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, …
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Dec 15, 2024
We enjoyed our visit to the mansion. Our woman tour guide, Carack (spelling?) was awesome! she was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and answered all our questions. She made the tour very interestin… Full review by Debra W
Nov 16, 2024
Stunning!! Beautiful grounds and amazing interiors. Well worth it!! Would recommend to all who like a peak into how the rich lived. All the rooms are beautifully decorated and our guide was full of i… Full review by HeatherF514
Nov 8, 2024
Last but not least on our recent New England Tour, we went to the Lyndhurst Gothic Mansion in Tarrytown NY. This is a Gothic Revival style mansion, sitting on a beautiful estate overlooking the Hudso… Full review by moodblu
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