Hyde Park Travel Guide

  FDR & Eleanor
by Herkbert
 
  • FDR & Eleanor
      FDR & Eleanor
    by Herkbert
  • The Vanderbilt Mansion
      The Vanderbilt Mansion
    by 807Wheaton
  • Childhood home and residence of FDR
      Childhood home and residence of FDR
    by 807Wheaton
  • Eleanor's home
      Eleanor's home
    by 807Wheaton
  • Enjoying my Strawberry Shake
      Enjoying my Strawberry Shake
    by cjg1
 

Pro

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 Lots of mansions with historical significance and without. 


Con

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 None 


In a nutshell

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 Don't hurry through Hyde Park, NY 

 

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Things to Do  

See Val-Kill Cottage Eleanor Roosevelt's home

See Val-Kill Cottage Eleanor Roosevelt's home, Hyde Park

 807Wheaton Says:  Val-Kill is the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady. A guided tour is given at this home. It is depicted almost down to the detail of the way it was when Eleanor Roosevelt called this place home. There is a very good movie to see before the tour. On the... 

CIA

CIA, Hyde Park

 apbeaches Says:  The Culinary Institute of America's campus in Hyde Park is the most prestigeous culinary center in the country. There are more than 125 instructors from 16 countries, including the most American Culinary Federation-Certified Master Chefs in all of culinary education. 41... 

Vanderbilt Mansion

Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park

 apbeaches Says:  Architecturally the Vanderbilt Mansion's architecture, interiors, mechanical systems, road systems and landscape, is a remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place, illustrating the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as... 

ValKill Eleanor Roosevelt's National Historic Site

ValKill Eleanor Roosevelt's National Historic Site, Hyde Park

 apbeaches Says:  The only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, Val-Kill welcomes you as Mrs. Roosevelt welcomed her many guests. We saw a :16 introductory film "Close to Home" then our guide brought us through the first floor of Mrs. Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage. We enjoyed the... 

FDR Presidential Library & Museum

FDR Presidential Library & Museum, Hyde Park

 Herkbert Says:  The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum is home to many displays on the life and times of our longest serving President and his wife. The displays range from his oval office desk to his private study with many memories of events that shaped the world during his... 

CIA - Culinary Institute of America

CIA - Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park

 Herkbert Says:  The Culinary Institute of America is a not-for-profit college dedicated to the culinary arts. The campus is located in Hyde Park, NY, right on the main highway - Route 9. You can tour the campus and can also have dinner there. The college operates four student-staffed... 

Hotels  

Quality Inn Hyde Park

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Restaurants  

Maya: Fresh Ingredients & Better than most

Maya: Fresh Ingredients & Better than most, Hyde Park

 apbeaches Says:  We were surprised to find such a fun, colorful, reasonable & delicious Mexican here. The parking lot was packed, the restaurant was full and each table looked like they were having a great food with lots of wonderful platters. Zagat awards & NYTimes reviews filled the entry.... 

Eveready Diner: Blast from the past

Eveready Diner: Blast from the past, Hyde Park

 Herkbert Says:  The Eveready Diner was a great find while driving along Rte 9 in Hyde Park. With a juke box, counter service and great food, this was like stepping into the Twilight Zone. Good food meets Happy Days. :-)The menu has a great many choices to satisfy just about everyone. The... 

Ristorante Caterina de' Medici: Great food at the CIA

Ristorante Caterina de' Medici: Great food at the CIA, Hyde Park

 Herkbert Says:  This restaurant is located on the campus of the Culinary Institute and is staffed by students of the college. The building itself was very nicely done. The colors, furniture and design touches would give you the feeling of eating in a Tuscan Restaurant.The service was prompt... 

