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Monday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is a fascinating destination for those who appreciate history and a peaceful atmosphere. The sprawling cemetery features multiple levels and allows visitors to drive through if walking is difficult. The expansive property is beautiful and well kept, home to famous graves easily located using Google maps. It is known for its historic significance, including connections to the headless horseman of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the final resting place of notable figures like Andrew Carnegie, Chrysler, Rockefeller, and Astor. A stroll along the river offers a wonderful view of the Hudson, while the open and spacious grounds are perfect for exploring and taking in the atmosphere. The staff provides awesome customer service and is knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining. Many visitors recommend taking a walking tour, especially with guides like Nadia, who make history engaging and enjoyable. It is great for a jog or a quiet walk, and offers an interesting blend of history, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural.
Awesome experience and place in general, but especially for fans of Washington Irving’s classic story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow or Tim Burton’s 1999 film adaptation “Sleepy Hollow”.
Briefly looked around here while passing through the Hudson Valley and there was almost no traffic or crowds and foggy with March chill, which made it more mystical and spooky!
Went to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery around Halloween and honestly had such a good time. The whole place just feels different in October cool air, leaves everywhere, and that quiet, slightly spooky vibe that makes it perfect for the season. One of the coolest parts was seeing Washington Irving’s grave (the author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow). Standing there thinking about the Headless Horseman and knowing that’s where the story started was pretty surreal. If you grew up hearing that story, it’s a neat moment. The cemetery itself is really beautiful and peaceful, not cheesy or overly touristy. It’s more historic and scenic than “haunted house”...read full review
We decided to take a roadtrip to Sleepy Hollow and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery because we loved the book and movie and it was a beautiful day!
The cemetery is beautiful and has a peaceful energy. We enjoyed walking around the cemetery and looking at the designs of mausoleums and tombstones. It was interesting to see that some tombstones date back to the 1700's. So much history here. Also many famous people are buried here. The cemetery grounds are well maintained!
It was really cool to walk across the Headless Horseman Bridge! It was peaceful looking at the creek while standing on the bridge.
If you loved reading Irving Washington's Sleepy Hollow...read full review