Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
32 nearby · 3 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/Bill Urbin
At a glance
- Entrance
- $15 per person
- Near the park
- 32 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 3 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $45Vanderbilt Mansion only
Where to camp
Camping near the park 32
- Aerial viewState Park
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park Campground
2.8 mi · Staatsburg, NY
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp Huntington
9.6 mi · High Falls, NY
Free and dispersed nearby 3
See them on the mapServices nearby: 3 rest areas
About Vanderbilt Mansion
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.
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.
Photos: NPS Photo/Bill Urbin · NPS Photo/Kevin Oldenburg
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Compass and GPS
- Geocaching
- Guided Tours
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Shopping
Plan your visit
Getting there
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…
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…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Per person$15
- Vanderbilt Mansion annual pass$45
Hours
During the winter and spring months, tours of the Mansion are offered daily. The first tour usually starts at 10 AM with the last tour starting at 3:30 PM. Each tour's approximate length is 1 hour. Tour times are subject to change and have different schedules seasonally. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis in the Visitor Center where the tour guide begins the tour.
Getting there
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.
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.
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