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A misty Spring morning at the Vanderbilt Mansion

Thousands of visitors flock to the Hudson Valley in the Fall to see the leaves change colors.

The formal gardens of the Vanderbilt Estate consist of multiple tiers defined over a hillside, surrounded by a graceful landscape.

View of the Hudson River looking North from the Overlook

The inspiring historic view of the Hudson River from the Overlook at Vanderbilt Mansion.

West Point Band performs at the Vanderbilt Mansion

West Point Band performs at Vanderbilt Mansion, part of the Summer Concert Series.

Physical Address:

81 Vanderbilt Park Road

Hyde Park, NY 12538

Mailing Address:

4097 Albany Post Road

Hyde Park, NY 12538

contact-details

Phone Number: 8452297770 Voice

Email Address: margaret_laffin@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

Entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion is by guided tour only.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $45.00

The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt 2024 Annual Pass is valid for Entrance Fee at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS for Entrance Fee only for pass holder and three persons (16 or older) when per person fees are charged. The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects. The Vanderbilt Mansion is a home built expressly for the aristocratic lifestyle.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9G, midway between New York City and Albany, about a 1.5 hour drive from either direction. Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, the park is easily reached by either the Taconic State Parkway or Route 9, and the New York State Thruway west of the Hudson River.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Mansion Tours

Tours of the mansion are offered daily. Summer 2024 tour schedule starts on May 19th.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Park Grounds, Gardens, & Trails

Park and mansion tour hours vary by season. The grounds are open daily, except for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Exceptions:

February (February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025)

March (March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025)

April - August (April 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024)

September (September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024)

October (October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024)

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Holiday Closure (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Holiday Closure (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.