Hyde Park, New York, USA

The primary attraction in this OldeTowne in the Hudson River valley is the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site. This is actually three locations within 3 miles of each other. Hyde Park is near other OldeTownes Sleepy Hollow and Beacon. You may be able to see all 3 OldeTownes in one day if you start early.

We purchased adult combo tickets for about $20 and toured all of the Vanderbilt and Roosevelt sites. All were very interesting and informative. We recommend purchasing tickets before noon because they limit the number of people in each guided tour.

Many people who live in the Hudson River valley commute to New York City, so traffic may be particularly heavy during weekday rush hours. Avoid the Tappan Zee bridge on I-87. We hear that it is always backed up. We found I-84 and the Taconic Parkway to be good during non-rush hours.

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Location

Route 9, near West Point
In the Hudson River valley
Map

Population

About 21,000

Val-Kill (Eleanor Roosevelt's home)

Biographical video
Guided tour of Val-Kill cottage/workshop

9:00-5:00 daily except Thanksgiving,
December 25, and January 1

Outbuildings and grounds
Stone cottage (when not in other use)
Bookstore/gift shop
About $8.00 for adults
845-229-9115
www.NPS.gov/VAMA

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Home

Guided tours of home

9:00-5:00 daily except Thanksgiving,
December 25, and January 1

Outbuildings and grounds
Library/museum

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Gravesite (FDR and Eleanor)
Information Center
Bookstore/gift shop
About $8.00 for adults
845-229-9115
www.NPS.gov/VAMA

Vanderbilt Mansion

Guided tours of mansion

9:00-5:00 daily except Thanksgiving,
December 25, and January 1

370-acre grounds open until sunset
Italian garden
Visitor Center
Bookstore/gift shop
About $8.00 for adults
845-229-9115
www.NPS.gov/VAMA

Mills Mansion (1832)

About 5 miles north at Staatsburgh
In Mills-Norrie State Park
Admission is free.
845-889-8851

Montgomery Place Historic Estate

About 15 miles north at Annandale-on-Hudson
Mansion, coach house, gardens
845-758-5461

Other features in and near Hyde Park

Cafes and restaurants

(Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck)

Campgrounds and RV parks

Check Woodall's guide

Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

Advantage rate

HotelDiscount

Family Vacation Rentals

Recommended stay

Full day required to see the three historic sites in Hyde Park. 1 1/2 days to see all listed.

One-stop reservations (Airlines, hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, last-minute deals, etc.)

Car rentals

Budget

Enterprise

Thrifty

Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

Discounts for U.S. veterans and active duty

Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

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New York calendars, books, etc. (see ads in blue to the right)

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