History on the Hudson

Whether you're stopping by to tour historic mansions and sites, or taking in a show at Tarrytown Music Hall or frequenting one of the many locally owned restaurants and businesses, Tarrytown has offers something for everyone.

Population

11,277

Established

1870

Minutes to Manhattan

25

Parkland

10 parks

Opportunities in Tarrytown

Rich with history, Tarrytown has long been a destination within Westchester. It has constantly evolved and you'll a forward looking village with a strong community feel overlooking the Historic Hudson River.

Culture

You can take in a show at Tarrytown Music Hall, which anchors Main Street, or stop in one of the many galleries and antique shops in Tarrytown. Between Main Street and the historic sites in Tarrytown, you'll always find something to do.

History

From the Revolutionary War and serving as a stop on the Underground Railroad to being the home of famous New Yorkers in the 19th and 20th centuries, Tarrytown has long been the site of history in the Hudson Valley. Today there are more than nine places in Tarrytown on the National Register of Historic Places for you to explore

Dining

A quick stroll down Main Street in Tarrytown will offer you a wide array of dining options. Whether you're in the mood for a locally owned coffee shop, Thai, or barbecue, you'll find it all in Tarrytown.

Parks & Recreation

With 10 town owned parks you can find plenty of outdoor space. You can walk along the Hudson at RiverWalk Park or hike, bike, kayak, and more in the 72-acre Tarrytown Lakes Park.

Call Westchester Home

Whether you’re looking for an historic home on the countryside, a modern luxury apartment in a thriving downtown, or something in between, you’ll find it in Westchester.

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450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.

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Relax at beaches, hike and bike trails, and enjoy other activities across 18,000 acres of parkland.

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Get to Grand Central Station in as little as 30 minutes.

Our Incentives

Westchester County’s various incentives help support startups, assist not-for-profits, and promote economic development through creating, attracting and retaining jobs, and more.

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Industrial Development Agency

Sales tax exemptions on new construction, expansion or renovation projects, or the acquisition of new equipment, and more help companies grow and prosper.

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Local Development Corporation

Since its inception in 2012, we’ve assisted not-for-profit organizations in securing tax-exempt bond financing benefits totaling over $400 million—at no cost or risk to the taxpayers of Westchester County.

Our Programs

Westchester County offers programs and services to assist and incentivize businesses.

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Element 46 Incubator

The new Element 46 Incubator program kicked off in 2019 to inspire and support entrepreneurial talent and the development of new businesses in the County. Nearly a hundred business leaders will serve as mentors to startups, offering their expertise, time, and support.

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Program

Westchester works to encourage, promote and increase participation of business enterprises owned and controlled by persons of color or women.

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Opportunity Zones

This new community investment tool established by Congress in 2017 encourages long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

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Service-Disabled Veteran - Owned Business Program

Westchester encourages and supports eligible SDVOBs to play a greater role in the state's economy by increasing their participation in New York State's contracting opportunities.

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Disadvantaged Business Program

This federally regulated program provides a vehicle for increasing the participation by small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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