Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Tours

Name: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Tours
Telephone: 802-457-3368 EXT. 0
Rating: 4

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America.

The Carriage Barn Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Memorial Day weekend (late May) to October 31. Guided tours of the Mansion and grounds are offered during this season. The park's 20 miles of trails and carriage roads are open year-round. They are available for hiking and equestrian use in the spring, summer, and fall. When winter snows arrive, used only for cross-country skiing.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America.

Need to Know

Arrival Time
Please arrive at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center at least 15 minutes in advance of your tour time. Allow at least 15 additional minutes for parking and walking up the site. If you do not arrive at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center before your tour time, your reservation may be cancelled.
Parking
Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT 05091. After parking, walk towards the Billings Farm & Museum and take the concrete path to the right of the Visitor Center. Walk up the path, cross Elm St using the cross walk, and take the left fork in the road to walk up a short, steep hill towards the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. Directions - Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available next to the mansion. Please make a note in your reservation or call 802-457-3368 ext. 0 after your booking if you require accessible parking, wheelchair ramp, assisted listening device, or have any other accessibility concerns. There is an elevator in the mansion that allows 2nd and 3rd floor access. There are stools available to sit down during guided ranger talks.
Mansion Open House
The first floor of the mansion is free and open to the public on a self-guided tour on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm-4:30pm. No reservations are required.
Temperature
There is no air conditioning inside the mansion, and temperatures can reach higher than 90 degrees in July and August. Please prepare accordingly and let staff know if you have concerns.
Must reserve for adults AND children
Children 15 and under are only charged a $1 reservation fee per ticket. When booking your reservation, please ensure that you account for all adults AND children, including infants.
Limited Space
Due to the sensitive collection and tight spaces, there are only 12 visitor slots available during each indoor tour.
Day-of Tickets
Tours can be booked online at Recreation.gov until the designated tour time, so long as there is still availability for the desired tour(s).
Cameras
Photography, including using a flash, is allowed in all guided tour areas. Please be courteous to other visitors.
Restricted items
Backpacks, food, and drink (including water) must be left outside the mansion before entry. Storage lockers are available in the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.

Booking Windows

Tickets are available 60 days in advance at 10 a.m. ET.

Changes and Cancellations

There is a $1 non-refundable reservation fee per ticket in addition to the ticket fee. If you cancel up to two hours before your tour time, the remainder of the ticket fee will be refunded.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

MAILING ADDRESS ONLY 54 ELM ST Woodstock VT 05091

Phone Number

802-457-3368 EXT. 0

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