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Things to do in Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt

The National Park Service lists 10 things to do at Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site. 8 have no extra fee, 10 need no reservation, and 4 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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Farm Lane Trail

Roosevelt Farm Lane is part of the historic road network that connected the Roosevelt Home, Val-Kill, Top Cottage, the Home Farm, and FDR’s tree plantations.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Top Cottage Trail

This trail takes you to the highest point on the Hyde Park Trails. When you reach the summit, you will have made the same climb that kings and queens and a host of foreign leaders made during some of the most critical days of the 20th century.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Tour FDR's Home

Everything you need to know about access to FDR's home and how to obtain your tickets. Tour days and times change seasonally, so check here for more information on planning your visit.

Fee applies

Guided Tours

A large marble block engraved with the names and life dates of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Visit the Burial Site

According to Franklin D. Roosevelt's own instructions, he was buried in the family garden. His wishes reflect his connection to the place of his birth and the launching point of his rise to public prominence.

15-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Visit the Home Garden

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s ties to the land and the community where they lived helped to shape the work they undertook to better society and the world.

15-30 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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