📜 The Headless Horseman Bridge is the real-life site of Ichabod Crane's infamous gourd attack in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."🔍 It spans the Pocantico River in Sleepy Hollow, New York. While the original wooden bridge no longer exists, it has been replaced multiple times, with the current structure being a concrete and steel bridge from 1912. # Why Go 👻 Experience a legendary literary location central to a classic American ghost story🚶 Explore the historic Sleepy Hollow area📸 Great photo opportunities in a charming town # Why Avoid ❌ Original wooden bridge from the story is gone🚧 Current bridge is a modern 4-lane concrete structure⚠️ A rustic cemetery bridge nearby is used daily by mourners; be respectful # Tips 📍 A different, rustic bridge exists inside Sleepy Hollow Cemetery for photo opportunities🎃 Look out for pumpkins for a fun nod to the story and the "real Crane experience."
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