2683 South Rd., Rt. 9 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-4500
Tours May 1-Nov 30, daily and on weekends in April and Dec. Visitor center open weekdays Jan1-Mar 30, 10am-5pm.
Overlooking the Hudson River, the 180 acre Locust Grove Historic Site includes an Italianate villa designed by Alexander Jackson Davis for artist and inventor Samuel F.B. Morse. The property, with miles of carriage roads, landscaped grounds, historic gardens, and Hudson River views, was preserved as a museum and nature preserved by the Young family, whose collection of art and antiques is exhibited in the mansion’s 25 rooms.
Winner Dutchess Tourism History Award of Distinction
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