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Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic SiteTheme(s): Presidential Parks | |
Description:
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site contains "Springwood", the lifelong home of America's only 4-term President. Also on the site is the Presidential Library and Museum, operated by the National Archives. Visitors may enjoy a guided tour of FDR's home, take a self-guided tour of the Museum, or stroll the grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site.
Designations:
National Historic Site (November 21, 1945)
Accessibility:
Only the first floor of the home is accessible to the physically impaired. An album of photographs of the second floor is available. An interactive CD-ROM tour is also available. Accessible restrooms are available nearby. Signing or other special accommodations may be possible with advance arrangements. Parking for buses and RVs is available. Handicapped parking is also available.
Getting Around:
Once arriving at the park, all access is pedestrian. All park facilities, with the exception of the hiking trail network, are within easy walking distance.
Activites:
Fishing | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Plane:
The closest major airport is Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York (near junction of I-87 and I-84). Several major carriers have daily flights to Stewart. Car rentals are availble at the airport.
Car:
The park is located on Route 9 in Hyde Park, about 8 miles north of the city of Poughkeepsie, NY. For detailed directions from all major area roads, follow the link below.
Public Transportation
The Metro-North Commuter Railroad and Amtrak both stop in Poughkeepsie, about 5 miles south of the park. Call Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 or Metro-North at 800 638-7646 for information. Taxi service to the park from the Poughkeepsie Train Station is available. Taxi service from other points in the local area is also available. The Dutchess County Loop Bus System stops in Hyde Park several times daily; call (800) 924-8702 for information.
Attractions:
FDR Library & Museum
Phone:845 229-8114
Culinary Institute of America
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Phone:845 938-2638
Nearby Parks:
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (2 miles)
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (2 miles)
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site ( miles)
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