too many mansions-Hudson suggestions?
Sep 15th, 2002 | 12:13 PM
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They're all fabulous and work a visit. It will take all day, though, to visit the Vanderbilt/FDR sight. HIGHLY recommend you visit the US Parks Commission Website and purchase your tickets before leaving home. You can save with a combination ticket. They are often sold out, especially on fall weekends. I felt terrible for the many senior citizens who arrived early on a Saturday morning to find that tickets were sold out and probably had no it was due to advance tickets sales via the web...
Sep 15th, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Put Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate in Pocantico Hills (adjacent to Tarrytown) at the top of your list. They have two two-hour tours, one of the mansion itself and one of the grounds. The latter is only given at specific times, while the Mansion tour is regularly scheduled. I believe it is closed on Tuesdays.
The aforementioned FDR Home and Museum and the Vanderbilt Estate comprise an excellent day trip on their own.
You are right, there are many many estates worthy of your time. In addition to those mentioned, there's also Lyndhurst (the Gould estate), Montgomery Place, Oleana, Boscobel, etc.,etc., etc, etc.
Check out these two excellent websites:
http://www.hudsonvalley.org
http://hvnet.com
The aforementioned FDR Home and Museum and the Vanderbilt Estate comprise an excellent day trip on their own.
You are right, there are many many estates worthy of your time. In addition to those mentioned, there's also Lyndhurst (the Gould estate), Montgomery Place, Oleana, Boscobel, etc.,etc., etc, etc.
Check out these two excellent websites:
http://www.hudsonvalley.org
http://hvnet.com
Sep 16th, 2002 | 06:09 AM
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Kykuit is impressive and a little pricey if I remember right ($30/person). There are two tours, one of the interior, which includes a mini museum of modern art, the other of the sculpture gardens. A bus takes you to the estate. Union Church is nearby and I would recommend seeing that as well, with Chagall & Matisse stained glass windows. Also Sunnyside is in this same area. Sunnyside is smaller and charming. If you're a fan of Washington Irvings, like I am, you'll definitely enjoy it.
Oleana is much further north, has a spectacular view of the Hudson River. I was amazed. The art work is wonderful too, large collection of eastern craftwork as well as Hudson River and other paintings. Very worthwhile.
The Vanderbilt Estate has large grounds and is very nice to stroll around and see the views of the river in addition to a very nice tour of the inside. Both FDR's home and Eleaonor's home are nearby. All worth seeing.
Boscobel has a lovely view of the Hudson River and West Point. The grounds have been nicely upkept, with groves of fruit trees and little gardens. The tours tend to be intimate, at least when I've gone, and the guides are knowledgeable if a little snooty, ha. There's a beautiful rose garden there as well.
Also, Morse's home in Pookeepsie (sorry if I spell that wrong) is very enjoyable. The grounds leading down to the river have been arranged in steps, like an Italian garden, and there are paths that go all through it. The house itself is interesting too.
One last plug is Wilderstein near Rhinebeck. It's smaller, with another lovely view of the river. It's being restored bit by bit, a work in progress. We love going there, the people who work there are friendly, the tour is interesting (Tiffany stained glass windows), there are paths that lead down to the Hudson as well.
I love the Hudson Valley.
Oleana is much further north, has a spectacular view of the Hudson River. I was amazed. The art work is wonderful too, large collection of eastern craftwork as well as Hudson River and other paintings. Very worthwhile.
The Vanderbilt Estate has large grounds and is very nice to stroll around and see the views of the river in addition to a very nice tour of the inside. Both FDR's home and Eleaonor's home are nearby. All worth seeing.
Boscobel has a lovely view of the Hudson River and West Point. The grounds have been nicely upkept, with groves of fruit trees and little gardens. The tours tend to be intimate, at least when I've gone, and the guides are knowledgeable if a little snooty, ha. There's a beautiful rose garden there as well.
Also, Morse's home in Pookeepsie (sorry if I spell that wrong) is very enjoyable. The grounds leading down to the river have been arranged in steps, like an Italian garden, and there are paths that go all through it. The house itself is interesting too.
One last plug is Wilderstein near Rhinebeck. It's smaller, with another lovely view of the river. It's being restored bit by bit, a work in progress. We love going there, the people who work there are friendly, the tour is interesting (Tiffany stained glass windows), there are paths that lead down to the Hudson as well.
I love the Hudson Valley.
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Sep 16th, 2002 | 07:21 AM
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My favorites are the Vanderbilt, we always take a picnic and have it on the grounds.
and Wilderstein. I forget the name of another, might be Mills or Montgomery-right down on the river, they have a fall market and that is lovely. We were there one year when they were giving black labrador puppies away and everybody was carrying a pup around with them
Also, Olana, Frederick Churchs home is wonderful! That is North of Rhinebeck, just past Red Hook overlooking the Hudson. Beautiful house and grounds not in the same style as the others at all.
Enjoy!
and Wilderstein. I forget the name of another, might be Mills or Montgomery-right down on the river, they have a fall market and that is lovely. We were there one year when they were giving black labrador puppies away and everybody was carrying a pup around with them
Also, Olana, Frederick Churchs home is wonderful! That is North of Rhinebeck, just past Red Hook overlooking the Hudson. Beautiful house and grounds not in the same style as the others at all.
Enjoy!
