October 17 -19, we will be visiting Sleepy Hollow, New York to see how they celebrate the Halloween Season. We've scouted out the creepiest events, tours and attractions that the Headless Horseman's hometown has to offer. We'll be sharing our experience when we return, but here's our guide to all things Sleepy Hollow.
Celebrating Halloween In Sleepy Hollow
(and the surrounding areas.)
The Creepiest Halloween Events in Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, and Croton-on-Hudson.
HORSEMAN'S HOLLOW
Sleepy Hollow, New York
(Haunted House)
After the sun sets,the Historic Philipsburg Manor becomes Horseman's Hollow. The historically accurate 18th century Haunted House, inspired by Washington Irving's "Legend of Sleepy Hollow, spans both indoors and outdoors as guests follow a half-mile long candlelit path.
SLEEPY HOLLOW CEMETERY LANTERN TOUR
Sleepy Hollow, New York
(Guided Tour)
A 2-hour walking tour of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in the dark.
OLD DUTCH CHURCH OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Sleepy Hollow, New York
(Self-guided Tour)
The church and churchyard mentioned in Washington Irving's short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
JAY GHOUL'S HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES
Tarrytown, New York
(Haunted House)
Historic Lyndhurst Manor was used in the "Dark Shadows" films from the 1970s, and now hosts a seasonal haunted house at night. The architecture alone is terrifying. I can only imagine what waits inside.
LYNDHURST DAYTIME HALLOWEEN TOUR
Tarrytown, New York
(Guided Tour)
During the day, Historic Lyndhurst Manor offers guided tours to see the special autumnal decor and learn about the history of Halloween and how the Victorian times influenced many of the customs that we associate with Halloween.
GREAT JACK O'LANTERN BLAZE
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
(Walking Tour)
4,000 hand-carved illuminated Jack O'Lanterns create large scale art set to seasonal music.
More Sleepy Hollow
Can't make a trip to Sleepy Hollow, NY? No worries. You can get your headless horseman fix from home or here in NYC.
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Mondays at 9PM/8PM Central on Fox
(Television Show)
The new television series premieres September 16 on FOX.
HOLLOW: A New Musical Inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
New York, New York
(Off-Broadway)
Saturdays at 5:00PM at The Players Theatre. Innovative Theatre Award Nominee.
SLEEPY HOLLOW
Amazon Instant Video
(Motion Picture)
The 1999 Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci.
DISNEY'S THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Youtube
(Animated Film)
Disney's 1949 animated classic has a legend of its own. Many people mistakenly believe that the film was banned.
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