Are you ready to be transported to a world of imagination, charm, and literary magic? Then step into Sunnyside, the beautifully preserved 19th-century home of Washington Irving, America’s first internationally acclaimed author and the creator of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle!
Located along the tranquil shores of the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, this storybook home is a masterpiece of architecture, blending Dutch Colonial, Spanish, and English design—much like the whimsical blend of cultures in Irving’s tales. Wander through the rooms filled with period furniture, personal artifacts, and even the author’s writing desk.
Open seasonally – check online for hours and special events.
Events
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.