Experience the Roosevelt Ride

Enjoy the "Roosevelt Ride"
Free Shuttle Service
The Easy Way to See
Historic Hyde Park, NY

May 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012.

 
There's so much to see and do in Hyde Park, NY, and the National Park Service and Metro-North Railroad make it easy for you. Spend a day at the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites. The National Park Service operates the free "Roosevelt Ride" shuttle bus service from Poughkeepsie Metro-North Station 7 days a week and will to take you to your choice of the Roosevelt sites and the Vanderbilt Mansion from May 1st through October 31. Leave the car at home, and get comfortable with history. Your day begins with a scenic trip up the Hudson River on Metro-North's Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station - one of the world's most beautiful train journeys!

Ø Catch any Metro North Hudson Line Train that will get you to Poughkeepsie at 10:35 am (weekdays) 10:36 am (weekends)

Ø At Poughkeepsie, come up the stairs or take the elevator to the ticket hall.

Ø Look for a uniformed National Park Service Ranger or Volunteer. Please introduce yourself to prevent us from missing you!

Ø Board the Roosevelt Ride Shuttle Bus for a 10-minute trip to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Home/Presidential Library and Museum Suggested Itinerary

Ø Purchase your tickets at the Henry A. Wallace Center and enjoy the "Rendezvous with History" orientation film.

Ø You can devote several hours making fascinating discoveries about our 32^nd President, touring his Home and his Presidential Library and Museum. 

Ø Shop for books and memorable gifts at The New Deal Store.

Ø Enjoy a delicious casual lunch with beautiful views at Mrs. Nesbitt's Café.

From the FDR Home and Library Site You Can Choose to Visit Any Two of These Sites:

1)        Board a shuttle vehicle to the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill). Get to know one of the 20^th Century's most admired women, the "First Lady of the World" in her home and private retreat. While at Val-Kill you can shop at the Val-Kill Fair Trade Store. Val-Kill Suggested Itinerary

2)        Take a shuttle to Top Cottage - Franklin Roosevelt's personal retreat that he built in 1938 - it offers a rare glimpse at the private side of FDR, man and statesman. Top Cottage Suggested Itinerary

3)        Take the shuttle to Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Tour the magnificent estate of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt. Explore the social and economic history of the Gilded Age while touring an American Country Place with exquisite landscaped grounds and stunning Hudson River vistas. Vanderbilt Mansion Suggested Itinerary

Final Departure to the Poughkeepsie Station:

Whatever you choose, our shuttle bus will pick you up at the Wallace Center located at the FDR site for a 5:10 pm departure back to the Poughkeepsie Train Station to take the next available train back to Grand Central Terminal.

Reservations Are Required for the Roosevelt Ride.

For reservations and information, please call The National Park Service at 845-229-5320. The shuttle buses and tours are all wheelchair accessible.

Price: Admission to the Historic Sites: Adults, $22 (plus applicable rail fare); Children under 15, FREE (plus applicable rail fare). Tickets DO NOT INCLUDE rail fare or lunch at Ms. Nesbitt's Café. The Roosevelt Ride Shuttle Bus itself is free.

Please note: Metro-North DOES NOT sell this package. Metro-North Train Schedules:

http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/planning/schedules/index.html

or call: 212-532-4900

From other areas call 800-METRO-INFO (800-638-7646)