Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Vanderbilt Mansion

Vanderbilt Mansion NHS, in terms of architecture, interiors, mechanical systems, road systems and landscape, is a remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place, illustrating the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as America industrialized in the years after the Civil War.

Vanderbilt Mansion

In addition to tours of the historic house the estate grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Visitors may walk the grounds, hike carriage trails, or picnic at the overlook.

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Italian Gardens

The Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association was formed in 1984 with a mission to restore the Italian Gardens as closely as possible to their appearance in the 1930s. Years and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours later, the garden thrives and the mission remains the same. The gardens and grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion Historic Site are open daily from sunrise to sunset. more...

Car Free Travel Guide

Don't have a car? Don’t like to drive? Don’t worry, sit back, relax, and let the National Park Service do the driving for you. Experience a New Deal for the Roosevelt Ride in 2009.
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Write to

National Park Service
4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, New York 12538

Phone

General Information
(845) 229-9115

Weekends
(845) 229-7770

Climate

Depending on the year Spring may arrive by early April in Hyde Park, gardens are in full bloom through May. Summers are generally sunny, warm, and may be humid, Autumn brings the fall foliage and crisp brillant days. Winters are tyically bright and clear with some snow.