Delight in the riverside landscape of Tarrytown
Enjoy the history and other features of Tarrytown. Well known for its restaurants, riverfront and shopping, this welcoming city won't disappoint. Bronx Zoo and Yankee Stadium are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home—many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Estates that will leave you in a state of wonder
If you've chosen a Tarrytown vacation rental, you're in good company. Take in the historic homes of the great Americans who also had the right idea. Kykuit might be the town's most famous landmark, a hilltop estate home to four generations of Rockefellers. A guided tour will take you to the main rooms and through the terraced gardens. Then, enjoy the more fanciful charm of Washington Irving's Dutch Plantation-style home, Sunnyside. It's filled with eclectic furnishings, and special events for the whole family include 19th century-style picnics and art shows.
In Tarrytown, autumn leaves are nature's fireworks display
Tarrytown has a humid, continental climate, which means warm summers and chilly winters. Activities on the Hudson are best enjoyed in summer, when the sun is bright and the temperatures hit the 80s around midday. Be prepared for summer storms and winter snow, but really, these temp extremes are nothing compared to the breathtaking beauty of the town in spring and fall. Halloween attractions may tempt the kids, but fall foliage attracts visitors of all ages. If you're booking a Tarrytown vacation rental in fall, book early and often.
Luscious flora by the lakeside in Tarrytown
Whether you like to fish, spot forest flowers, or observe what's flying overhead, Tarrytown Lakes Park has what you need. It's a 72-acre preserve with two lakes, two bike paths, and extensive walking trails bordered by woods and wildflowers, plus opportunities for kayaking and cross-country skiing in winter. The lakes are home to largemouth bass, perch, sunfish, and carp. Birdwatchers can spot warblers, green herons, and ovenbirds. You might not see a northern saw-whet owl, but if you're lucky, you'll hear them hooting overhead.
Transportation to and around Tarrytown
The nearest airport is in Westchester County Airport (HPN), located 8.1 mi (13 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), which is 30.1 mi (48.5 km) away.