Sleepy Hollow & Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

DAY ONE

Arrive at the historic Hudson River Valley, Kykuit & Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Depart for a thrilling adventure to the Hudson River Valley, where you will experience Halloween coming to life through the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch on your own along Tarrytown's Main Street. Then enjoy a visit and tour of Kykuit, the stately hilltop home of the Rockefeller family, which is a living monument to America's Gilded Age. This majestic estate offers breathtaking vistas of the Hudson River Valley and boasts an impressive collection of 20th-century art, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a rich history dating back to the turn of the century. Embark on a walking tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where you will learn about Washington Irving, the author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," as well as Revolutionary War veterans, wealthy industrialists, and others. During the tour, you will also be introduced to some of the cemetery's art, architecture, and symbols, and will have the opportunity to step into the cemetery's 113-year-old underground receiving vault. Arrive at the Sheraton Hotel, Tarrytown for a two-night stay. Take time to relax and freshen up before enjoying a welcome dinner together.

DAY TWO

Sleepy Hollow & the Headless Horseman and Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze
After breakfast, you will enjoy a spooktacularly fun day with your local guide. Begin with a rolling tour that will take you to many of the sights linked to Ichabod Crane and Sleepy Hollow. You will visit sites such as the Van Tassel homestead, where Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane began his famous flight from the headless horseman at the home of the Van Tassel family, and the Union Church of Pocantico Hills. You will also visit Patriots Park and the Andre Captors' Monument, which is the marshy area where Ichabod first encountered the headless horseman. Next, visit Philipsburg Manor, a restoration of a 17th-century Dutch manor, where you will see the manor house and mill beside whose millpond Ichabod Crane strolled with the local girls. Then enjoy a visit to Sunnyside, Washington Irving's fascinating home, which is filled with a colorful blend of architectural styles and showcases many fascinating objects related to Irving's famous story and other tales. Lastly, tour Lyndhurst Castle, which is beautifully decorated for the fall season with many special items taken out of storage and specially exhibited. During the tour, you will discover how our current fascination with the macabre developed out of customs that originated in the 19th centry. This evening, enjoy an early dinner before taking part in one of the nation's biggest and most popular fall events, the Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze, which features thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins set against the mysterious backdrop of Van Cortland Manor's 18th-century buildings and riverside landscape.

DAY THREE

West Point Tour & Thayer Hotel Luncheon
This morning, enjoy breakfast before departing across the river to West Point, where you will meet your tour guide for a tour of the United States Military Academy. Following the tour, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Thayer Hotel, located at West Point. This afternoon, depart for home with many wonderful memories of your Sleepy Hollow & The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze trip!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner