Lovely spot to go for a walk around the grounds. Sadly, the gardens could use some weeding. The…read moremansion is also closed for renovation. I feel like the gardens were nicer in the 90s when Historic Hudson Valley owned the property. Nonetheless, I am sure Bard will do a great job of keeping up the house. They have some nice trails, which are also being maintained. I highly recommend a trip out there

This place is like an oasis of calm. The mansion is beautiful and it has an amazing history. The…read morearchitecture is a dream that I'm going to use when I build my house. It is the quietest site I ever visited. When you get there, after you park, there's no one anywhere to let you know where to go and what to do. We got there on a day where there were another 9 people roaming around and 3 of them took the mansion tour with us. An older couple was having a picnic, a young lady was walking around by herself and another couple was walking all over the place, creeping out in the mansions windows. The tour guide was well informed so he went on with the story of the place like he was teaching a history class. It was informative a thorough. To visit the inside of the house it will cost you $10 in cash, a person. We have a membership so we didn't have to pay. The tour takes about an hour and you will only tour the first floor. The basement, the second and the third floor are closed to the public. I do recommend you to visit this site if you want to know more of the history of the area.

In a humble historic building is a treasure of an exhibit with fantastic photos, music, workable…read moremodels and what fun i had with my 96 year old mom! The owner/staff were overly accommodating and we had the place to ourselves in an off day. We both highly recommend it.

A terrific historic museum in heart of High Falls- the stone building used to be the famous Depuy…read moreCanal restaurant....now it is lovingly and impeccably restored...and has terrific exhibits and art. Fun for the entire family. Watch for special theatrical onsite events. Halloween offers the Haunted Canal by a troupe of young actors...Don't miss this amazing place!

We enjoyed the peacefulness of the grounds and the walk to the house from the parking lot. The…read morebirds swooping over the pond in search of bugs was a nice backdrop to all the nature around us. The Rangers were friendly and our tour of the house was amazing. The Ranger was very knowledgeable of Eleanor's life and her contributions to society. She made it so interesting with personal stories, my favorite was her private talk with JFK prior to offering her endorsement. The furniture and photos really took you back in time.

Ranger Deborah was awesome!! Such a welcoming and knowledgeable tour guide that made our tour at…read moreVal Kill, the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, amazing. It was really interesting to learn more about Eleanor, who was truly a fascinating and hard working individual. There are all sorts of personal touches around the house that made it feel very homey and welcoming. There is a memorial to the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an effort which Eleanor led, in the gardens too. The grounds are pretty and welcoming, and the community is allowed to just stop by and play on her tennis court whenever it is open. The home itself requires tour tickets with a ranger, which you can get at the small cottage that serves as a visitor's space, featuring an exhibit, film, and maps/stamps/etc. Restrooms are in a third building on the property and were clean and well-kept.

This library is absolutely beautiful. Fein the architecture to the art. There's so much to do and…read moretons of choices from any category. The children's floor is filled with so many adventures. We could easily spend hours in there. The staff is very helpful and any book can be shipped in from other libraries easily. love this olace!

Smells like someone died in the foyer. The. When you walk into the actual library it smells like a…read morechanging room with deceased babies. Not going in there anytime soon until they clear that filthy smell

The Hyde Park water guys are really fantastic. Twice over a few years I have needed their help…read morewith water shut-off problems (valves were busted inside, the earlier time pipes had burst) and they are incredibly friendly, responsive, communicative and skilled. Thanks!

I like the QR code on the inside of the door as soon as you walk in. You don't have to wait in line…read moreto queue if you use it. The wait times are annoying later in the day but if you go first thing in the morning then you're in an out pretty quickly depending on what you're going for. The security guards are nice and so is the staff as long as you are.

Even though I don't attend Bard College, when I went looking for a men's room the other day and…read morefound myself near Bard in waiting for an Uber ride I felt like taking, my first thought was about the Bard Library - Stevenson Library nearby where I was (I was in the dirt parking lot near Kline Commons), this was it. I went in and began perusing. I knew I had to look here; I planned on looking around after, but I had to "go" and although at first I couldn't locate the bathroom until I explored on my own (because no employee realized what I was really looking for at the time - not like anyone cared because most employees were up at the front desk even though there was a tour group walking around the campus), I eventually found it, but it was tricky to find as there's no direct route to the men's room from the front entrance without passing around the tables on the opposite side near the windows. (But, that part of the experience doesn't need to be elaborated on any more.) Eventually, I went looking. I would have thought the Bard Library was small, had I not walked in and perused - but on second thought when I went in, I looked around and thought to myself "sh** there are more books here than there are in the Red Hook and Rhinebeck (Starr) Libraries combined." There seemed to have been additional areas throughout the library including several microfiche reels in the backroom, and although the Sports section struck out at me (having a fond interest in the New York Yankees, and having seen this area next to the bathrooms I used), I took a quick look. I continued looking around for a few more minutes, and ended up coming back up around the fiction section of the library in the back area of the Library (that area is a little poorer in amount of books, but is still awesome for those who don't have much book collections to read from at their disposal I wasn't too pleased that this place doesn't allow non-Bardies take out books, but it's okay. I got a general feel for the library on campus - so I know just where some kids hang out and know a little about the place I visit at times. I would have thought this library would be connected to the MId Hudson Library System and would want to gather people together and bring in more choices to the library and bring adults closer to the students and get more interactions here for the students to get involved and get real-live results going. Little did I know that a few weeks (about two weeks) later, Midterms for the Fall-Winter 2017 semester would be going on and this place was packed (as I heard from an Uber rider who was one of my repeat riders) - glad I went in earlier in October before the "madness" began.

The PV Fire District holds a fundraiser event on Sundays, which has been going on for many years,…read moreand has them a couple of times a year. I was happy to attend it for the first time, with a small fee upon entering which all depends on the age, etc. The offerings include Pancakes (plain & blueberry), French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate Milk, and Orange Juice. I opted for the plain pancake, which sure was tasty, and sausage and bacon for the sides. Should have gone for the French Toast, which sadly didn't catch my eyes - oh well... always next time. Several volunteers are serving, and providing food, and drinks, including refills, and more food for request. Simply raising your hand will get their attention. The event runs from 7 - 10:30 am, and there is no limit on how much food you want and the amount of time spent. Plenty of tables are provided. Eat, and make connections here. Also, most importantly, I thank the PV Fire Department for all they do.