Quick Summary:

  • Question: How far is White Plains from New York City?
    Answer: The town of White Plains is just a little more than thirty miles outside of the hustle and bustle of New York City, but it can hardly be described as a “sleepy suburb.”
  • Question: What types of activities are available in White Plains?
    Answer: From retail therapy to nature therapy, and from culinary arts to fine arts, White Plains offers a little bit of everything.
  • Question: Where is White Plains located, and what is the area known for?
    Answer: White Plains is located within Westchester County, often noted as the “Intellectual Capital” of New York. The area in and around White Plains is home to a wide variety of things to do throughout the entire year.


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1. The Westchester ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Westchester | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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2. White Plains Performing Arts Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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White Plains Performing Arts Center | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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3. Battle of White Plains Park

Category: Activities
Battle of White Plains Park | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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4. Grapes The Wine Company,

Category: Food & Drink
Grapes The Wine Company, | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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5. Miller House

Miller House | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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6. Percy Grainger Home

Percy Grainger Home | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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7. City Limits Diner

Category: Food & Drink
City Limits Diner | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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8. Alex's Bar & Grille

Category: Food & Drink
Alex's Bar & Grille | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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9. Sam's of Gedney Way

Sam's of Gedney Way | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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10. Saxon Woods Park

Category: Activities
Saxon Woods Park | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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11. Garden of Remembrance

Category: Activities
Garden of Remembrance | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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12. The Puzzle Parlour

The Puzzle Parlour | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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13. Muse Paintbar

Muse Paintbar | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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14. Bowlero White Plains

Category: Entertainment
Bowlero White Plains | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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15. Westchester County Center

Category: Attractions
Westchester County Center | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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16. 5th Dimension Vr

5th Dimension Vr | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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17. Game On Golf Center

Category: Attractions
Game On Golf Center | Things to Do in White Plains, New York
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