Lower Hudson Valley
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Village in Westchester County
A river village shaped by Washington Irving's legend
Sleepy Hollow is a village in the Town of Mount Pleasant on the Hudson, adjoining Tarrytown. It is known for Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', the Old Dutch Church and its riverfront park.
History & Local Character
Originally called North Tarrytown, the village renamed itself Sleepy Hollow in 1996 to draw on its literary heritage. It was an industrial village in the 19th and 20th centuries, and its waterfront is now parkland.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing includes older village houses, riverfront condominiums and some apartment buildings, with a smaller inventory than neighboring Tarrytown.
Restaurants & Shopping
Beekman Avenue and the Tarrytown border hold restaurants and cafes, with a growing brunch and tavern scene tied to the village's literary tourism.
Schools & Education
Sleepy Hollow is part of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns district, sharing the high school with Tarrytown.
Parks & Recreation
Kingsland Point Park, Devries Park and the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail provide riverfront and woodland recreation, with the Rockefeller State Park Preserve nearby.
Transportation & Accessibility
Metro-North's Hudson Line stops at Philipse Manor in Sleepy Hollow, with Route 9 and the Cuomo Bridge nearby.
Local Businesses
Restaurants, shops, contractors and professional offices serve the village, with tourism tied to Halloween events and historic sites.
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Nearby Attractions
- Old Dutch Church
- Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Kingsland Point Park
- Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Riverfront parks and literary history
- Hudson Line rail access
- Quieter than neighboring Tarrytown
Considerations
- Limited downtown retail
- High housing costs
- Flood exposure near the river
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sleepy Hollow a village?
Yes. Sleepy Hollow is an incorporated village in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County.
Was Sleepy Hollow always called that?
No. The village was known as North Tarrytown until it changed its name to Sleepy Hollow in 1996.