2 days in Hudson River Valley Itinerary

Hyde Park is a town in Dutchess County, New York, bordering the Hudson River north of Poughkeepsie. Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, then get engrossed in the history at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, and then steep yourself in history at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site.

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Newark to Hyde Park is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Newark in December, things will get slightly colder in Hyde Park: highs are around 42°F and lows about 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Albany Institute of History & Art, learn more about the world around you at New York State Museum, and then ponder the world of politics at New York State Capitol.

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Getting from Hyde Park to Albany by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train. In December in Albany, expect temperatures between 39°F during the day and 25°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.