Martin Van Buren National Historic Site - Kinderhook Sightseeing
- 1013 Old Post Road
Kinderhook, New York, 12106 - +1 518 758 9589
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- Admission:
- Fees Individual $5.00 - 7 Days Family $12.00 - 7 Days Individual entrance is $5.00. Family entrance is $12.00 and is valid for four adults and accompanying children age 15 and under.
- Educational Program:
- Daily activities include ranger-led tours of Lindenwald. See the centerpiece of President Van Buren's Lindenwald farm. The mansion is also where Van Buren managed two presidential campaigns and entertained politicians and celebrities during the turbulent
- Events:
- Sign-up for tours at the visitor center. Tours begin at the top of every hour from 9:00 to 4:00.
- Open Hours:
- The 2007 visitor season has begun at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. President Van Buren's mansion is open for tours daily. Sign-up for tours at the visitor center. Tours begin at the top of every hour from 9:00 to 4:00.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post RoadKinderhook, New York, 12106
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- Wheelchair Accessible
- Visitor Center
- Description
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- ... Civil War was a whirlwind of opposing interest groups. Martin Van Buren was able to unite those groups becoming president in 1837, but he was unable to gain a second term. As frustration and violence over the extension of slavery grew ... more on Nps.gov
- ... is open 7 days a week from May until the end of October for tours, but the grounds are open year round from 7 am to dusk at no charge. Although dogs are not allowed in any of the estate buildings, but they are allowed on the old carriage ... more on DogFriendly.com
- ... estate is open 7 days a week from May until the end of October for tours, but the grounds are open year round from 7 am to dusk at no charge. Although dogs are not allowed in any of the estate buildings, but they are allowed on the ... more on DogFriendly.com
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- Directions
Plane The Albany International Airport is located approximately 35 miles from the Park. It is served by several major airlines. Car From Albany, Montreal and other points north and west take Interstate 90 to US Route 9 south at Exit 12; from Boston and points east travel on Interstate 90 to US Route 9 south at Exit B1. After exiting Interstate 90, follow US Route 9 south 4.5 miles to the traffic circle. Enter the traffic circle and exit it onto NY Route 9H. Continue on NY Route 9H another 4.5 miles south to the park entrance on the right. Look for the large brown and white park sign. Note the site is on NY Route 9H, not US Route 9. From New York City, Hyde Park, and Points south: Take US Route 9 north to Kinderhook. At the stoplight in the Village Kinderhook, turn right onto Hudson Street. Proceed approximately one mile over the Kinderhook Creek and make your first left following the signs for NY Route 9H. Turn right onto NY Route 9H south. Park is approximately 1.5 miles south on the right.
- Web Resources
- www.nps.gov
