20 Must-See HUDSON VALLEY MANSIONS

The Hudson Valley! A place known for its rolling hills, it’s sprawling estates, and a treasure trove of historical landmarks. An idyllic paradise frequented by rich individuals desiring an escape from the city life.
Today, we are taking you through the Hudson Valley. A part of New York State you don’t want to miss.
Located along the Hudson River and what was known as the center of transportation and commerce in Eastern New York, the area exploded into affluence since the days of Dutch and English settlers, well into the 20th century.
Dominated by majestic highlands and fjords, with spectacular views of the River and Catskills at every turn, how could it not be the place where the rich would want to build their estates?
So if you’ve got a few minutes to spare, you’re welcome to join us on our tour of the most pastoral, most historic mansions, in this most splendid section of New York State.
Our tour will start in Lower Hudson Valley, taking you all the way up to Albany in the Upper Valley. As we make stops in each location, prepare to be amazed at the sheer beauty of these homes, as well as the vast history and prominent role that this region played in the formation the United States.
So without further ado, here are 20 Must-See HUDSON VALLEY MANSIONS!
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CORRECTIONS to some factual errors that were brought to our attention:
#12 SPRINGWOOD ESTATE - 1 square mile (not 1000)
#19 SCHUYLER MANSION - President Millard Fillmore married in 1858 (not William, not 1855)
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[@schmancy2978]

CORRECTIONS to some factual errors that were brought to our attention: #12 SPRINGWOOD ESTATE - 1 square mile (not 1000) #19 SCHUYLER MANSION - President Millard Fillmore married in 1858 (not William, not 1855)

[@JJONNYREPP]

20 Must-See HUDSON VALLEY MANSIONS 2042am 10.7.23 I like those wall tiles. they're pretty cool...

[@brandaccount7124]

Rather hear an educated American English narrator rather than this bloviating Brit

[@susanbrennan5511]

We lived in westchester county when I grew up and my father was a huge history buff. I can’t count the times we drove up and down the Hudson River. I was married in the Catskills and for years my husband and our children took the same routes enjoying the views,the sights and the fabulous restaurants. It is somewhere you have to see!

[@samanthab1923]

It is a place that stays with you. I was born in Yonkers in a hospital that overlooks the Hudson. Lots of relatives on both sides of the river now.

[@cynthiabrown5827]

I live in the Hudson valley and absolutely love it here

[@chrislorenzo7883]

Hello Cynthia how are you doing today i do hope you’re safe from the Covid virus?

[@randysandford4033]

I used to live in Beacon between Poughkeepsie and Garrison. Beautiful part of the river. My family used to visit many of these places when I was young including Boscobell and FDRs home in Hyde Park. I miss the history of the area that goes all the way back to the early Dutch settlers and our nation's beginnings.

[@MrGlenspace]

Me too. We need to preserve its beauty and clean water we supply nyc with.

[@SISSYKAY]

Me too!

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

Nice to hear about a classical heritage that HAS NOT been torn down… 👍

[@12MapleLane]

Thank you so much for this. Having grown up near Sunnyside and Lyndhurst, they were a part of my childhood. Riding on the trails through the Rockefeller estate was a cherished memory. So thankful for the preservation efforts so future generations can enjoy them. The Hudson Valley is truly unique.

[@schmancy2978]

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@fennec13]

I grew up in the Hudson River Valley, an amazing place.

[@dorothyd.6506]

Thank you for showcasing these treasures of the Hudson Valley. Each site has incomparable views. My favorite mansion is Olana, Frederick Church's home. The architecture is fascinating and the interiors so personable. I love that his paintings are still residing in place in the home. Would love to visit !

[@schmancy2978]

Yes, Olana is our favorite too! Thanks for sharing!

[@meganarcari6758]

Wow, I’m from the Hudson valley. I grew up going on school trips to a lot of these. But, now I’m a wedding photographer. You can get married at several of these locations. It’s so nice to get a refresh on this history. I want to go home 😢

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Me too😢, but I'll never go back until the current throne is vacant.

[@veronicaroach3667]

Well I'm a Brit living in NJ & while I have been to the Catskills several times in NY State I have never heard of all of this beautiful history on the other side of the river - wow ! was my reaction - these places are not advertised anywhere that I have seen, so this is the first time anybody has told me about any of these places. Would love to do some touring to view them myself ! Thank you for a really inspiring video !

[@amarylisesquilin1433]

You will find all these beautiful mansion in the Hudson Valley all the way from Tarrytown up to Albany N.Y., I lived in Beacon N.Y. for many, many years and the drive along the Hudson River on 9-D onto 9-W is breathtaking, especially during the Fall and as one continues up North to Albany more so.

