Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site - Plan Your Visit

November thru April Val-Kill is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thursday thru Monday tours will be offered at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

The grounds are open daily year-round from dawn to dusk.

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. Follow the link below for detailed driving directions.

Public Transportation
The Metro-North Commuter Railroad and Amtrak both stop in Poughkeepsie, about 5 miles south of the park. Call Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 or Metro-North at 800 638-7646 for information. Taxi service to the park from the Poughkeepsie Train Station is available. Taxi service from other points in the local area is also available. The Dutchess County Loop Bus System stops in Hyde Park several times daily; call (800) 924-8702 for information.

Getting Around

Once arriving, all access is pedestrian.