Explore the romantic riverside cottage and landscape designed by America’s “Founding Father of Literature.”
Nestled along the banks of the Hudson River, the landscape of Washington Irving’s much-loved Sunnyside has been charming guests for generations. Visitors today hear about Washington Irving’s storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author. His characters, from the Headless Horseman to Rip Van Winkle, are global icons, and Irving’s legacy lives on at his whimsical estate.
Tours Through December 21
Friday-Sunday: May 2 – September 28; Nov 7 – Nov 30
Wednesday-Monday: Oct 1 – Nov 2
Saturday-Sunday: Dec 6 – Dec 21
Plus Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
September 12-November 9: Legendary Tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Special ‘Legend’-themed tours of the estate.
Plan ahead and save! Prices are $2 more for same day admission.
Standard Tours (Through September 8)
Adult: $18
Senior (65+): $15
Young Adult (18-25): $15
Child (3-17): $13
Members + Children under 3: FREE
Legendary Tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside (September 12-November 9)
Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Young Adult (18-25): $18
Child (3-17): $16
Children under 3: FREE
Members: 15% off
Timed tickets can be exchanged for another date and time as long as there is availability. All exchange requests must be made by 5pm the day before your visit. There is a $2.50 per ticket exchange fee. Please see Historic Hudson Valley’s Ticket Refund and Exchange Policy for more details.
Phone purchases are subject to a surcharge.
Costumed educators lead 50-minute tours of the cottage; afterward, visitors may explore the grounds at their leisure.
Directions
GPS address:
3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533
Legendary Tours
Offered seasonally, Legendary tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside are the perfect fall activity. In addition to touring Irving’s home and the grounds of Sunnyside, there are lots of fun and spooky fall activities for all ages.
- Watch our shadow puppet short film of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- Participate in a ‘Legend’ themed scavenger hunt,
- Make your own shadow puppets or thaumtropes
- Play lawn games that have a Halloween twist
- Learn about Irving’s inspiration for writing the ‘Legend’ and how it has inspired other artists
- Try on clothes and accessories with traditional Halloween flair (and snap a picture with Sunnyside as your background)!