The Eveready: DELICIOUS FOOD ONCE FEATURED ON THE FOOD NETWORK

The Eveready: DELICIOUS FOOD ONCE FEATURED ON THE FOOD NETWORK, Hyde Park

 moiraistyx Says:  I have to say, that I've been here a handful of times and each time the experience has been very different. It really depends on what you order and when you order it. Sometimes the food is absolutely outstanding and other times it isn't worth the gum stuck under the table... 

Hung Far II: OK CHINESE FOR UPSTATE

Hung Far II: OK CHINESE FOR UPSTATE, Hyde Park

 moiraistyx Says:  The good thing about this place is that they are quick and only about a block away. I mostly get the sweet and sour chicken with fried rice and a cup of sweet and sour soup. Once I tried their boneless spare ribs but they were really gross. The woman who works the counter... 

Angellina's: ITALIAN ON A BUDGET

Angellina's: ITALIAN ON A BUDGET, Hyde Park

 moiraistyx Says:  I have an unfair advantage when it comes to Angelina's. This great little Italian place caters the food for the homeless shelter I work for. So I have gotten to sample just about everything they have to offer on the menu from seafood to pasta to soups and salads to dessert.... 

Cocoa's Bar and Grill: WE ORDER OUT FROM HERE ALL THE TIME

Cocoa's Bar and Grill: WE ORDER OUT FROM HERE ALL THE TIME, Hyde Park

 moiraistyx Says:  My boss and I order lunch from Cocoa's at least once a week for two reasons, 1. the food is very good and 2. they deliver. Cocoa's has excellent lunch specials every day which are not only tasty, but very economical. One of my favorite lunch menu items is their turkey... 

Pete's: THEY ONCE CATERED FOR THE SHELTER

Pete's: THEY ONCE CATERED FOR THE SHELTER, Hyde Park

 moiraistyx Says:  Pete's used to cater the food for the homeless shelter I work for. The key word here is used to. After a couple of years, the overall quality of the food provided went into the gutter. The delivery guy, George, was also very pleasant and nice. There wasn't a day that he... 

Eveready Diner: What a "Real" Diner should be....

Eveready Diner: What a "Real" Diner should be...., Hyde Park

 cjg1 Says:  We knew we were getting close to the Diner when we saw the neon glow of the sign. We pulled into the parking lot and saw the glow of the diner. The diner looks like a 1950’s retro diner. We walked inside and were surprised at the large interior. There were three sections of... 

El Mariachi-THIS PLACE IS NOW CLOSED: AUTHENTIC TEX-MEX

El Mariachi-THIS PLACE IS NOW CLOSED: AUTHENTIC TEX-MEX, Hyde Park

 moiraistyx Says:  Every so often my boss and I get a hankering for some really good Tex-Mex food. Lucky for us El Mariachi is right up the street from our office. Its a little eatery combined with an Mexican grocery store. There isn't must of an atmosphere to speak of, but boy oh boy is the... 

Transportation  

Getting around by car
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While you can get to Hyde Park by various means, you really do need a car to get around and see the sights. The area is not compact so you will definitely not be able to see everything if you traveled here by bus or train.

Written Jul 23, 2009

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Off The Beaten Path  

The Gardens at Roosevelt...
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The Gardens at Roosevelt Mansion. It has a brillant collection of flowers with many roses. It is a must see.

Written Oct 5, 2002

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Visit the Vanderbuilt Mansion....

Visit the Vanderbuilt Mansion...., Hyde Park

 Easty Says:  Visit the Vanderbuilt Mansion. The estate is fascinatingly large. The mansion is built out of stone and is definitely worth a look see. The grounds are magnificent. The estate is large. It extends from the banks of the Hudson River up to Albany Post Road (US 9). On a clear... 

See these three very different...

See these three very different..., Hyde Park

 noahsdad Says:  See these three very different homes. The Vanderbilt mansion, one of the smaller Vanderbilt properties at only 54 rooms, and the only one maintained by the National Park Service, has to be seen to be believed. Each room belongs to a different period: the Spanish Renaissance,... 

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