Location: Hyde Park
Top Things to do in Hyde Park
- 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
- 2. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
- 3. Walkway State Historic Park
- 4. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion
- 5. Black Creek Preserve
- 6. Headless Horseman Hayrides
- 7. Wilderstein Historic Site
- 8. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home
- 9. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
- 10. Mohonk Preserve
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hyde Park, United States
Hyde Park is a town in Dutchess County, New York, bordering the Hudson River north of Poughkeepsie. Within the town are the hamlets of Hyde Park, East Park, Staatsburg, and Haviland. Hyde Park is known as the hometown of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States. His house there, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, as are the homes of Eleanor Roosevelt, Isaac Roosevelt, and Frederick William Vanderbilt, along with Franklin D. Roosevelt High School.
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1. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Historic site features the home and estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Springwood, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, the only Presidential Library used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt's direction and opened to the public in 1941.The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work is carried out by four major areas: Archives, Museum, Education and Public Programs.
Reviewed By MikeyBoy12804 - Queensbury, New York
FDR looms large in 20th Century history and this is a great place to see how he and his family lived away from Washington DC.
2. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.
Reviewed By Miguelstvz - Weehawken, New Jersey
My Family and I just did the Walkway Over The Hudson River. It was great. A fantastic and relaxing view of the Hudson River. Somehow this beautiful walk gave me some time to meditate and I felt some type of melancholy about life and goals ( achievements that I personally need to adquire ). Kind of strange. Maybe because the cloudy day. Anyways, if you get a chance to visit this place please do it. You won't regret it
3. Walkway State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Stephenbkk20156 - Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Hadn't planned on stopping here but we saw signs and followed them. They didn't exactly lead us in the right direction, but we found the appropriate parking lot in the end. Walked out pas a cutified former railroad station and found ourself suspended above the Hudson River. Great stuff.
It used o be a railwa bridge linking Highland Poorkeepsie. Now disused, with a lot of flair and marinating, it's been turned into a walkin/cycling route with a view. Nice to stroll out, along with other walkers, bicyclists and babies in their strollers. Pausing yo read informative signs about the history and wildlife if the area. Lots of view of the water and the two banks below.
Made it to the halfwa point from the Highland side. Sat and watched a jade blow bubbles into the wind. Walked back.
Highly recommended.
4. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
The mansion is beautiful, but the real appeal is in the hundreds of acres overlooking the Hudson River.
Reviewed By Gloria G - New York City, New York
A pleasant tour filled with historical and social information about the Livingston Mills family, the mansion, and the social life in the Hudson Valley during Gilded Age. Lovely and huge grounds with walking paths. House tours start at 11 and last about 90 minutes. Excellent docent, Carol, knew her stuff.
House, as all of these older places, is in constant stage of very expensive maintenance. Definitely worth visiting.
5. Black Creek Preserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By millbrook2012 - Hudson River Valley, New York
Another great place to explore with your dog. Really neat suspension bridge over Black Creek to start your hike. The gradient is a bit challenging in two places, but overall it's a pleasant hike through the forest down to a rocky beach on the Hudson. Be careful at low tide as the exposed beach rocks are slick. Great spot to picnic, and there is a least one Geocache on the property.
6. Headless Horseman Hayrides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses is located in Ulster Park, NY, part of the Historic Haunted Hudson Valley. The 250 year-old farm incorporates over sixty -five acres of naturally landscaped property including woods, ponds, fruit orchards and more. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses is a unique, immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season. Featuring a theatrical one-mile hayride, a corn maze, and 7 haunted attractions: The Lunar Motel, Glutton's Diner & Slaughter House, The Horseman’s Tomb Dark Harvest Corn Maze, Night Shade Nursery & Greenhouse, Dr. Dark's Black Spider Circus Sideshow, The Feeding presents “The Pain Killer” Two Raven’s Manor, and Magic-illusion side show. In addition, the creators of Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses are proud to present a new concept of interactive, immersive entertainment. A real life escape experience "Headless Horseman Escape Rooms" - a first for the Historic Hudson Valley.
