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- In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail and implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed, there lies a small market town or rural port, which by some is called Greensburgh, but which is more generally and properly known by the name of Tarry Town.
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From the Dutch word zee meaning sea and after a local Native American tribe (the Tappan), the “Tappan Zee” refers to a point of widening of the Hudson River in southern New York. Tarrytown is situated near the modern-day Tappan Zee bridge.
Location: Formerly half a mile off shore, now just off shore of Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Visible from the north side of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Tourism Information. Guided tours of the lighthouse, which is accessible from land by foot bridge, are available on some afternoons. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children.
- 1 The Headless Horseman Sculpture & Bridge
- 2 Old Dutch Church and Burying Ground
- 5 Philipsburg Manor
- 7 Rockefeller State Park Preserve
- 8 Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market
- 9 Washington Irving's Sunnyside Home
- 11 The Union Church of Pocantico Hills
- 12 Places to Explore in and Around Sleepy Hollow
- 13 Best Time to Visit Sleepy Hollow
- 14 Accommodations in Sleepy Hollow
The wooden bridge where the Headless Horseman famously hurls a pumpkin at the protagonist’s head in Irving’s story no longer exists. It rotted away a long time ago and has been replaced by one less likely to fall into the Pocantico River, but it’s a great starting point for a tour through the scary bits. Related: The Best Halloween Festivals In The...
Not to be confused with the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the Burying Ground is the haunt of the cranially-challenged Horseman himself as well as Hulda the Witchand other less theatrical residents of Sleepy Hollow. Every night, according to local lore, the Horseman searches Sleepy Hollow for his missing head, making sure to hurry back to his grave before...
The Philipsburg Manorbelonged to an Anglo-Dutch family of merchants and millers dating back to the 1660s. A visit to the manor and its watermill is a must for an honest and interesting insight into 18th-century colonial life (such as how flour was made), including a glimpse into the family’s less glorified past of slavery. Before the turn of the 21...
The extensive 1400-acre Rockefeller State Park Preserve borders the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and was donated by the Rockefeller family to the State of New York in 1983. Horseback riding, walking, jogging, running, and fishing are popular activities and for bird watchers, there are over 180 species to look o...
The bustling Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market (TaSH) is a long-held tradition in the Hudson River Community. Every Saturday in Patriots Park, which is right on the Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown border, local farmers converge to sell their freshly picked produce and other wares, including meats, baked goods, cheeses, and other foods. The market usua...
Listed as a National Historic Landmark in the 1960s, this gorgeous Dutch stone house initially formed a section of the Philipsburg Manor but was purchased by Washington Irving in 1835. He later renovated it by adding Gothic windows, Tudor-style chimneys, gables, and a Spanish tower, and improved the landscaping. Today, the house remains as delightf...
Although technically in Tarrytown, the Union Church of Pocantico Hills is just a short walk from Sleepy Hollow and a hidden gem worth discovering. This 1922 landmark houses the final work of Henri Matisse, who created the rose window before his death, and other pieces by Marc Chagall, including the nine stained windows. Commissioned by the Rockefel...
Tarrytown
A short walk south of Sleepy Hollow is the neighboring village of Tarrytown, a name supposedly adopted by the housewives of husbands who would “tarry” or hang around the village tavern on market days. According to archives, the first Dutch residence was built in 1645, and the area was settled by fishermen, fur trappers, and farmers. Today it’s a great place to wander around the beautiful historic main street and local shops or duck in for a beer or two at one of the several restaurants and be...
Lyndhurst Mansion
Open from April, Lyndhurst Mansionis a spectacular estate spread over 67 acres of landscape park in the Lower Hudson Valley and was bestowed the honor of National Historic Landmark in 1966. Designed in Gothic Revival style, it has been used as the location for many films and TV programs. Visitors can choose to take a guided tour or wander off at their own discretion. The Backstairs Tour leads to the observation tower, kitchens, and laundry building. The Landscape Tour highlights the restored...
Tarrytown Lakes Park
During all seasons, weather permitting, Tarrytown Lakes Park is an ideal place to escape to nature, whether it's recreational fishing and kayaking (allowed with permit) boating, or for those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, there's hiking and bikingalong the many trails within the park. Related: These Are The Best Hikes You Can Find In Western New York Wilson Park, (at the top of Beech Lane and to the east of Wilson Park Drive), offers views of the Hudson River and in winter, it's...
The best time to visit Sleepy Hollow is during fall when the weather is pleasantly warm, with temperatures ranging between 58 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and a gentle breeze flows from the Hudson River to regulate the conditions. The city delights vacationers with some of the best things to do in New York State during autumn, but the highlight has t...
There is a variety of accommodations to suit all budgets and requirements nearby, from hotels, B&Bs, budget-friendly motels, and even campingsites.
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Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow are easily accessible from the northeastern United States of America via interstate highways I-87 and I-287 which cross the Hudson River at Tarrytown on the Tappan Zee Bridge. I-95 runs nearby. We are 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3.5 hours from Boston, and 5 hours from Washington, DC.
Feb 28, 2024 · The first Tappan Zee Bridge, ... Those living near the site, however, were not happy, and by 1954, the citizens of Sleepy Hollow were especially sleep-deprived. A writer in the New York World ...
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. by Washington Irving. Part 1. Found among the papers of the late Diedrech Knickerbocker. A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, Of dreams that wave before the half-shut eye; And of gay castles in the clouds that pass, Forever flushing round a summer sky. C ASTLE O F I NDOLENCE.
the legend of sleepy hollow “In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail and implored the protection of Saint Nicholas, there lies a small market town ...
