Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a Gothic Revival country house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown, …See more
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Aug 31, 2024
August 2024 was a great time of year to see this site on a semi-cool day. We really enjoyed the historic mansion, and its outbuildings. The grounds/buildings are being supported by donors...which mea… Full review by RealPPillen
Jun 22, 2024
And again - another excellent Gilded Age mansion tour. We are currently hooked on watching the HBO TV series The Gilded Age and it was great fun to tour Lyndhurst that was and is continuing to be use… Full review by Whinbrook
Jun 20, 2024
The grounds, out buildings and main structure are an engrossing complex of natural and man-made beauty. The tour of the mansion was informative; and an immersion into a wealth of artistry and craftm… Full review by RICART75
we plan to stop by on out way up to New Paltz on a sat. afraid we won’t make the last 4 pm tour. anyone knows if we’d be able to walk around the grounds & see the mansion fr outside if we don’t do a tour? thnx!
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While we visited there were many who were walking the grounds but not on the tour. The entrance fee and tour fees are separate. The only issue may be a late afternoon event on …
While we visited there were many who were walking the grounds but not on the tour. The entrance fee and tour fees are separate. The only issue may be a late afternoon event on the grounds that may prevent walking around freely-while we were there and as our tour was finishing the grounds crew was setting up for an outdoor wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in and around the mansion.
Are backpacks allowed and is there a place to leave them in the mansion?
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On our tour no one asked to “check” their bag. Nearby at the Armour/Stiner Octagon House, however, purses, backpacks, etc. had to be locked in our cars.
What are your Saturday hours and are there regularly scheduled tours?
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May through September Thursday through Monday • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Classic Mansion Tours on the hour, last tour at 4:00 pm Backstairs Tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 …
May through September Thursday through Monday • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Classic Mansion Tours on the hour, last tour at 4:00 pm Backstairs Tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am CLOSED Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Aug 31, 2024
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