Westchester Snapshots: Life in Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New York

Before I get to Life in Larchmont, I want to say I’m thrilled to be writing for a new Westchester series, and close-up look into many of the towns in my home county of Westchester, NY.

The series is in collaboration with Platinum Drive Realty, and will zero in on several Westchester towns, including places to eat, places to shop, parks to visit, and things to do. I’m very excited about the project, as any of you who regularly read my blog know that fifi + hop’s mission is to highlight places to explore both locally and further afar. As I always say, there’s a lot to be said for discovering what’s in your own backyard. So when Platinum Drive – long-time readers of my blog – asked me if I’d be interested, I said absolutely!

Located just a half-hour from New York City and situated on the Long Island Sound, Larchmont provides families that rare combination of tranquility by the sea with an enviable 35-minute commute to Grand Central Station.

People move out of NYC because they want the peace and calm – and space – that comes with suburban living. But for many people, they don’t want to stray too far from the city, or lose some of the conveniences that come along with city living either. That‘s where Larchmont comes into play. Not only is it a short commute, but it’s also very small, lending a walkability factor to the town that many other places don’t have. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).