Timeline
15:21
Grab a coffee at Coffee Labs Roasters. It is a canine-themed coffee house that roasts its own beans. It is a short walk from the park area near your route.
15:51
Walk to Taste of China for a light meal or take-out. They offer vegetarian fare and have limited seating if you wish to stay.
16:21
Head to Sunnyside. The grounds feature an expansive landscape and gardens with stunning Hudson River views. The paths and vistas were arranged by Washington Irving to appear natural, offering charming picnic spots and a romantic view of art and history.
16:51
Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the garden. The golden light begins about 42 minutes before this moment, giving you time to find the perfect vantage point among the shrubs and water features.
17:36
End the evening at Horsefeathers. This local gathering spot serves pub food and formal entrees. If it is in season, you can enjoy sidewalk dining.
Local tip
Admission to Sunnyside is by timed tours only. Check the route and schedule in advance, as tours run every half hour on weekends and holidays, with specific times on weekdays. The last tour is at 3:30 PM, with an additional tour at 4 PM from late May through early September.
Check before you go
- Sunnyside requires timed tour admission. Weekdays tours start at 10:30 AM and run hourly until 3:30 PM. Weekends and holidays offer tours every half hour. The last tour is 3:30 PM, with an extra 4 PM tour May 27 through September 4.
- Coffee Labs Roasters is open daily from 06:45 to 17:00.
- Taste of China is open Monday to Thursday, Sunday from 10:30 to 22:45, and Friday to Saturday from 10:30 to 23:45.
- Horsefeathers is closed on Mondays. Tuesday hours are 15:00-20:30. Wednesday and Thursday are 12:00-20:30. Friday and Saturday are 12:00-21:00. Sunday is 12:00-20:00.
Worth knowing
- Horsefeathers is open at 17:36 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tarrytown (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).