Regularly scheduled tours or self-guided tours are offered, depending on visitation level. Talks by National Park Service rangers are held on a regular basis. The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association carries books, postcards, and other items for sale in the Visitor Center on the grounds. The Mansion and Visitor Center are accessible by wheelchair. Parking for buses and RVs is available.
Handicapped parking is also available.
No lodging or camping is available at the Vanderbilt Mansion. A wide variety of hotels, motels, and camping sites are available in the area. For information call Dutchess County Tourism. Shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores are available in Hyde Park. For contact information, see Practicalities page.