[@sampropper3128]

I would like you make another documentmrntary of the west shore of famous homes of the Hudson River such as Kingston NY , Catskill Village, and grand homes of the West Shore like the Thomas Cole house.

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks. We will add that to our list for future videos!

[@kathleenjacque8116]

I grew up just minutes from Olana State Historical site and toured the entire home before it was open to the public. I also picnicked at Clermont every July 4th and visited the Vanderbilt home and Springwood and Staatsburg many many times!

[@CrossOfBayonne]

Also as a railfan where the New York Central ran. The Hudson locomotives were one of the most well known steam engines to run.

[@corinnethomas6673]

My 7xs great-grandfather was the overseer of the Phillipsburg estate back in the mid 1700's. Didn't expect to see that estate in this video.

[@johnscanlan9335]

I grew up just down the road from Wave Hill. It's a magnificent spot and has been used as a setting in many movies and television shows!

[@samanthab1923]

Kind of weird but my dad’s name is John M Scanlon & he grew up in the Bronx as well. Spooky

[@johnscanlan9335]

@samanthab1923 Well he's a ScanLON and I'm a ScanLAN.

[@samanthab1923]

@@johnscanlan9335 No, I get it. Close though 😉

[@paulschlotthauer3742]

Lovely video--I'm glad to say I've been to most of those on your list and they're well worth a visit for anyone who loves historic architecture, decorative arts, and Hudson River scenery. There are two more mansions I'd like to mention: Lindenwald, in Kinderhook, the home of President Martin Van Buren; and Edgewater, in Barrytown, which used to be privately owned but was sold in 2018 to the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust and is now open to the public.

[@colleent610]

I've toured both in Albany, Hyde Park and the Mills homes. All of them are treasures and should be preserved forever. I'd love to visit the ones in Yonkers and the Bronx. Thank you for your terrific reviews and history lessons.

[@lauramarles8445]

Thank you; what a beautiful presentation! These houses are gorgeous and I’m so glad they’re being preserved!

[@extremedarklover]

Never new any of that about the Philipse Manor, the Glenview Mansion, nor the Van Cortlandt Manor in the Bronx! I was born and raised, and am still residing in Yonkers! I've passed by those buildings so many times in all my life, too. If this doesn't prove that I live under a rock, then idk what does. 😭

[@samanthab1923]

You have a lot of old mansions in Yonkers. Right along Northbroadway. Untermyers Park has beautiful gardens & fountains. The Thompson Mansion called Alder Manor & the one right next door.

[@dianewarde6074]

Lovely views of these beautiful homes.

[@catherinelee3298]

Such beautiful land and houses❤

[@margaretford864]

Enjoyed watching I love old history

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks for watching!

[@McMurphyKirby]

praise to the Robber Barons of the Gilded Age which was a case study in inequalities... Imagine a mansion on a polluted river that can infect your hand just by touching the water...paradise!

[@ole9421]

Absolutely breathtaking!

[@schmancy2978]

We agree! Thanks for watching!

[@mabdub]

Well done! Thank you.

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks for watching!

[@mabdub]

@@schmancy2978 I really enjoyed this video that's why I subscribed to this channel. The videos are very enjoyable but I do wish the details were a bit more in depth.

[@mariecolette9066]

That was amazing! I must see Olana! It’s so exotic n gorgeous thanks for making this splendid video ❤

[@KimSincox]

Thank you. The upper Hudson Valley is on the bucket list. We toured the lower section years.

[@ShyDog827]

It’s reassuring to see many historic homes, with artwork and original furnishings, have been preserved.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

Well, your taxes are paying for all of it, if you live in New York state.

[@j7333nnn]

FABULOUS - THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@LorraineParis1]

I was born and raised here and lived here my whole life. The fall is beautiful!!💜🌈💜Whats funny back in 1982 my first apartment I could see the Hudson River from every room my little apartment the walkway on the Hudson and Hudson River Bridge!! The walkway was just a rundown railroad bridge at the time. I had quite the view beautiful sunsets and my rent was even cheaper that the average rent at that time. A whopping $175 a month plus utilities!! I can only imagine what the charge now 2023! I grew up in Staatsburg, NewYork border Hyde Park. My grandmother bought house and land only 4 thousand dollars and my family build their houses there including my Dad. My High school was on road we lived called Franklin D. Roosevelt. My grandma remember Roosevelt drive down our road. She moved here from NJ in mid 1940s.

[@schmancy2978]

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@LorraineParis1]

@@schmancy2978 Awww….My pleasure and your welcome!

