Sleepy Hollow, White Plains and Katonah New York

Historic Estates and Artistic Heritage

Westchester County welcomes travelers from all walks of life to experience opulent architecture and a thriving fine arts scene. At Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, you can visit the lavish estate where four generations of New York’s notable Rockefeller family lived. Sign up for a guided tour to see the Beaux Arts-style home, terraced gardens and expansive art galleries where the family entertained socialites and political leaders. More splendid architecture awaits in Tarrytown on a tour of Lyndhurst. This Gothic Revival-style mansion housed many of New York State’s most notable entrepreneurial families and serves as a popular filming location for Hollywood films. Other must-see historic sites include The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, John Jay Homestead Historic Site and author Washington Irving’s Sunnyside.

Discover wonders of art and nature at Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. Explore art galleries featuring works by the Hudson River School of painters, tour the exquisite Glenview Mansion and enjoy immersive presentations in the planetarium. Travel north to explore the Katonah Museum of Art, which inspires aesthetes of all ages with rotating exhibits and hands-on community programming. Cap off the night with an open-air concert at the Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, or jam out at a live show at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, which has hosted famous acts such as Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Lauryn Hill and The Black Keys.

Fine Food and More

Westchester County’s location in the fertile Hudson Valley makes it a hub for farm-to-table dining and fresh flavors. Michelin-rated eateries, such as Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills and Apropos Restaurant and Bar in Peekskill, innovate on regional ingredients with menus that are as tasty as they are seasonal. Multicultural offerings abound, with more Michelin Guide honorees such as Chutney Masala in Irvington, La Casa Bronxville and La Crémaillère in Bedford offering international flavors at a variety of price points. Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, you’ll find a wealth of local libations at the Westchester Craft Beverage Trail’s nearly two dozen distilleries, breweries and cideries.

All-Ages Attractions and Outdoor Pursuits

A wide range of attractions and activities make it easy for the whole family to have fun together in Westchester County. Perhaps best known as the setting of a famous short story by Washington Irving, the town of Sleepy Hollow leans into its literary reputation with fun and festive Halloween celebrations and walking tours of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Even more fresh-air fun abounds in the lovely landscapes of the Hudson Valley: Hike kilometers of wooded trails at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, then stroll the grounds of Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers to see bountiful blooms. Discover the hidden world of wolves at Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem.

Golfers can tee off on six pristine public courses, while basketball enthusiasts can't miss a chance to see the Westchester Knicks, a National Basketball Association G-League team, play in White Plains. Fishing, kayaking and riverboat tours are great ways to cool off on the water during a warm summer afternoon. Fall days are perfect for apple picking and farm tours (Harvest Moon Farm is a family-friendly favorite), and winter ushers in cross-country skiing on spectacular snowy trails.