The railroad-wealthy Vanderbilt family's summer "cottage" is a beaux-arts spectacle, with most of the original furnishings. The exterior of the mansion was fully restored in 2017; entry within is by tour only, but you're free to explore the grounds, parts of which provide sweeping views over the Hudson River to the Catskills.
Vanderbilt Mansion
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