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Landmarks in Hudson Valley brought to you by New York by Rail. Your Amtrak Travel Guide for destinations in NY, VT & Canada.


Bannerman’s Castle

Bannerman’s Castle sits on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River, north of Croton-Harmon.The structure is named after Francis Bannerman VI, a munitions dealer who bought…

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Bannerman's Castle

Kingston Stockade District

The Kingston Stockade District first settled in 1652, you'll find new restaurants, bars and shops amid American architecture spanning four centuries. Walking tours highlight the…

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Kingston Stockade District

Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

Home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, the historic landmark has been meticulously maintained for more than 100 years.

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Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

Lyndhurst Mansion

The 19th Century Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown is known as one of the nation’s most beautiful homes. Visit the castle and the grounds and even…

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Lyndhurst Mansion

Olana State Historic Site

The Olana State Historic Site is the home, studio and grounds of Hudson River School of Painting star Frederic Edwin Church.

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Olana State Historic Site

Sunnyside

The former home of Washington Irving, can be seen north of Yonkers. Irving, the author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,”…

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Sunnyside

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site, the former Catskill residence of 19th-century artist and founder of the Hudson River School, opened the New Studio this…

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Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Van Cortlandt Manor

Van Cortlandt Manor was the home of a prominent patriot family following the American Revolution. Tours include the stone manor house with its colonial and…

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Van Cortlandt Manor

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

The 54-room Vanderbilt mansion was constructed between 1896 and 1899 and is an example of the Beaux-Arts architecture style with American Renaissance interiors. Open for tours…

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site