Rye, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State.

Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles.

Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.

1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Rye

Playland Park

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 — 6 mi away. Directions
LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions

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Budget & where to stay

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Food for you

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Do

Do Playland Park (Rye Playland Amusement Park)

Open since 1928. Provides fun rides (including the Dragon Coaster), food vendors, an ice skating rink, mini golf and fireworks on selected Fridays in the summer. Yes, the boardwalk is the very same from the 1980s movie Big. Free concerts and fireworks in season; first come, first served in the picnic and barbecue area.

📍 1 Playland Parkway💲 Ride wristband (height >=48 in): $25 for Westchester residents, $30 others; junior ride wristband (height <48 in): $15 for Westchester residents, $20 for others; non-ride spectator wristbands: free for Westchester residents, $10 for others☎ +1 914-813-7010⚠ Last checked Oct 2019 — confirm before you go

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