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Greenburgh is a town in Westchester County, about 25 miles north of Manhattan, stretching from the Hudson River east toward the Bronx River Parkway. It contains the river villages of Tarrytown, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson, the inland villages of Ardsley and Elmsford, and hamlets such as Hartsdale and Edgemont.
The Hudson shore is the heart of Washington Irving country. Sunnyside, the author's romantic riverside cottage, and Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival mansion later owned by railroad tycoon Jay Gould, are two of the finest historic homes in the valley, and Irvington's Armour-Stiner Octagon House is a rare domed curiosity. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail links the river villages on a shady path.
Inland, the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery, the oldest in the country, and the Greenburgh Nature Center offer quieter visits, while V. Everit Macy Park has woods and ponds. The shared path on the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge gives sweeping river views, and Metro-North trains make day trips from New York City easy.
A Gothic Revival mansion designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1838 and later owned by railroad magnate Jay Gould, set on landscaped grounds above the Hudson River in Tarrytown. Guided tours show its furnished rooms, and the grounds include a rose garden and the iron frame of a huge historic greenhouse. Book tours ahead in October.
A rare 1860s octagonal house in Irvington crowned by a large dome and wrapped in verandas, one of the most unusual houses in the country and a National Historic Landmark. It is privately owned, so it is mostly seen from the road; occasional tours are announced. Respect the private property.
The picturesque riverside home of Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with wisteria-draped walls, original furnishings and grounds along the Hudson. Costumed guides lead tours of the house. It is run by Historic Hudson Valley; check the season and book tickets online.
Founded in 1896, the oldest pet cemetery in the United States, a hillside of tens of thousands of graves for dogs, cats and other animals, including a war dog memorial. It is surprisingly moving and quietly interesting. Visit respectfully during open hours and stay on the paths.
A shady walking path built on top of the 1840s aqueduct that once carried water to New York City, running through Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Tarrytown with glimpses of the Hudson. Look for the old stone ventilator towers along the way. Combine a walk with lunch in one of the villages.
A walking and cycling path along the new bridge across the Tappan Zee, starting at a landing in Tarrytown, with overlooks and wide views up and down the Hudson River. The full crossing to Rockland County is about 3.6 miles each way. Bring water and a jacket, as it is breezy.
A nature preserve with trails through woodland, a pond and gardens, plus a manor house with a live animal museum of reptiles, birds and small mammals. It runs programs for families and children. It is a gentle half-day outing; check the hours of the animal museum before going.
A Westchester County park in Ardsley with woods, ponds, picnic areas and walking trails, connected to the South County Trailway. It is popular for fishing, birdwatching and quiet walks. In late spring, the woodland paths are pleasant and green; bring a picnic and enjoy the shade.
A grassy riverside park in Dobbs Ferry with walking paths, benches and wide views of the Hudson and the Palisades cliffs across the water. It hosts summer concerts and festivals. Reach it by a short walk from the Dobbs Ferry train station and stay for the sunset over the Palisades.
A grand theater built in 1885, one of the oldest operating theaters in Westchester, hosting concerts, comedy, films and family shows in an ornate auditorium. Seeing a show here is part of a perfect evening in Tarrytown. Check the calendar and book tickets ahead for popular acts.
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