Park Details

Name:	Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Address:	4097 Albany Post Road
	Hyde Park
	New York
	12538
Phone:	845-229-9115
Fax:	845-229-0739
URL:	www.nps.gov/vama

Category

• National park

General Description

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site entered the National Park Service by act of Congress in 1940.The estate is preserved as a reminder of an era marked by rising industrial fortunes in the United States. Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt enlisted the expertise of architects, landscape designers, and interior decorators to create a country estate that would imitate and rival the grand houses of England and France. The stately grounds provide stunning views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Sign language interpreters available for guided tours and interpretive programs