Salem has so many fall activities to offer. However, it can also be really crowded. Especially in October. Sleepy Hollow, New York is a fun alternative and where the famous tale by Washington Irving took place
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Famous Residencies
Places of Interest
Food and Drinks
Famous Residencies
Hosts beautiful gardens as well as impressive collections of art by Picasso and Andy Warhol, antique cars and even horse drawn carriages
Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
Has a complex history. Was once home to 23 enslaved people of African descent. The manor dates all the way back to 1750
Philipsburg Manor
Once home to the famous author
Washington Irving's Sunnyside
A great representation of Gilded Age America. There's lots of fun artifacts to see. Lyndhurst has also served as the Collinwood estate a few times in the Dark Shadows franchise. This makes this the second Johnny Depp film that has a huge impact on th...
Lyndhurst Mansion
Visit this place in the fall for the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze :)
Van Cortlandt Manor
Places of Interest
The final resting place of Washington Irving
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Right by the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, it's a crucial location in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Old Dutch Church - Visit Sleepy Hollow
Key to the story, the actual bridge is sadly no longer standing but a metal plaque still stands its ground in its place
Headless Horseman Bridge
One of the most visited spots in town! Great photo op :)
Headless Horseman Statue
A beautiful place to hike
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
A historic theater. Musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis have performed here. Has also been a location for films such as The Preacher's Wife, Mona Lisa Smile and The Good Sheperd.
Tarrytown Music Hall
Food and Drinks
Filled chocolate covered pretzels among other types of icing and toppings. Posh Pretzels have actually been part of the Oscars goody bag in recent years
Posh Pretzels
Vegan and gluten free. Food comes from locally resourced ingredients.
Grass Roots Kitchen
Has famous authors as well as legendary comedians as part of the wall mural
Horsefeathers
Open for dinner. They also serve lunch on the weekends. Hosts live music, karaoke and trivia as well as a number of events in October.
The Tapp
A seasonal waterfront outpost where you can get a great view of the sun setting over the Hudson River. Barley on the Hudson is also known for its annual Halloween party
Barley on the Hudson
Great place to have pizza and a drink. Has a seasonal list of brews in October as part of its Pumpkin Fest
Beekman Ale House
Captain Lawrence is a local brew in the area. Also hosts trivia and bingo nights as well as live music
