Discover the Hidden Gems of White Plains, NYs Thriving Cultural Scene

Nestled in the heart of Westchester County, New York lies White Plains a city with an array of fascinating cultural sites that are waiting to be explored. Despite being close to bustling NYC, this charming city has managed to retain its own identity and offers visitors a unique experience.

One mustvisit site is ArtsWestchester (31 Mamaroneck Ave). This visual arts museum showcases contemporary art from local artists and also hosts temporary exhibitions. The building itself is stunning built in 1929 as a bank headquarters, it now houses galleries spread over two floors.

Another gem is the Westchester Broadway Theater (1 Broadway Plaza), known for producing fantastic shows ranging from musicals to plays since 1974. Not only does it offer great entertainment but also includes dinner before or during showtime!

For those seeking more unusual experiences, stop by Caramoor Center for Music and Arts (149 Girdle Ridge Rd) during their summer season where you can attend operas or jazz concerts outdoors while surrounded by lush gardens. If youre lucky enough to visit in winter months, their holiday celebration Music Room tour provides intimate performances inside their historic Rosen House mansion which will take your breath away.

Those looking for quirky places should check out Coffee Labs Roasters (7 Main St #101) where youll find an eclectic mix of local artwork alongside coffee roasting equipment filling up most free space! For vinyl aficionados head over Toadstool Bookshop Records (15 Oakwood Ave), providing all genres including some rare finds perfect for adding into any collection.

Finally, stroll through downtown along Mamaroneck Avenue where hidden alleyways lead into new trendy bars like Lazy Boy Saloon(154 Mamaroneck Ave) serving classic burgers paired with fancy cocktails beside graffiticovered walls.

These are just some examples of the often overlooked places that make White Plains truly unique. The rich cultural scene is worth exploring and discovering these hidden treasures will leave you with unforgettable memories.

ArtsWestchester: artswestchester.org, @artswestchester

Westchester Broadway Theater: broadwaytheatre.com, @BwayTheatre

Caramoor Center for Music and Arts: caramoor.org, @caramoor

Coffee Labs Roasters: coffeelabs.com, @coffeelabsroast

Toadstool Bookshop Records: toadstoolbookshop.com/vinylrecords.php