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8 Best Things to Do in Tarrytown, NY

Washington Irving’s home, a Gothic mansion and Hudson River views sit about 45 minutes from New York City.

Washington Irving’s Sunnyside

Tour the riverside estate of the author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, an architectural gem full of details about his life.

Lyndhurst Mansion

This Gothic Revival estate on 67 acres is a National Historic Landmark, with arched windows, vaulted ceilings and a conservatory.

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Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

Walk the preserved path of the 19th-century aqueduct that carried Croton River water to New York City until 1968.

Tappan Zee Bridge

The three-mile Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge has bike and walking paths, and its LED lights change for holidays and special days.

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Tarrytown Lakes Park

Two lakes anchor this 72-acre park, with canoeing, fishing, bird-watching and walking and bike routes, plus ice skating in winter.

Tarrytown Music Hall

Catch music, dance, drama and film at Westchester’s oldest theater, a historic 843-seat venue and the region’s busiest cultural draw.

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Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park

Stroll a riverside esplanade with lawns, terraces and native plants, then watch the sunset with the Tappan Zee Bridge in view.

Pierson Park

Picnic by the Hudson at a pavilion with grills, then let kids loose on the playground and the summer splash pad.

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There’s more to explore

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