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Activities with Children - Historic Houses
Lyndhurst
Built in 1838, this mansion, a National Trust Historic Site, features a fine collection of decorative arts.
Other features include the Rose Cottage, a children’s playhouse and a rose garden. Guided tours,
educational programs and summer concerts on the lawn are offered.
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Age:
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All.
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Price:
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Grounds fee - $5; $12 for adults,
$11 for seniors, $5 for children 6 - 16, children under 6 are free
Admission may vary for special events; call for details.
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Location:
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635 South Broadway, Route 9, Tarrytown
914-631-4481
http://www.lyndhurst.org
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Times:
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Open mid-April to October: Tuesday-Sunday
and Holiday Mondays - 10-5. Last tour at 4:15 PM on weekdays, 4 PM on weekends
November to April: Saturday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays only 10-4 (last tour at 3:30)
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Length:
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Half day
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Sunnyside
This restored 19th century estate was once the home of author Washington Irving, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
and “Rip Van Winkle”. Features include Irving’s library and many of his furnishings. Guided tours are offered and special
events are held throughout the year.
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Age:
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All.
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Price:
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House tours with costumed guides: Adults - $12,
seniors (62+) - $10, children (5-17) - $6, children under 5 - free
Grounds only admission: Adults and seniors - $5, children 5-17 - $3, children under 5 - free
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Location:
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West Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY
914-591-8763
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/13/43
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Times:
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April 1 - October 28: Daily except Tuesday,
10am - 5 pm (last tour 4pm)
October 29 - December 31: Daily except Tuesday, 10am - 4pm (last tour 3pm)
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Closed: January - February
March - Saturday-Sunday 10am - 4pm (last tour 3pm)
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Length:
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Half day
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Philipsburg Manor
This Dutch Colonial house, working gristmill and farm, restored to the period 1720-1750, belonged to the wealthy
Philipse family. You can see what happened at an 18th century mill -- how the gristmills worked, how barrels were
made, how grains were separated by “threshing”, and what life was like back then. Tours and special events are featured.
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Age:
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All.
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Price:
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Adults - $12, Seniors (62+) -$10,
Children (5-17) - $6, children under 5 - free
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Location:
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381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
914-631-3992
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/14/44
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Times:
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April 1 - October 28: Daily except
Tuesday, 10am-5pm (last tour 4pm)
October 29 -December 31: Daily, except Tuesday, 10am-4pm (last tour 3 pm)
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
January-February - Closed
March - Saturday-Sunday - 10-4 (last tour 3 PM)
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Length:
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Half day
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Van Cortlandt Manor
This was once the home of wealthy Pierre Van Cortlandt, a champion of the American Revolution and first lieutenant governor
of the State of New York. This beautiful manor house contains authentic furnishings.
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Age:
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All.
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Price:
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$12 for adults, $10 for seniors,
$6 for children 5 - 17, children under 5 are free
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Location:
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525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson
914-271-8981
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/15/275
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Times:
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Open April - September daily except for
Tuesday, 10 AM - 5 PM, last tour at 4 PM
October daily except Tuesday, 10 AM - 2 PM, last tour at 1 PM
November-December: Saturday-Sunday - 10 AM - 4 PM, last tour at 3 PM
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
January-March - Closed
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Length:
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Half day
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Information checked June 2008. Call before you go to get up-to-date
information and news of special opportunities.
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