Top Westchester County Outdoor Activities

Soar high above New York City and the beautiful Hudson Valley on this guided helicopter tour. Beginning at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains choose from a 30- or 45-minute ride. See Central Park, the East River bridges, Yankee Stadium, and more with the longer flight heading downtown toward Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, plus Freedom Tower, Battery Park and more.

Fly high over New York City's famous skyline on this private helicopter tour from Westchester. Reach the city quickly and safely, flying around landmarks including Central Park, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the George Washington Bridge. Enjoy aerial views and photo ops with live commentary that's tailored to your interests.

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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Relax into nature with this guided group forest bathing experience in Woodland Park near Peekskill. This is a sensory-based session, based on Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Your guide will facilitate this process, and invite you to share afterwards. This is about a two hour session in the wilderness.

Experience a magical nighttime helicopter ride during The Most Wonderful Time of The Year with up to 5 companions! Departing from Westchester County Airport, you'll soar over New York City and return, creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you to witness the breathtaking views of the iconic Manhattan skyline and familiar landmarks beautifully adorned in holiday lights. Helicopters take off from Westchester County Airport and reach NYC airspace in just minutes. During the tour, our skilled pilots will provide you with stunning bird's-eye views of Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and more. If you're lucky, you might bump into Santa Claus mid-air! You will also get to see Lower Manhattan, including the Freedom Tower, Battery Park, and Ellis Island and have the chance to wave to Lady Liberty before circling back to Westchester.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of New Rochelle. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Take leaf-peeping to the extreme and view the fall colors of Westchester County from above the treetops in this romantic helicopter tour for couples. Take off from Westchester airport under the care of an experienced pilot who will narrate the tour as you view autumn leaves among landmarks such as Castle-on-Hudson, Bear Mountain, and Indian Point Energy Center.

Experience the brilliant colors of fall in the Hudson Valley on a fall foliage helicopter tour. Beginning at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, board a helicopter with other passengers, then listen as the pilot narrates the journey over landmarks like Tarrytown Castle and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Select from a 30- or 45-minute flight, the latter featuring views of the Bannerman Castle and Dick's Castle and more. An additional airport fee is due at the time of check-in.

Experience the thrill of flying a helicopter just a short drive from New York City. With this beginner-friendly experience that's perfect for aviation enthusiasts, you start with a lesson covering safety protocols and flying techniques. Then hop aboard your Robinson helicopter and take to the skies. With the help of your instructor, you'll whisk into the air to enjoy the bird's-eye views, and even take the controls and fly yourself.