Overview
Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County in New York.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Mamaroneck
Harbor Island Park
This village park is on the water, features a popular beach and walkways along the water. In the springtime, there are cherry trees in bloom.
Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
This annual carnival happens evenings around July 4th. Amusement Rides, carnival food. The fireworks on the fourth attract crowds from far and wide.
Emelin Theatre
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jun. (climate data from nearby Pleasantville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 8 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
Your best bet is to drive in unless you are just visiting the strip along Mamaroneck Avenue. Unless there is a major event going on, parking can easily be found. The other major alternative is to take Metro North Railroad's New Haven Line to the Mamaroneck station. It is about 35 minutes from New York and the fare is $14.50 round trip off peak. The train station is on the man drag (Mamaroneck Avenue) about three blocks from the water. Westchester County also operates Bee-Line buses. Routes 60 and 61 stop in Mamaroneck.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Harbor Island Park, Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
- Lunch Sal's Pizza
- Afternoon Emelin Theatre
- Dinner Nautilus Diner
- Evening Duck Inn Bar & Grill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are many good restaurants along Mamaroneck Avenue.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
"Mamaroneck" usually refers to the Village of Mamaroneck. The village is split between the town of the same name and the town of Rye. The town also contains the village of Larchmont, which has its own article, and additional land called the unincorporated area.
Mamaroneck is a largely suburban bedroom community along the Long Island Sound.
Get in
Your best bet is to drive in unless you are just visiting the strip along Mamaroneck Avenue. Unless there is a major event going on, parking can easily be found. The other major alternative is to take Metro North Railroad's New Haven Line to the Mamaroneck station. It is about 35 minutes from New York and the fare is $14.50 round trip off peak. The train station is on the man drag (Mamaroneck Avenue) about three blocks from the water. Westchester County also operates Bee-Line buses. Routes 60 and 61 stop in Mamaroneck.
Get around
Getting around the downtown can easily be done by walking. Otherwise, driving is your best bet. Taxis are easily available.
See
See Harbor Island Park (The Harbor)
This village park is on the water, features a popular beach and walkways along the water. In the springtime, there are cherry trees in bloom.
Do
Do Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
This annual carnival happens evenings around July 4th. Amusement Rides, carnival food. The fireworks on the fourth attract crowds from far and wide.
Eat
There are many good restaurants along Mamaroneck Avenue.
Eat Walter's Hot Dogs
Famous hot dog stand.
Eat Sal's Pizza
Famous local pizza joint. Former residents returning after time away often make this their first stop returning to town.
Eat Nautilus Diner
Glass and chrome with an extensive menu, decent food and service. Very clean.
Drink
Drink Bar'Lees
Wine and whisky bar.
Sleep
Stay Mamaroneck Motel
A small, old-fashioned motel. The only hotel in Mamaroneck itself, and the least expensive motel for miles around. All rooms have two beds (a double and a twin).
Nearby
Larchmont
City / town · 5 listings · 2 mi away
New Rochelle
City / town · 22 listings · 3 mi away
Rye
City / town · 4 listings · 3 mi away
Eastchester
City / town · 2 listings · 4 mi away
Scarsdale
City / town · 4 listings · 4 mi away
Harrison
City / town · 15 listings · 4 mi away
Pelham
City / town · 6 listings · 5 mi away
Tuckahoe
City / town · 21 listings · 5 mi away
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