Tarrytown, NY

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Visit a riverside town that inspired two great pieces of early 19th-century literature. Tour historic homes and learn about an important event in American history.

Enjoy a trip to Tarrytown, a small village on the eastern bank of the Hudson River with a lot of history. Learn about the inspiration behind two literary masterpieces and visit the site of a significant event in the American War of Independence.

Tarrytown is a good place to come to explore literary and actual history. Start with a visit to Sunnyside, the former home of Washington Irving. The beloved American author penned The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle, both of which are set in the area. Costumed guides take you through the mansion and give you insights into Irving’s life.

The village of Sleepy Hollow, namesake of Washington Irving’s short story, is less than a mile up the road. Originally called North Tarrytown, its name was changed to honor the famous literary work.

Lyndhurst is another iconic mansion, a Gothic Revival country house that belonged to railroad baron Jay Gould. Take a tour of its rooms, which are filled with period furniture, antiques and art.

As you make our way round Tarrytown, stop by Patriot Park to see the famous Captor’s Monument. It marks the spot where three Patriots captured British spy John André during the American War of Independence. This is also where Ichabod Crane first encounters the Headless Horseman in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

At night, dine in a downtown restaurant and catch a play, concert or movie at Tarrytown Music Hall. This theater has been hosting cultural events since 1885 and it is one of the few remaining theaters in the country to have been built before 1900.

Tarrytown is a pretty riverside town with a lot of history, just 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of New York City. You can easily get to Tarrytown via the Metro-North train line. If you drive from the Big Apple, your route will take you across the Tappan Zee Bridge, which spans the Hudson River in Tarrytown.

Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson
Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson
3.5 out of 5
49 E Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, NY
The price is ¥23,638 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥23,638
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tarrytown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The property is beautiful. We checked in very late and the staff was very welcoming and professional. The room was very ample, clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson
Westchester Marriott
Westchester Marriott
3.5 out of 5
670 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY
The price is ¥26,411 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥26,411
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Tarrytown. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
"Easy access right off turnpike"

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

Westchester Marriott
Castle Hotel & Spa
Castle Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, NY
The price is ¥27,556 per night from May 27 to May 28
¥27,556
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tarrytown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (548 reviews)
"Castle and grounds were neat to explore. The lack of gluten free food options was disappointing considering the variety of inexpensive products, for example, the various flavors of rice Chex and Cheerios as well as fruity pebbles cereals."

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Castle Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stamford Suites
Stamford Suites
2.5 out of 5
720 Bedford St, Stamford, CT
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Stamford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions First Presbyterian Church ...
6.8/10 (704 reviews)
Not Horrible
"The hotel suite was larger than I expected. The staff was professional and friendly. The noise from the residential families was a minor nuisance. The halls, elevator, bathroom and common areas where dirty. No hot water or tea bags at breakfast."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Stamford Suites
Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
2.5 out of 5
222 East 135th Street, Bronx, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Bronx. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (269 reviews)
"Top Quality, Second to none"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
110th Boutique Hotel
110th Boutique Hotel
2.5 out of 5
135 East 110th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (112 reviews)
"Great location near the subway and Central Park. Much more spacious in real life than what it seemed to be in the pictures. The host was professional and helpful."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

110th Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Tarrytown

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4/5 - Good

Tee
May 24, 2020

I can’t blame the town for one experience! Such a nice clean place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 3, 2020

Only place I prefer to stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 20, 2020

It’s a nice town, beautiful view to the Hudson and good food choices

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 29, 2019

It is a lovely quaint town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 5, 2019

Unique suburb outside of the city. Very easy to get to Manhattan, but also nice to come back to at the r a long day in the city to relax and breathe.

5/5 - Excellent

Catherine
Dec 1, 2019

This hotel is very convenient from the highway and is right next to a stop and shop supermarket in a corporate park area. It is not otherwise in walking distance to anything, but local villages are a short drive away.

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