Park After Dark
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Tours
As darkness settles, the enchanting Hillside Gardens reveal a different kind of magic. This guided, one‑hour walk moves gently along garden paths to the fernery, water features, and the secluded Bungalow, with short stops for mindful attention and stargazing. Listen for subtle nighttime sounds, feel the cool hillside air, and let the landscape restore your sense of peace and perspective. This program requires traveling approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) and has an elevation gain of 100 feet (10.5 m). Lanterns are provided.
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Need to Know
- Arrival Time
This tour begins in front of the Billings Farm and Museum Visitor Center. Please arrive at the visitor center at least 5 minutes in advance of your tour time.
- Parking
Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at Billings Farm & Museum. Click here for Google directions. The Billings Farm & Museum is located off Route 12, 1/2 mile north of the village of Woodstock. From Woodstock, cross the iron bridge and make a right onto Old River Road. The Visitor Center parking lot is immediately on the right. Accessible parking is available next to the mansion.
Free parking is available in two separate lots. The main parking lot is adjacent to the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center. An overflow parking lot is located directly across the street from the main parking lot. This area is convenient for recreational vehicles, larger vehicles and buses.
- Accessibility
This program requires traveling 1 mile/1.4 km with an elevation change of approximately 100 feet/30.5 meters. The program takes place outdoors and includes uneven terrains and changes in elevation. Please call 802-457-3368 ext. 0 after your booking to discuss accessibility concerns.
- Must reserve for adults AND children
Children are only charged a $1 reservation fee per ticket for tours. When booking your reservation, please ensure that you account for all adults AND children, including infants.
- Day-of Tickets
Tours can be booked online until the designated tour time.
- Cameras
Photography, including flash, is allowed in all guided tour areas. Please be courteous to other visitors.
