Overview
Valhalla is a hamlet in Westchester County, New York.
2 sights
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Best things about Valhalla
Kensico Cemetery
Visit writers Ayn Rand and Frank O'Connor, ballplayer Lou Gehrig, big-band leader Tommy Dorsey, actor Danny Kaye, and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Kensico Dam Plaza
You can enjoy beautiful scenery not only in the park but also from the top of the dam.
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 — 3 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 Kensico Cemetery
- Afternoon Kensico Dam Plaza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By plane
- [https://airport.westchestergov.com/ Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about 15 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 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 from just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.
See
See Kensico Dam Plaza
You can enjoy beautiful scenery not only in the park but also from the top of the dam.
Nearby
White Plains
City / town · 17 listings · 3 mi away
Elmsford
City / town · 2 listings · 3 mi away
Pleasantville
City / town · 30 listings · 4 mi away
Purchase
City / town · 4 listings · 4 mi away
Tarrytown
City / town · 34 listings · 5 mi away
Sleepy Hollow
City / town · 23 listings · 5 mi away
Chappaqua
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Harrison
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