Westchester County is flanked by two of New York's most famous waterways, the Hudson River and the Long Island Sound. The County is dotted with more than 40 parks and has more than 28,000 acres of open space. From apple-picking at roadside farms to antiquing to Tiffany's and Bloomingdale's. An impressive mix of conveniences and personal services Westchester County has it all. Opportunities abound with golf courses, fishing, cross-country skiing, camping and swimming, just to name a few. Three major trail ways invite strolling or bicycling. The County has one of the highest proportions of recreational acreage-to-population in the nation. Come and visit Playland (at Rye Beach, NY), a National Historic Landmark and premiere amusement park and entertainment center. Enjoy not only the activities you do at home, but those you can only find here in Westchester. Vibrant downtowns, charming villages, rolling fields and waterfront views abound throughout Westchester County. And for the young and the young at heart; the day doesn't end when the sun goes down in Westchester. Higher learning takes priority in Westchester County’s colleges and universities, as well as numerous business and vocational schools. Many schools in Westchester are the top-ranked institutions in the nation. Westchester is home to many of the nation's leading department stores and specialty stores for those who love to shop till they drop. Other retailing choices include an outlet center and unique downtown shopping districts in charming towns throughout the county. Revel in traditional and contemporary art exhibitions; internationally acclaimed musical and theatrical performances; concerts under the stars; sculpture gardens; decorative arts; and historic mansions that delight, intrigue, and educate. The County is home to numerous museums, dance and theater companies, galleries, orchestras, and music festivals. The Neuberger Museum, the world-renowned Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts and the Hudson River Museum and Planetarium are a few of diversions which can be found in Westchester. Westchester is home to a wealth of appealing attractions. Westchester has something for everyone.