Discover Tarrytown
9 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
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This location offers a striking contrast between historic shingle-style architecture and modern subjects. The grounds feature well-maintained lawns and mature trees, providing a clean, upscale backdrop for automotive or portrait photography. The textures of the wooden shingles and the rhythmic patterns of the windows create a sophisticated atmosphere, especially during the golden hour when the low sun highlights the building's details and creates long, dramatic shadows.
Lyndhurst Mansion
Lyndhurst is a 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion on a 67‑acre Hudson River estate—dramatic turrets, ornate stonework, manicured lawns and river vistas. Shoot exterior architecture, landscaped approaches, riverside silhouettes and museum-quality interiors (guided tour). Best at golden hour and in fall foliage; weekdays/early mornings avoid crowds. Paid admission and guided tours required for interiors; on‑site parking and shuttle from distant lots. Some areas restrict tripods/flash—respect cur-
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A quiet suburban–semi-rural spot in western Connecticut offering classic New England visuals: mixed hardwood forest edges, stone walls, country lanes and scattered colonial-era houses. Best for seasonal landscapes (autumn color, winter frost), intimate nature shots (streams, understory) and simple architectural details. Visit at golden hour or early morning for soft side-light and possible low-lying mist; late October delivers peak foliage. Access is roadside; expect limited formal parking and a
Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown
Riverfront promenade with sweeping Hudson views, the iconic Tappan/Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and a distant lighthouse—great for golden hour, bridge-lit night shots, and fall foliage. Accessible paved walkways, restrooms, small beach, playground and parking at 250 W Main St. Weekdays and early mornings are quieter; sunsets draw crowds. Short walk from Sleepy Hollow Cemetery for historic context.
Tarrytown Lakes Park
Tarrytown Lakes Park offers two tranquil lakes, wooded trails, a small spillway waterfall and Hudson River views — ideal for serene landscapes, birding and paddle-based compositions. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm light and reflections; weekday mornings have fewer people. Easy trails and nearby downtown parking; kayak rentals available. No swimming; dog-friendly. Wheelchair-accessible sections near parking lots.
Washington Irving's Sunnyside
Quaint 19th‑century house and 15 acres of Romantic gardens on the Hudson — photogenic Gothic‑Dutch architecture, wisteria-covered façades (peak late Apr–May), riverside vistas and period interiors (original study). Note: house tours require paid admission and interior photography is often restricted; grounds and river views are best at golden hour. Parking on site; expect guided or group tour flow and some stairs.
Losee Park
Riverside park on the Hudson with clear views of the Tappan Zee (Mario M. Cuomo) Bridge, waterfront marina, lawns and a riverwalk — great for sunset and blue-hour shots, wedding portraits, and casual landscapes. Open 24 hrs, easy on-site parking (may require pay), a short walk from Tarrytown train station. Best at golden hour for warm light; weekdays/mornings are quieter.
Patriots Park
Small, leafy riverside park in downtown Tarrytown offering intimate scenes: market stalls, musicians, parade vantage, benches, and river glimpses. Best at early morning market hours or golden hour for warm light and soft shadows. Easy walkable access from Broadway; limited street parking and nearby school lots during events. No entry fee; family-friendly atmosphere and frequent community events that provide candid street and documentary opportunities.