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Yonkers
Base in Yonkers only if you want Hudson-line quiet 25 min from Grand Central; otherwise day-trip it for Untermyer Park and the riverfront.
Yonkers is New York State's third-largest city and the first real stop north of the Bronx on Metro-North's Hudson line, about 25 minutes from Grand Central. It is a working city with a small, walkable waterfront and a handful of genuine sights: the Hudson River Museum, Untermyer Park's Greek gardens, and Philipse Manor Hall. Most visitors see it as a half-day or one-night extension of a New York trip, not a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy pavements)
- Airports
- HPN · LGA · JFK · EWR
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yonkers911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yonkers, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyYonkers is a normal American city: daytime sightseeing is fine, and the main annoyances are car traffic on Central Park Ave and a few blocks around…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHPN Westchester County Airport (Closest airport, about 35 min by car; small, few routes.).
- Getting aroundMetro-North Hudson line runs four Yonkers stops (Ludlow, Yonkers, Glenwood, Greystone) to Grand Central in about 25 min on express services.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner mainTipping 18–22% is expected.$18–35
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or slice of pizza$5–12
- Metro or bus rideBee-Line bus ride$2.75 (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Hudson River Museum)$13 adult (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$180
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$320
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HPN Westchester County Airport (Closest airport, about 35 min by car; small, few routes.) · LGA LaGuardia (About 30–45 min by car outside rush hour; taxi or rideshare.) · JFK John F. Kennedy International (About 45–70 min by car; Metro-North plus AirTrain is slower.) · EWR Newark Liberty International (About 50–80 min by car; the longest of the three.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yonkers: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Metro-North Hudson line runs four Yonkers stops (Ludlow, Yonkers, Glenwood, Greystone) to Grand Central in about 25 min on express services. Bee-Line buses cover the city and connect to Bronx subway stations; the express along Central Park Ave runs to Manhattan. A car helps for the malls and parks; the South County Trailway is a paved bike path through the middle of the city.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tarrytown
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Metro-North Hudson line north, 2–3 stops
Riverfront, Music Hall and the start of the Sleepy Hollow walk.
Sleepy Hollow
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Metro-North to Tarrytown or Philipse Manor, then walk or short taxi
Old Dutch Church and cemetery; busiest around Halloween.
White Plains
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Metro-North Harlem line or Bee-Line bus 20/21
County seat with the best shopping and restaurant choice nearby.
Ossining
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Metro-North Hudson line north
Sing Sing Museum and river views; thin on sights beyond that.
Croton-on-Hudson
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Metro-North Hudson line north
Croton Gorge Park and the aqueduct trail; a half-day.
Dobbs Ferry
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Metro-North Hudson line north
Small river village with a waterfront park.
Briarcliff Manor
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Car via the Saw Mill River Parkway, or train plus taxi
Mostly a car trip; little to see without one.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown waterfront (Getty Square area)
Walk to the Metro-North station, restaurants and the riverfront; the only area where you can leave the car.
Central Park Avenue (NY 100)
Strip of chain hotels and malls along the eastern edge; free parking, but you need a car for everything.
Ridge Hill / Stew Leonard Drive
Newer hotels beside an outdoor mall and I-87 exit 6A; good for drivers, dull on foot.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$170 | US$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Metro-North Grand Central ↔ Yonkers, both ways2 × US$23 · check | US$46 |
| Bee-Line single ride2 × US$3 · check | US$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$53 |
| Trip total≈ US$293 per person per day, bed included | US$585 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and Metro-North fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Deli sandwich or slice of pizza | $5–12 |
| Sit-down dinner mainTipping 18–22% is expected. | $18–35 |
| Bee-Line bus ride | $2.75 (check) |
| Metro-North Grand Central → Yonkers | $11.50 peak / $8.75 off-peak (check) |
| Museum entry (Hudson River Museum) | $13 adult (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buy Metro-North tickets at the station: on-board fares carry a surcharge.
- New York City yellow cabs may charge a doubled fare once they cross the city line; agree the price or use a livery car.
- Some county parks and pools require a Westchester park pass or residency; check before you go.
- Getty Square and the waterfront are fine by day; use normal city care after dark and stick to lit streets.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
No embassies in Yonkers; consulates-general and embassies are in New York City. US visitors: your own state services apply.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro-North Grand Central → Yonkers: about $11.50 peak, $8.75 off-peak, about 25 min (check)
- Bee-Line bus, single ride: $2.75, exact change or MetroCard (check)
- Taxi or rideshare, Yonkers station → Ridge Hill: about $15–25 (check)
Say or show
- Where is the Metro-North station? — Where is the Metro-North station?
- One ticket to Grand Central, please — One ticket to Grand Central, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
Metro-North tickets bought on board cost more; buy at the machine.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yonkers. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy pavements) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HPN, LGA, JFK and EWR: last Metro-North departures, taxi and rideshare fallbacks.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Getty Square and the waterfront, Untermyer and the aqueduct trail, the Hudson River Museum and Glenwood.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Hudson River Museum, Untermyer Park, Philipse Manor Hall, Empire City Casino) and eat pages with last orders.
- Halloween and foliage fixtures for the Hudson line so day-trip pages can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Yonkers — official site
- officialHudson River Museum
- officialUntermyer Gardens Conservancy
- officialPhilipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
- officialMetro-North Railroad (MTA)
- officialBee-Line Bus System, Westchester County
- officialWestchester County Airport
- officialWestchester County Parks — trailways
- officialEmpire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway
- secondaryWikivoyage: Yonkers, revision 5236870 (CC BY-SA 4.0)