- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Vernon, New York, features the top 756 nearby activities — including 267 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Vernon, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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A 12-screen movie theater, Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers a full-service restaurant and lounge, stadium seating, theater rentals and a lobby snack bar.
4.0 Miles
Covering 28 acres and being recognized as Bronx's cultural center, the Wave Hill has plenty of gardens and greenhouses in which the visitor could stroll. The shop sells hand-crafted gifts, and it also has a cafe. In here can be organized private events, such as weddings.
4.0 Miles
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
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250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468
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Holding seating for 2,310 people, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts offers shows including concerts, orchestras, and dancers. Additional events include ballet, Spanish music, hip-hop, kung fu shows, and tango dancing.
4.1 Miles
Visitors can bring their dogs to a wide open, grassy area surrounded by a gate at Ward Acres. The 62 acre park provides enough room for dogs to run freely without a lease.
4.2 Miles
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New York Botanical Garden
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2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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More than 1 million plants can be admired in New York Botanical Garden's 50 different gardens. It covers 250 acres and has a conservatory, a children's adventure garden, a library, and also model trains zipping through a miniature New York City.
4.2 Miles
Initially focusing on 19th and 20th century American art and the over-arching Hudson Valley Region, the Hudson River Museum, has grown in both size and focus over the past 86+ years. In addition to the art collections, the museum features a planetarium, outdoor amphitheater, and more.
4.2 Miles
The bowling alley, Homefield Bowl Inc, is a family friendly facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, competitive bowling leagues, and a snack bar and lounge. The facility is available for camps and birthday parties.
4.3 Miles
Consisting of natural woodlands preserved in an urban area, Riverdale Park features shady and scenic routes for hikers, joggers and dog walkers. Visitors can see 27 species of birds within the 50 forested acres.
4.4 Miles
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Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
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The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is the cottage in which famous poet Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life. Those visiting the cottage can expect a video presentation and a guided tour.
4.5 Miles
Covering 2,772 acres, the Pelham Bay Park is the largest public park in the state. It has forests, meadows, and other types of habitats, making it ideal for hiking and wildlife watching. Among the amenities can be remembered the playgrounds, the sport fields and courts, and the picnic areas.