Beautiful Yonkers: September 2010

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sacred Heart Church- Northwest Yonkers

Sacred Heart Church is a Capuchin Franciscan run church connected to a monastery in Northwest Yonkers. The church is like a church you would find in the center of an Italian city. The ceiling is painted in bright colors. There are many altars, each with its own beauty. Its large bell tower could be seen all over the New York metropolitan area as it is the highest point in Yonkers. The church resembles a cathedral like many churches in the City of Hills.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Lenoir Nature Preserve- Northwest Yonkers

Lenoir Nature Preserve is definitely the most forgotten park in Yonkers but is possibly the most beautiful. Located on the border with Hastings on Hudson, the preserve the cleaniest and most natural area in all of Yonkers. It is known for its sloping meadows and its large estate house.

Getting to Yonkers!

From Manhattan: Take the 1 Train to 242nd St-Van Cortlandt and take the Broadway Bee-Line Bus north. You can access the waterfront area, city hall, Trinity Plaza and St. Mary's or if you stay on for longer, you can access Untermyer Park and Lenoir Preserve.

Take Metro North Hudson Line from Grand Central to the Yonkers Train station. You will be right in downtown. You can take the Broadway bus up to Lenoir and Untermyer.

Take the 4 Train to Woodlawn and then take the 20 Bus north. You will have access to Yonkers Raceway and Southeast Yonkers

Welcome to the Hill City!

This blog is dedicated to showing off the most beautiful city on the Hudson: Yonkers. Built on seven hills, Yonkers is the 4th largest city in New York. With many historic parks, churches, and buildings, Yonkers is filled with beauty many times unseen. If it weren't for New York City to the south, Yonkers would be a tourist attraction in its own right. Enjoy!

Beautiful Yonkers is a group of people dedicated to showcasing the natural and historic beauty of Yonkers. We are slowly gaining more members a: the preservation of a naturally beautiful historic city which attracts visitors from across the world!