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Washington Irving's Sunnyside

The author's romantic, picturesque estate nestled along the Hudson riverbank.

His characters, from the Headless Horseman to Rip Van Winkle, are global icons, and Irving’s legacy lives on at his whimsical estate.

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 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. Located on West Sunnyside Lane, off Route 9 (South Broadway).

Location: 3 West Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533, 914-631-8200. https://hudsonvalley.org

Parking: parking lot on site.

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Washington Irving's Sunnyside

Explore the romantic riverside cottage and landscape designed by america’s “founding father of literature.”.

Nestled along the banks of the Hudson River, the landscape of Washington Irving’s much-loved Sunnyside has been charming guests for generations. Visitors today hear about Washington Irving’s storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author. His characters, from the Headless Horseman to Rip Van Winkle, are global icons, and Irving’s legacy lives on at his whimsical estate.

May – December

Friday-Sunday: May 3 – Sep 30: Nov 8 – Dec 1 Wednesday-Monday: Oct 2 – Nov 3 Saturday-Sunday: Dec 7 – Dec 22 Plus Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, Veteran’s Day

Plan ahead and save! Prices are $2 more for same day admission. 

Adult: $18 Senior (65+): $15 Young Adult (18-25): $15 Child (3-17): $13 Members + Children under 3:  FREE

Tickets are exchangeable to another date/time slot if that date/time has availability, up to 24 hours in advance of your reserved time slot. There is a $2.50 per ticket exchange fee. Please see Historic Hudson Valley’s Ticket Refund and Exchange Policy  for more details.

Phone purchases are subject to a surcharge. 

GPS address: 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533

Is photography allowed?

Both indoor and outdoor non-flash photography for personal use is allowed Washington Irving’s Sunnyside,  unless otherwise noted.

Filming of video is not permitted inside any of our historic sites. Filming outdoors with hand-held equipment for personal use is permitted.

Video or audio recording of tour guides is not permitted.

Are there group or school tours available?

We welcome groups of 10 or more at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. See more information about our group tours .

We also offer school programs school programs in the fall. Learn more .

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Visitor Center and Site Access

• Wheelchair accessible parking is available and accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center.
• The walk from the parking lot to the Visitor Center is approximately 379 feet down a graded wheelchair accessible ramp.
• The walk from the Visitor Center to the Cottage is approximately 570 feet on a graded decline, much of which is on a wide pebble path. From the courtyard of the Cottage back to the Visitor’s Center is approximately 380 feet on a graded incline.

Historic Core and Irving’s Cottage

• The grounds and the first floor of the Cottage are wheelchair accessible.
• There is a narrow, steep flight of stairs (12-15 steps) to the second floor of the house and another steep and winding flight of stairs from the second floor to the kitchen.

Are service dogs permitted?

Yes, service dogs are welcome.

What assistive devices are available at Washington Irving's Sunnyside?

Sensory backpacks, including noise reducing headphones, fidget items, printed picture communication system cards, and social narratives, are available at the Visitor Services desk.

Is Sunnyside available for location shoots?

Commercial shoots are rarely permitted. We will consider requests from well-funded productions that would have minimal impact on our visitors, staff, and historic sites. Filming inside our historic homes is never permitted.

We cannot accommodate student or independent films.

Are there nearby dining options?

There are many excellent options in the area.  Find a restaurant now.

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