Facilities

Exhibits:

The furnished home of Frederick Vanderbilt; Visitor Center with exhibits and bookstore. The grounds feature breathtaking views of the Hudson River and distant Catskill Mountains. The Formal Gardens, once abandoned, have been restored thanks to the help of the Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association.

Trails, Walkways:

Once arriving, all access is pedestrian. Walkways to the Mansion and Visitor Center are paved. The path to the gardens is gravel and generally wide and level. Trails are for pedestrians only (no bicycles permitted). Trails are unpaved, and are generally wide and level. Some steep, wet, and rough trail sections may be encountered.

Programs/Activities:

Regularly scheduled guided tours of Vanderbilt Mansion are available throughout the day. Visits to the Mansion are by guided tour only. Programs vary, and include themes dealing with the lifestyle of the Vanderbilts and their contemporaries, industrial expansion, turn-of-the-century technology, and landscape architecture. For seasonal happenings see Events.

Lodging and Camping Facilities:

No lodging or camping is available in the park, but a wide variety of hotels, motels, and camping sites are available in the area. For information call Dutchess County Tourism at 1-800 445-3131.

Food/Supplies:

A wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores are available in Hyde Park.

Other facilities:

The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association carries books, postcards, and other items for sale in the Visitor Center on the grounds.

Accessibility/Special Needs:

The Mansion and Visitor Center are accessible by wheelchair. Parking for buses and RVs is available. Handicapped parking is also available.