Things to Do in Mount Vernon NY -- Best Activities and Attractions

Metropolitan Museum of Art

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

125+ reviews

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5

125+ reviews

LOCATION: New York, New York (11.3 miles from Mount Vernon)

I absolutely LOVE this place. Could spend days here. My favorite was the Degas section...especi... more on Yelp

The collection is the best in the world. Being surrounded by such... more on Yahoo

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Ellis Island

LOCATION: New York, New York (13.1 miles from Mount Vernon)

I enjoyed going to Ellis Island with some of my college friends. Make sure you get a tour guide. You'll... more on Go City Kids

It's worth doing a little bit of family research before arriving (or ducking outside to make a quick cellphone call to the older family member, as I did) to help lookup records of your family members... more on Go City Kids

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Lower East Side Tenement Museum

guided tours

LOCATION: New York, New York (15.6 miles from Mount Vernon)

Just had my 1st visit to NY - only 3 days and one of the highlights was the Tenement Museum. Our tour leader gave us an excellent introductory talk that included a description of the type of characters we were to adopt (a newly arrived... more on Tripadvisor

This museum was certainly worth the visit. I went with my extended family, including 3 young boys, each over 5 years... more on Tripadvisor

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Bronx Zoo

LOCATION: Bronx, New York (5.0 miles from Mount Vernon)

I love the zoo!! The Bronx Zoo is HUGE and definitely fills up a whole day. Haha,... more on Yelp

After two visits, I'm kinda over the Bronx Zoo. Although, I would like to visit... more on Yelp

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New York Botanical Garden

LOCATION: Bronx, New York (4.2 miles from Mount Vernon)

The Bronx botanic gardens are really impressive--a massive stretch of gardens and... more on Yelp

Autumn has always been my favorite season - the leaves, my birthday, Halloween themed... more on Yelp

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Sites n Sounds Tours & Promotion

OVERVIEW: Local tours highlighting the historical and cultural importance... Property Information by Disco...

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Lyndhurst (house)

wheelchair accessible

LOCATION: Tarrytown, New York (11.7 miles from Mount Vernon)

OVERVIEW: The National Trust for Historic Preservation is delighted to welcome you... Museum Stuff

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Edward Hopper House Art Center

LOCATION: Nyack, New York (13.4 miles from Mount Vernon)

OVERVIEW: The birth place and childhood home of artist Edward Hopper, this house now... Property Information by Disco...

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Empire State Building

AVERAGE RATING

4.0

137+ reviews

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4

137+ reviews

wheelchair accessible

LOCATION: New York, New York (13.7 miles from Mount Vernon)

Yes, Mr. Kelly was correct. We did not have a city pass and still waited over 3 hours on our spring... more on Go City Kids

Some day I will grow big and tall. But never as big and tall as this building. Up... more on Yelp

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Orchard Beach

LOCATION: Bronx, New York (4.0 miles from Mount Vernon)

is the beach near a sewerage plant which... more on Go City Kids

My father took all of us (my seven brothers and sisters) to Orchard Beach... more on Go City Kids

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