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kykuit印象
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Well organized with 1.5 hour tour by an extremely knowledgeable, candid and witty guide. If you are going to see any of the other sites at hudsonvalley.org in the coming year, I suggest you become a member (for $50 per senior per year) as there is a $10 discount on the Kykuit tour and other historic sites are free including Washington Irving's Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt manor, Montgomery Place, and the Union Church where the Chagall and Matisse windows are displayed. Also, they suggest you arrive anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes in advance. You don't have to as long as you've made and paid for a reservation. Incidentally, the Union Church with the Chagall windows is a 5 minute drive from Kykuit and you can save a $1 on each admission with a flyer from the Kykuit reservation desk.
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I enjoyed the visit but I have a major reservation. The house is excellent but regrettably you are processed through it at a pace by your guide. The guide was excellent but it's a rush. The modern art collection is outstanding but again you are given very little time with the paintings. The gardens look beautiful from the terrace but you are not allowed to visit them. I visited 12 Hudson Valley properties and felt that this was the house with so much to offer but with only limited access and too little time to enjoy it.
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Although Sleepy Hollow is certainly not sleepy during the month of October the tour of Kykuit was well worth the traffic we endured to get there. The Grand Tour certainly was the one to take. Our tour guide, Tom, was excellent and was exceptionally knowledgeable about the estate, the family and the art. Although the family had such wealth the home was not an ostentatious display of excess like the homes in Newport. The setting is breathtaking. The way it is set it looks as though there is nothing but the estate and the river as far as the eye can see. As an avid gardener i was taken with the grounds and the variations of plants. Well worth the visit!
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Four generations of the Rockefeller family called Kykuit home. Built by John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, and last lived in by Nelson and Happy Rockefeller, the home is now a National Trust Property. Furnishings from the family decorate the home, including the 20th century art and sculpture collection of Nelson Rockefeller. Our guide was very well informed on the history of the home and the family, including their contributions to conservation and philanthropy. There are several different tours to choose from, including the gardens and Coach Barn. We opted to tour the house only.
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A short, scenic train ride from Grand Central, is the Hudson Valley, River towns, with some historic sites. One of these is the Rockefeller Estate. They sell tickets at the Philipsburg Manor. From there , you and others are shuttled to the Estate. The Mansion and the grounds are very impressive, beautiful landscape, views of the Hudson, lovely! Be sure to bring your camera!!! The tour, included, inside the Estate as well, the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Much history, of all the Rockefellers, and great Art, the likes of Warhol, Picasso, etc... So, for beautiful views, history, and the feel of a Museum, I recommend a visit!
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This beautiful historical home and gardens are right in my backyard and I never knew of it. Kathy Burke was our tour guide. I don't know how she could recall so many facts about this Rockefeller estate and the families that have lived here. It makes me want to learn more about this philanthropic family. A beautiful fall day.
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Spent a few hours at Kykuit recently and enjoyed the time. It was a beautiful fall day and the views of the Hudson driver and the palisades was great. Our tour guide was well informed and able to share many details from the family and life. The tour was mainly of the main floor, art exhibit and garage. Wish we could have seen the upstairs, and the "playhouse" where we heard the family really got together and enjoyed the facilities. Fall is busy so plan ahead.
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Very organized timed tours. The tour guide was full of information, kept to a strict time table while offering enough time to wander and enjoy the views. The house is marvelous, the gardens very striking. The art collection is remarkable. It was great to hear about this wonderful New York family, who didn't fail to give back to the state that gave them everything.
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This was one of the best things that we did last year. The estate has several tours and I highly recommend it. It is easily accessed by car or even train with a short cab ride from the metro north station. You will see how the ultra rich lived and marvel at the type of life that existed for the very priveldged few.
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We visited with our daughter, her boyfriend and our granddaughter on what was their first visit and our second. Had a GREAT tour - awesome tour guide - and enjoyed the history that this mansion provides as well as the spectacular views of the Hudson and the Hudson Valley. Will continue visiting any time we are in the area!