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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

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The Vanderbilt Estate in Hyde Park, New York is perhaps the best, most intact example of the types of estates constructed by wealthy industrialists in the 19th century. The fully-furnished, 54-room mansion is placed in a wondrous landscape with breathtaking views of the Hudson River and distant Catskill Mountains. If offers a glimpse into a past world known by only an elite few.

Contact Information

4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
845 229-9115 - Headquarters

Getting There

By Plane
The closest major airport is Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York (near junction of I-87 and I-84). Several major carriers have daily flights to Stewart. Car rentals are available there.

By Car
Vanderbilt Mansion is in the Hudson River Valley in Dutchess County, New York. We are on Route 9 in Hyde Park, about 90 miles north of New York City and 70 miles south of Albany. Follow the link below for detailed driving directions.

By Plane
The Metro-North Commuter Railroad and Amtrak both stop in Poughkeepsie, about 5 miles south of the park. Call Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 or Metro-North at 800 638-7646 for information.
Ground: Taxi service to the park from the Poughkeepsie Train Station is available. Taxi service from other points in the local area is also available. The Dutchess County Loop Bus System stops in Hyde Park several times daily; call (800) 924-8702 for information.

Getting Around
Once arriving, all access is by walking. Bicycles are not permitted on trails.

Weather

Summers hot and humid, winters cold, windy, and snowy.

Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

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Educational Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Bird Watching
Nature Walks
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing

Recommended Activities
Take a guided tour of Vanderbilt Mansion (access to Mansion is by guided tour only.)

Browse the exhibits in our Visitor Center.

Explore the gardens and grounds of the site.

Historic Photos

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The Gold Room, a French salon of the 18th Century,...

Front and north side of Vanderbilt Mansion, seen f...

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