Let's Explore Yonkers: There's a Lot to See in NYS's 3rd Largest City

We will take the Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour, sponsored by the Philipse Manor State Historic Site, to explore Yonkers' historic downtown. Stops include the charming Yonkers' train station (same architects as GCT), the Recreation Pier, statues in the Enslaved African Rain Garden and elsewhere, daylighted Saw Mill River, huge Domino Sugar Factory, and more. The one-mile tour lasts about 2 hours (10:45AM-12:45PM). Afterwards, there are restaurants for lunch nearby. Or we are welcome to use the picnic tables at Philipse Manor. An optional addition is to stay for a 1-hour tour inside Philipse Manor House at 2PM.

Take Metro North train leaving GCT at 9:53AM and arriving Yonkers 10:26AM (or board with me in Harlem at 10:04AM). Once in Yonkers, it is a 3-block walk to Philipse Manor from the train station. Or drive and meet us at the house. Philipse Manor charges a $3 fee that covers full access to the house and both tours. I will collect all the fees and appreciate exact change if possible. Bundle up for the walk along the Hudson. Trains back to NYC run every 1/2 hour.

Questions? Please contact Leigh Hallingby at [email protected] or 551-404-7514. Watch comments for any new information. Signing up should represent your serious intention to attend!