The Pueblos call the white cliffs Kasha-Katuwe, a fairytale land filled with almost unbelievable natural sculptures in the land of enchantment, New Mexico. Tent Rocks National Monument is an amazing day trip easily accessible from either Santa Fe (40 miles) or Albuquerque (55 miles), well worth the drive to witness […]
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Down what feels like a secret alleyway leads you into an atmospheric beer garden playing the Grateful Dead. Adorned in beer taps and license plates, equipped with heating lamps and good service. The Bridge View Tavern is located a stones throw away from the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse offering delicious and […]
A gem on the shores of the Hudson River, Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow is more than your average park. It has ballfields, a boat launch, grills and pavilions, and a playground with a strange set of teeth for climbing. Take a walk along the shore to admire what […]
Today Rockwood Hall State Park is a bucolic hidden gem on the banks of the Hudson River open to the public, but the story of how it got there begins in 1886. The property was sold to William Rockefeller of the Standard Oil Company to be used as summer home, […]
Washington Irving was America’s first celebrity author, best known for his short stories The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle. While living in Tarrytown at the turn of the century, he was inspired by the local Dutch ghost stories. Though an avid traveler he always pictured this place, […]
An experience that brings the dark charm of the 20s with a contemporary twist, The Unsilent Picture is a sensational Sleepy Hollow event. An original silent film shot in black and white around Van Cortlandt Manor echoes the tale of local legend Washington Irving’s The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture. […]
Spooky. Historical. Absolutely beautiful. A walk through the rural Sleepy Hollow Cemetery founded in 1849 holds many surprises. You can explore the grounds on your own, but going with a guided tour is a fun way to learn all of the exciting secrets and stories that live in one of […]
The town of Sleepy Hollow was transformed into an autumnal legend thanks to the author Washington Irving. Keeping in the spirit of his tale about the Headless Horseman, spooky fanfare rises up from every corner each October. Get ready for Halloween and spend the perfect spooky day or weekend this […]
Get the true Texas Hill Country experience in Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, less than an hour away from Austin. The park should be at the top of every hikers bucket list for their trip to the capital city. When the Spanish arrived in the area in the 1600s and viewed the […]
A dreamy spring-fed swimming hole shaded by giant cypress trees is just what the doctor prescribed on a hot summers day in Texas. Blue Hole Regional Park is located in the charming town of Wimberley, well worth the 40 minute drive from Austin. The clear and cool water of the […]
A notorious summer swimming hole and all year hiking destination, Jacob’s Well is a unique day trip location in the greater Austin, Texas area. Upon European discovery, the overflowing spring was described ‘like unto a well in Bible Times,’ and thus dubbed Jacob’s. In the 1800s people would come in […]
Located right in the city of Austin, but the capital couldn’t feel further away while you walk the trails of Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. There are 2.5 miles to hike in the Texas Hill Country habitat. A variety of paths are maintained so choosing to make a smaller loop is […]
Austin, Texas isn’t known for it’s strenuous mountain hikes. It does however have some really nice rolling hills. The 2,736 steps in Riverplace Nature Trail means this hike has the highest elevation change in the city. If you complete the trail, you’ll climb 1,700’ over three miles – but this […]
In the middle of the city there is solitude, surround yourself with peacocks in Austin’s secret garden: Mayfield Park. The Mayfield family purchased the estate in 1909 as a summer home and it was gifted to the city in 1971. Its cottages add a romantic flair to the atmosphere and the […]
In the Mueller Neighborhood of Austin, Texas is a town park that turned out to be surprisingly special. To be honest, I only initially visited Southwest Greenway because it was close to my AIRBNB. After walking around however, I would argue that this place is worth a detour regardless of […]