post Road and Barlow Lane, once the home of his brother, Peter Jay.
In Rye at 3.7 m. is an entrance ramp to the Cross County Parkway.
Left on ramp and R. on the parkway 1 m. to PLAYLAND (open all year; bathing beach with accommodations for 10,000, boardwalk, swimming pool, dance hall, hockey rink, picnic grover, amusement devices. Parking 25 cents weekdays, 50 cents Sun. and holidays).
Tied up at the Playland dock is the clipper ship, Benjamin F. Packard (adm. 10 cents), built at Bath, Maine, by Cross, Sawyer & Packard in 1883. With a tonnage of 2,026 gross and a mainmast rising 147 feet from her deck, the Packard was one of the larger ships of her period. Her logs cover many voyages around Cape Horn.
About Rye
There are many things to do and wonderful places to visit in the City of Rye, New York. Enjoy activities, attractions, and fine dining opportunities in Rye. Visit
hiking trails in Rye,
golf courses in Rye, and
antique stores in and about Rye. If you enjoy watching and learning about birds and other wildlife, visit the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary where you can go on nature walks and enjoy
birding in Rye. The Wildlife Sanctuary is a wonderful place for children; where environmental education programs can be arranged for a group of kids.
When its time to eat, select from a wide range of
Rye restaurants.
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