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Largest African-American majority city
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is an inner suburb of New York City located in Westchester County, immediately north of the Bronx. It ranks as the eighth-largest city in New York and holds the distinction of being the state's largest African-American majority city. The community also includes a significant population of Jamaican immigrants who arrived after their homeland gained independence from Britain in 1962.
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Noches De Columbia
Noches De Columbia is a Spanish restaurant located in the Co-Op City neighborhood.
View details →Best Hotels in Mount Vernon
5 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
Best Restaurants in Mount Vernon
19 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant serves Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine in the Eastchester Heights neighborhood.
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Noches De Columbia
Noches De Columbia is a Spanish restaurant located in the Co-Op City neighborhood.
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Al's Famous Pizza & Restaurant
Al's Famous Pizza & Restaurant serves diners in the Williams Bridge neighborhood.
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Allerton Restaurant
Allerton Restaurant is a dining spot located in the Williams Bridge neighborhood.
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El Club Valle Restaurant and Bar
El Club Valle Restaurant and Bar serves food in the Norwood neighborhood.
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Happy Lucky Dragon
Happy Lucky Dragon serves Chinese cuisine in the Crestwood neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Mount Vernon
2 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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How Ya Brewing Café
How Ya Brewing Café is a coffee shop located in the Crestwood neighborhood.
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New Star Coffee Shop
New Star Coffee Shop serves as a local café option in the Norwood neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Mount Vernon
2 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Gun Hill Brewing Company
Gun Hill Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Eastchester Heights neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Mount Vernon
3 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Museum of Bronx History
The Museum of Bronx History is located in the Norwood neighborhood.
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Tillotson Steps
Tillotson Steps is an attraction located in the Eastchester Heights neighborhood.
Best Shops in Mount Vernon
5 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Mount Vernon
14 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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New York Botanical Garden
Located in the Belmont neighborhood, the New York Botanical Garden is a park offering green space for visitors.
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Haffen Park
Haffen Park is a green space located in the Co-Op City neighborhood.
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Williamsbridge Oval
Williamsbridge Oval is a park located in the Norwood neighborhood.
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Agnes Haywood Playground
Agnes Haywood Playground is a park located in the Williams Bridge neighborhood.
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Allerton Playground
Allerton Playground is a park located in the Eastchester Heights neighborhood.
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Angelo Campanaro Park
Angelo Campanaro Park is a green space located in the Eastchester Heights neighborhood.
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Edenwald Playground
Edenwald Playground is a park located in the Eastchester Heights neighborhood.
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Magenta Playground
Magenta Playground is a park located in the Williams Bridge neighborhood.
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Parkside Playground
Parkside Playground is a park located in the Williams Bridge neighborhood.
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