Family-Friendly Attractions In & Around Westchester County
Looking for fun, enriching, and memorable outings the whole family will enjoy? Whether you’re planning a weekend adventure, a day trip close to home, or looking to entertain visiting relatives, Westchester County and its surrounding areas are full of fantastic options for families. From hands-on museums and wildlife encounters to scenic nature trails and historic gems, there’s something for every age and interest.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up our favorite local attractions—including amusement parks, aquariums, nature centers, museums, and botanical gardens—all within Westchester or a short drive away. These spots are perfect for curious kids, adventurous parents, and anyone looking to make the most of what our region has to offer.
Attractions in Westchester County
Croton Gorge Park
Address: 35 Yorktown Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
A scenic park at the base of the New Croton Dam featuring dramatic waterfall views, hiking trails, picnic areas, and fishing. Ideal for families who love the outdoors.
Website: parks.westchestergov.com/croton-gorge-park
Greenburgh Nature Center
Address: 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
A 33-acre preserve with trails, gardens, indoor animal exhibits, a playground, and outdoor aviary. Offers family programs, school breaks, and summer camps.
Phone: (914) 723-3470
Website: greenburghnaturecenter.org
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
Address: 28 Deveau Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Combines Eastern and Western art in rotating exhibits and offers a serene Japanese stroll garden. A peaceful, cultural experience for all ages.
Website: hammondmuseum.org
Hudson River Museum
Address: 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701
Features art galleries, science exhibits, a planetarium, and a historic mansion. Offers family programming and seasonal astronomy shows.
Website: hrm.org
Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial
Address: 2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY 10536
A 234-acre park with formal gardens, walking trails, a small veterans museum, and seasonal events. Beautiful for a relaxing day in nature.
Website: lasdonpark.org
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Address: 39 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers, NY 10710
An indoor LEGO-themed play zone with rides, building areas, a 4D cinema, and soft play—ideal for ages 3–10. Located in Ridge Hill Mall.
Website: legolanddiscoverycenter.com/yonkers
Neuberger Museum of Art
Address: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577
Located on the SUNY Purchase campus, this museum features modern, contemporary, and African art collections, plus changing exhibitions and programs for all ages.
Phone: (914) 251-6100
Website: neuberger.org
Playland Amusement Park
Address: 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
A historic amusement park with family-friendly rides, a boardwalk, beach access, arcade, mini golf, and fireworks in summer.
Website: playland.com
Rye Nature Center
Address: 873 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY 10580
A 47-acre forest preserve with trails, animal exhibits, a greenhouse, and frequent nature-themed programming. Offers camps and toddler nature classes.
Phone: (914) 967-5150
Website: ryenaturecenter.org
Sheldrake Environmental Center
Address: 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY 10538
A nature preserve offering family walks, classes, camps, and environmental education on 60 acres of forest and wetland trails.
Phone: (914) 834-1443
Website: sheldrakecenter.org
Westchester Children’s Museum
Address: 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
Located next to Playland, this interactive museum includes hands-on exhibits in science, art, building, and imaginative play for toddlers through tweens.
Phone: (914) 421-5050
Website: discoverwcm.org
Attractions Beyond Westchester (within ~1 hour)
Beardsley Zoo
Address: 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Connecticut’s only zoo with over 300 animals, conservation programs, and engaging exhibits like rainforest habitats and wolf enclosures.
Website: beardsleyzoo.org
Bruce Museum
Address: 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich, CT 06830
An art and science museum featuring exhibitions on natural history, contemporary art, geology, and live marine animals. Recently expanded and beautifully updated.
Website: brucemuseum.org
Bush–Holley House
Address: 39 Strickland Rd, Cos Cob, Greenwich, CT 06807
A historic house museum and former boarding house for American Impressionist painters. Tours explore both 18th-century life and turn-of-the-century art culture.
Website: greenwichhistory.org
Florence Griswold Museum
Address: 96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371
A charming museum that was once the center of the Lyme Art Colony. Features American Impressionist paintings, the historic Griswold House, and beautiful gardens.
Website: florencegriswoldmuseum.org
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Address: 10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854
An aquarium focused on Long Island Sound wildlife with sharks, seals, rays, jellyfish, a 4D theater, touch tanks, and educational programs.
Website: maritimeaquarium.org
New York Botanical Garden
Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
One of the world’s premier botanical gardens with 250+ acres of gardens, conservatories, exhibits like the Orchid Show and Holiday Train Show, and family-friendly programming.
Website: nybg.org
Public Libraries
Ardsley Public Library
9 American Legion Dr, Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 693‑6636
ardsleypubliclibrary.org
Bedford Free Library
Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234‑3570
bedfordfreelibrary.org
Bedford Hills Free Library
26 Main St, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 666‑6472
bhfreelibrary.org
Briarcliff Manor Public Library
1 Library Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 941‑7072
briarcliffmanorlibrary.org
Bronxville Public Library
200 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337‑7680
bronxvillelibrary.org
Chappaqua Library
195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238‑4779
chappaqualibrary.org
Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Dr, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271‑6612
crotonfreelibrary.org
Dobbs Ferry Public Library
55 Main St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693‑6614
dobbsferrylibrary.org
Eastchester Public Library
11 Oakridge Pl, Eastchester, NY 10709
(914) 793‑5055
eastchesterlibrary.org
Greenburgh Public Library
300 Tarrytown Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 721‑8200
greenburghlibrary.org
Harrison Public Library
2 Bruce Ave, Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 835‑0324
harrisonpl.org
Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library
7 Maple Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478‑3307
hastingslibrary.org
Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Rd, Montrose, NY 10548
(914) 739‑5654
hhfl.org
Irvington Public Library
12 S Astor St, Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 591‑7840
irvingtonlibrary.org
Katonah Village Library
26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232‑3508
katonahlibrary.org
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 834‑2281
larchmontlibrary.org
Lewisboro Library
15 Main St, South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 763‑3857
lewisborolibrary.org
Mamaroneck Public Library
136 Prospect Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 698‑1250
mamaronecklibrary.org
Mount Kisco Public Library
100 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666‑8041
mountkiscolibrary.org
Mount Pleasant Public Library
350 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769‑0548
mountpleasantlibrary.org
Mount Vernon Public Library
28 S First Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668‑1840
mountvernonpubliclibrary.org
New Rochelle Public Library
1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 632‑7878
nrpl.org
North Castle Public Library
19 Whippoorwill Rd E, Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273‑3887
northcastlelibrary.org
Ossining Public Library
53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941‑2416
ossininglibrary.org
Pelham Public Library
530 Colonial Ave, Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738‑1234
pelhamlibrary.org
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573
(914) 939‑6710
pcrb.org
Purchase Free Library
3093 Purchase St, Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 948‑0550
purchasefreelibrary.org
Rye Free Reading Room
1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967‑0480
ryelibrary.org
Scarsdale Public Library
54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 722‑1300
scarsdalelibrary.org
Somers Library
82 Primrose St, Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232‑5717
somerslibrary.org
Tuckahoe Public Library
71 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 961‑2121
tuckahoelibrary.org
Warner Library
121 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631‑7734
warnerlibrary.org
West Harrison Branch Library
2 Madison St, West Harrison, NY 10604
(914) 948‑2092
harrisonpl.org/west-harrison-branch
White Plains Public Library
100 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 422‑1400
whiteplainslibrary.org
Yonkers Public Library
Riverfront Branch: 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701
Grinton I. Will Branch: 1500 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
Crestwood Branch: 16 Thompson St, Yonkers, NY 10707
(914) 375‑7940
ypl.org