[@sallyclay1974]

I grew up in Cos Cob, CT. We used to go up and down the CT turnpike, and visit historical places

[@theresamurphymuamore4018]

Absolutely fantastic ❤️

[@schmancy2978]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MoniaNewYork]

amazing!!!!

[@lynnblack6493]

Who would have guessed. A trip to New York could include such a great touring area. Thank you for information.

[@schmancy2978]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@deanchapman1824]

The whole entire state is beautiful. Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. Finger Lakes, many other areas.

[@user-iu4mu3bv5v]

Thanks, that was interesting. I live in the area and have visited many of them, but now I want to see all of them.... Thanks, again.

[@kathleenjohnson3645]

Thank you for this video look at Hudson Valley I am planning a trip there for 2024.😊

[@steelman86]

Elegant homes but furnishings were magnificent!!

[@schmancy2978]

Indeed!

[@penelopespringwood4770]

I have been to all the Hudson Valley Estates, and if nothing else the views are worth the trip.

[@MariaReyes-te7lk]

Awesome video...lovely

[@schmancy2978]

Thank you for watching!

[@alexandradaniele]

I went to Riverdale Country School back when the River Campus was the Girl's School. It is down the road from Wave Hill and you can look out on the campus from Wave Hill.

[@ps4402]

Clermont is my favorite. Chancellor Livingston as well as the rest of the Livingston family played such a big roll in shaping our country and New York State.

[@hoover2501]

I was just talking about some of the Mansions of the gilded age the other day. Today I stumbled upon your mini documentary on the Hudson valley mansions. I live in the Hudson valley and have visited a few of them but have certainly been inspired to search out a few more. Though it is in ruins, perhaps a mention of Untermyer Park would have been appropriate. Also in Yonkers, its grandeur can still be seen and imagined. Thanks for this video

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks for sharing!

[@samanthab1923]

Untermyers hosts a Christmas lights show right now. 🎄

[@robertwilliams3527]

Hudson valley. Definitely smash

[@joycebell6912]

When I was 12 years old I was sent to a place called Leak and Watts it was a home for children. It very much looked like the Glenview mansion on acres of rolling lawns in Yonkers and on the Hudson River…

[@susanbrennan5511]

My husband was a teacher at Leak and Watts in the nineties!

[@meganarcari6758]

Locust grove is absolutely Incredible

[@barbarahemme7504]

all of them!

[@dennisrivera-cash165]

I used to live down the road from Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park and have fond childhood memories of having family picnics on their grounds. Too bad you didn't include Vassar College (my alma mater). It's just as gorgeous but doesn't really have any mansions as part of their campus like Bard.

[@schmancy2978]

Vassar College is beautiful!

[@smokenjoe1194]

7:08 I know Kykuit very well having worked in for two years.

[@gailwisniewski9501]

I visited Olana in 07. Beautiful up state.

[@cindymaceda2999]

Stunning ! Unique !

[@vickigranacher3357]

It would be wonderful to see these. Is there a particular time of the year when it wouldn't be as crowded?

[@Hewau-fj5zz]

Priceless properties. Thanks

[@schmancy2978]

We agree! Thanks!

[@juanmonge7418]

There are a lot of colleges going up route 9. I wonder how many started as mansions, or donated by rich families.

[@saracarlson-kringle]

I think Lyndhurst Mansion was used in 'Dark Shadows' as well.

[@schmancy2978]

Indeed it was!

[@johnflynn5002]

Yes I liked the Hudson valley mansions but I was wondering if you could do a Tudor mansion video? I love Tudor mansion designed mansions. Thanks 🙏

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks for the idea! We’ll definitely put it on our list!

[@qizhenliu1356]

I went to bard college, which is at Annandale on Hudson. ❤

[@samanthab1923]

I love that Steely Dan song My Old School

[@carolweaver3269]

This is very interesting and live West of Albany and have not visited yet any of these mansions, and now see we really should! There are some more West of Albany as the Clark family owned the large mansion which they have been doing over now with donations and they charge a little for tours of the Hyde Park at Glimmerglass State Park. The Carter's own alot of land which now is a lovely are on the lake hear Cooperstown NH and this mansion sits high on a hill, they have various events during the Summer months, and the tours are very nice. It is a ''fifty'' room mansion. (Not sure if videos are allowed though, so guess, I am sure you always ask anyway?) *This may be one more you would like to add to your documentaries.?* They do have quite a history and the family also had much land in other countries as they had workers on their Jamaican lands, and they moved from England and Mr.Carter had a wife who would not move with him and later he re- married Fenimore Cooper's, brother's widow. In the end, the family made her leave once her husband passed and the young part of the family took over. Forgot just where it fits in, but think at some point the Clark family are involved in living there or owning it also, but do not remember just how it fit in, or if it did? Would need to red up on this again. I have been there, but it was while ago. Also, they have had people who have in the past mentioned seeing a glimpse of perhaps the spirit of Mr. Carter and other interesting stories too numerous to mention, Thank you for sharing these lovely historic mansions!

