HOURS AND DIRECTIONS


Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is open on a seasonal basis. From now until October 30, Val-Kill is open daily, 9 to 5 pm with last tour at 4:30. The winter schedule begins, so it will be closed Tues -Wed, Oct 31-Nov 1 and open Thur-Mon from Nov 2 thru April 30, 9 to 5 pm; tours at 1 and 3 pm. Daily schedule resumes May 1. The grounds, however, are open daily year-round until sunset.

Entrance Fees

Entrance to the park grounds is free. An $8.00 fee for adults includes a Guided Tour of the Home of Eleanor Roosevelt (Val-Kill). Children ages 15 and under are admitted free of charge. All visitors (including children) must have a tour ticket in order to join a Guided Tour. Access to Val-Kill is by guided tour only.

The Interagency Senior Pass, Access pass and Annual pass provide for free entry to any available tour at the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt historic sites. In addition, the accompanying three adults with the cardholder will be admitted without charge.

Family & Individual Reservations

For your convenience you may make guided tour reservations in advance by telephone or on the internet. Val-Kill is a very popular attraction in Hyde Park especially during the fall foliage season. Tours often sell out during the month of October and during weekend afternoons throughout the year.

Reservations may be made up to five months in advance. The reservation center telephone number is: 1-877-444-6777 or by a secure website at http://www.recreation.gov; click on "Tours and Tickets" to get to the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites


Getting There

Plane
The closest major airport is Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York (near junction of I-87 and I-84). Several major carriers have daily flights to Stewart. Car rentals are available at the airport.

Car
The park is located in Hyde Park, New York on Rt. 9G about 6 miles north of Poughkeepsie.

From Massachusetts:

  • Massachusetts Turnpike West to Taconic State Parkway South
  • Exit at Rt. 199 West (Red Hook) to Rt. 308 West (Rhinebeck)
  • Rt. 308 West to Rt. 9 South (Hyde Park)
  • South on Route 9 to East on St. Andrews Road
  • East St. Andrews Road(Rte 40A) to Rt. 9G North
  • North Rt. 9G to park entrance on right
From New York City:
  • Henry Hudson Parkway (Rt. 9A) North to Sawmill River Parkway
  • Sawmill River Parkway North to Taconic State Parkway North
  • Exit at Rt. 55 West (Poughkeepsie) to Rt. 9 North (Hyde Park)to East on St. Andrews Road
  • East St. Andrews Road(Rte 40A) to Rt. 9G North
  • North Rt. 9G to park entrance on right
Alternate route from New York City:
  • Palisades Parkway North to New York state Thruway North
  • Exit 18 (New Paltz)
  • Rt. 299 east to Rt. 9W South
  • Rt. 9W South to Mid-Hudson Bridge
  • Cross Bridge and exit Rt. 9 North (Hyde Park)to East on St. Andrews Road
  • East St. Andrews Road(Rte 40A) to Rt. 9G North
  • North Rt. 9G to park entrance on right