Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

What travelers say:

Kykuit is Dutch for “extreme vision” and the more than 400 acres of estate was built by John D. Rockefeller, an oil tycoon, philanthropist and founder of the Rockefeller family. Before the family donated the manor to the state custody, the 40-room manor was once a residence for four generations. You must join a tour guide and take a special bus to visit the park. The place is not very big and photographs are prohibited inside. The manor is built on a hill overlooking the Hudson River. The landscape design is French neoclassical style, with a large number of fountains, pavilions and classical sculptures. The stone-built main building was renovated many times in 1913 and finally formed the current appearance. Includes a basement of 6 floors.