Kykuit

The Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, NY, Kykuit is a prominent site in the Hudson River Valley. The estate has an abundance of gardens, architecture, history, art, and scenery. The estate was named as a historic site by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The founder of the estate, John D. Rockefeller, was the owner of Standard Oil. During his lifetime, he was the richest man in America. The house was in the Rockefeller family for four generations and has been carefully managed for over 100 years. Rockefeller had a large collection of art, including Picasso, which is displayed at the estate.

During a guided tour (which begins at the Philipsburg Manor's Visitor Center), guests will experience the history of the Rockefeller family, a look through the six-story stone home, and a walk through the gardens with its collection of sculptures. Visitors will learn about the Rockefeller family's contributions to society through philanthropy, conservation, government, the arts, and business. The museum opens from May 8 to November 7 at 9:00 a.m. every day except Tuesday.

Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY, sits about 30 miles north of New York City along the shore of the Hudson River.