[@deanchapman1824]

There's the Thomas Cole Historical Site in Catskill, NY. He was the inspiration for Frederick Church. Then there's the Bronck House in Coxsackie. Both are in Greene County, west side of the river.

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks. We jotted them down for possibly a part 2.

[@SpanishEclectic]

Very nice tour. You left us wanting more, lol. I was interested to see the Schuyler Mansion, having read "My Dear Hamilton", a historical novel about Eliza Schuyler and her life before, during, and after her marriage to Alexander Hamilton. I have to say, though, the fantastical Olana really rang my bells!! :)

[@MD11339]

Fabulous!! Thankyou

[@schmancy2978]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

It’s crazy how they just left these houses to the US Governments

[@deanevans2505]

Either that or wrecking ball. I know you don't favor the wrecking ball!

[@queencerseilannister3519]

So glad Rockefeller bought these!

[@adriennebruce1673]

I like the oldest houses near Tarrytown and Yonkers.

[@samanthab1923]

I was born in Yonkers & went to school in Tarrytown

[@danburke6174]

Tappan Hill and Axe Castle (both Tarrytown).

[@schmancy2978]

Good ones! Thanks for sharing!

[@samanthab1923]

My cousin had his wedding at Tappan Hill

[@omgthatsrita]

I live in the Catskills ❤

[@crazynamehere6701]

You must watch a lot of the channel This House!

[@LJB103]

I toured Montgomery Place when it was an open-to-the public house museum. It's a pity that has changed. How about a video on the mansions of Lenox, MA (called the inland Newport)?

[@schmancy2978]

That’s coming soon! Thanks for watching and stay tuned!

[@LJB103]

@@schmancy2978 Great. I hope that you include the magnificent, but different, Freylinghausen Morris house

[@kellyn221]

A couple of corrections. Vanderbilt Mansion isn’t free. There is a fee to tour the house. However, school groups and. Summer camps can tour for free. The grounds of Vanderbilt mansion are free all year round and open from dawn to dusk. And Montgomery house can be toured.

[@Susan-lf2hl]

You missed. OSBOURN and Dicks castles in Garrison NY

[@johnshields6852]

Can you do a tour of rented rooms like mine, it's done in the modern box style, it's about 10' by 12', luminaries such as myself have resided here.

[@schmancy2978]

Don’t take it to heart, but it doesn’t sound schmancy enough.

[@generalpurposeid]

This is strange. A watchable documentary in the age of closeup video selfies. He actually focusses the camera/imagery on the topic. subscribed. 🙂 Though one detects computer generated voice

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@robertblake2349]

The Oliver Payne house in Esopus on the west side of the Hudson by Carrere & Hastings is a worthy addition sadly overlooked.

[@schmancy2978]

Good call! Will try to include it in a future video.

[@samanthab1923]

Another mansion in Yonkers, Alder Manor was designed by Carrere & Hastings as well. The Thompson Mansion aka

[@deborahduthie4519]

What a pity these beautiful homes aren’t filled with exemplary Families, instead of gifted to Trusts and. Councils.

[@cindymaceda2999]

Taxes.

[@pennyguglielmini417]

Isn't the Hudson Valley the birthplace of Sleepy Hollow? Lot of hauntings in upstate NY.

[@schmancy2978]

Indeed.

[@samanthab1923]

I have a book on Hudson Valley hauntings 👻

[@cbwmama8461]

Look into Tuxedo Park where NY's multi-millionaires lived in a gated community during the Gilded Age. Even now, it is rather exclusive.

[@schmancy2978]

Sadly most of those mansions are exempt from public view.

[@cbwmama8461]

@@schmancy2978 Google street view has not even made it thru the gates.

[@NuNugirl]

@@schmancy2978 Investigate Snedens Landing in Rockland County NY. It’s been filled with A Listers for decades. It started with Katharine Cornell. Example….Vivian Lee and Laurence Olivier had a house there.

[@samanthab1923]

@@NuNugirlScarlett Jo & Family have a house there

[@joeblow7297]

Rokeby is missing. It’s supposedly the only gilded age mansion with original family members still living there.

[@schmancy2978]

You’re right. We did overlook that one. Thanks for sharing!

