Tarrytown

See why this cozy New York town inspired Washington Irving to pen his famous "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" when you register for English courses in Tarrytown. Though the actual town of Sleepy Hollow lies just north of Tarrytown, there is plenty of historic charm on display here. Take a tour...

See why this cozy New York town inspired Washington Irving to pen his famous "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" when you register for English courses in Tarrytown. Though the actual town of Sleepy Hollow lies just north of Tarrytown, there is plenty of historic charm on display here. Take a tour of the sprawling Lyndhurst estate, an 1838 mansion that remains open to the public. Climb to the top of the Tarrytown Lighthouse, one of the eight live-in lighthouses that served Hudson Bay in the 1800s. Venture into Sleepy Hollow, formerly known as North Tarrytown, to visit Washington Irving's grave and the beautiful 17th-century Old Dutch Church. Whether you want to try and spot the infamous headless horseman or just revel in the region's breathtaking autumn foliage, an English school in Tarrytown is an excellent place to begin or continue your language education.