Path Through History at Lyndhurst

Come join us on this special “I Love New York” Path Through History Tour! This rare and specialized tour will lead you on a path through our historic landscape and mansion.

You will begin by exploring the first through fifth floors of the mansion, providing visitors with a rare glimpse of the lavish decorative arts and furniture from the previous owners of Lyndhurst. You will visit rooms such as the Mansion`s Parlor, filled with furniture designed by architect A.J. Davis, the opulent Grand Picture Gallery with an original collection of European paintings, and impressive Tiffany stained glass windows.

Visitors then climb to the observation tower with panoramic views of the Hudson River and Manhattan. You will then descend the backstairs to view the Butler’s Suite and extensive kitchens, before exiting through the servants’ dining room to visit the 1911 Laundry Building, complete with original fixtures.

After visiting the Mansion, you will take a leisurely stroll towards the Hudson River, wending your way past restored “outdoor rooms,” the site of an elaborate treehouse and rare trees and gardens. While you take in the best views of the river, you’ll hear about several outbuildings and the estate’s “recreation center.” This two-hour tour ends with a visit to the restored 19th-century bowling alley with an exhibit on Lyndhurst owner Helen Gould and neighbor Madam C. J. Walker in the North Parlor as well as entering the South Parlor, which features decorative arts and 1895 wicker furniture and of course the 1894 bowling lanes!

Important Information, Please Read:

• Please be advised that this tour requires long periods of standing, many flights of stairs, and walking over uneven ground. 


• A limited number of tickets are available for each event, and events do sell out. 


• Some tickets may be available for purchase on-site, but these are not guaranteed. 


• Please arrive 15 minutes before the entry time on your ticket. If you are late, we will do our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee it.


• Check-in at the Welcome Center.


• All ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.


• A Grounds Pass is not needed if you already have a Tour or Event Ticket. 


• Not recommended for children under 12.


• No large bags, backpacks or strollers allowed in the mansion.


• To best accommodate groups, including special needs, please contact us in advance to make reservations at 914-303-6844.