Overview
Hyde Park is a township in Dutchess County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
5 sights · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
(Route 9). This is the first presidential library, and to date the only one used by its namesake while in office. Museum hours 9AM-5PM daily November–March; 9AM-6PM April–October.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Route 9G. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady. Val-Kill is a modest home and it is the only one that was Eleanor's alone. House open daily May through October, 9AM-5PM.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
FDR's ancestral home, is more modest but rich in the history of one of America's most significant presidents, elaborated on by the nearby presidential library and museum, the country's first such institution.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
(Route 9). A magnificent mansion from the gilded age, set on 212 acres overlooking the Hudson River. Completed in 1898 for Frederick William Vanderbilt, grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt. 45-minute guided tours of the man…
Mills Mansion
The country estate of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills is located about 4 miles north of Hyde Park, overlooking the Hudson River. This 65 room (plus 14 bathrooms) mansion was designed by Stanford White and is a bit larger…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Mar. (climate data from nearby Briarcliff Manor)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 22 mi away. Directions
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 50 mi away. Directions
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 63 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $155–$155 a night (typical $215), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$200, mid-range ~$290, comfortable ~$320.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
- Lunch Eveready Diner
- Afternoon Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Mills Mansion
- Dinner The Culinary Institute of America
- Evening Darby O'Gills
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are a Dairy Queen and McDonald's on the Albany Post Road, but with so many CIA students and faculty in the area you are sure to find more interesting eats elsewhere.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By plane
- Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. The closest major airport is about 30 miles away, across the Hudson River from Beacon.
By car
By train
- Metro-North Railroad - Hudson line . There is service between New York City's Grand Central Terminal and Poughkeepsie. On-board train fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the station or at the vending machines located on the platform. Pick up local taxi to Hyde Park, about 7 miles.
- Amtrak. Long distance connections are available at Metro-North's Poughkeepsie station.
See
See Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
(Route 9). A magnificent mansion from the gilded age, set on 212 acres overlooking the Hudson River. Completed in 1898 for Frederick William Vanderbilt, grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt. 45-minute guided tours of the mansion run daily 9AM-5PM, last tour begins at 4PM. Grounds open every day, year-round, 7AM-sunset, free. National Parks Pass accepted.
See Mills Mansion (aka Staatsburgh State Historic Site)
The country estate of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills is located about 4 miles north of Hyde Park, overlooking the Hudson River. This 65 room (plus 14 bathrooms) mansion was designed by Stanford White and is a bit larger than the Vanderbilt home.
Do
Take a guided kayak tour on the Hudson River. The River Connection, 9 West Market St, +1 845 229-0595.
Buy
There are several antiques shops in town.
Eat
Budget
There are a Dairy Queen and McDonald's on the Albany Post Road, but with so many CIA students and faculty in the area you are sure to find more interesting eats elsewhere.
Mid-range
Eat Hyde Park Brewing Company
(Route 9). Open 7 days, M-Sa 11AM-2AM, Su noon-midnight. Lunch $8-$10, dinner $13-$25. CIA graduate chef and a variety of beer brewed on premises—great combo.
Eat Coppola's Italian/American Bistro
Splurge
Eat The Culinary Institute of America
(reservation line). Select from five restaurants run by students and faculty: American Bounty (regional American, features Hudson Valley ingredients), Apple Pie Bakery Café (bakery and pastry), Ristorante Caterina de' Medici (Italian), St. Andrew's Café (casual, family-friendly), and Escoffier Restaurant (French). 3 are open Monday through Friday, 2 are open Tuesday through Saturday. Be sure to make reservations in advance.
Drink
Drink Darby O'Gills
An Irish Bar and Restaurant. Casual dress, cheap drinks, great food but service is a little slow.
Sleep
Budget
Stay Vanderbilt Motel
Mid-range
Splurge
Go next
Hyde Park is a great starting place for a tour of mid Hudson Valley estates. Once you've visited the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt homes, continue north on Route 9 (Albany Post Road) to the Mills mansion in Staatsburg, then into Rhinebeck to the Suckley's Wilderstein, and then to Frederic Church's Olana in the city of Hudson.
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