Mamaroneck

Mamaroneck is a town in Westchester County in New York.

Understand

"Mamaroneck" usually refers to the Village of Mamaroneck. The village is split between the town of the same name and the town of Rye. The town also contains the village of Larchmont, which has its own article, and additional land called the unincorporated area.

Mamaroneck is a largely suburban bedroom community along the Long Island Sound.

Get in

Your best bet is to drive in unless you are just visiting the strip along Mamaroneck Avenue. Unless there is a major event going on, parking can easily be found. The other major alternative is to take Metro North Railroad's New Haven Line to the Mamaroneck station. It is about 35 minutes from New York and the fare is $14.50 round trip off peak. The train station is on the man drag (Mamaroneck Avenue) about three blocks from the water. Westchester County also operates Bee-Line buses. Routes 60 and 61 stop in Mamaroneck.

Get around

Getting around the downtown can easily be done by walking. Otherwise, driving is your best bet. Taxis are easily available.

See

  • 🌍 Harbor Island Park (The Harbor) (US-1 at Mamaroneck Ave), ☏ +1 914-777-7784. This village park is on the water, features a popular beach and walkways along the water. In the springtime, there are cherry trees in bloom.

Do

  • Volunteer Fire Department Carnival, Harbor Island Park. This annual carnival happens evenings around July 4th. Amusement Rides, carnival food. The fireworks on the fourth attract crowds from far and wide.
  • Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, ☏ +1 914 698-0098.

Eat

There are many good restaurants along Mamaroneck Avenue.

Drink

Sleep

  • 🌍 Mamaroneck Motel, 1015 West Boston Post Rd, ☏ +1 914-698-0671. A small, old-fashioned motel. The only hotel in Mamaroneck itself, and the least expensive motel for miles around. All rooms have two beds (a double and a twin). $118-129.

Go next

Routes through Mamaroneck
New Haven ← Rye ←  N  S  β†’ Larchmont β†’ New York City
New Haven ← Rye ←  N  S  β†’ Larchmont β†’ New York City
White Plains ← Harrison ←  N  S  β†’ END
New York City ← Larchmont ←  SW  NE  β†’ Rye β†’ Stamford


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