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 8 – September 20; Nov 6 – Nov 29
Saturday-Sunday: Dec 5 – Dec 20
Plus Memorial Day, Labor Day
September 18 – November 8 will be Legendary Tours.
Plan ahead and save! Prices are $2 more for same day admission.
Standard Tours (Through September 8)
Adult: $18
Senior (65+): $15
Young Adult (18-25): $15
Child (3-17): $13
Members + Children under 3: FREE
Legendary Tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside (September 12-November 9)
Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Young Adult (18-25): $18
Child (3-17): $16
Children under 3: FREE
Members: 15% off
Timed tickets can be exchanged for another date and time as long as there is availability. All exchange requests must be made by 5pm the day before your visit. 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.
Costumed educators lead 50-minute tours of the cottage; afterward, visitors may explore the grounds at their leisure.
Directions
GPS address:
3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533