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1. cityroverwalks.com › kykuit-day-trip-from-nycKykuit: The Rockefeller Estate – One of the Best Day Trips ...

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   Jul 11, 2016 · Less than one hour from Rockefeller Center, tucked into Pocantico Hills, is the beautiful Rockefeller Estate called “Kykuit”. Located in Sleepy Hollow (Westchester County, NY), Kykuit is less than 40 minutes by train from Grand Central Terminal.

2. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g48622-d105835Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...

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   Kykuit combines a grand estate, fascinating people, lush gardens, and an impressive classical and modern art collection into an outstanding experience that is well worth the price of admission. We opted for the three hour Grand Tour option and were not disappointed.

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3. hudsonvalley.org › historic-sites › kykuitKykuit, the Rockefeller Estate - Historic Hudson Valley

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   This Hudson Valley hilltop estate was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. Now the mansion is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is open to visitors for tours.

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4. www.rbf.org › pocantico › historic-site-toursKykuit | Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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   Kykuit (derived from the Dutch word for look-out) is set high above the Hudson with dramatic views of the river and Palisades. It has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Kykuit was first designed in 1908 by William A. Delano (1874-1960) and Chester H. Aldrich (1871-1940).

5. www.hudsonrivervalley.org › kykuit-the-rockefellerKykuit, The Rockefeller Estate Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate

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   You may also purchase gift certificates using a credit card by calling Historic Hudson Valley at (914) 631-9491. Call 1-800-53-FERRY for information about boat trips to Kykuit from Manhattan and New Jersey. Directions: One hour north of New York City.

6. uncoveringnewyork.com › kykuit-rockefeller-estateTouring Kykuit: A Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, New York

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   May 18, 2023 · The Hudson Valley is home to some of the country’s most incredible Gilded Age mansions, and one of the best to tour is Kykuit near Sleepy Hollow, New York. Kykuit was owned by four generations of the Rockefeller family and was first used as a vacation home before later becoming a primary home.

7. www.viator.com › New-York-attractions › KykuitKykuit (The Rockefeller Estate), New York | Tickets & Tours ...

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   Historic Hudson Valley offers several different tours of Kykuit, including a 90-minute Selected Highlights Tour, a 2-hour-and-15-minute Classic Tour, and a 3-hour Grand Tour. Tours are offered on select days from mid-May to mid-November, and it’s advised to book well in advance, as they sell out.

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   Who built Kykuit?

   • Kykuit (derived from the Dutch word for look-out) is set high above the Hudson with dramatic views of the river and Palisades. It has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Kykuit was first designed in 1908 by William A. Delano (1874-1960) and Chester H. Aldrich (1871-1940).

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   How do I get to Kykuit?

   • Still, the general experience of touring Kykuit should remain the same. All tours leave from the visitors center at Philipsburg Manor. All tours leave from Philipsburg Manor near the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and the shuttle ride to Kykuit is included in the ticket price and listed length of the tour.

   Touring Kykuit: A Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, New York

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   Where can I get a tour of Kykuit?

   • The Site: All tours of Kykuit begin at the Philipsburg Manor/Kykuit Visitor Center on Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. While every effort is made to accommodate individuals in a timely manner, there may be waiting time for a tour.

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   Why is Kykuit so famous?

   • Kykuit, which is derived from the Dutch word for “lookout”, was completed in 1913 and served as a winter and early summer getaway for the Rockefeller family. It has 40 rooms and sits on 3,400 acres of land on a hillside overlooking the Hudson River. Kykuit was the long-time home of the Rockefeller family.

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