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Tarrytown + Sleepy Hollow, NY

By admin|2025-09-24T19:40:37+00:00September 4th, 2025||

Tarrytown and neighboring Sleepy Hollow make for one of the Hudson Valley’s most accessible escapes — just a 40-minute Metro-North ride from Grand Central. The villages sit side by side on the river, tied together by their literary history as the home of Washington Irving and his iconic Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Each October, the area transforms into one of New York’s most spirited destinations, with haunted hayrides, lantern-lit cemetery tours, pumpkin displays, and festivals that draw visitors from all over. Outside the fall season, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow remain year-round draws with historic estates, Hudson River views, and a growing restaurant scene.

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A Guide to Cold Spring, NY

By Erin|2025-08-04T15:45:53+00:00June 17th, 2025|Daytrippin|

Cold Spring, NY is one of our favorite day trips from NYC. An hour on the MetroNorth puts visitors right in the heart of town and its scenic, walkable Main Street. Though it’s only about half a mile long, Cold Spring’s Main Street packs a punch, with boutiques and restaurants nearly packed in a row — made even more appealing by its surrounding mountain backdrop. The area is also home to some of the Hudson Valley’s most scenic hikes and cultural landmarks. The combination makes it an ideal day trip: spend the morning in nature, then relax with lunch, shopping, and cultural exploration in one of the region’s most charming river towns.

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1930’s Country Cape Home in Katonah, NY

By Randi Saelinger|2023-11-27T06:13:21+00:00October 19th, 2022|Real Estate|

Just one hour from New York City, getaway or commute daily from this charming 1930s country cape home in Katonah, NY, rich with history and lovingly maintained by a short list of families over the years. Sited amongst the trees and built by the original owner, characteristic antique details meet ...

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A Guide to Peekskill, NY

By Erin|2025-04-02T19:58:11+00:00April 4th, 2020|Daytrippin'|

Peekskill, NY is a small and charming city on in the Hudson River Valley, just 50 miles north of NYC. Over the past couple years, more and more daytrippers are making the short trek to Peekskill, thanks to its beautiful waterfront, easy access to trails, and cute, walkable town. ...

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The View at Beacon, NY

By admin|2023-10-15T06:33:50+00:00March 3rd, 2019||

The View is a newly built, 42-unit loft building in Beacon, NY. A commuter's dream, the building's location couldn't be more convenient – a short walk to the Metro-North – clocking in at less than an hour to Grand Central Station. Spend weekends and evenings strolling Beacon's waterfront, with ...

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A Visit to Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island

By admin|2024-04-09T00:46:03+00:00May 4th, 2016|Escape Listings|

Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island in spring. Photo: Erin Lindsey/Escape Brooklyn. Every day, thousands of passengers pass a giant castle in the middle of the Hudson River on the MetroNorth's Hudson Line. While most commuters pass it on the regular, you can always pick out the folks who haven't ...

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The Best Hiking Near NYC That You Don’t Need a Car For

By admin|2021-01-08T16:27:20+00:00March 27th, 2016||

No doubt about it: Denny and I are spoiled New Yorkers. We have a car. But for a long time–the first years of Escape Brooklyn, actually–we didn't. Instead, we somehow managed to launch a travel website without one, making the most public transportation like the MetroNorth, NJ Transit trains, and even Adirondack ...

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Tarrytown + Sleepy Hollow, NY

A Guide to Cold Spring, NY

1930’s Country Cape Home in Katonah, NY

A Guide to Peekskill, NY

The View at Beacon, NY

A Visit to Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island

The Best Hiking Near NYC That You Don’t Need a Car For

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