A Group Travel Guide to Yonkers, New York's Major Destinations & Events

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts

As one of the highest-grossing casinos in the country, Empire City Casino (810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704) attracts over 8 million visitors annually. For group planners, the primary challenge is the sheer volume of traffic on Yonkers Avenue, especially on Friday nights. When you book a Yonkers shuttle bus rental for your group, we bypass the headaches of the 1,500-car parking garage. Buses must enter via the Central Park Avenue entrance and utilize the designated commercial bus drop-off zone located at the front of the casino near the Valet stand. Opening hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 AM daily. Pro tip: If you are bringing a 56-passenger motorcoach, we stage the vehicle in the oversized parking area near the raceway backstretch after drop-off. This is the ideal destination for senior center outings or corporate holiday parties, offering over 4,600 slots and electronic table games without the trek to Atlantic City.

Untermyer Gardens Preserve

Untermyer Gardens Preserve (945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701) is a 43-acre masterpiece that is a frequent destination for garden clubs and wedding photography. Located perched above the Hudson River, the entrance on North Broadway is a tight squeeze for oversized vehicles. Our 25-passenger minibuses are the preferred choice here due to the narrow winding paths. All buses must coordinate arrival with the preserve staff, as there is only one dedicated bus parking spot onsite. Drop-offs occur at the main gate, and we recommend building in buffer time if traveling via the Henry Hudson Parkway, as North Broadway traffic bottlenecks near the Hastings-on-Hudson border. The gardens are open daily from 9:00 AM until 45 minutes before sunset. There is no admission fee, but group tours of more than 20 people require a permit and a pre-paid fee, which we can help you factor into your logistics plan.

Hudson River Museum & Planetarium

The Hudson River Museum (511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701) is the largest cultural institution in Westchester and a top-tier field trip spot for Yonkers Public Schools. It features the Glenview Mansion, a planetarium, and rotating art galleries. For school field trips, we provide 47-passenger school buses or 56-passenger charter buses equipped with undercarriage storage for lunches and backpacks. Buses should approach via Warburton Avenue and utilize the designated bus pull-off area directly in front of the museum entrance for safe student unloading. The museum is open Thursday–Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Unlike the congested street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, the drivers know to stage the bus at the nearby JFK Memorial Drive lot after dropping off your class. This ensures the driver is only a two-minute dispatch away when your tour of the "The River" exhibition concludes.

Ridge Hill Shopping Center

Ridge Hill (1 Ridge Hill Blvd, Yonkers, NY 10710) isn't just a mall; it's a sprawling outdoor lifestyle center that presents a major parking challenge for groups. If you're planning a youth group trip to LEGOLAND Discovery Center or a corporate team-building event at Muse Paintbar, a Yonkers shuttle bus rental is essential. Buses are restricted from the parking garages due to height limitations (typically 7'2"). Our 15-passenger luxury limo sprinters—featuring J-style seating and flat-screen TVs—can utilize the designated motorcoach drop-off zone on Market Street near the Cheesecake Factory. For larger 56-passenger motorcoaches, the designated staging area is the outdoor Lot S near the Northside entrance. Ridge Hill is open Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Navigating the "Ridge Hill Loop" during the holidays is notorious; we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your scheduled reservation to account for the pedestrian-heavy intersections.

Cross County Center

As the first open-air shopping center in the United States, Cross County Center (8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704) remains a central hub for Westchester shoppers. It hosts massive annual events like the summer concert series and holiday tree lightings, which draw upwards of 25,000 people. Coordinating group travel here via the Cross County Parkway or I-87 is tricky because the mall's internal roads are often one-way. For group drop-offs, the drivers utilize the commercial lane near the Macy’s north entrance. Since the parking lots are often at 90% capacity on weekends, we transport your group to the "Mall Walk" entrance and then stage the bus at the perimeter of the south lot near the Xavier High School athletic fields. This ensures your 35-passenger minibus is ready for a quick exit onto the Sprain Brook Parkway, avoiding the gridlock that happens at the Vredenburgh Avenue exit.

Yonkers Waterfront & Downtown Pier

The Yonkers Waterfront is the city's crown jewel, featuring the historic Science Barge and a string of award-winning restaurants like X2O Xaviars on the Hudson. However, the streets of the "Getty Square" area are some of the most congested in the county. If you are hosting a corporate dinner or a wedding rehearsal, do not subject your guests to the stress of the narrow streets. Our 20-passenger executive minibuses can navigate the tight turn from Main Street onto Alexander Street with ease. For drop-offs at the Yonkers Pier (71 Water Grant St, Yonkers, NY 10701), buses use the turnaround loop at the end of Main Street. Note that there is zero onsite parking for motorcoaches at the waterfront. We stage our vehicles at the nearby Buena Vista parking garage or the remote city lot on Nepperhan Avenue, returning for pickup exactly when your party is ready to depart.

Tibbetts Brook Park

Tibbetts Brook Park (355 Midland Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704) is a 161-acre park featuring a massive water park, spray ground, and sports fields. It is a prime location for summer camps and family reunions. During the peak summer months (June–August), the park can reach its 5,000-person capacity by noon. Groups arriving in 56-passenger motorcoaches must enter through the Midland Avenue gate. While individual cars pay a $10 parking fee, our charter buses utilize the dedicated oversized vehicle parking in the paved lot near the pool complex. The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to dusk. We recommend scheduling your arrival for 9:30 AM to ensure your group can secure a pavilion near the lake before the midday rush. Our buses offer climate control and reclining seats, providing a much-needed cooling station for your group after a long day in the New York sun.

Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY 10708—serving the Yonkers border) is famous for its picturesque campus and rigorous academics. For prospective student tours or athletic team travel, navigating the narrow, hilly roads like Kimberly Place and Mead Way is an expert-level task. We provide 25-passenger minibuses for campus tours, which can easily pull into the circle at Westlands Plaza for unloading. For visiting sports teams, our 56-passenger coaches utilize the parking area near the Campbell Sports Center. Be aware that the surrounding residential streets have strict "No Commercial Vehicle" ordinances; the drivers stay strictly on the designated truck routes to avoid fines and delays. Whether you are bringing a group for the Poetry Festival or a collegiate matchup, we ensure a punctual arrival so you don't miss the first set or the opening remarks.

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