Hudson Valley, NY's Gilded Age

Hudson Valley, NY's Gilded Age

Trip Duration: 1 Day

 

 

Trrip Inclusions:

• Meal: Lunch

• Tour Director

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation.

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Glenview Mansion

Glenview Mansion, an 1877 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designed by architect Charles W. Clinton, offers a guided tour through six fully restored period rooms. Visitors can admire its fine woodwork, furnishings, artwork, and stunning architectural features, making it one of the most significant early Gilded Age residences open to the public. Glenview also gained fame as a featured location in HBO's Emmy Award–winning series "The Gilded Age," created by Julian Fellowes, the mind behind Downton Abbey.

 

Lyndhurst Mansion

Lyndhurst Mansion, perched above the Hudson River, is one of America's finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture, originally built in the 1830s for William Paulding, Mayor of New York City. The mansion boasts an impressive collection of Victorian decorative arts, set amidst beautifully landscaped grounds. Only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. Visitors can also explore the on-site gift shop and restrooms.

 

 

Meal Information:

Lunch is included at Lyndhurst Mansion. Sandwich choices are:

• Paris Tartine- Turkey, Brie cheese and fig on whole wheat bread.

• American Combo- Roast beef, turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and dressing.

• Chicken Salad on cranberry walnut bread.

• Tuna on wheat bread.

• Cosmo- Grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, arugula, roasted red peppers and pesto.

• Vegetarian- Portobello, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, and provolone.

Lunch includes pasta salad, a chocolate chip cookie for dessert and a bottle of water.

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

 

Need to Know:

 

 

Accessibility:

Lyndhurst Mansion: Only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. Please note that there is no elevator access, and reaching the second floor requires climbing 26 steps. Additionally, there is a short uphill walk between the Welcome Center and the mansion.

 

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.