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Day Two: breakfast and dinner included
After breakfast in the hotel, travel a short distance to Hyde Park where
you will begin a day immersed in history. Start with a guided tour of the
home of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This National Historic Site
preserves the Springwood Estate,
the birthplace, lifelong home and
burial place of the 32nd President of
the United States. Learn the story of
the Roosevelt presidency beginning
in the depths of the Great
Depression and continuing through
the New Deal and World War II. You
will also visit the Presidential Library
and Museum.
Day One: dinner included
Arrive in Poughkeepsie, NY early
afternoon where you will be greeted by
your costumed, full-time guide and
historian, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Climb aboard for a 2-hour narrated
cruise on the Hudson River.
Experience the excitement of
cruising under towering bridges
spanning the storied Hudson River.
Glide past Gilded Age mansions
and let your mind return to the
romantic days when steamships
coursed the great Hudson bringing
travelers to their “summer
cottages.”
After your cruise, arrive at your
Poughkeepsie hotel. There will be time to relax and refresh before
dinner, which will be served at a waterfront restaurant. Savor the flavors
of spectacular Italian cuisine prepared by Chef Joel, a Culinary Institute
of America trained chef as you gaze out at the Hudson River.
Your next stop is at Val-Kill, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic
Site. Val-Kill, loosely translated means waterfall-stream from the Dutch
language common to the original settlers of the area. Val-Kill was the
only place Eleanor Roosevelt called home. It was here that she pursued
her political and social interests, wrote her My Day column and worked
on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Lunch on your own at
the on-site concession.
Your last stop in Hyde Park is at
The Vanderbilt Mansion, one of
America's premier examples of
the country’s palaces built by
wealthy industrialists. Situated
on the east bank of the Hudson
River, the property includes
pleasure grounds with views of
the river and the distant Catskill
Mountains, formal gardens, natural woodlands, and numerous auxiliary
structures. The site’s main feature is a 54-room mansion designed
between 1896 and 1899.
Due to its proximity to the Culinary Institute of America, fine dining
abounds in this region. Dinner this evening offers not only exceptional
cuisine but also a museum experience as it is served in an historic
canal house, built as a tavern in 1797. Meet the chef and discover
why The TV Food Network named Chef John Novi “The Father of
American Eclectic Cuisine.” After dinner, there will be time to browse
through the amazing antique displays and furnishings.
Return to your Poughkeepsie hotel.
On the Road with the Roosevelt’s From Hyde Park to Oyster Bay
Join us for a journey of dining and wining and rubbing elbows with
the aristocrats. Upon arrival in Hyde Park, NY, you will be
privileged to meet your historian and costumed guide, Franklin D.
Roosevelt, who will escort you throughout your stay.
4-Days/3-Nights—Available Spring, Summer and Fall
Day Three: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
After breakfast in the hotel, join your guide as he transforms into Teddy
Roosevelt, and you travel to Oyster Bay, NY. Along the way, your
guide will entertain you as he shares fascinating tales of this American
politician, author, naturalist, soldier, explorer and historian.
Your first stop, Sagamore Hill
National Historic Site in
Oyster Bay, NY. Sagamore Hill
was the home of Theodore
Roosevelt, 26th President of the
United States, from 1885 until
his death in 1919. Sagamore
Hill is a rambling 23-room
Victorian structure of wood and
brick. Roosevelt named his
home Sagamore, the Algonquin
word for chieftain, the head of the tribe. During Roosevelt’s time in office,
his “Summer White House” was the focus of international attention.
During your stop, visit the grounds, the new recently renovated home
and The Roosevelt Museum.
For lunch you will gather in an historic, old-English style pub and
witness hundreds of photos that depict the turn of the century downtown
Oyster Bay life, including oystering and seafood and Theodore
Roosevelt himself.
After lunch, visit the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Long
Island’s premier public arboretum. This former Gold Coast estate
is comprised of 409 acres of greenhouses, rolling lawns, formal
gardens, woodland paths and
outstanding plant collections.
The original historic estate
buildings remain, including the
65 room Tudor Revisal
mansion, Coe Hall. Your visit
includes a guided tour of the
house and the gardens.
Late afternoon, board the coach and travel north along the Hudson
River. Along the way, stop at the Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point.
This property is a national treasure visited by past US Presidents, world
leaders and celebrities alike.
Discover a captivating blend of
over 200 years of military history
combined with some of this finest
food and service along the
Hudson. This renowned restaurant
sets the stage for a truly unique
dining experience.
Day Four: Breakfast included
After breakfast, pack your bags and
checkout. Before you depart for
home, there is one more “must see”
attraction. Visit the Walkway Over
The Hudson, a linear walkway
spanning the Hudson River. The
“Walkway” is 212 feet tall and 1.28
miles long, making it the longest,
elevated pedestrian bridge in the
world. Walk across this majestically
transformed railroad bridge and witness a 360-degree view of the
Hudson Valley's breathtaking river and mountain views.
BONUS IN THE BIG APPLE!!
Extend your tour and enjoy some time in New York City! Take in a
Broadway Show, visit amazing attractions, savor the city’s ethnic flavors;
the opportunities are endless, experiences memorable and quicker to
book than a New York minute!
Ohio Travel Treasures
800.582.5997 or 513.923.9112
Diane Sphar—[email protected]
John “Hank” Renick—[email protected]
WEB: ohiotraveltreasures.com
