One Day in New Rochelle

Nicknamed the Queen City of the Sound because of its location on the north shore of Long Island Sound, New Rochelle is a small city with a long history. Settled by French Huguenots in the 1600s, today New Rochelle is a walkable city with a suburban feel, historic sites, a wealth of entertainment and dining options, and a picturesque shoreline.

This all-suite property is ideal for families, offering a full kitchen and separate roomy areas for sleeping, working, eating and relaxing in every suite. It is located next to the New Roc City entertainment complex, which includes an Applebees restaurant. The outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast buffet get rave reviews.
Applebee's is part of New Roc City, the regions largest indoor entertainment complex, which includes a go-kart track, laser tag, video arcade with rides, bowling, billiards, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, and a rooftop Tower Space Shot thrill ride. The complex also includes an IMAX multiplex cinema with 18 movie theaters, restaurants and ... More >
Applebee's is part of New Roc City, the regions largest indoor entertainment complex, which includes a go-kart track, laser tag, video arcade with rides, bowling, billiards, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, and a rooftop Tower Space Shot thrill ride. The complex also includes an IMAX multiplex cinema with 18 movie theaters, restaurants and stores.
A collection of Paine artifacts and works at the museum complement the cottages original 18th and 19th century artifacts and furniture, including a cast iron Franklin Stove given to Paine by Benjamin Franklin himself.
If the evening calls for exotic cuisine, a meal at the ultra-modern Coromandel will fit the bill. This service-oriented restaurant takes Indian cuisine up several notches, in terms of creativity and quality. Dont just settle for chicken tandoori; ask the helpful staff for suggestions.
This museum and the nearby cottage celebrate the father of the American Revolution and the creator of the human rights movement. A collection of Paine artifacts and works at the museum complement the cottages original 18th and 19th century artifacts and furniture, including a cast iron Franklin Stove given to Paine by Benjamin Franklin... More >
This museum and the nearby cottage celebrate the father of the American Revolution and the creator of the human rights movement. A collection of Paine artifacts and works at the museum complement the cottages original 18th and 19th century artifacts and furniture, including a cast iron Franklin Stove given to Paine by Benjamin Franklin himself. A knowledgeable guide will take you on a personal tour of the site's buildings.
This sailing school rents sailboats for daily use to licensed boaters, or you can learn to sail under the guidance of a certified sailing instructor. You can try a sunset cruise on Long Island Sound, or even an overnight cruise to a historic seaport with the region.
The complex also includes an IMAX multiplex cinema with 18 movie theaters, restaurants and stores.
Along the historic Boston Post Road, from New Rochelle north through Larchmont and beyond into Mamaroneck, youll find a trail of antiques shops and auction houses offering everything from period furniture to collectibles, glassware, jewelry, lighting, vintage clothing, pottery, china, art, books and ephemera. Try the Post Road Gallery ... More >
Along the historic Boston Post Road, from New Rochelle north through Larchmont and beyond into Mamaroneck, youll find a trail of antiques shops and auction houses offering everything from period furniture to collectibles, glassware, jewelry, lighting, vintage clothing, pottery, china, art, books and ephemera. Try the Post Road Gallery (pictured), Chatsworth Antiques Shop, Dualities Antiques and Art, Inc., and Thomas K. Salese Antiques.
In an unassuming strip shopping center in the southern section of New Rochelle sits this neighborhood trattoria serving delicious, "down-home" Italian dishes. The portions are ample; the prices are fair; the decor is nothing fancy, but comfortable. The greenhouse room in the back offers limited water views of Long Island Sound. Try the... More >
In an unassuming strip shopping center in the southern section of New Rochelle sits this neighborhood trattoria serving delicious, "down-home" Italian dishes. The portions are ample; the prices are fair; the decor is nothing fancy, but comfortable. The greenhouse room in the back offers limited water views of Long Island Sound. Try the mussels appetizer for a garlicky treat.
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Traci LaRosa Suppa
Traci LaRosa Suppa
Freelance writer Traci L. Suppa has a strange compulsion to visit the quirkiest roadside attractions she can find. She drags her unsuspecting small-town family to visit the world’s largest…whatever, and chronicles their adventures on her blog, Go BIG or Go Home. You can share in their adventures online: http://GoBIGorGoHomeblog.com; on Facebook: http://facebook.com/gobigorgohomeblog; or via Twitter: @GoBIG_GoHome Traci has also written for AAA Home & Away, TravelSmart, Hudson Valley Magazine, Westchester Family magazine, Lighthouse Digest, WomansDay.com, OffbeatTravel.com, EscapeMaker.com, TravelMuse.com, among other print and online publications.

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