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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site NY

Lat, Long: 41.76208482, -73.89894026

Designation: National Historic Site

Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.

Weather:

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.

Directions:

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9G, midway between New York City and Albany, about a 1.5 hour drive from either direction. Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, the park is easily reached by either the Taconic State Parkway or Route 9, and the New York State Thruway west of the Hudson River.

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Address/Contact:

54 Valkill Park Road

Hyde Park, US, 12538

Phone: 845-229-9422

Email: margaret_laffin@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Val-Kill Cottage in the SummerA small fieldstone cottage on a lush lawn with flowering shrubs.A winding road through green fields and shade trees.A paneled room with comfortable furniture and a baby grand piano.A stone fireplace enclosed by a screend porch.A bedroom with walls covered in framed photographs.A pond with meadow in the background.