Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is one of the great domestic landmarks of America. A visit to the house and its 67-acre park is a must for all who are interested in 19th-century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape design.
Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. There are historic and aesthetic connections of interest between the sites, but it is the ability to walk from site to site that has the most special appeal. Visitors may walk the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane.
Lyndhurst was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) in the gothic revival style. Davis completed this first phase in 1842, and designed much of the furniture. In 1864, Lyndhurst’s owner hired Davis to more than double its size.
In 1880 Jay Gould (1836-1892), the railroad magnate, Wall Street tycoon, and prototypical robber baron, purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. He added a colossal greenhouse in the gothic style by the firm of Lord and Burnham; its cast-iron structure still stands. Gould hired Herter Brothers to redecorate and added paintings by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others, many still extant.
The important “gardenesque” landscape is by Ferdinand Mangold (1828-1905). Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and his successors, are preserved, including spectacular specimen trees.
While Tarrytown House Estate made its name as a conference center, this popular destination offers rooms for individual visitors. The “campus” contains a collection of historic and modern buildings and features river views, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and an exercise facility. Cellar 49, with its wine vault in what used to be the private bowling alley of the Biddle Mansion, serves up a modern twist on classic American cuisine in a moody setting of stone, brick, and rich wood. Both Sunnyside and Lyndhurst can be reached on foot from Tarrytown House. Inquire when booking about heritage tour packages that include visits to area historic sites such as Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, and special Historic Hudson Valley events, including The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze.
Formerly the convent of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary’s, The Abbey Inn emerges, wholly renovated and re-imagined, as the premier retreat for today’s modern traveler.
Located in Northern Westchester, just one hour from Grand Central Terminal, perched high, overlooking the Hudson River, The Abbey Inn features luxurious guest rooms and suites, exquisite indoor and outdoor private event spaces, a full-service spa and Apropos, a Michelin-recommended farm to table restaurant and bar.
The lovingly and painstakingly restored convent and chapel atop Fort Hill in Peekskill is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life’s meaningful moments.
The Apropos menus highlights the bounty of our historic agriculturally rich backyard while being inspired by the pasta makers of Italy and across the Mediterranean into the open air markets of Spain, Greece and Morocco. Their Hudson Valley Mediterranean cuisine is thoughtfully crafted to create culinary memories for their guests.
Apropos is a Michelin-recommended restaurant.
Enjoy the lobby with a fireplace, on-site restaurant, fitness center, and outdoor pool.
Fresh Korean fusion served to stay or to go. Located across from the Music Hall.
Sweet and savory crêpes along with a wide selection of frozen yogurt.
Conveniently located in the Shop Rite plaza across from Van Cortlandt Manor, Pronto offers classic Italian favorites plus pizza (by the slice or full pie) and a bar.
There are only about 100 wooden roller coasters in the United States, and Rye Playland is home to one of them. In operation since 1928, the park has both kiddie rides and thrill rides, as well as a boardwalk, beach, and pool area.
The estate is a masterpiece of American Beaux-Arts design and an example of America’s Gilded Age. It sits on 200 acres with Hudson River views and formal gardens.
Neighborhood restaurant that is locally sourced and globally inspired, serving dinner and brunch only.
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Featuring 120 rooms and 19 suites with free high-speed Internet. Complimentary breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, lobby with fireplace, and two meeting/function rooms accommodating up to 40 people.
Amenities include free breakfast, WiFi, a fitness center, and a pool.
Attractively decorated restaurant featuring American and some continental cuisine.
Authentic Indian dishes prepared fresh daily.
Home of Frederick Philipse III and his family. Historical highlights include its 18th-century Georgian architecture and a rare 1750s papier-mâché Rococo ceiling.
Home of Hudson River School painter Frederick Edwin Church. The Victorian-style mansion was built in 1872 and has expansive views.
Casual Italian restaurant offering traditional pasta dishes and pizza.
Fresh and authentic Mexican food based on family recipes.
