Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie: Photos, Reviews & Location

Samuel Morse-owned Tuscan-style villa & 150-acre estate with a small museum dedicated to Morse.

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#4 of 18 Tourist attractions in Poughkeepsie #2 of 3 Historical places in Poughkeepsie

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

4.1 km from the center of Poughkeepsie

Rating breakdown

5 ★77%
4 ★18%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

lgny.org

(845) 454-4500

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Locust Grove Estate?: Locust Grove Estate is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,375 reviews.
How does Locust Grove Estate rank in Poughkeepsie?: Locust Grove Estate is #4 of 18 Tourist attractions in Poughkeepsie by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Locust Grove Estate located?: 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 — 4.1 km from the center of Poughkeepsie.
How can I contact Locust Grove Estate?: Phone: (845) 454-4500 · Website: lgny.org

Reviews (10)

Michele Scheff 2024 Jan 01

It’s a beautiful place! Our guide for the tour of the house was so knowledgeable and the house is gorgeous! After our tour, we walked the grounds. We had a wonderful walk! I highly recommend visiting the Locust Grove Estate. We will definitely be back.

Sean Banks 2023 Dec 17

We loved the visit yesterday and truly enjoyed the Christmas feel they have set up throughout the mansion.

CaraMia Bacchiochi 2023 Oct 06

We've held our non-profit fundraiser here 2 years running, and we couldn't be happier. Beautiful landscapes, beautiful inside, clean and lovely bathrooms and kitchens

Crystal Torres (Wedding Photographer) 2023 Aug 21

Such a beautiful location for weddings and portrait sessions. It's one of my favorite locations to photograph at & also just walk around & enjoy the scenery & gardens.

Carol Ann Jason 2023 Aug 08

Locust Grove Estate was a great place to walk or hike. The grounds were nice and trails through wooded areas were very peaceful. There is a nice visitor's center with restrooms where one may pick up a map of trails on the estate. We did not tour the home during this visit due to the perfect weather for being outdoors.

Jaime Muth 2023 Jul 13

Lucky enough to attend a wedding here and we were very impressed. the staff did a great job with setup and breakdown and keeping the tables neat and the water glasses filled. beautiful inside and out!

JoAnn Norris 2023 Jun 09

I've been here several times to tour the estate, hike the trails & walk the garden. This time I went for their Sunset Sensations Event. Food & Wine pairing with chef and wine expert discussing what is being served. Fun and educational. Really enjoyed! 🍷

Ingrid Hill 2023 Jun 03

This is a very ecclectic house. The history of the house is from the young family vs Samuel Morse himself but there is a nice exhibit of Morse artifacts in the visitor center. Great tour guide and beautiful peony collection! Fairy house all so pretty!

*update 10/09/23
Visited the harvest hunt today...the themed pumpkins tied into family history were fun although they didnt have quite the same flair as the fairy houses in the spring. Dahlia garden was still looming beautiful!

Matthew Masterson Scrivens 2023 May 09

Cool spot to go for a walk and see some beautiful greenery! Staff was amazingly friendly. They were doing a Fairy House hunt and the houses were so cute!

Viviana Podhaiski Photography 2022 Dec 13

What a perfect place for a wedding- especially for couples who are looking for something more than outdoor photos. The grounds and paths are spectacular, but even more, so is being able to incorporate elements of the main building- and even indoors! I also do recommend an evening stroll for a few nighttime photos.