National Historic Site
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
- Northeast
About Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. 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.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Northeast
- State
- New York
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- $15, per person
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt.
Entrance fees
- $15 Per Person Entrance to the Home of FDR is by guided tour only. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. There are no advanced reservations for individuals.
- $15 Per Person
Passes
- $45 Annual Entrance - Park
Hours
Tours of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
From Memorial Day to the end of October, tours of the Home of FDR are offered daily. The first tour starts at 9:30 AM. The last tour starts at 4:00 PM. Each tour's approximate length is 45 minutes. Tour times are subject to change seasonally or due to special groups. Tickets are available to purchase on a first come, first served basis in the Visitor Center. Be advised that there is a 5-to-10-minute walk from the visitor center to the tour starting location at the stables.
Weather and when to go
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.
Getting there
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is located in the town of Hyde Park, NY, approximately 5 miles north of Poughkeepsie along Route 9, 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.
Contact the park
- Address
- 114 Estates Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538
- Phone
- (845) 229-5320
- Official site
- nps.gov/hofr
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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A day-by-day plan for Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt
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Things to do in Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Tour FDR's Home
Everything you need to know about access to FDR's home and how to obtain your tickets. Tour days and times change seasonally, so check here for more information on planning your v…
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Exhibit - First Things First: FDR, Disability, & Access
In 1921, FDR became paralyzed at the age of 39. Before he could return to politics, he first had to figure out how to get around. Inaccessible places create barriers that effectiv…
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Top Cottage Trail
This trail takes you to the highest point on the Hyde Park Trails. When you reach the summit, you will have made the same climb that kings and queens and a host of foreign leaders…
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Explore the FDR Presidential Library Exhibits
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is independently operated and maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration, a federal agency.
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View the Park Film: Rendezvous with History
The park film runs daily at the Henry Wallace Visitor & Education Center. The 140-seat theater features a high-definition film written and produced by Tom Spain Productions. The t…
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Visit the Home Garden
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s ties to the land and the community where they lived helped to shape the work they undertook to better society and the world. Visit the garden to d…
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Visit the Burial Site
According to Franklin D. Roosevelt's own instructions, he was buried in the family garden. His wishes reflect his connection to the place of his birth and the launching point of h…
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Farm Lane Trail
Roosevelt Farm Lane is part of the historic road network that connected the Roosevelt Home, Val-Kill, Top Cottage, the Home Farm, and FDR’s tree plantations. From the 19th century…
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Visit the Walled Garden at Bellefield
Visit this gem of a garden. Secretly tucked behind the surrounding stone wall and privacy hedge, a walk through the gate will delight the senses in a profusion of pastel colors an…
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