Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Photo: NPS Photo / Bill Urbin / NPS
About Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in the relaxed atmosphere of Val-Kill. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.
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Driving times from Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Val-Kill Cottage Tours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Park Grounds, Gardens, and Trails
- Mon
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (10 min), Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (15 min), Thomas Cole National Historic Site (57 min), Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (1 h 9 min), Weir Farm National Historical Park (1 h 19 min), Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (1 h 38 min).