It's time to start planning Halloween trips and activities. Tickets to the best events sell out fast. One you shouldn't miss if you're in the area of Sleepy Hollow, NY is
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze. The Blaze is put on by Historic Hudson Valley as a fundraiser for their historic properties. I've been twice now and each time it has been spectacular. Thousands of pumpkins are beautifully carved and placed in the perfect setting of the Van Cortland Manor- an early 18th century Dutch farmhouse estate. It's attractive in daylight, but spooky in the dark. The pumpkins are lit for 25 evenings in October and early November.
My advice is to choose an early evening ticket time. It will still be dark, but a little less crowded. There are hordes of people viewing the pumpkins on any given night, but well managed, so that you can see everything. The weekends sell out fast so get your tickets early! Oh, and dress warmly.
Sleepy Hollow is a great place to spend a weekend. In October, there are lots of activities and the cemetery gives tours too.
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