A misty Spring morning at the Vanderbilt Mansion
Photo: NPS Photo/Bill Urbin
About
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.
Location
81 Vanderbilt Park Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Hours
wednesday10:00AM - 3:30PM
monday10:00AM - 3:30PM
thursday10:00AM - 3:30PM
sunday10:00AM - 3:30PM
tuesday10:00AM - 3:30PM
friday10:00AM - 3:30PM
saturday10:00AM - 3:30PM
Activities
Arts and CultureCompass and GPSGeocachingGuided ToursHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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.
Get directions →Weather
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.