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Hi ... really trying to get a feel for White Plains because I’m so many ways, it seems to fit the needs for my family of four (10th grader and 8th grader)(diversity, good schools, good commute, progressive). We currently live in the Midwest, so can’t easily visit - but we are highly likely having to relocate. But one factor gives me pause: it seems like a lot of people feel that White Plains lacks personality, that it’s filled with malls and chain clothing stores and restaurants. One person said that the downtown lacks “soul?” I’m getting the impression from these boards that there isn’t an artsy, laid back cafe or local music culture. I’m also trying to get a sense of neighborhoods - do they have neighborhood (not downtown) restaurants? Cafes? Coffee shops? Or is it all on Mamaroneck Ave or Main Street?
As I wrote above, it seems like a lot of people feel that White Plains lacks personality, that it’s filled with malls and chain clothing stores and restaurants. One person said that the downtown lacks “soul?” I’m getting the impression from these boards that there isn’t an artsy, laid back cafe or local music culture. I’m also trying to get a sense of neighborhoods - do they have neighborhood (not downtown) restaurants? Cafes? Coffee shops? Or is it all on Mamaroneck Ave or Main Street?
Definitely second the recommendation to check out the river towns (particularly Tarrytown) or even Nyack across the river to get what you are describing, as I don't think White Plains is it.
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