Exploring Irvington & Tarrytown, NY: Lyndhurst to Villa Lewaro Estate

12 South Astor Street,Irvington NY 10533

28 January, 2023

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By the early 20th century, the villages of Irvington and Tarrytown, NY became a favored place for magnificent country estates — after all, these neighboring communities were located only 30 miles north of New York City. What was it about these Hudson River town in Westchester County that attracted everyone from the first female self-made millionaire in America to a famous journalist and sports writer? With the help of a resident expert, it's time to uncover the story and legacy of these historic towns like never before. Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive two-mile guided stroll, tour, and exploration of historic Irvington & Tarrytown, NY — including mansions, estates, and landmarks along the Old Croton Aqueduct, New York City’s first water supply system built between 1837 and 1842. Led by a member of the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, our stroll through the estates of Irvington will include:   A brief discussion around the Croton Aqueduct and its importance to the growth of NYCA chance to go inside the gold-leafed Tiffany Reading Room in downtown Irvington, which is usually closed on weekendsStops along the trail to point out historic sites and structures including Lyndhurst Mansion, the former Jay Gould estate,  and Villa Lewaro, home of Madam C. J. Walker — one of the first female self-made millionaires in the United StatesRare access on to the private grounds of the Belvedere Estate, which was originally built for the famous journalist and sports writer Caspar WhitneyA trip inside the Irvington Historical Society located at the historic McVickar House  This relatively flat stroll (with periods of uneven terrain) should take around three hours, so please bring comfortable shoes, water, and snacks. Food/snacks to bring on the stroll can be found in the town of Irvington, our first and last stop on the stroll. Restrooms can be found at the beginning, middle, and end of our trip.  Click here to see pictures from one of our last strolls through the estates of Irvington! See you there! *This ticket does not include transportation — please see below for more details **Masks are required for some of the indoor locations on the tour   Itinerary: 11:20am — Meet inside the Irvington Public Library (directly across from the Irvington train station)12:00pm — A trip inside the Tiffany room at Irvington Town Hall12:30pm — Begin first leg of stroll on Old Croton Aqueduct trail (view of Villa Lewaro)1:30pm — Walk around Lyndhurst Mansion2:00pm — Begin second leg of hike on Old Croton Aqueduct trail back toward Irvington (visit to the Belvedere Estate)2:30pm — Arrive back in downtown Irvington to visit the Irvington Historical Society, stroll complete!*Actual times may vary Transportation: *Please double check train departure times the day before as schedules can shift due to track work By Public Transit:  Take the Hudson Line Metro-North Train departing from Grand Central Terminal, and disembark at Irvington Station. Irvington Public Library is across the street from the train station. Metro-North tickets can now be purchased via your smartphone — click here for more details.  Trains from Irvington Station depart for GCT roughly every 30 minutes. By Car: Parking is available at Irvington station or at Main Street School (101 Main St), which is right next to Irvington Town Hall. Testimonials "Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. I appreciated that aspect. She was prepared and loved the tour of Belvedere as well as talk about the home of the first African American Woman millionaire." -Anna "Very knowledgeable guide." -Ronald "Well-informed guide with depth of information about a variety of relevant topics" -Karen Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service. Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours