Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Untermyer Gardens is a 46 acre former estate that is now a public garden. Open seven days a week it includes multiple garden areas including a Walled Garden, a grand Vista, a Ruin Garden, the Temple of Love, a Rhododendron Walk and a Rock and Stream Garden.

Looking for something to do Thursday or Friday night? Prepare to be amazed during this annual celebration of all things pumpkin. Ringing in 20 years of fun, this popular Halloween extravaganza takes over the grounds of Croton-on-Hudson’s Van Cortlandt Manor each year with roughly 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o’-lanterns in a dizzying array of forms — from a pumpkin carousel and bridge to an immersive river display — all enlivened by synchronized lighting and a ghostly original soundtrack.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, is the final resting place of numerous famous figures, including Washington Irving, whose 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is set in the adjacent burying ground at the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow

Try the penne alla vodka. You're welcome.

Tarrytown has many good places to grab a drink, this is one of Sammy's favorite options. Small and low-key!

Open 24/7, if you're craving classic diner food, Eldorado diner is down the street from the hotel!

Want a NY bagel? We highly recommend stopping here!