Mount Vernon · Westchester County, NY
Hidden gems in Mount Vernon
Scout analyzed 37 Mount Vernon places and surfaced the ones that actually fit hidden gems.
Places analyzed
37
Matches
9
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
2 hr
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Astoria
Museum of the Moving Image
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
Bowery
The Bowery Ballroom
Hip, well-known bands are booked into this midsize, 3-level concert venue.
Dutch Kills
Melrose Ballroom
Arts & Culture
Nassau County Museum of Art
Collection of classic & modern works on 145-acre former grand estate, with gardens & outdoor art.
Arts & Culture
Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
Top music, comedy talent has performed on this local stage since 1966, with on-site cocktail lounge.
Arts & Culture
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Estate & Spanish Revival mansion (built from 1910-1936) with worldwide displays & newer planetarium.
Arts & Culture
Long Island Children's Museum
Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens.
Outdoors
Old Westbury Gardens
200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours.
Corona
New York Hall of Science
This former 1964 World's Fair pavilion now houses more than 450 interactive science & tech exhibits.
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