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Parking in White Plains

• Ivy Garage (10601) is situated on Main Street and is just by the Galleria. The garage is an indoor self-park service and is open seven days a week.
• Hamilton-Main Garage (10601) is just off Hamilton Street, is open 24/7 and has over 1,000 spaces available.
• On-street parking is available across White Plains at metered parking spaces. Check the meter and signs to find any time restrictions and prices.

Key roads in White Plains

• Interstate 287 (I-287) is a 99-mile highway serving the New York and New Jersey, entering White Plains from Tarrytown and connecting to Rye.
• Interstate 95 (I-95) is the major route along the East Coast, which joins the I-287 in White Plains.
• New York State Thruway curves for 570 miles through New York, connecting to White Plains from south of Albany.

How to get from White Plains to New York City

1. New York City is around an hour’s drive from White Plains.
2. Leave the city center via Hamilton Avenue.
3. Merge onto the Bronx River Parkway.
4. Take Exit 11W to enter the Cross Country Parkway.
5. Keep left and merge onto the Saw Mill River Parkway S.
6. Stay right at the fork to continue on the Henry Hudson Parkway/NY-9A S toll road.
7. Continue through Upper, Midtown and Lower Manhattan.
8. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Chambers Street to continue into central NY.

How to get from White Plains to JFK Airport

It should take less than an hour to get to JFK Airport from central White Plains, depending on traffic. Simply take Bloomingdale Road out of the city, and eventually join I-95 S. Follow this route until Exit 14 and take the Hutchinson River Parkway. Continue onto the I-678 S toll road and follow this until you reach JFK.

Best hotels in White Plains

Sonesta White Plains

66 Hale Avenue, NY 10601

In the heart of the city, the Sonesta offers unrivaled convenience and comfort. Take a dip in the indoor heated pool, dine on tantalizing dishes at the onsite restaurant and melt into plush bedding at the end of the day.

New York City White Plains, Autograph Collection

3 Renaissance Square, NY 10601

This luxurious hotel is perfectly situated in Main Street and is just five minutes from White Plains’ Galleria and a 15-minute drive from the airport. Relax in the full-service spa and steam room after a few lengths of the pool and choose from three of the hotel’s restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Furnished Quarters Bank Street Commons

25 Bank Street, NY 10606

Reserve a suite at Furnished Quarters to enjoy a home away from home. Suites include a comfortable bedroom and living room, bathroom and a fully fitted kitchen with fridge, oven, microwave and dishwasher. There’s also a 24-hour fitness center and quality concierge service.

Best restaurants in White Plains

City Limits Diner

200 Central Avenue, NY 10606

Enjoy a redefined experience of the traditional American diner. Feast on comforting classics, with a sophisticated edge, like aged angus beef burgers, gourmet pastries and bread made from scratch for breakfast.

North Street Tavern

1128 North Street, NY 10605

Sample local and fresh ingredients, while taking in spectacular views of the surrounding lawns when dining out on the deck. The upscale menu offers plenty of choice, from delicious pasta entrees and fresh salmon dishes to juicy ribeye steak and wood-fired pizza. Reserve a table Friday or Saturday night for a chance to enjoy live music.

Freebird Kitchen

161 Mamaroneck Avenue, NY 10601

Southern classics brought to the north and served in a rustic restaurant with plenty of seating. Enjoy avocado and eggs on sourdough toast for brunch and stretch out deliciously gooey and stringy mac n’ cheese for lunch.

Best things to do in White Plains

The Westchester

125 Westchester Avenue, NY 10601

Stop by this upscale shopping mall in the heart of Downtown for some of the finest retail experiences outside of NYC. Treat yourself to luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Tiffany’s. There are several eateries at the Savour Food Hall, as well as a children’s play area.

Rockefeller State Park Reserve

125 Phelps Way, NY 10570

Just a 20-minute drive north of town, Rockefeller State Park sits across from the Hudson River and offers plenty of outdoor activities and rugged terrains to explore. Take the reins for a horse-riding lesson, fish in the river or traipse the extensive network of trails throughout the park.

Kykuit Rockefeller Estate

Tarrytown, NY 10591

Take a 10-minute drive out to the Sleepy Hollow coast and peruse the grand mansion of the Rockefeller family. It’s now a National Trust for Historic Preservation listed building and visitors can enjoy a guide tour through the house and grounds. The site and cemetery are especially popular around Halloween, but spooky events happen throughout the year.