Tarrytown

Tarrytown is a village in Westchester County, New York, within the town of Greenburgh. Located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, it is about 25 miles north of Manhattan and forms part of the New York metropolitan area. It borders Sleepy Hollow and Ossining, and is in a region known for its hills, riverfront parks, and historic estates.

The area was settled by Dutch colonists in the 17th century as part of New Netherland. The name Tarrytown is thought to reflect a mid-Atlantic phrase describing a place where travelers would tarry or stay, though the origin is not certain. In the 19th and 20th centuries the village grew as a commuter suburb linked by the railroad and river.

Notable sites include Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival estate built in the 19th century that overlooks the Hudson, and the Tarrytown Music Hall, a historic performing arts venue opened in 1885. The village preserves a small downtown along Main Street with shops and restaurants and serves as a gateway to the Hudson River waterfront parks.

Transportation access includes Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line with a Tarrytown station, as well as road connections to major routes such as US-9 and NY-9A, and proximity to the Tappan Zee Bridge corridor. The area is part of the Greenburgh Central School District, with local public schools serving residents.

Notable residents have included figures from business, arts, and public life, and the community frequently hosts cultural and seasonal events.