Let’s Have Some Fun in Yonkers, NY! Check Out These Places Today!

Posted on June 10th, 2011 by Renaldo Smith

When you move to Yonkers, NY, it will be hard to close yourself off from a city that’s so welcoming and energetic. So as soon as your professional movers leave and you’re done putting your things away, let your free thinking, adventurous side take over. It’s time to make the most of your fresh start! Stay with MovingCost.com as we go over some of the things that you can do to have fun as you get acclimated to your new city.

If you’re the type who likes to hit up art galleries every now and then, Yonkers will introduce you to some of the best ones in the state. Let’s get started at the Blue Door Gallery. Located at 13 Riverdale Avenue, the Blue Door showcases some of the best talent in New York and also offers poetry classes and writing workshops. So if you are looking to do something fun and meet people with a similar love of the arts, you should check out this venue as soon as possible. Once you are done there, maybe you can drive down to the Hudson River Museum (pictured) at 511 Warburton Avenue. With a planetarium, an unrivaled collection of fine art and one-of-a-kind exhibitions, this is easily one of the more popular attractions in Yonkers.

After you get your art fix, maybe you can go outdoors to enjoy some of the relaxing parks in the city. Regardless of whether you just go somewhere to play a game of tennis or you join in on a neighborhood flag football game, you will love the mix of fun outdoor activities that you will run into all over the city. If you’re in the mood to learn about and interact with some of the wildlife in Yonkers, make your way down to the Beczak Environmental Education Center (25 Alexander St). This is the one place in the city where you can learn more and allow your kids to kayak, fish or simply take in the sights of a beautiful city.

Once you’re done running around all day, cap things off at the restaurant or bar of your choice. This would be the perfect way for you to unwind and embrace the things that come with a new city. Some of the top places in the city are:

• Dolphin Restaurant-Bar-Lounge (1 Van Der Donck St)
• The Pizza Place (92 Main St)
• Rory Dolan’s Restaurant and Bar (890 McLean Ave)
• Undisputed Sports Bar and Grill (38 Main St)

What are you waiting for? Now that you have this blog as a reference, you should be ready to get out and take in all that Yonkers has to offer. We hope you have a great time!

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Tags: arts, attractions, things-to-do

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