| 1. Hudson River Museum in Yonkers |
| Home
to the Andrus Planetarium and Glenview, a 24-room mansion in
classic Gothic/Renaissance style listed on the National Register,
the museum is a "must see" in its own right. It has
a fine permanent collection, intriguing revolving exhibits and
frequent concerts and cultural programs, plus an eclectic Red
Grooms - decorated gift shop. Call 914-963-4550 for current programs
and information. |
| 2.
Lyndhurst in Tarrytown |
| Often considered
our country's finest Gothic Revival home, this castle-like mansion
sits on 67 beautifully landscaped riverside acres and was home
to three notable American families. A National Trust property
with 40 rooms, a soaring tower, arched ceilings, parqueted floors,
colonnaded arches, original furnishings and precious artwork,
its greenhouse was once the largest in the US. |
| 3. Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow |
| Step across
the millpond bridge into a thriving mid-18th century Dutch Colonial
trading center and farm which was operated by enslaved Africans.
It was one of two milling centers established by Frederick Philpse
in the 1650s. See a working water-powered gristmill and 17th-Century
smokehouse, watch live demonstrations of colonial activities,
enjoy oxen, cows and sheep that roam the grounds. |
| 4. Sunnyside in Tarrytown (Washington
Irving's Home) |
| This home
truly defines the magic and mystery of the Hudson River Valley.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow author designed this romantic
riverfront home "as full of crooked corners as a cocked
hat" in 1835, with woodland walks and stunning river views.
This "little snuggery on the Hudson" contains many
treasures brought home from Irving's world travels. |
| 5.
Union Church of Pocantico Hills in Tarrytown |
| This small stone
country house of worship contains nine stained glass windows
by Marc Chagall (his only cycle of church windows in the US)
and a rose window by Henri Matisse (the final work completed
before his death in 1954). The priceless, rare windows were commisioned
by members of the Rockefeller family and each tells an important
biblical story or is a memorial to a family member. |
| 6. Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton |
| A unique American
treasure, it was occupied by one family for nearly 250 years
and is filled with exceptional original furnishings. Visit an
18th century tavern, a tenant farmer's house and roam the grounds
along the Croton River. Costumed demonstrations of open-hearth
cooking, blacksmithing, brickmaking and other colonial activities
help bring the post-Revolutionary War era to life. |
|
Fifty percent off one admission
with each paid admission, except during special occasions:
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| 7. Kykuit
in Tarrytown (The Rockefeller Estate) |
| A splendid Hudson River
villa with spectacular river views -- centerpiece of a 250-acre
estate. See great formal and informal gardens, the Japanese garden,
greenhouse, collection of classic autos and carriages, view Nelson
Rockefeller's imposing art collection in the subterranean galleries.
Then tour the Georgian Revival home of the notable American family
that lived here for four generations. |
