While mostly residential, Briarcliff Manor offers historic charm and close proximity to some of the Hudson Valley's most famous attractions.
* **Historic Architecture**: The village itself is an attraction for architecture enthusiasts, featuring historic stone churches, civic buildings, and remnants of the original Briarcliff Farms and Gilded Age estates. * **Neighboring Attractions**: Visitors often base themselves in Briarcliff Manor to visit nearby historic sites like **Kykuit** (the Rockefeller Estate), **Philipsburg Manor**, and the **Washington Irving's Sunnyside** in neighboring Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. * **Scenic Drives**: The drive along Route 9 (Broadway) through the Scarborough neighborhood offers beautiful glimpses of the Hudson River and historic stone walls.