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" Looking for a tranquil retreat packed with historical sites and natural beauty? Head to Tarrytown, New York, located on the bank of the Hudson River. Below, find out everything you need to know for a stress-free visit, including where to stay and how to get around town. How to Get There  \u2022 Plane:Westchester County Airport, which is located about 15 miles from Tarrytown, is served by seven airlines, including JetBlue, AirTran and United, with service from select cities, such as Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia. For more flight options, New York City&amp;#039;s three major airports\u2014John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty\u2014are a gateway to Tarrytown. Look for Westchester-based taxis at the airport (the ride will take approximately 45 minutes) or take a New York City yellow cab to Grand Central Terminal and transfer to the Metro-North Hudson Line to Tarrytown. Photo: iStock  \u2022 Train: Tarrytown is served by the Metro-North Hudson Line, which runs from New York City&amp;#039;s Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie, New York. The Tarrytown train station is located at 1 Depot Plaza, and cabs will be waiting to take you to your destination. Amtrak trains provide service to Croton-Harmon in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, where you can connect to the Metro-North Hudson Line. \u2022 Bus: Greyhound provides service to the White Plains, New York, station located at 11 Ferris Avenue. The Bee-Line bus system&amp;#039;s BxM4C line also provides transportation to White Plains but only from Manhattan. Once you&amp;#039;re in White Plains, you can call a cab or flag one down to take you the approximately seven miles to Tarrytown. \u2022 Car: To access Tarrytown by car, take I-95 from the north or south, or the New York State Thruway via connections from the west and south. Getting Around Town  \u2022 Walking: Tarrytown is only three square miles, so you can easily explore the town on foot.  \u2022 Taxi: Call a local cab company, like Tarrytown Taxi Service at (914) 631-8700, for transportation around town, or to and from the bus depot, train station or regional airport.  \u2022 Bus: The Bee-Line bus service provides transportation throughout Tarrytown, Westchester County and into Manhattan. Photo: courtesy of the Bee-Line Bus Where to Stay  Centrally Located: Courtyard Tarrytown Greenburgh If you&amp;#039;re looking for easy access to all that the Hudson Valley has to offer, check into the Courtyard Tarrytown Greenbugh. Located near Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving&amp;#039;s Sunnyside estate and Lyndhurst castle, this hotel is a great jumping off point for a visit to Tarrytown. The property, which features a recently renovated lobby, state-of-the art exercise equipment and solarium, is only 22 miles from Grand Central Terminal. Standard room rates start at $179 per night. 475 White Plains Road; marriott.com Romantic: The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester Enjoy a relaxing retreat during your Hudson Valley visit at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in nearby White Plains. The hotel&amp;#039;s comfortable rooms feature luxurious details like soaking tubs, Frette linens and a marble bath. Take advantage of the rooftop&amp;#039;s 2,500-square-foot fitness center and indoor pool, or pamper yourself at the luxury spa. Cap off a day of sightseeing with dinner at one of the hotel&amp;#039;s two restaurants, or relax with a drink the lobby lounge. Standard room rates start at $299 per night. Three Renaissance Square; RitzCarlton.com Photo: courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Cozy Bed &amp;amp;amp; Breakfast: RiverView Bed &amp;amp;amp; Breakfast This charming, converted private home overlooking the Hudson River in South Nyack, New York, is a unique choice for a Tarrytown visit. When you aren&amp;#039;t exploring the nearby Hudson Valley, enjoy the property&amp;#039;s serene organic garden or take a dip in the pool; you can also take advantage of the bicycle and running paths or peruse the nearby antique shops. Each cozy guest room is decorated differently, and features quaint touches like bathrobes, antique furnishings and steam showers. Standard room rates start at $150 per night. (347) 744-9322; RiverViewBnB.com  Family-Friendly: Westchester Marriott Bring the whole crew on vacation and book a stay at the Westchester Marriott. A variety of sites are nearby, including the Vanderbilt Mansion, the Culinary Institute of America and Rye Playland; the hotel also boasts plenty of on-site activities, like an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and three restaurants. The spacious accommodations offer plenty of room for large families to spread out; even bigger broods can check into one of the hotel&amp;#039;s five extra-large suites. Standard room rates start at $199 per night. 670 White Plains Road; marriott.com Wondering what to do while you&amp;#039;re in Tarrytown? Click here for ideas featured in the October 17, 2011 issue of Woman&amp;#039;s Day. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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