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August 2021 by Rob S.
So this place is legit creepy, and when I say creepy I mean creepy fun .... this place just has a feel about .... as you cross over the bridge that has a placard for being the place where the covered bridge of Sleepy Hollow tradition talks about .... to the cemetery that lies just the other side of the bridge on the hillside overlooking the area. Come here at night, especially in the fall and winter months, and there is an eerie fog lingering about the statue of the headless horseman. An expansion of Tarrytown, the Village of Sleepy Hollow also has some nice views of the light house and a few pretty good spots to eat. Stay in neighboring Tarrytown and have quick easy access to check this place out. It really doesn't take long, unless you dare explore the cemetery, which will take a little longer. Fun place to visit, should make your list of places to visit while in NY .... especially if you are within an hour drive .... just for the photo op with The Headless Horseman.
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January 2021 by Shawn F.
A short train ride from Grand Central Terminal & points north, the village of Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown are rich with a cultural & literary history & make for an ideal day trip, especially during the fall season. Perhaps this hamlet can be most easily compared to Salem, MA, for its somewhat haunted history, as it's the setting for Washington Irving's memorable yarn, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with many monuments & historical references to the story found here, including the old church with grave stones featuring many familiar names, the Headless Horseman Bridge, a very large sculpture of that memorable chase, & more. You'll also find Lyndhurst Mansion, Washington Irving's Sunnyside, & a great restaurant called Horsefeathers.
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November 2019 by Tina C.
Settled in 1640 and incorporated as North Tarrytown and later in late 19th century 1996 this Hudson River village officially adopted the Sleepy Hollow name for the area due to the renown short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," by Washington Irving. Irving resided in Tarrytown and is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (source: Wikipedia and www.sleepyhollowny.gov) The short story is about the village and its infamous specter, the Headless Horseman, a Hessian soldier who terrorized the entire village by decapitating residents in a frightening time. The village is bounded by the Spuyten Duyvil Creek, the Croton River, the Hudson River, and the Bronx River where the rivers intersect as streams and brooks for a picturesque scene appearing in landscape paintings or photos. I am always enamored with Irving's short story and fascinated with the village for its rich history of early 16th Colonial period (1607-1765) before the incorporation of the colonies forming the United States of America. Colonial era life is vastly different than 21st century U.S.A. With my party of four we toured the cemetery and the village I contemplate and reflect if there are any current living descendants who are currently residing in Village of Sleepy Hollow as seven generation residents from a long line of Dutch settlers or any descended from original Dutch settlers. It is a quaint village that stands with the passage of time. Progress and evolution change civilization. I am enamored looking at old world charm of Colonial era residential stone houses and commercial buildings of stone structure that continues to stand and function in 21st century 2019 era. Time stands still. Stone structure can withstand fire as the foundation will still stand without having to re-build the entire foundation after a fire disaster. I advise visiting Sleepy Hollow is much enjoyed with a group or as couples and most attractions are within walking distance without the need of a car for a day trip. Local area attractions are: Sculpture of Headless Horseman, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Kingsland Point Park and the Lighthouse, and the historic Philipsburg Manor House. Halloween is a good time to visit.
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August 2019 by Carlos D.
I come here all the time to get permits for different jobs our company has to perform and the workers here are extremely nice and quick at filing permits.
