WPCNR WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From WCOT. AUGUST 12, 2004: The Westchester County Office of Tourism has released the updated second editions of the popular brochures "Antiques, The Westchester Way" and "Gardens, The Westchester Way".  For serious antique shoppers or green-thumbed garden aficionados, these publications are perfect for planning a weekend getaway to Westchester County, NY, located just north of New York City in the lower Hudson River Valley.

·         Antiques, The Westchester Way" -- Nearly 50 antiques stores that are open at least four days per week are listed in alphabetical order, including the types of products that are available, any special collections from specific countries or time periods, the days and hours of operation, addresses and websites.  Auction houses that sell antiques to the public are also listed. The brochure provides a county map showing the location of each store or shop and can be used to plan shopping trips along specific "Antique Shopping Trails".  A calendar of special events is also included, listing annual antique shows and fairs that take place the same month every year.

·         "Gardens, The Westchester Way" -- Fourteen notable public and private gardens that are open for individual and group tours are listed, including descriptions and points of interest, site history and, the species of trees, plants and flowers.  Additional information includes months, days and hours of operation; admission fees (if any); and the types of tours that are available (guided or self-guided, group or individual).  The brochure also provides a county map showing the location of each major garden and a calendar of special events, listing annual garden-related events that take place the same month every year.

Funds from the D.O.T. Smart Commute program made the printing of these brochures possible.

Directions to each place utilizing public transportation (trains, buses, and taxis) are included.

To receive your free copy of "Antiques, The Westchester Way" or "Gardens, The Westchester Way", please contact the Westchester County Office of Tourism at 914-995-8500, or request them online at www.westchestertourism.com.