• Hyde Park is a cornerstone of the Hudson River Valley's cultural heritage. The designers and architects were among the leaders in their fields. The centerpiece, the house itself, is a premier example of American Beaux-Arts style.

    Vanderbilt Mansion

    National Historic Site New York

Vanderbilt - Riverfront Trails

Vanderbilt - Riverfront Podcast Trail Tour

It all began here – on the banks of the Hudson River. For centuries, the river sustained the livelihood of Native Americans, European explorers and landowners, African American slaves, and the scions of American industry. These trails traverse time, taking you on a journey from the first waterfront settlements through the “Gilded Age” of the early 20th century.

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Riverfront Park

River and Rails

Water Power

Lower Gate Lodge

Playgrounds of the Wealthy

Bard Rock and the Mooring Hook

Inspirational Views

Vanderbilt Home

Romantic Landscape

Formal Garden

Tending the Garden

Did You Know?

Louise Vanderbilt's bedroom at Hyde Park

Louise Vanderbilt's bedroom at Hyde Park, was inspired by the Marie Antoinette chamber at, The Palace of Versailles.