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Historic mansion · Hyde Park, New York
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Frederick Vanderbilt’s country house in Hyde Park, dating from 1899, in Beaux-Arts style, with 54 rooms, terraced Italian gardens and lawns overlooking the Hudson River.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
The Vanderbilt Mansion was built between 1896 and 1899 for Frederick Vanderbilt, grandson of the railroad magnate, and his wife Louise, by the firm McKim, Mead & White. The light-stone house with columns on the façade has 54 rooms and was used by the couple as a seasonal country residence in spring and fall.
The interior preserves period furniture, tapestries and artworks in a blend of European styles that reflects the taste of wealthy American families in the Gilded Age. The owners’ bedrooms imitate French palace rooms.
The formal Italian-style gardens, on several levels, have been restored with flower beds and a rose garden. The roughly 85-hectare grounds include lawns that slope toward the river, mature trees and viewpoints with views of the Hudson and the Catskill Mountains in the distance.
The property is a national historic site; house tours are guided, and the gardens and grounds are open to the public.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours for the house and gardens.
Best time
Late spring and early summer, when the gardens are usually in bloom, and in October, when fall colors appear over the river. The Hudson overlook is attractive at late afternoon.
How to get there
It is on Route 9 in Hyde Park, about 4 km north of Roosevelt’s house. There is parking. Grounds and gardens have no admission fee; the guided house tour is ticketed—check the current fee schedule.
Tip
Combine it with the Roosevelt house on the same day. After the visit, walk to the Hudson overlook north of the house.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Who lived in the Vanderbilt mansion in Hyde Park?
Frederick Vanderbilt, grandson of the railroad magnate, and his wife Louise, who used it as a country house.
Is there a fee to enter the Vanderbilt mansion gardens?
There is no charge to access the grounds and gardens; the guided tour of the house is paid.
Is the Vanderbilt mansion near Roosevelt’s house?
Yes, about 4 km to the north, on the same road.