| State: | New York |
|---|---|
| Address: | 98 Valkill Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA |
| Postal code: | 12601 |
| Phone: | (845) 229-5320 |
| Website: | https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/top-cottage.htm |
Great hike up from Valkill. It's not a loop so you will have to come back on same trail after seeing the home. Very well maintained, beautiful view.
Very disappointing. Still a beautiful home, but the gates were locked and there was no signage anywhere. Walked the the perimeter and peaked in windows. Referred to in too many places not to be enticing, but save yourself the trip and tour the myriad other historical sites in the Hudson Valley.
Worth the drive. Not as interesting as Valkill but good nonetheless and gives a more complete picture of this President. Note: Top Cottage is open sunrise to sunset AND you can easily drive here and then pick up the trail. The house is only open for limited times, but the grounds are open. Amazing views of the Shawangunks and Catskills from the back porch.
A notable historic site, owned by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and visited by Winston Churchill and the British Royal Family. Our NPS Ranger (Mike A.) was exceptional in his knowledge and friendliness as he gave us a colorful tour of the site.
Interesting place of history. Franklin Roosvelt and Winston Churchill sat on the front porch discussing heavy water. The King and Queen of England visited here. An opportunity to walk in the places where important discussions we had and where the human side of world leaders discussed war and ultimately peace.