Parks & Nature
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdShort beautiful walk along the Hudson River and up to Bard. Co
A 10-minute drive from the cottage, the park has really nice walking trails and playgrounds for the kids.
27 locals recommend
Wilcox Memorial Park
New York 199A 10-minute drive from the cottage, the park has really nice walking trails and playgrounds for the kids.
Arts & Culture
Fascinating glimpse (guided tour) into FDR's world, with a walk around the beautiful grounds.
6 locals recommend
FDR National Historic Site Viewshed
Fascinating glimpse (guided tour) into FDR's world, with a walk around the beautiful grounds.
This is where Eleanor had her cottage and small business. From there, you can take a short hike to Top Cottage, FDR's rustic getaway. Also accessible by bus from the FDR homesite. Tours provided.
68 locals recommend
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park RdThis is where Eleanor had her cottage and small business. From there, you can take a short hike to Top Cottage, FDR's rustic getaway. Also accessible by bus from the FDR homesite. Tours provided.
Lovely 19th century Queen Queen Anne-style house of the family of Daisy Suckley, close friend and confidante of FDR. Tours available.
52 locals recommend
Wilderstein Historic Site
330 Morton RdLovely 19th century Queen Queen Anne-style house of the family of Daisy Suckley, close friend and confidante of FDR. Tours available.
Bard College
30 Campus RdMuseums and art centers. Visit Frank Geary's Fisher Center.