Reviewed By ken k - Millstone, New Jersey
We arrived early. First customer in the lot. My first impression was ; it's a very clean and well organized place. The staff were all exceptionally well trained and friendly. Ticket redemption was quick and easy. After a brief but thorough security check, you enter a small but lovely farm village. A few shops , desert stores and food truck.
Very nice. They call out a time schedule for the hayride. 7:15 we where. The wagon ride was very well done. Very professional. The actors and exhibits were all excellent. Not as scary as other such as Bates Motel or Creamy Acres... But it was first class all the way. After about 20 minutes, the tractor drops you off at the Luna Motel. From this point onward, you walk. All the attractions were great. The actors are outstanding.. Some of the scares are really life like...
My only suggestions would be to turn up the scares. Add some more frights. Overall this place must be one of the best and cleanest Halloween Hayrides in the nation. It runs as good as Disney. Or does Disney run as good as the Horseman??? Either way, the Headless Horseman is really terrific.
7. Wilderstein Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Wilderstein Historic Site, with its exquisite Queen Anne mansion and Calvert Vaux designed landscape, is widely regarded as one of the Hudson Valley’s most important examples of Victorian architecture. The estate was the home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, whose extraordinarily close relationship with Franklin Delano Roosevelt has been well-chronicled and is the subject of much interest. Wilderstein’s guided tour includes the elaborate 1888 interiors of the first floor of the mansion, the exterior architecture, landscape, annual exhibition, and video. The regular season for guided tours is May through October. In addition, the mansion is open and decorated for the holidays from Thanksgiving weekend until the end of December.There is also a network of hiking trails on the property, special events throughout the year, a gift shop, and spectacular Hudson River views.
Reviewed By orientsailor - New York City, New York
On Sunday we visited the Wilderstein Historic site, the home of the Stuckley family, who are probably best known for Daisy Stuckley, who was an "assistant" and dog sitter for neighbor and cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Margaret, aka Daisy, appears in the welcome video as a patrician 95 year old who has bequeathed her home to the Wilderstein not-for-profit, but still lives in the turn of the century mansion. The tour of this ornate home is limited to the first floor and Olmstead Vaux grounds overlooking the Hudson River. Our tour guide, Doris, was very knowledgeable about the house and the Stuckley family. Besides the Tiffany decor and dark wood interiors, perhaps the most interesting aspect of the tour was the connection to WWI and the service of Henry Stuckley, Daisy's sibling who won the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor before being killed at the end of the war. The grand Hudson Valley Bracketed house marks the apex of the Stuckley family, when there was wealth and the promise of 7 children. The spare and decidedly unfancy kitchen, where Daisy lived as a elderly woman without means, represents how the family ended up at the close of the 20th c.
8. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Visit FDR's 1826 home that remains almost exactly as it was at the time of the president's death in 1945, including the stables, icehouses, a walking trail, and the graves of Franklin and Eleanor located in the Rose Garden.
Reviewed By kimbadreamer - Nutley, New Jersey
The home is a reminder of the humbleness of a man (and his wife) who would go on to lead America through one of the darkest points in history. There were so many things to see and learn here and the visit was well worth it.
9. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By RonL40 - Utica, New York
Very enjoyable space is very inviting. The works are displayed in open spaces that invite the attention of groups -- this is a teaching museum and is superbly curated, both in terms of breadth of the collection and the individual works shown. Ideally fits the purpose, teaching both students and visitors. Especially impressive collections of Helen Frankenthaler, Hudson River Valley painters, Dutch Golden Age. But there's also an interesting collection of Greek, Rome, Asia, Mexico. Definitely worth the visit. And a revisit!
10. Mohonk Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Mohonk Preserve is the largest private nature preserve in New York. The Preserve protects 8,000 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge and inspires people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. Preserve lands are open sunrise to sunset every day for hiking, climbing, biking, skiing, horseback riding, and nature study. A current membership or day pass is required to access the lands. Admission to the Visitor Center is always free.
Reviewed By j_ardinger - New York
Beautiful scenery to walk through. Moderates to experts for hiking. This is tick area so be sure to take precautions and check each other after.
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