Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, a New York National Historic Site located nearby Highland, Hopewell Junction and Hyde Park

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site 'Fall Morning on the Hudson River' © Jamie Grossman
Painting done on location from the Hudson River overlook behind the Mansion

Hudson Valley Region

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

VANDERBILT MANSION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

VANDERBILT MANSION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
4097 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, New York 12538

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
'Fall Morning on the Hudson River'
© Copyright Jamie Grossman, all rights reserved http//HudsonValleyPainter.com

Painting done on location from the Hudson River overlook behind the Mansion

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
'Cherry Blossoms in the Italian Gardens'
© Copyright Jamie Grossman, all rights reserved http//HudsonValleyPainter.com

Painted on location in the Italian Gardens at the Vanderbilt Mansion.

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
© 2008 rick stasel - rstasel photography

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
'Christmas At The Mansion'
© Original photo taken by Dorothy F. Valenti dfvalenti

A beautiful place to visit, especially at this time of the year. This day was an extremely cold one. Camera Kodak Z812 IS

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
'A Great Light'
© Original photo taken by Dorothy F. Valenti dfvalenti

Taken outside of the Vanderbilt Mansion.

The Vanderbilt Estate in Hyde Park, New York is perhaps the best, most intact example of the types of estates constructed by wealthy industrialists in the 19th century. The fully-furnished, 54-room mansion is placed in a wondrous landscape with breathtaking views of the Hudson River and distant Catskill Mountains. If offers a glimpse into a past world known by only an elite few.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Hiking Trailyes

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Area Accommodations

The Swann Inn of Beacon - Beacon , NY

BBs / Inns

Beacon NY premier Bed and Breakfast, the Swann Inn of Beacon was originally built in 1866. Located at the base of Mt. Beacon, NY, just a short walk to Scenic Hudson's Mt. Beacon Park, the Swann Inn is a perfect location for travelers and hikers visiting the Beacon, NY and the Mid-Hudson Valley. It is also 30 minutes to Clarence Longstock. Our Bed and Breakfast has a 5-Star ratings on bedandbreakfast.com.

Web Site: http://www.swanninnofbeacon.com/

Boats and RVs

Rent My Camper.com, Inc - Shirley, NY

Motor Home Campers

We'll Hook You Up with all the comforts of home including heat and AC. We deliver, setup and pickup. Our campers sleep up to 10. Just bring your food and clothes we've covered everything else, even clean linens and towels Camper is supplied with pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, all your kitchen needs.

Web Site: http://www.rentmycamper.com

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Nearby Parks

F D Roosevelt Home National Historic Site

Norrie State Park

Mills Memorial State Park

James Baird State Park

Things To Do in the Area

RiverQuest-Connecticut River Expeditions - Haddam, CT

Boating

Explore the Connecticut River aboard the R/V River Quest, an environmentally friendly 64', 60 passenger vessel docked at Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, CT.

Web Site: http://www.ctriverquest.com

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

Area Campgrounds

Rondout Valley Resort 105 Mettacahonts Road Accord, NY 845-626-5521	So-Hi Campground 425 Woodland Road Accord, NY 845-687-7377
Newburgh/New York City North KOA 119 Freetown Highway Plattekill, NY 845-564-2836	Interlake RV Park 428 Lake Drive Rhinebeck, NY 845-266-5387
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Lazy River 50 Bevier Road Gardiner, NY 845-255-5193

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Fisherman's World 16 Market St Wappingers Falls, NY (845) 297-9664	Osprey Marine Ltd 12 Butterville Rd New Paltz, NY (845) 255-8737
Hook Line Sinker & More 614 State Route 28 Kingston, NY (845) 331-9440	Lloyd Rod & Gun Club 65 Clearwater Rd Highland, NY (845) 691-8511
Northern Dutchess Archery 7375 S Broadway Red Hook, NY (845) 758-3651	Hudson Valley Anglers Inc 7396 S Broadway Red Hook, NY (845) 758-9203
Hudson Fish & Game Club 293 Fish and Game Rd Hudson, NY (518) 828-6111	Lake Katrine Rod & Gun Club 5 Van Wagner Rd Ulster Park, NY (845) 338-0131

Area Resorts and Lodging

Rocking Horse Ranch 600 State Route 44 55 Highland, NY (845) 691-2927	Marist Brothers Retreat House 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY (845) 384-6620
Pine Grove Dude Ranch 30 Cherrytown Rd Kerhonkson, NY (845) 626-7345	Mountain Valley Resort & Country Club 121 Rocky Mountain Rd Kerhonkson, NY (845) 626-3781
3 Oaks Bed & Breakfast 110 Fairview Ave Kingston, NY (845) 339-1115	Hideaway 429 Lake Dr Rhinebeck, NY (845) 266-5673
Roseland Ranch H Co Inc 36 Hunns Lake Rd Stanfordville, NY (845) 868-1350	Twin Lakes 198 Walton LN Hurley, NY (845) 338-2400
Inn at Applewood Applewood Apts # 18 Highland, NY (845) 691-2516	Hudson Elk's Lodge 601 Union St Hudson, NY (518) 828-9014
Sawkill Family Ski Ctr 167 Hill Rd Kingston, NY (845) 336-6977

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Directions

Plane - The closest major airport is Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York (near junction of I-87 and I-84). Several major carriers have daily flights to Stewart. Car rentals are available there.

Car - Vanderbilt Mansion is in the Hudson River Valley in Dutchess County, New York. We are on Route 9 in Hyde Park, about 90 miles north of New York City and 70 miles south of Albany. Follow the link below for detailed driving directions.

Public Transportation - The Metro-North Commuter Railroad and Amtrak both stop in Poughkeepsie, about 5 miles south of the park. Call Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 or Metro-North at 800 638-7646 for information. Ground: Taxi service to the park from the Poughkeepsie Train Station is available. Taxi service from other points in the local area is also available. The Dutchess County Loop Bus System stops in Hyde Park several times daily; call (800) 924-8702 for information.

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

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