Get to know Tarrytown, NY, and the Hudson River Valley Region. Here are some of the things to do in the area:

Visit Westchester County NY
https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/

Historic Hudson Valley
https://hudsonvalley.org/

The Great Outdoors:

Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Fully opened to traffic in 2018, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is a three-mile, state-of-the-art, twin-span crossing connecting Rockland and Westchester counties. It features the longest shared bicycle/pedestrian path in the nation.
https://mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov/

Riverwalk Park at Tarrytown
Scenic Hudson partnered with the village, county and developer Natural RE/sources to move an 80-year-old asphalt plant and turn this prime waterfront site into a public park offering magnificent views stretching to the Manhattan skyline. Features include a riverside esplanade, grass terraces and lawns, and an “eco-corridor” filled with native plants.
https://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/scenic-hudson-riverwalk-park-at-tarrytown/

Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers quiet countryside walks of all lengths through forested hills and valleys surrounding sunlit pastoral fields. The property is the former Pocantico Hills and Rockwood Hall country estates of the John D. Rockefeller family and William Rockefeller.
https://parks.ny.gov/PARKS/59

Westchester RiverWalk
The Westchester RiverWalk is a planned 51.5-mile multi-faceted pathway paralleling the Hudson River in Westchester. When completed, it will link village centers, historic sites, parks and river access points via a connection of trails, esplanades and boardwalks. A work in progress, it’s being developed through a series of projects constructed by the county, local municipalities and other entities, including private developers.
https://planning.westchestergov.com/initiatives/westchester-trails/riverwalk

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
Be camera-ready when you make your way through the Untermyer Gardens, featuring 43 acres of gorgeous flowers, beautiful gardens and historically restored architecture. Visit its Rock and Stream Garden for a serene stroll, then head to the Temple of Love for some picturesque selfies. Its exquisite Walled Garden was influenced by the Persian gardens in India and features ancient architecture, “intended to mimic a paradise on earth.” 
https://www.untermyergardens.org/

Croton Gorge Park
Known to be the first large masonry dam in the U.S., the Old Croton Dam was constructed in 1842 and was the model for other mid-nineteenth century water supplies. The Croton Gorge Park is a 97-acre property offering extraordinary views of the Croton Dam and waterfall. Locals enjoy this park for fishing, picnicking, hiking and trail walking.
https://parks.westchestergov.com/croton-gorge-park

Bear Mountain State Park
This park features a merry-go-round with hand-carved seats and hand-painted scenes of the park. Bring a blanket and basket of snacks for a picnic in the shaded groves, go fishing in the Hudson, swim in the pool and hike various trails. Visit the Trailside Museums and Zoo to see and learn about the region’s native wildlife.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/bearmountain/

The Palisades
Over 30 miles of trails for walking, hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing. You can enjoy traversing the Hudson River as well! The Palisades are a well-known area for fishing and crabbing, boating and kayaking.
https://www.njpalisades.org/

Historical Sites:

Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years.
https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/kykuit-the-rockefeller-estate/

The Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow
Long a fixture on the Hudson River, the 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow, formerly known as the Tarrytown Lighthouse or the Kingsland Point Lighthouse, is the only Caisson-style lighthouse on the river. The lighthouse is open for group tours by appointment only. Periodic public visiting hours are also held; call 914-366-5109 for further information and to make reservations.
https://hudsonlights.com/tarrytown/

Lyndhurst Mansion
Explore Lyndhurst, a majestic estate on the banks of the magnificent Hudson River, where every visitor can experience firsthand an American icon of architecture and landscape.
https://lyndhurst.org/

Philipsburg Manor
Journey to Colonial America. Cross the millpond bridge and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent and a thriving milling and trading complex. Tour the manor house, where period artifacts and touchable reproductions bring to life the stories of the Philipse family and the enslaved community. Visit the activity center and explore the daily life and labor of the Manor’s diverse inhabitants. Hear the Manor’s history from the perspective of those who lived and toiled there.
https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/philipsburg-manor/

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery offers a variety of walking tours through its grounds, led by local historians and storytellers.
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/plan/sleepy-hollow-cemetery-tours/

Tarrytown Music Hall
Built in 1885 by chocolate magnate William Wallace, the Music Hall was designed by architects Theodore De Lemos and August Cordes who also built New York City’s Grand Central Palace and the Macy’s building at Herald Square. Today, the Music Hall is one of the busiest theaters in the country, offering the best in music, theater, dance, film, comedy, family programming and arts education. Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, the Music Hall is the oldest theater in Westchester.
https://tarrytownmusichall.org/

Union Church of Pocantico Hills
A repository of awe-inspiring art, stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last commissioned work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and spirituality.
https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/union-church-of-pocantico-hills/

Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Washington Irving’s meticulously restored home is filled with the author’s possessions including his writing desk and books. Guides, costumed in formal dress of the period, explain how Irving designed the house and grounds himself to reflect his romantic views of art, nature and history. Originally a Dutch farmer’s house, it is now a property of the non-profit Historic Hudson Valley and open for tours. Seasonal events are also offered.
https://visitsleepyhollow.com/sunnyside/

West Point Museum
The West Point Museum was initially a collection of military weaponry and artifacts for cadets' eyes only, but advances in transportation caused public interest to increase. In 1854, it opened to the public, becoming the first military museum of the U.S. Government.
https://history.army.mil/museums/imcom/westPoint/index.html

Rest and Relaxation:

Tatiana Day Spa
The Westchester Marriott's in-house spa offers an array of massage, hair, wax and nail services.
https://tatianadayspa.com/

Restaurants/Nightlife 
Goosefeather at Tarrytown House Estate (Indoor/Outdoor dining): https://www.goosefeatherny.com/
Rivermarket Bar And Kitchen: https://rivermarketbarkitchen.com/
Tarry Tavern (Indoor/Outdoor dining): https://tarrytavern.com/

Golf Courses
Maple Moor: https://golf.westchestergov.com/maple-moor
Saxon Woods: https://golf.westchestergov.com/saxon-woods
Dunwoodie: https://golf.westchestergov.com/dunwoodie
Hudson Hills: https://golf.westchestergov.com/hudson-hills
Mohansic: https://golf.westchestergov.com/mohansic

Shopping Malls:

The Westchester
Get some holiday shopping done or get winter-ready with clothes from The North Face, find footwear like UGGS and VANS, or find quality home goods at Williams-Sonoma.
https://www.simon.com/mall/the-westchester

Woodbury Common Outlets
Buy top, luxury brands at a great price. From Alexander McQueen accessories and Jimmy Choo shoes to Valentino fashions, you can find it all perusing the Woodbury Common Outlets.
https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/woodbury-common

Wineries:

https://hvmag.com/food/hudson-valley-wineries/

Applewood Winery
Thirsty for a cider straight from the orchard? Check out this winery for a taste of its Naked Flock hard cider. It also offers wine varietals such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and barrel-fermented red blends.

Brotherhood Winery
Proclaiming to be America’s Oldest Winery, in business for over 180 years, Brotherhood offers tours that include an underground cellar of massive barrels and the story of its creation.

Fun for the Family:

Bronx Zoo
With exhibits both indoor and outdoor, you can visit rain or shine! Stop by the colorful Butterfly Garden, take a stroll through the Congo Gorilla Forest or ride the Wild Asia Monorail for a sightseeing experience with red pandas, elephants and more!
https://bronxzoo.com/

New York Botanical Garden
Disconnect from the phone in your hand and take in the scenes of plants, trees and flowers of the New York Botanical Garden. Its Rock Garden, built in the 1930s, is a quiet escape from the busy city, open April-November. Experience nature’s beauty and calm in the middle of the Bronx! If you are going to visit this 250-acre landscape, NYBG offers an online map of plants so you can map out the sites and flora you are interested in.
https://www.nybg.org/

Carlo’s Bakery
If this place sounds familiar to you, you may have seen the show Cake Boss. Carlo’s Bakery was showcased on Food Network as a top-tier bakery for unique cakes. Stop by for a slice of cake, a delicious pastry or cookies. And maybe a cannolo—or five.
https://carlosbakery.com

Seasonal Events:

Hudson Valley Dentists Golf Social
Join Fortune Executive Coach Frank Clark for a fun evening event with golf, refreshments and lively conversation. Network with Hudson Valley Dentists at Game On Golf Center in White Plains, NY.
https://www.fortunemgmt.com/events/hudson-valley-dentists-golf-social-event-2024

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a walk-through experience of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins in elaborate displays that light up the night at two historic locations in New York. At Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson and Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage, larger-than-life installations, along with synchronized lighting, create a magical, family-friendly experience for all ages.
https://pumpkinblaze.org/blaze-hudson-valley.html

New York Renaissance Faire
Located in Tuxedo, NY, about 30 miles west of the Westchester Marriott, the New York Renaissance Faire brings visitors back in time to frolic with knights, fairies and pirates in a fantasy 16th century English village.   
https://renfair.com/ny/

The Little Wine Bus
A popular wine tour company, the Little Wine Bus is a fun and lively public bus headed for Hudson Valley Wine Country, departing many weekends from Midtown Manhattan & the Hudson Valley. 
https://www.thelittlewinebus.com/

Other Resources:

Direct Flights into Westchester County Airport (HPN)
https://westchestermagazine.com/life-style/travel/westchester-county-airport-direct-flights/

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
https://www.laguardiaairport.com/

John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
https://www.jfkairport.com/

Metro-North Railroad Schedule
Service via the Hudson Line from Tarrytown to Grand Central Terminal is about an hour, with trains passing through every 30 minutes.
https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad