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State & National Historic Sites |
Clermont State Historic Site
One Clermont Avenue
Clermont 518-537-4240
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Seven generations of the Livingston family enjoyed this country estate with a restored mansion, galleries, formal gardens, and other attractions.
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Clinton House State Historic Site
549 Main Street
Poughkeepsie 845-471-1630
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The home was built in 1735 and was active during the years when Poughkeepsie was Capital of State.
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
519 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park 845-229-9115
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Named Val-kill, this beautifully restored home of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt includes a film biography and memorabilia.
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John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Route 22
Katonah 914-232-5651
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Built in 1787 and featuring American art and furnishings, this was the home of the first Chief Supreme Court Justice, John Jay.
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Knox’s Headquarters State Historic Site
Forge Hill Road
Vails Gate 845-561-5498
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Set on 50 wooded acres, the area includes Ellison House, which served as quarters for high ranking officers.
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St. Paul’s National Historic Site
897 South Columbus Avenue
Mt. Vernon 914-667-4116
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The site includes St. Paul’s Church, a village green, historic cemetery and a museum focused on freedom of speech.
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Staatsburg State Historic Site & Mills Mansion
Old Post Road
Staatsburg 845-889-8851
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This elaborate 1895 country home features furnishings in the style of Louis XIV through Louis XVI.
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Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Park Road off Route 9W
Stony Point 845-786-2521
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Commemorating the battle won by General Anthony Wayne, points of interest include musket and artillery displays and cooking and camp life demonstrations.
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Route 9
Hyde Park 845-229-9115
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Representative of the “Gilded Age,” this elegant home built in 1896 features beautiful formal gardens and a magnificent view of the Hudson River.
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Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site
84 Liberty Street
Newburgh 845-562-1195
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This Dutch-style farmhouse known as “Hasbrouck House” served as George Washington’s headquarters between 1782 and 1783.
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The Hudson Valley Historic Sites |
Boscobel
1601 Route 9D
Garrison 845-265-3638
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This 19th-century house was moved from its original location and features Federalist and Victorian furnishings along with breathtaking gardens and views.
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Brotherhood Winery
100 Brotherhood Plaza
Washingtonville 845-496-3661
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America’s oldest winery includes an art gallery and cafe and offers tours with tastings.
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Century House
Route 213
Rosendale 845-658-9900
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This family estate of the owners of the Rosendale Century Cement Company was active for more than 147 years and features numerous attractions.
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Church of the Messiah
6436 Montgomery Street
Rhinebeck 854-876-3533
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Unique stained glass windows adorn this early 20th-century Episcopal Church with a historic congregation dating back to the 1850s.
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Clove Furnace
Route 17 South
Arden 845-351-4696
Headquarters for the Orange County Historical Society, the site features iron authentic mining displays and a restored blast furnace used in the making of guns during the Civil War.
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Constitution Island
West Point 845-446-8676
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During the Revolution, a massive chain was stretched across the Hudson from this island in an effort to stop the passage of British ships.
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First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church
55 Main Street
Fishkill 845-896-9836
Dating back to 1731, this building once served as a meeting place for the New York Provincial Congress and was used as a prison during the Revolutionary War.
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Gomez Mill House
Mill House Road
Marlboro 845-236-3126
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Erected in 1714, this is the oldest surviving structure built by a Jewish family in America and includes original slave quarters.
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Historic Huguenot Street
18 Broadhead Avenue
New Paltz 845-255-1660
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Take a guided tour of six authentically furnished stone houses dating to 1692, as well as a reconstructed church copied from original 1717 design.
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Hyde Park Railroad Station
34 River Road
Hyde Park 845-229-2338
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Built in 1914, the station has been restored to its original condition and was based on a design shown at the Pan American World Exposition of 1898.
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Jacob Blauvelt House
20 Zukor Road
New City 845-634-9629
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Set on four acres, this restored 1832 Dutch farmhouse features tours as well as a cooking demonstration in the open fireplace.
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John Kane House
126 E. Main Street
Pawling 845-575-3052
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Located in the Lowell Thomas Center, the home served as the General George Washington headquarters in 1778.
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Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
Route 9
Sleepy Hollow 914-631-9491
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Considered by many to the most impressive of the Hudson Valley estates, the house holds important collections of arts and antiques.
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Lyndhurst
635 South Broadway
Tarrytown 914-631-4481
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Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this stately Gothic Revival mansion is clad in Sing Sing marble and commands spectacular views of the Hudson River.
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Madame Brett Homestead
50 Van Nydeck Avenue
Beacon 845-831-6533
Occupied by the Brett family for seven generations, this 1709 home with its formal gardens and period furnishings is one of the oldest in the nation.
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Moffat Library
6 West Main Street
Washingtonville 845-496-5483
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Tiffany stained glass graces the windows of this elegant 1887 structure that still serves the community.
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Montgomery Place
River Road
Red Hook 845-758-5461
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Restored 23-room mansion set on 434 acres includes gardens, woods, and walking trails with Hudson River views.
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New Windsor Cantonment
Temple Hill Road
New Windsor 845-561-1765
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The site of the final encampment of George Washington’s army offers exhibits and re-enactments of military life and camp activities.
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Oblong Quaker Meeting House
Meeting House Road
Pawling 845-855-9316
This original 1764 Quaker meeting house is not only revered as an historic building in its own right, it once served as a military hospital for George Washington’s troops.
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Old Dutch Church & Burying Ground
North Broadway
Tarrytown 914-631-1123
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Open for worship from June through September, this lovely 17th century church represents a fine example of Colonial Dutch
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Opus 40
50 Fite Road
Saugerties 845-246-3400
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Representing nearly 40 years of labor, this extraordinary sculpture by Harvey Fite is crafted entirely of bluestone and spreads over six acres.
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Philipsburg Manor Upper Mills
Route 9
Tarrytown 914-631-8200
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This 1682 Dutch Manor house features 17th and 18th century period furnishings, a grist mill, and demonstrations on early farming.
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Philipse Manor Hall
29 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers 914-965-4027
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A rare rococo ceiling, historical photographs and paintings are featured in this Gothic manor house which housed the first Village Hall.
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Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse Drive
Saugerties 845-247-0656
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Visitors can enjoy an exhibit room and a wonderful bed and breakfast at the site of this 1869 historic lighthouse.
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Surving Studios & Mead's Mill
17 Millsburg Road
South Centerville 845-355-1430
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Today's sculpture studio and gallery is set in a 1720 flour mill built next to a waterfall and used to grind gunpowder during the American Revolution.
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Tappan Reformed Church Manse
35 Old King’s Highway
Tappan 845-359-1694
The nation's oldest parsonage is still in continuous use and featured Hudson Valley Dutch architecture with colonial interior elements added later.
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The Dewint House
20 Livingston Avenue
Tappan 845-359-1359
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Home to the Tappan town Historical Society, the museum is set in a carriage house circa 1700 that served as George Washington’s headquarters.
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The Old ‘76 House
110 Main Street
Tappan 845-359-5476
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Formerly Mabie’s Tavern but now a quaint restaurant, this structure was once a prison where British spy Major John Andre was detained.
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Union Church of Pocantico Hills
150 White Plains Road
Tarrytown 914-332-6659
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Stained glass windows by modern masters Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse were established as memorials by Rockefeller family members.
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Van Cortlandt Manor
525 South Riverside Avenue
Croton-on-Hudson 914-271-8981
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For nearly 200 centuries this 18th-century manor was the residence of one of New York’s most prominent families.
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Washington Irving's Sunnyside
West Sunnyside Lane
Tarrytown 914-631-8200
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Originally a two-room Dutch cottage, Sunnyside was renovated in 1835 by Washington Irving and features a library with his personal possessions.
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Wethersfield
Pugsley Hill Road
Stanfordville 845-373-8037
This Georgian estate on 1,200 acres features elaborate furnishings and an impressive art gallery, formal gardens, stables, and a carriage house.
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Wilderstein
330 Morton Road
Rhinebeck 845-876-4818
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Designed as an Italian villa, this 1852 mansion features a five story round tower and Tiffany decor.
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Wing’s Castle
Bangall Road
Millbrook 845-677-9085
Complete with moat and seven towers, this impressive castle took 23 years to build and features numerous exhibits.
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New York Highlights |
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Leading Museums |
American Folk Art Museum
45 West 53rd Street
New York City 212-265-1040
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American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 70th
New York City 212-769-5100
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn 718-623-7200
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Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
Smithsonian Institution
New York 212-849-8400
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Ellis Island Museum
New York Harbor
New York 212-363-3206
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Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl Street
New York 212-425-1776
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International Center of Photography
1133 Avenue of the Americas
New York 212-857-0001
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Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
West 46th Street
New York City 212-245-0072
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd
New York 212-535-7710
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Museum for African Art
36-01 43rd Avenue at 36th Street
Long Island 718-784-7700
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Museum of Television and Radio
25 West 52nd Street
New York 212-621-6800
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National Museum of the American Indian
The George Gustav Heye Center
New York 212-514-3700
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New Museum of Contemporary Art
583 Broadway
New York 212-219-1222
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New York Aquarium
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx 718-220-5100
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New York City Fire Museum
278 Spring Street
New York City 212-691-1303
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New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th Street
Queens 718-699-0005
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York 212-423-3500
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South Street Seaport & Museum
19 Fulton Street
New York City 212-732-8257
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The Jewish Museum
1109 5th Avenue
New York 212-423-3200
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The Museum at FIT
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City 212-217-5800
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Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Avenue
New York 800-WHITNEY
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New York Landmarks |
Central Park Conservancy
14 E. 60th Street
New York City 212-310-6600
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Everything from a zoo to gardens, fountains, sculptures, monuments, and attractions are encompassed in 843 acres in the heart of the city.
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Ellis Island & Museum
New York Harbor
New York 212-363-3200
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Tour the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants passed between 1892 and 1954.
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Empire State Building
Fifth Avenue & 34th Street
New York 212-736-3100
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This majestic masterpiece of Art Deco styling and world-renowned landmark offers spectacular views.
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Madison Square Garden
Four Penn Plaza
New York 212-465-6106
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The world's most famous arena has been a showcase for big-name artists and athletes in a variety of venues.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
14 East 51st Street
New York 212-753-2261
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The largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the nation serves as the center of American Catholic life.
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St. Paul’s Chapel
209 Broadway
New York 212-233-4164
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This historic 1766 structure is Manhattan's oldest public building in continuous use.
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Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
New York 212-363-3200
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The island is accessible by ferry from Battery Park, showcasing Lady Liberty as the consummate symbol of America and freedom.
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Times Square
New York 212-274-0772
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Touted as the entertainment capital of the world and the crossroads of the world, this landmark hosts the premier New Year's Eve celebration.
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United Nations
First Avenue at 46th Street
New York 212-963-TOUR
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The headquarters for the world's peacekeeping organization is located in New York City and offers tours.
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WaveHill
West 249th Street & Independence
Bronx 718-549-3200
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This public garden and cultural center overlooks the Hudson River and features more than 3,200 species of plants.
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Regional Museums |
A. Scott Warthin Jr. Geological Museum
Ely Hall, Vassar College
Poughkeepsie 845-437-7000
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This extensive collection of rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems include dioramas and an operational geyser.
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Cudner-Hyatt House Museum
937 White Plains Post Road
Scarsdale 914-723-1744
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Dating back to 1734, this farmhouse museum features Victorian furnishings and other artifacts.
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D&H Canal Historical Society Museum
Mohonk Road
High Falls 845-687-9311
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Exhibits about the history of the D & H Canal and its related communities include working models of a canal lock.
