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New Rochelle
Queen City of the Sound
Steeped in History and abounding with reminders of a colorful past, New Rochelle is one of the oldest cities of the northeast. In 1654 the Siwanoy Indians sold the land to Thomas Pell. In the 1680s the French Huguenots bought the Land, now known as New Rochelle. Throughout its history, New Rochelle has attracted outstanding and talented residents. Among the earliest was Thomas Paine, cottage and the Thomas Paine Museum are among the many historical attractions.True to the historic signposts designed by Norman Rockwell and other well known illustrators living in New Rochelle, proclaiming City of Homes, Schools, and Houses of Worship. New Rochelle of the 1900s offers some of the most attractive homes in Westchester Count, over 40 houses of worship, excellent public, parochial, and private school systems plus two outstanding colleges. Recently New Rochelle has attracted many major developers and business making New Rochelle truly the "Queen City of the Sound.
So many interesting stores and restaurants abound in New Rochelles downtown area that visitors may want to arm themselves with plenty of quarters for parking to fully enjoy them.
From Colombian cafes to small furniture shops, storefronts lining Main Street offer curious shoppers a quirky relief from national chain stores and restaurants hawking more homogenized products. Even without the eccentric, minimalist watermelon graffiti that appears around downtown, New Rochelle has a distinct character.
Called the Queen city of the Sound, New Rochelle enjoys over 9 miles of waterfront, beaches, marinas, as well as over 100 acres of inland waters. In addition there are over 230 acres devoted to over 40 parks and another 100 acres devoted to a nature preserve.
In the 19th century, New Rochelles waterfront became an entertainment magnet as amusement parks popped up along the shore. David Island in the Long Island Sound remains a dream for many who envision a county park that would once again draw large crowds. Many come to New Rochelles waterfront to enjoy the beach clubs and marinas. Boaters can launch vessels from Fort Slocum Dock, and Kayakers can take tours from Five Islands Park. Waterfront parks include: Hudson Park, Davenport Park, Five Islands Park, and famous Glen Island. On the waterfront there are a total of 18 beach & boating clubs and marinas. New Rochelles smaller bodies of water, such as Sheldrake, Huguenot or Beechmont Lakes.
Just a half-hour from midtown Manhattan, New Rochelles ideal location as a bedroom community was immortalized in The Dick Van Dyke Show, where the star played a comedy writer who commuted to work in New York City. |
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