Visit Sleepy Hollow
Where the Legend Lives
Sponsored
A special treat for Halloween, Lyndhurst welcomes author J.W. Ocker who will give a special talk on all things grim in our region! Based on his bestselling book, The New York Grimpendium, Ocker will regale visitors with a personalized itinerary of the best grim and spooky sights nearby, including Lyndhurst itself! “A droll and gruesome …
Hulda's Night at Rockefeller State Park Preserve is like nothing else you've ever experienced. Step back in time on this very special night in the woods of the real Sleepy Hollow! You walk through the gathering gloom, your path lit only by lanterns. The dark woods surround you as the chill night air settles in. Your group joins …
You’ve experienced the splendor of the Lyndhurst Mansion during the day, but have you seen it draped in candlelight? This Halloween Season, experience the history of the Mansion and explore Victorian lore in the glow of an October evening: Lyndhurst After Dark! Timed entry allows visitors to take a semi-guided walk through the Mansion as it …
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is the Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening! Meander through the 18th-century landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by a team of talented artisans. New for 2022, watch the animated “Jack” Smith Shop …
Irving’s Legend returns reimagined this fall. Performed under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages! Advance reservations are required. No tickets will …
Saxophonist and Clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera is an international treasure: A star since childhood, a featured soloist at 17 with Cuba’s National Symphony, founding member of the legendary Afro-Cuban jazz fusion group Irakere and Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, featured on over 80 albums, 14 Grammys, an NEA Jazz Master, a Kennedy Center Legend… the list …
Hulda's Night at Rockefeller State Park Preserve is like nothing else you've ever experienced. Step back in time on this very special night in the woods of the real Sleepy Hollow! You walk through the gathering gloom, your path lit only by lanterns. The dark woods surround you as the chill night air settles in. Your group joins …
Soak up the history of this famous cemetery by the light of kerosene lanterns! It’s like stepping back in time as you visit some of the most impressive residents, including William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, John Dustin Archbold and others resting in peace in the cemetery's north end. As this is only a one-hour tour, you’ll …
Short on time? Make the most of it and meet the crème de la crème on this one-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! The Gilded Age began after the Civil War and ended around 1900. It was a time of tremendous industrialization and rapid economic growth. Railroads were built to connect the East Coast …
The Mavericks are back for their annual run at the Tarrytown Music Hall! The eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the …
Short on time? Make the most of it and meet the crème de la crème on this one-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! The Gilded Age began after the Civil War and ended around 1900. It was a time of tremendous industrialization and rapid economic growth. Railroads were built to connect the East Coast …
Saxophonist and Clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera is an international treasure: A star since childhood, a featured soloist at 17 with Cuba’s National Symphony, founding member of the legendary Afro-Cuban jazz fusion group Irakere and Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, featured on over 80 albums, 14 Grammys, an NEA Jazz Master, a Kennedy Center Legend… the list …
Soak up the history of this famous cemetery by the light of kerosene lanterns! It’s like stepping back in time as you visit some of the most impressive residents, including William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, John Dustin Archbold and others resting in peace in the cemetery's north end. As this is only a one-hour tour, you’ll …
The Mavericks are back for their annual run at the Tarrytown Music Hall! The eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the …
Saxophonist and Clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera is an international treasure: A star since childhood, a featured soloist at 17 with Cuba’s National Symphony, founding member of the legendary Afro-Cuban jazz fusion group Irakere and Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, featured on over 80 albums, 14 Grammys, an NEA Jazz Master, a Kennedy Center Legend… the list …
Fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, honey, specialty foods, cut flowers, dairy products, beer and wine. There is live music and sometimes demonstrations of traditional crafts. Route 9 (Broadway) next to the Warner Library. Free parking across the street at John Paulding School. Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm rain or shine. Well behaved dogs …
Join naturalist John McShane for a stroll through the Rockefeller State Park Preserve and discuss some key skills on how to identify native trees. You’ll also learn how and why the leaves change color in the fall. The hike will be around 1-2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. Suggested ages 10+. Meet in the …
Enjoy a remarkable course that takes you through Historic Sleepy Hollow’s treasured sights including a stretch along the Hudson River with views of the Headless Horseman Bridge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and the Old Dutch Church. You never know what might be lurking on the course in Sleepy Hollow… Registration is limited, costumes encouraged but not …
Lyndhurst will be open Halloween Weekend with an “Explore at Your Own Pace” event--Spirited Mansion Weekend. Visitors can walk through the mansion without a guided tour, view the seasonal decorations at their own pace, and take in the wonders of the historic mansion. You will see the majestic vestibule and entrance hall, reception room, parlor, …
New for this Halloween season is the chance to bring home a piece of photographic history. Victorian Photography Studio from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will be at the Lyndhurst mansion ready to take your portrait using 19th-century photographic technology, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tintype portrait. Bring home a special memento of your trip to the gothic mansion during …
At this family-friendly happening, visitors can tour Washington Irving’s house—decorated for the season—watch an original shadow puppet short film, and enjoy games on the lawn. A special exhibit highlights how "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has lived in the imagination of popular culture through the centuries since its publication.
Built between 1906 and 1913, Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. In 2022 the site will be open for guided tours Saturday-Sunday from May 21-October 2; and Wednesday-Monday between October 5-November 13. There are three distinct Kykuit tours available: Classic Tour: Great for first-time visitors. Your visit will include the main floor of …
Journey to Colonial America! Wander along a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to several hundred tenant farmers and twenty three enslaved individuals of African descent. Step into the gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour …
The Union Church of Pocantico Hills is a repository of awe-inspiring art by Matisse & Chagall. Stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and spirituality. …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
There's something for everyone in Sleepy Hollow Country—farmers markets, live music, street fairs, historic homes, hiking trails, kayaking and boating on the Hudson River. Halloween season brings even more for the whole family—haunted hayrides, blazing pumpkins, costumed 10K run, Halloween parade, and of course, the Headless Horseman! For the latest on Fall events, visit our guide to Halloween in Sleepy Hollow.