A rainy forecast doesn’t have to slow you down in White Plains. One of the city’s biggest advantages is that most destinations sit close to transit, garages, and covered walkways—meaning you can keep your shoes dry while still knocking out errands, grabbing a meal, or getting in some leisure time. With a little planning, a wet day becomes a productive (and even relaxing) one.

Start With a Smooth, Covered Arrival

Prefer transit? Metro-North and Bee-Line buses drop you right at the edge of downtown under covered awnings—ideal for hopping straight into shops, cafés, or the library. If you forgot an umbrella, phone charger, or water bottle, convenience stores near the transit hub have you covered.

White Plains’ Best Rain-Day Anchors

Pick one or two “anchor stops” and plan everything else around them. These indoor hubs keep you dry and give your day structure.

1. White Plains Public Library

A reliable home base with strong Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, study rooms, and rotating community events. It’s perfect between errands or as your go-to place for reading, remote work, or kids’ activities.

2. The Westchester

This upscale mall is ideal for getting your steps in, window shopping, or settling in for a quiet break at the food court. On rainy days, it’s one of the best all-weather walking routes in the city.

3. City Center

Movies, dining, shopping, and entertainment—all without long outdoor stretches. A mid-day matinee or early dinner can turn a soggy afternoon into a cozy reset.

Coffee and Lunch Without the Long Walk

Downtown White Plains is packed with cafés along Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue, many of them within a short, covered walk from garages and transit. Grab espresso, pastries, or a warm bowl of soup without venturing far.

For lunch, aim for restaurants connected to garages or located inside City Center. Your umbrella can stay packed away, and you won’t be dripping on the host stand.

Errands You Can Tackle Indoors

One perk of White Plains’ compact downtown is how many practical stops sit close together:

• Bank branches

• Pharmacies

• Shipping and mailing counters

• Tailors, repair shops, and dry cleaners

Most cluster around Main St and Hamilton Ave, allowing you to finish multiple to-dos without getting soaked. If you're dropping off tailoring or repairs, call ahead—some shops adjust hours on rainy days. And bring a tote bag to keep carry-outs dry.