Attractions in Hyde Park, New York
Amusements
Spaceship Discovery Science & Technology 845-229-2438
4276 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Hyde Park Plaza
Hands-on and virtual educational opportunities for children and adults. See interactive robots and science station, competitions, and a virtual museum. more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site 845-229-9115
4097 Albany Post Road, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538
This National Historic Site contains "Springwood," the lifelong home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the only President elected to four terms. Also on the site is the... more info mapSt. James Church 845-229-2820
4526 Albany Post Road, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt attended this historic church that also has a historic cemetery on site. more info mapTop Cottage 845-229-9115
7097 Albany Post Road, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tours of Hyde Park corresponding with the tales and presidency of FDR. You can also tour the hilltop retreat that he designed. Tours depart from his home. more infoVanderbilt Mansion 845-229-9115
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
A fine example of a gilded-age country place constructed by wealthy industrialists in the 19th century. The Vanderbilt Estate is a fully-furnished, 54-room mansion... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Road , Hyde Park, NY 12538
The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors. Eleanor Roosevelt chose Val-Kill for her retreat, her office, her home, and her... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum 845-486-7770
4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
America's first presidential library, it was the only one used by a sitting president. The museum contains special interactive exhibits, immersive audioâ€visual... more infoFranklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum 800-FDR-VISIT
4079 Albany Post Road, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Part of the National Archives, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum was the first presidential library, opened in 1941 by FDR personally. One of ten... more info mapHyde Park Historical Society Museum 845-229-2559
4389 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tours of The Little Red School House on the grounds of North Park Elementary School off Route 9G by appointment. The museum features artifacts from town colonizers and... more info mapHyde Park Railroad Station 845-229-2338
34 River Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
A station was built at this location around 1851, when the Hudson River Railroad was constructed from New York City to Albany. That structure was torn down and replaced... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Beatrix Farrand Garden
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
The Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield is open to the public free of charge. Hours are seven days a week, 7 a.m. to sunset. more info mapItalian Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion 845-229-6432
Route 9
Recently restored formal Italian Gardens, characterized by reflecting pools, terraces, pergola and loggia, with three levels of annuals, perennials and roses. Open from... more info
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