Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site · NY
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Information · Lindenwald Opens for 2026 Season
Lindenwald Tours – 2026 Season Lindenwald is open for tours Friday–Sunday at 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Tours are first-come, first-served. Monday–Thursday: grounds are open, but no tours are available. Park stamps, and restrooms are available in the Visitor Center.
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This historic landscape invites reflection on the many lives and legacies woven into its past.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/mava
- Location
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (42.368, -73.708)
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Passport stamp locations
- Visitor Center
Hours
Martin Van Buren National Historic Sitetoday: 7:00AM - Sunset
- Sat Oct 37:00AM - Sunset
- Sun Oct 47:00AM - Sunset
- Mon Oct 57:00AM - Sunset
- Tue Oct 67:00AM - Sunset
- Wed Oct 77:00AM - Sunset
- Thu Oct 87:00AM - Sunset
- Fri Oct 97:00AM - Sunset
Park grounds are open year round from 7:00 am to sunset. Visitor facilities and guided tours of the president's home are available on a seasonal basis. Please check our Operating Hours & Seasons page for our current facility hours.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Dogs of the NPS20–60 minutes · 5 stops
Explore the lives of five very special dogs of the National Park Service while you and your B.A.R.K. Ranger explore the Wayside Trail. Please be sure to follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger principles during your visit and stop by the Visitor Tent to receive your B.A.R.K. Ranger badge and tasty treat. B = Bag Your Poop A = Always Wear a Leash R = Respect Wildlife K = Know Where To Go
Wayside Loop - Martin Van Buren30–90 minutes · 11 stops
Take a brief walk around the park's self-guided 3/4 mile Wayside Loop trail. Learn about the historic home, farming politics, and the people who lived on the site including Martin Van Buren.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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