Hyde Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

New York Surrounding Tours I Hyde Park Vanderbilt Mansion

🔥Check-in at the US National Parks: 7/100 You can also check in at the Roosevelt Park. When you see the name Vanderbilt, you know that the mansion of this family, which was once wealthy enough to rival nations, must be extraordinary. Cornelius Vanderbilt turned the $100 given by his parents into a shipping and railway magnate in the United States. His descendants' mansions and historical sites are also scattered across the US, with the most famous being the two grand family homes in Rhode Island. If Rhode Island is too far, you can first take a train to upstate New York for a visit. This house belonged to his grandson Freferick. Since he and his wife had no children, after their death, at the suggestion of Roosevelt, their niece donated the residence to become a national park, although the surrounding estates are still privately owned. Before touring the mansion, you can take a stroll in the garden greenery, which is adjacent to the river, offering beautiful scenery. The estate was built in the late 19th century, covering 260 acres, with Neoclassical architecture. At that time, the castle had as many as 60 servants, and it was mainly Freferick's vacation home. As soon as you enter the room, you can feel the luxurious atmosphere that pervades. The decoration and furniture layout here are maintained as they were when the couple lived here. The study's decoration is very distinctive, with a wall full of books and antlers on the wall. It's like entering a large art gallery, with every tapestry and ornament being extremely luxurious. The guest rooms on the second floor have even hosted prime ministers and presidents. When visiting the rooms, remember to look up at the beautiful carvings and murals on the ceiling. The entire house decoration is like a large piece of art, quite a sight to see. ✨Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site✨ 🕙Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00-20:00 💰Ticket Price: The park is open for free, but to visit the historic house, you need to sign up for a Tour at the visitor center. Tickets are $10, and starting in May, they will increase to $15 🔖Stamp Check-in: You can get a stamp and a map at the visitor center, and reserve a tour of the mansion