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Alternative names: Population: 79.8 thous.Area: 13.24 mi²Elevation: 95 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°54'36"N, 73°47'1"W
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New Rochelle Top Attractions

New Rochelle Attractions - What to See and Explore

New Rochelle offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Pelham Bay Park, Beechwoods Cemetery, Thomas Paine Cottage, Thomas Paine Cottage Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Park

    Pelham Bay Park

    Pelham Bay Park is a municipal park located in the northeast corner of the New York City borough of the Bronx. It is, at 2,772 acres, the largest public park in New York City. The park is more than three times the size of Manhattan's Central Park. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

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    Cemetery

    Beechwoods Cemetery

    Beechwoods Cemetery is a non-denominational cemetery located in New Rochelle, New York. The cemetery was incorporated in 1854.

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    Thomas Paine • Museum • Historical place

    Thomas Paine Cottage

    The Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York, in the United States, was the home from 1802 to 1806 of Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and Revolutionary War hero. Paine was buried near the cottage from his death in 1809 until his body was disinterred in 1819.

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    Thomas Paine • Museum • Specialty museum

    Thomas Paine Cottage Museum

    The Thomas Paine Historical Association is an organization based in New Rochelle, New York, that is dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of Founding Father Thomas Paine. It was organized on the anniversary of Paine's birthday, January 29, 1884, and is one of the oldest historical associations in the United States.

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    Vernacular architecture • Reportedly haunted • Lighthouse

    Execution Rocks Light

    Execution Rocks Light is a lighthouse in the middle of Long Island Sound on the border between New Rochelle and Sands Point, New York. It stands 55 feet tall, with a white light flashing every 10 seconds. The granite tower is painted white with a brown band around the middle.

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    Concerts and shows • Cinema • Music venue

    Picture House Regional Film Center

    The Picture House Regional Film Center, formerly known as the "Pelham Picture House", is a historic movie theater located at Pelham, Westchester County, New York. The rectangular building was built in 1921, in the Spanish Revival style and is oriented at an angle at the northwest corner of Wolf's Lane and Brookside Avenue.

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    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Trinity-St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    Trinity-St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. It is located at the northwest corner of Huguenot Street and Division Street.

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    Cemetery

    Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

    Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery in New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York. The cemetery is maintained by the Blessed Sacrament Church, whose pastor, Father McLoughlin, established it in 1886.

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    Church • West End

    St. Gabriel's Church

    The Parish of St. Gabriel and of St. Joseph was formed in August 2015 with the merger of the Territorial parish of St. Gabriel on Division Street with the personal parish of St. Joseph on Washington Avenue, both in New Rochelle, NY. St. Gabriel is the parish church. However, St.

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    Park • Chester Heights

    Willson's Woods Park

    Willson's Woods Park is a park located in Mount Vernon, New York. The Park is owned by Westchester County and operated by its Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Acquired in 1924, Willson's Woods is one of the oldest parks in the County's parks system.

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    Church

    St. John's Wilmot Church

    St. John's Wilmot Church is an Episcopal parish in New Rochelle, New York. Located at the intersection of North Avenue, Mill Road and Wilmot Road, the church anchors the 17th - 19th century satellite hamlet of Cooper's Corners.

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    Area

    Pelham

    Pelham is a suburban town in Westchester County, approximately 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 12,511, a 0.96% increase from the 2010 census. Historically, Pelham was composed of five villages and became known as "the Pelhams".

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    Park

    Manor Park

    Manor Park is a park in the village of Larchmont, New York. It consists of about 13 acres of land that lies along the Long Island Sound and Larchmont Harbor. It is well known for its striated rocks, gazebos, scenic views and walking pathways.

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    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Blessed Sacrament Church

    The Church of the Blessed Sacrament is a Roman Catholic parish located in New Rochelle, New York. Blessed Sacrament was founded in 1874 and its present-day church building was constructed in 1897. Its predecessor, St. Matthew's Church, was founded in 1848.

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    Island

    Davids Island

    Davids Island is a 78-acre island off the coast of New Rochelle, New York, in Long Island Sound. Currently uninhabited, it was previously the site of Fort Slocum.

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    Event space • Skyscraper

    Trump Plaza

    Trump Plaza New Rochelle is a 40-story luxury condo located in New Rochelle, NY. The Trump Organization no longer manages the property after their services were rescinded by the Condo Board in October 2021, and is now managed by AKAM Associates.

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    Island

    Glen Island Park

    Glen Island Park is a 105-acre waterfront park, located on Glen Island, on the Long Island Sound, New York.

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    Thomas Paine • Monuments and statues

    Thomas Paine Monument

    The Thomas Paine Monument is a bronze sculpture located in New Rochelle, New York, dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of Founding Father Thomas Paine.

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    Cemetery

    Seacord Cemetery

    Seacord Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Wykagyl section the city of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York. The cemetery is located to the south of the First Methodist Episcopal Church building at 1228 North Avenue.

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New Rochelle – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of New Rochelle, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City), Central Park (New York City), Statue of Liberty (New York City).

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    World-class art collection

    Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to simply as "the Met," is a beacon of culture and history situated in New York City, United States. As one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, the Met offers a comprehensive collection that spans...

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    Urban oasis with ballfields and a zoo

    Central Park, New York City

    Central Park, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of New York City, stands as a verdant masterpiece stretching across 843 acres. This iconic green space, established in 1857, was designed by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who envisioned a...

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    American icon in New York Harbor

    Statue of Liberty, New York City

    The Statue of Liberty stands tall as an emblem of freedom and democracy in New York City, United States. This colossal statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, was a gift from the people of France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of the American...

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    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    Museum of Modern Art, New York City

    Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) stands as a sanctuary of creativity and innovation. Established in 1929, this illustrious institution is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world.

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    Modern art museum with a notable design

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City

    Nestled within the bustling streets of New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum stands as a beacon of modern art and architecture. This unique museum, known simply as "The Guggenheim," presents a stark contrast to the conventional structures that dot the...

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Best Time To Visit New Rochelle

Learn when is the best time to travel to New Rochelle weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in March, April, May, July, August and November.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in New Rochelle?

The top attractions to visit in New Rochelle are:

What is the best time to visit New Rochelle?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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