Overview
Port Chester is a village in Westchester County, New York.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Port Chester
Lyon Park
This park is accessible. The park covers more than 20 acres and contains volleyball courts, picnic areas, a gazebo, and two baseball fields used by Youth and Little League teams. The playground includes a jungle gym, see…
AMC Port Chester 14
This movie theater has 12 individual theaters. The concession stand offers food varying from chicken fingers to candy to popcorn.
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 — 5 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $13 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lyon Park
- Lunch Frankie & Louie's
- Afternoon AMC Port Chester 14
- Dinner Misti Cafe Take Out
- Evening Polish United Club
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
By plane
- Westchester County Airport (HPN), 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about 30 minutes' drive. Rental cars are available.
- Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major New York-area airports. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021).
- Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and delivery cars offer regular services to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester County Airport in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.
By train
- MTA Metro-North Railroad: Port Chester is a stop on the New Haven Line, which has termini in New York City's Grand Central Terminal and New Haven's Union Station. When traveling to NYC on the Stamford local train, Port Chester is the first stop in New York State.
By bus
- The Bee Line Bus system serves Westchester County and also operates into the Bronx. Bus routes numbers 12, 13, 14, and 76 come through Port Chester.
By car
- I-95, Port Chester is easily accessible through exits 2 and 1 on I-95. Exit 2 takes you into Byram via Delavan Avenue, which then brings you straight to downtown Port Chester. Exit 1 brings you to Boston Post Road.
Get around
By taxi
- RC Taxi, 40 Broad Street, +1 914 934-0000, Will pick up or drop off at the Port Chester Train Station along with any other local stop.
See
Do
Buy
Shop The Kohl's Shopping Center
A large shopping complex containing clothing stores such as Kohl's, Mandees, Dress Barn, Modell's, and Joyce Leslie. This shopping center is also home to The Bagel Emporium, Jembro's, Carvel's, Nine West Shoes, and The Vitamin Shoppe.
Shop The Waterfront
Includes many chain stores such as Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond, Michael's Crafts, DSW, and Famous Footwear.
Eat
Eat Edo Japanese Steak House
Japanese food cooked right in front of you Hibachi style, waiters entertain with tricks during the food preparation, a small bar is located in the front of the restaurant. Usually crowded, reservations accepted and recommended.
Eat Misti Cafe Take Out
Traditional Peruvian dishes, including arroz con pollo and many other meat dishes.
Drink
Drink Polish United Club
Local bar, party room is located upstairs and available for rent.
Go next
- Greenwich, Connecticut is immediately to the east and is a very wealthy community that's especially beautiful around Christmas, when elaborate decorations are in many yards.
- There are several charming towns along the Long Island Sound in Westchester County, including Rye, Mamaroneck and Larchmont.
- Purchase, New York is the home of State University of New York at Purchase, whose Performing Arts Center hosts an impressive lineup of performances.
- New York City is approximately 50 minutes away via Metro-North.
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