Overview
Tarrytown is a compact Hudson Valley village that makes an easy day trip or weekend escape from New York City. The village is famous as the home of Washington Irving, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip van Winkle," and the Gothic mansion Lyndhurst (once owned by railroad magnate Jay Gould) anchors the southern end of town.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
WiFi is available at hotels and cafes. Coffee Labs Roasters offers a cozy spot for connectivity. Mobile coverage from major US carriers is strong in the village and along Route 9.
Culture
Tarrytown is steeped in Washington Irving lore and Revolutionary War history. The village shares its identity closely with adjacent Sleepy Hollow, though it maintains its own municipal government.
Money
Prices at restaurants range from $5 lunch specials at Taste of China to $100 prix fixe dinners at Equus. Chain hotels along White Plains Rd run $160-310. Historic site admission $4-$12.
Transport
Metro-North Hudson Line trains connect Tarrytown to Grand Central Terminal in roughly 45-60 minutes. Off-peak one-way fares run $9.75-$12.50. NY Waterway seasonal ferry service also available from Manhattan.