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David Crawford House Museum
189 Montgomery Street
Newburgh 845-561-2585
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Home of shipping magnate David Crawford, this 1830 neo-Classical mansion features period antiques, memorabilia, and artifacts.
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Empire State Railway Museum
Station Road
Phoenicia 845-688-7501
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The Phoenicia Depot of the Ulster & Delaware railway offers railway ride boards at Mt. Pleasant and Phoenicia sites.
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Foundry School Museum
63 Chestnut Street
Cold Spring 845-265-4010
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West Point Foundry exhibits and Hudson River legends are featured in this 140-year-old former schoolhouse.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home & Historic Site
519 Albury Post Road
Hyde Park 845-229-9115
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The lifelong home of President Roosevelt also features a gravesite, gardens, a library, and a museum.
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Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
240 Main Street
Goshen 845-294-6330
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The story of the American Standardbred focuses on trotting and includes statues of past champions, Currier and Ives prints, a Hall of Fame, and a museum library.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum
One Rondout Landing
Kingston 845-338-0071
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Take a boat ride to Rondout Lighthouse and enjoy the many exhibits, lectures, festivals, and special programs related to the maritime history of the region.
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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
94 Broadway
Newburgh 845-569-4997
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The world's largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents encompasses literature, science, religion, history, and art.
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Klyne Esopus Museum
Route 9 West
Ulster Park 845-338-8109
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Within this old country church, you can trace the town’s history from 3000 B.C. to the present. Gift shop and genealogical research library are included.
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Locust Grove
Samuel Morse Historic Site
Poughkeepsie 845-454-4500
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Home of inventor Samuel Morse, the house contains extensive decorative arts, period furniture, and exhibits.
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Museum of the Hudson Highlands
The Boulevard
Cornwall-on-Hudson 845-534-7781
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Live and mounted animal habitat exhibits, a nature trail, and the Ogden Gallery are among the attractions.
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Museum Village
1010 Route 17M
Monroe 845-782-8247
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This 19th-century village museum depicts daily life and work through numerous exhibits, an apothecary, a one-room school house, a village smithy, and a log cabin.
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Neversink Valley Area Museum
Delaware & Hudson Canal Park
Cuddebackville 845-754-8870
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Formerly a blacksmith’s house, the Neversink Valley Area Museum presents exhibits about the D&H Canal while the 300-acre park encourages walking, fishing, and picnicking.
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
Stone Church Road
Rhinebeck 845-752-3200
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Those with an interest in aviation will want to explore the displays of antique aircraft, museum and open cockpit airplane rides.
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Quarryman's Museum
50 Fite Road
Saugerties 845-246-3400
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The museum is located on the grounds of the famous outdoor environmental sculpture, Opus 40.
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Southeast Museum
Old Town Hall
Brewster 845-279-7500
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The Museum displays geological and mineral collection along with exhibits of local history, the Harlem Railroad line and Borden Dairy.
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The Hammond Museum
Deveau Road
North Salem 914-669-5033
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Lovely gardens cover most of 3.5 acres with hilltop beauty while the museum focuses on the arts and humanities.
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The Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers 914-963-4550
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Andrus Planetarium expands the attractions at this wonderful museum that includes Glenview Mansion.
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Trolley Museum of New York
89 East Strand
Kingston 845-331-3399
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A museum of vintage and modern streetcars offers train rides that feature outstanding views.
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United States Military Academy & Museum
2107 South Post Road
West Point 845-938-2638
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The nation's oldest military school and the nation's oldest continuously occupied military post include a museum that focuses on American warfare.
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Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Route 9 and Interstate 84
Fishkill 845-896-9560
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Serving as a headquarters for the Continental Army, this 1732 Dutch Colonial building features tours, library and folk art exhibits.
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Warwick Historic District Museums
Forester Avenue & Main Street
Warwick 845-291-2136
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Four historic homes now serve as museums that showcase period furnishings and artifacts from the 18th century.
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