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Staatsburgh Recognized as a Top-Rated Historic Site to Visit in the U.S.
Staatsburg, N.Y. (08/27/25) —Staatsburgh State Historic, a stunning Gilded Age mansion and estate on the Hudson River near Rhinebeck, New York, in Dutchess County, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.
As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.
The historic site’s manager Pamela Malcolm, shared her insight into what makes Staatsburgh a unique and enriching experience for visitors, many of whom return throughout each season to experience its elegant yet bucolic elegance. “Staatsburgh is blessed with rich history, a gorgeous landscape along the Hudson River, and notable architecture and collections original to the Gilded Age estate. These assets fuel our passion to share with visitors the many ways to experience the site. Many people have visited Staatsburgh in recent years, due to the popularity of HBO’s TV series, The Gilded Age, which mentions Ruth and Ogden Mills several times, as they were prominent members of “The 400,” the list of elite families created by Ward McAllister for Mrs. Caroline (Lena) Astor as she reigned as New York society’s queen. We love to expand on the Millses’ role in that elite social group. But our staff are inspired to provide a welcoming, fun and rich interpretive experience to all visitors who love history, historic homes and collections, or a beautiful respite from the modern world. We love what we do and where we work!”
“Congratulations to Staatsburgh State Historic Site on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”
Check out all the reviews and discover more about Staatsburgh State Historic Site here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Staatsburgh_State_Historic_Site.html
Staatsburgh’s 79-room mansion overlooking the Hudson River is in the hamlet of Staatsburg, between Hyde Park and Rhinebeck. A time capsule of the Gilded Age, Staatsburgh retains its original furnishings and opulent décor. The historic estate grounds surrounding the mansion, now Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park, offer scenic walking paths as well as woodland trails.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site is open for guided mansion tours by reservation, Thursdays through Sundays. To attend a mansion tour, please make advance reservations on www.Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS; admission is charged upon arrival. The site also offers a diverse array of different programs for all ages. Visitors may also enjoy a picnic or stroll by the Hudson River, or a hike along the woodland trails in adjacent Mills Memorial State Park. The nearby Vanderbilt mansion, and several other nearby historic estates and homes, now public museums, make a trip to Dutchess County full of history, stunning landscapes and many more delightful offerings.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park are located on Old Post Road in Staatsburg, off Route 9 between Rhinebeck and Hyde Park. The historic site is one of 6 sites and 15 parks administered by the Taconic Region of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. For more
information, call 845-889-8851, or visit Staatsburgh’s websites at, https://www.Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS , www.Facebook.com/StaatsburghSHS, and www.staatsburghstatehistoricsite.blogspot.com. Staatsburgh’s events are also listed at parks.ny.gov
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 80 million visitors annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.
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