[@marianwylie2523]

I once visited Madame C J Walker who owned a mansion that was on the Hudson Valley. So what constitutes a mansion

[@Richardsonprincess00]

Let's do mansions in Pennsylvania in the foreseeable, or Connecticut mansions also.

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks. We look forward to listing the mansions by state!

[@samanthab1923]

The Mainline has some fabulous homes.

[@chris1john99]

you missed oak hill livingston ny in-between germantown and hudson

[@christinedevries3303]

You forgot Martin Van Buren Estate Kinderhook !!

[@jamesclendon4811]

Quite interesting, but this wouldn't be the internet if there weren't someone like me to nitpick. Springwood, the Roosevelt estate, certainly wasn't 1000 square miles--one square mile is closer to the true figure. And who is President William Fillmore, who married in the Schuyler mansion in 1855? We had a President Millard Fillmore, but he married, for the second time, in 1858, to a woman with a different name than you gave. I'm not sure where, but they lived in the Buffalo area, not near the Hudson.

[@schmancy2978]

Whoops! Well, we certainly hope no one uses our video to pass their history class. If we could get the nitpickers to only focus on the pretty mansions, they’d do just fine.😁 Though we must say, those were great catches. We’ll be posting the corrections above in the comments. Thanks for bringing them to our attention and thanks for watching!

[@earlofsmeg]

My Great Grandmother was a Livingston. There are many estates built by Livingstons on their land, the Livingston Manor. Clermont was the center.

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks for the info!

[@lilibetp]

We also have Livingston ancestry, but haven't found any links to the first settlers. Ours immigrated in 1764 with Thomas Clark.

[@earlofsmeg]

@@lilibetp most of my ancestors came before year 1700. On my Father's side they came here in 1609/10 winter. The starvation time. On my mother's side her ancestors came on the Mayflower. But she also has ancestors coming on the Winthrop Fleet.

[@lilibetp]

@@earlofsmeg most of mine, too, came before 1700, including Stephen and Constance Hopkins on the Mayflower. A few families came over in the 1700s and 1 family in the 1853, I think.

[@earlofsmeg]

@@lilibetp Hopkins' are my ancestors too. My mother is Brewster and her mother was Bradford. I am related to most of the Mayflower passengers.

[@christineabercrombie7316]

💌

[@frankdong7229]

Astor mansion in Ardsley-on-Hudson?

[@juliagriffin603]

Tuxedo Park

[@dhowe5180]

The Mills mansion (staatsburgh) is falling apart. The remodel that was referenced in the video was done on the cheap and it now shows

[@schmancy2978]

It definitely looks it.

[@robertdemos1621]

Nice video! Very informative and well done .

[@schmancy2978]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@thegerm574]

Staatsburgh isn’t the Catskills. It’s the next town after Hyde Park.

[@user-xg8eo1rb9e]

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[@dhowe5180]

Fun fact about the Livingston family: both presidents Bush were descended from the Livingstons. Another fun fact: David Crosby of Crosby, Stills and Nash was a Van Cortlandt.

[@schmancy2978]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@MrGlenspace]

Missing mansions of Nyack and tuxedo park. Probably because those mansions are still occupied.

[@timtubemusic]

You missed fort crailo across the river from Schyler mansion

[@schmancy2978]

Noted for perhaps a future video. Thank you.

[@sedumplant]

You missed the Van Buren Estate in Columbia County- not as large , but the home of president Martin van Buren

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks. Will try to include it in a future video.

[@edcomedian357]

you skipped Helen Hayes house eventually bought by Rosir O'Donnell

[@juanmonge7418]

It isn’t really a mansion. Rosie put a wall up so you can’t look into it.

[@prairiedoggy1]

You forgot to mention Dragonwyck…..

[@schmancy2978]

But it’s fictional.

[@rebeccabourque7704]

I think number 6 was the house they used as the exterior shot for Wildwind on All My Children years ago. Useless information, I know 😂

[@christineabercrombie7316]

What kind of luggage do you pack to stay there?

[@dw9932]

I might be related to vincent via my moms mom monica paterno was born placed in a girls oprahage in 1931 my grandma was a student or just worked as a maid for the fordham university her apartment still stands across the street from finlay hall

[@brianduff4278]

Skipped alot like Bannerman's Castle

[@schmancy2978]

Thanks. Will try to include it in a future video.

[@MrSamBowers]

"Which did I like the most?" You ask. Not a damn one of 'em. It is so easy to hate those people.

[@pyrexmaniac]

President Fillmore was not William. President Fillmore was Millard.

[@solussilver6630]

Cherry hill should have been over ten brouke

[@schmancy2978]

Great call! Will try to include it in a future video.