Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, is the final resting place of numerous famous figures, including Washington Irving, whose 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is set in the adjacent burying ground at the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow. Incorporated in 1849 as Tarrytown Cemetery, the site posthumously honored Irving's request that it change its name to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.Using our international travel planner, Sleepy Hollow attractions like Sleepy Hollow Cemetery can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery reviews
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A very unique place. Beautiful trees. Lovely river running through it. Look for the old wooden bridge that crosses the river to the other side of the cemetery. Make sure you stop at the office for a..... more »
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No visit to Sleepy Hollow NY would complete without a visit to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Notables buried here include: Washington Irving, Andrew Carnegie, Elizabeth Arden (cosmetics) and Walter... more »
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This was our second time touring the cemetery. Roe was an AMAZING tour guide...so personable and fun and real and educated. We would go back again just for her tour. Outside of the tour, the cemetery is rich with history and interest. If you are a cemetery guru, this will not be lost on you. If you don’t get around to too many cemeteries, schedule a tour. The proceeds all go to the upkeep of the history here.
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The Murder and Mayhem Lantern Tour was Fantastic! it's 2 hours of walking among the graves accompanied by kerosene lantern light and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. My Wife and I enjoyed the entire experience. We stopped at about 10-12 grave sites and our tour guide Laura gave us all the grim details of the residents below. Arrive Early to park and go on a full stomach, most of the walking is on gravel and grass so its a bit of adventure.
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