Locust Grove

Why does Unilocal say it is closed Saturday on Nov when I went there and there even was a event with various vendors?
Cute museum about Samuel Morse and his invention of the telegraph. 5 star alone as I am a history fan.
Hiked the lane loop trail (I think that’s what it is called.) Will return for other trails. It took me an hour BC I wandered to the lookout point and it was fun seeing trains come and go.
No waterfalls exist as the first reviewer mentioned. Kinda sad bc i love waterfalls but I still love this area
Then I went to buy overpriced vegan chocolate for a friend at the market event inside the information center/​museum/​gift store shop.
Very similar feel to the late president Roosevelt’s childhood home in long island. Has architectural similarities, a farm, pet cemetary and hiking trail by the water too!
Will return for more hiking.

Beautiful historic site of Samuel Morse that offers free tours of the estate. Lovely flower and vegetable gardens and miles of hiking trails all for free. River views too.
On a recent visit we saw the welcome addition of several new wooden benches built and donated by the local Boy Scout Troop!
Many local events are also held here. One of our favorites is the Sunset Sensations series during the Spring, Summer and Fall where a local chef prepares tastings and does demos paired with wine. The holiday event lets you see the estate all decorated for Christmas with lights.
So lucky to have this local gem nearby!

You will like this place. The tour starts with a 10-​minute video followed by a 45-​minute guided tour of the house. There are about 25 rooms to see. the grounds include a carriage house with some very cool carriages in great condition. There are three pet cemeteries on the grounds too, as well as an extensive walking path. the gardens are very nice too. The main house is in original condition and there are some interesting items to see, including a number of liquor bottles from the 1800s, most with their contents intact. You won’t be disappointed.

Been here many many times and somehow never toured the house. Do it.
My tour was full of other locals who have visited the grounds repeatedly but also never toured the house.
It is not as grand as the Vanderbilt or Rockefeller estate but is a great example of this very special period on the Hudson.
The tour and grounds are well worth visiting. Approved!

We love this park Beautiful flower garden, hiking trails, and some views of the river. Great place to come during hot days with lots of shade provided by tall trees. Friendly staff and volunteers.

Lovely grounds. I enjoyed the produce and flower gardens and walking the grounds. Lovely views. The gallery exhibition of pastels was well done. Very much enjoyed my visit and the event that was held here (rehearsal dinner). Thanks!

This review if for the hiking trail only.
The grounds were very nice. The trails were wide and well maintained; more akin to a tote road than a rugged trail, but this suited us fine, as we hiked the grounds late in the day and were already a bit tired. The grounds were less open and more overgrown than I had expected; the only view of the Hudson River is at the end of about a ¾ mile hike through pretty dense woods, but overall this was a great after dinner walk.

One time home of Samuel F.B. Morse– painter, telegraph inventor and bigoted renaissance man. The house you see in the inside is largely the product of a later owner who clearly liked to collect and did not throw things out. Very nice staff — good tour. If you want to get a good glimpse of how late 19^th — early 20 th century upper bourgeois lived, this is a good place to look. This is not robber baron territory. The grounds are also very nice. Finally some paintings by Morse are on display.

I had the pleasure of visiting Locust Grove during Christmas vacation — it was December 26^th and they were open for decorated house tours. The place was really beautiful. The history of how it came to be was really interesting to learn about. They also have a nice little gift shop where you can buy really neat hats, soaps, candles, Christmas bulbs, and other trinkets. I found a very nice tile with a print of the house on it that I really like.
Our intent for this visit was to check the place out as a potential wedding reception venue. Ken Snodgrass met with us that same day for just a few minutes; I was very grateful that he was willing to talk with us — since we hadn’t intended on meeting with anyone we didn’t set anything up. He gave us a little tour and some papers to take home.
We thought on it for about an hour, but all along I think we knew it was the place for us. I’m very much looking forward to working with Ken, he seems to be well organized, willing to answer questions, and was very responsive. We decided to book it — and if I give you any advice and you are thinking of this location for your wedding/​reception, it would be to book early! Our wedding wo

I’ve attended, catered, and organized many events (my own wedding included) at Locust Grove over the last several years. The attentive and incredibly helpful staff are a perfect complement to a space that is perfectly designed for any occasion.
It sounds cliché only because it’s true. Locust Grove is a space whose functionality exceeds far beyond just weddings as I’ve used and seen it used for conferences, board meetings, public concerts, community picnics, and much much more. It’s a truly beautiful site whose resources (like restrooms, parking, rental & catering company relationships, access to electricity and water, etc) are unrivaled in the area.

Ken and his team of professionals made our wedding memorable at Locust Grove, Samuel Morse Estate in Poughkeepsie, NY! From family and friends, to all our guest, they were so impressed with the gardens, facilities and shear beauty of LG. I highly recommend going to see Ken at LG to schedule a consultation. The grounds are open daily. Take a look for yourself. I guarantee once you step foot on the grounds of LG and you’ll sign on the dotted line. –Brad and Gary PS When you rent LG you also get all the tables and chairs along with use of the grounds and reception area. HUGE SAVING!

Locust Grove Estate is a wonderful location to host any wedding ceremony/​reception. We were thrilled to have both our ceremony and reception on the grounds. The scenery and location are just spectacular. Executive Director Ken Snodgrass was wonderful to deal with. He helped with all the details, which made our day even more special. I would recommend Locust Grove Estate for any wedding celebration. You will certainly be happy that you did. It is definitely worth more than 5 stars!!!

Unlike the other reviews of Locust Grove, this review is for a tour of the house, formerly the home of Samuel F. B. Morse and now a National Historic Landmark.
We cannot speak to the highly-​praised trails and public concerts held on the grounds of Locust Grove as other Unilocalers have. No public event was scheduled during our visit and we were not interested in walking the trails because the day was cold and rainy.
As for the house, it’s one of many Nineteenth Century mansions scattered about the Hudson River Valley. It’s worth seeing if you have time and money for the tour but there is nothing remarkable about it compared to the others.
See also our review of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

Beautiful… I can’t believe it isn’t more popular with local nature-​walkers, but I’m grateful that it isn’t! More peace and quiet for the rest of us.
The trails are nicely maintained without being too overdone. There are a couple that lead you to a nice view of the river, and there are a few waterfalls and ponds scattered along the trails as well.
One of my favorite parts of the grounds were the two pet cemetaries located on the north side of the house… I love animals, and I love people who love their animals, and the Morse family clearly did!
There are summer concerts, wine tastings, and other events held here. It’s also possible to hold weddings here, and I can’t think of a more beautiful or serene outdoor setting for a wedding in the Hudson Valley.