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Boscobel House & Gardens

1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
845-265-3638
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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Garrison
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Boscobel, the elegant Federal period house museum set on lovely landscaped grounds with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, has been welcoming... more » Owner description: Boscobel, the elegant Federal period house museum set on lovely landscaped grounds with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, has been welcoming visitors to explore its man-made and natural beauty for decades. It is acclaimed a gleaming jewel in the Hudson River Valley’s crown.Vice President & New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller referred to Boscobel as "one of the most beautiful homes ever built in America." In 2011, as we celebrate Boscobel’s 50th year as a house museum, more than ever we are focused on Boscobel’s mission “to enrich the lives of its visitors with memorable experiences of the history, culture and environment of the Hudson River Valley”. Attractions include guided mansion tours, the rose and herb gardens, the woodland trail, annual signature events, as well as summer Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival performances. Situated on 68 acres on the east bank of the Hudson River opposite the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Boscobel is open every day except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day. The museum & grounds are closed to the public January through March. « less
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Yonkers, New York
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106 reviews 106 reviews
47 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

my husband and I traveled with the NY Botonical Garden yesterday on a day trip to visit Boscobel yesterday...first off, you must know the botonical garden does wonderful work in providing these trips to its members.....upon arrival at the home we were greeted by the staff and made to feel very welcome....Our guide, Carol, has been doing this for 28... More

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Putnam Valley, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

This is a great place to take a walk on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Admission is $10. Stunning views of the Hudson. The house is a stunning example of the Federal Period. The grounds are very well maintained. I have also attended the Shakespeare plays held in the evening during the summer. A little pricey but well worth it.... More

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Ridgewood, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

I've went to Boscobel once, and it's worth the drive. The tour guide I had was particularly nice, out of a lot of friendly people. I'd like to thank Kathy, the tour guide I had.The cookies and lemonade were a cute surprise. Really nice. The new audios provided a lot of information and I know the places I heard about... More

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Tuxedo Park, New York
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

I go every year to see the plays they have outdoors in the summer. The shows are always great, they have concessions and booze - You can picnic on the grounds before the show, and the view overlooking the Hudson River is awesome. Just a very lovely way to spend the day.

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Fira, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

We have been many times to Boscobel, both as part of the Hudson Valley Garden tour, or as a viewer of the Shakespeare festival performances. In both settings, Boscobel has shined, and given us more than we expected. The ground are extensive, and well maintained with many Botanical samples, the house is a treat to explore, and the performances are... More

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katonah, new york
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21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Definitely worth a visit. this house and estate is a little jewel with a lot of history and a beautiful view of the Hudson river. they also have the Hudson Vally Shakespear Festival there which is a wonderful experience and highly recommended!!

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NYS
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

It is wonderful to learn something new, and that happened at Boscobel House today. The tour of the holiday decorated house was interesting and we had time to read the large displays of its history in the gift shop area where we waited for our guide. There were only seven of us, and questions were answered in each room by... More

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Peekskill, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

We attended the performance of " A Christmas Carol" last night in the mansion. The Thespian skills were unsurpassed. How the actors and actress's changed their characters instantly without changing scenes or customes was truelly amazing. It was like reading the book and being transported back in time to Victorian era England. Wow! Highly recommended.

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Enjoyed the exhibition of paintings and how the same view looks today. It was very impressive to see that time and suburban sprawl has not ruined the Hudson Valley.

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Houston TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

Very interesting history of the house occupants and customs of the time. Great view of Hudson and rice marshes

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