John Jay was one of America’s Founding Fathers—he was also President of the Continental Congress, U.S. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the second governor of New York State. Construction started on his home in 1799 and Jay moved there in 1801. Today the historic site sits on 62 acres, which feature 19-century farm buildings and formal gardens.
Amenities include free WiFi, free hot breakfast, and an indoor pool
Stained-glass windows by European masters Matisse and Chagall, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church.
A theatre complex located on the campus of SUNY Purchase College.
Amenities include free breakfast, WiFi, a fitness center, and a pool.
Modern, contemporary, and African art museum with a permanent collection of over 6,000 pieces.
You can visit Washington Irving’s grave in the bucolic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, just a few miles north of Sunnyside in the village of Sleepy Hollow. Guided tours of the cemetery, located across the street from Philipsburg Manor, are available for a fee from April through November. Self-guided visits by car or on foot are free.
Afternoon and evening tours are a great way to complement your visit to a Historic Hudson Valley site or event.
Gardens designed by Russell Page and 20th-century sculpture, including works by Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, Joan Miró, Auguste Rodin, and Alberto Giacometti
Built in 1685 by the lord of Philipsburg Manor, the Old Dutch Church is the oldest church in New York State. The church is open on many weekend afternoons in summer and fall. The Burying Ground is open year-round. Combine your visit with a trip to Philipsburg Manor, right across the street.
Authentic homestyle Thai takeout.
Enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent.
A majestic paradise with sweeping river views
American classics with a Parisian twist.
An informal Irish pub and restaurant on Beekman Avenue.
Latin American cuisine in the center of Sleepy Hollow.
New York-style pizza and Italian pasta dishes.
Hosts readings, open mics, and other special events.
Classic bar food and a choice of 20 craft beers and 4 wines on tap.
Authentic Peruvian cuisine.
Family-owned pizzeria and restaurant.
A family-owned Greek restaurant rated “very good” by the New York Times.