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Sites, Resources and Things to do in Sleepy Hollow

—where the Headless Horseman Rode—

Sleepy Hollow

The place where legends are made...

The legends of Sleepy Hollow span the centuries from Native American times to the present. The names of the famous and the infamous, both historic and legendary, have all left their mark on this quiet Hudson River village 25 miles north of Manhattan. Defying the passage of time, this magical area has managed to preserve much of the history and natural beauty which have always drawn people to it. In addition to its great history and fabulous legends, the village offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures and activities, with parks, forests, rivers, lakes, streams and trails along one of the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River. From trout fishing to horseback riding, to biking, boating, hiking, or just escaping into the woodlands of Sleepy Hollow, Washington.

Washington Irving put it best...

"If ever I should wish for a retreat, whither I might steal from the world and its distractions and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life, I know of none more promising than this little valley."

Finding a home in Sleepy Hollow…

Sleepy Hollow real estate services

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For information about Sleepy Hollow and its surroundings try the Historic Hudson Valley web site Historic Hudson Valley

To contact Sleepy Hollow village hall, call 914-631-1440. Or write to Village of Sleepy Hollow, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. Please note: This page is offered as a community service, it is NOT the official web page of the Village of Sleepy Hollow.

Sites in Sleepy Hollow include:

The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow (a national historic landmark)
The Old Dutch Burying Ground
Sleepy Hollow: Valley of Legends (Sleepy Hollow is actually the lower valley of the Pocantico River)
The Sleepy Hollow Bridge (aka The Headless Horseman Bridge)
Philipsburg Manor: a 18th century restoration
Patriot's Park: Capture Site of Major André—the British spy who conspired with Benedict Arnold
Ichabod's Flight: Backdrop to the legend
Kykuit: The Rockefeller Family Estate
Washington Irving's Grave at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
The Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse—built in 1883
Captain Kidd's Rock
The John C. "the pathfinder" Fremont House
The Croton Aqueduct Trail
The Rockefeller State Park Preserve
...and much more...

Please keep in mind that, with the exception of Philipsburg and Kykuit, Sleepy Hollow is not set up as a touring destination. It’s just a small suburban village with a lot of history…. Some of these sites are not open to the public.

Sleepy Hollow is only 2 miles from the Tappan Zee Bridge, with commuter rail service only 40 minutes to mid-town Manhattan. The village, with its rich history and natural beauty, is entering a new era as more and more people discover the enchantment of Sleepy Hollow!

Local Resource Links:

· Northeast Video Productions—corporate video production services—headquartered in Sleepy Hollow

· The Pocantico Fund—Protecting the famous trout stream where Washington Irving fished as boy…

· A book about Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown

· Buying and selling homes in Sleepy Hollow

· "Sleepy Hollow" —Washington Irving's essay about the area in early days

· More historic background about the area

· Sleepy Hollow Eateries—food for the hungry spirit

· Some pictures of Sleepy Hollow

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