While I love history and learning new things, I'll be honest and admit that I'm not generally a fan…read moreof touring historic homes, it just doesn't do much for me, but even with that said, of the 4 old estates I toured this weekend, Kykuit was the least noteworthy. Though the guide's knowledge was great, the house itself... Meh. Age and apathy seem to have settled the house down into a state not quite approaching disrepair but not far off either. What once may have been grandiose is now just old, jaded, faded, and big, but not fancy, while the conservation service running the show seems disinclined to keep up with the grounds on any level other than blowing leaves away from the walkways. Even the cars in the museum have half flat tires. Waste of time and money.

Great experience at the Kykuit Highlights Tour…read more This tour is about 1.5 hours and covers the first floor of the estate and outside. There are other (longer) tours that include more of the estate if you like. All tours leave from the Visitor's Center. There is a large parking lot there...but there is also some overflow parking around the corner ii needed. The overflow lot is a short walk to the Visitor's Center. The center has a large shop with lots of gifts and souvenirs. There are also some snacks and bakery-items (coffee, tea, pastries) available for purchase. There are bathrooms and the ticketing area. You check in at the ticketing area and are given a hand band. A bus (very nice and comfy) will take the tour guests from the visitor's center to the estate...the ride is about 10 minutes. The tour guide will also be on the bus offering some information throughout the ride, including information on the structures and facilities within the larger estate as you pass those by. The tour itself was great...but I can see some may want to visit the other floors of the estate, which is only included in the longer tours. Lots of information throughout the tour. They do keep the schedule pretty tight though as I noticed our tour guide checking the schedule regularly to determine how much time to spend at each room. I understand this is crucial in order to accommodate the various timed tours but it does leave little room for asking questions and some of it felt a little rushed. Photography is ONLY permitted outside of the estate. You cannot take photos inside the estate. You are taken back to the visitor's center when the tour it completed. Overall I had a great visit. I would love to return to view some of the other offerings...such as the Philipsburg Manor. All staff I encountered were friendly and helpful.

Such a fun and engaging tour with Jean! I learned so much--not just about the lighthouse itself,…read morebut also the rich history of the Tarrytown area. Highly recommend if you're looking for something both informative and enjoyable.

What a beautiful sight this newly refurbished light house is. I'm only sad that it's not yet open…read moreto the public. The sign on the gate says it'll be open by the end of 2024. The River walk behind it is nice but there's a TON of construction going on around it that maybe is timed for end of 2024 as well. One can hope!

This is an absolutely wonderful window into a very important American painter. Yes, it's…read moresmall....but the videos, history, exhibits, and art are spectacular. To see Hopper's letters, paintings, sketches, bikes, working materials, bedroom and all...and look out on the Hudson River he loved and see the very places he sketched is a rare opportunity. The story told here is compelling - funny sketches to his wife, letters to friends, his childhood bedroom. Also, wonderful exhibits from other painters. All in a charming neighborhood only too blocks from great bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, bars, thrift stores and more....not to be missed.

A rare glimpse into the influential realist painter's formative years. Of particular value are…read moreinclusion of his spouse Josephine Nivison Hopper's role as muse and painter herself. The Queen Anne cottage is lovely and worth a visit for its architecture alone. The remarkable wisteria shading the front porch leads to a gallery with well curated exhibitions, rooms with graphically effective didactic and archival materials on Hopper's artistic path, and the artists' own bedroom with orginially furnishings and objects. No guards, no stanchions--everything is open and welcoming.

Joey G's Nyack Food Tour is an absolute delight! It is the perfect way to interact with Nyack…read moreeateries in the most relaxed and enjoyable manner. Highly recommend this experience and I cannot wait to repeat a tour. Try it, you will will have a wonderful time!

I had a fun time today with my parents on the classic walking tour. The weather was perfect, the…read moregroup was friendly, and the food, drinks, and Joe's guidance were all great.

We attended the great Jack o'lantern blaze and it was gorgeous. (Sadly for us, it was drizzling but…read moreit did not ruin the experience fortunately) Very nice display of thousands of carved pumpkins on different teams with great lights effects It was like going back into our childhood. Marvelous. We are lucky we went end of September but, I am afraid it will get pretty crowded during October. A must to see in Sleepy Hollow Country

Gorgeous pumpkin exhibition. I could have stood in the star tunnel all night! Easy to find, park…read moreand move around. I would eat before going, even at 10 pm the lines were very long!

Came here with some friends to visit Sleepy Hollow. Can't visit without seeing the infamous…read moreheadless horseman statue. BUT it's another tourist trap with limited parking. Circled around the block but such a hype made it impossible to get a spot. Took photos from the car. Cool structure

When you're in Sleep Hollow, or even just passing through, of course you pass by the Headless…read moreHorseman statue. It is tucked in between some trees so it could be easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. It is impressive and worth a quick stop.

There's a previous review that says this isn't a bridge but IT IS a bridge. You can walk across it…read moreand it goes over a stream. Unfortunately, it's not the original bridge Washington Irving was inspired by but it is recreated after his words. It's a peaceful place in the cemetery to have some "horseplay" over.

The original bridge is not in the sleepy hollow cemetery but right across the street. The cemetery…read moreis beautiful btw. Was there in a rainy day and it was perfect .

Lyndhurst is a beautiful castle overlooking the Hudson River. It's a three-floor museum that's very…read morewell maintained and preserved. I visited during the flower show, and it made the experience even more special. So many talented floral designers decorated every corner of the mansion, turning the castle into a truly stunning display.

I a Period Piece girl and have become so fascinated with the past. I've been visiting my local…read morehistorical places and learning the history of the lands. This place has so much preserved beauty it truly just takes your breath away. You start to realize they don't make things the way they use too anymore. The passion in craftsmanship The fine details to every aspect of this home is completely astonishing. The Lyndhurst Mansion is significant as a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, designed by A.J. Davis for NYC Mayor Paulding, and expanded by a merchant named Merritt, and later owned by railroad tycoon Jay Gould, serving as a key Gilded Age estate with unique features like its bowling alley, observatory, and original furnishings, now a National Historic Landmark preserved by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

This is the entrance way for the Mario Cuomo bridge in West Nyack. There's public bathrooms and…read moreparking. There's a vending machine and a rack for bike repairs. You can come here if you are going to walk or ride across the bridge. There is also am entrance to the Raymond Esposito trail.