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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Formal Gardens

The Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association was formed in 1984 with a mission to restore the Formal 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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Main Entrance Hall decorated for Christmas.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

New for 2009 - The Vanderbilt Mansion NHS will be decorated for the Holiday's from November 27, 2009 through January 3, 2010. There will be an all day Open House on Saturday, December 12th from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Free Admission all day on the 12th only. Music and Refreshments provided by the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association. Parking is limited during this event, car-pooling is highly recommended.
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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.