The Eleanor Roosevelt tour was free on space available when you arrive. But had no issues and waited 30 minutes for the tour to begin and wandered around the grounds enjoying the garden and outside. The inside has a lot of original furniture and it well refurbished. There's a free movie about Eleanor , a garden and pet friendly walking trails into the woods. A definite must visit.

Beautiful property with great history. Tour guide was new but very good. Got in on first tour of the day before going over to FDR library.

The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, widely known as Val-Kill, is located in Hyde Park, New York, roughly 75 miles north of New York City. Spanning 181 tranquil acres along a stream in the Hudson Valley, it holds the distinction of being the first National Historic Site dedicated entirely to a First Lady.
​Unlike formal presidential estates, Val-Kill offers an intimate, grounded look into the personal life, activism, and intellectual powerhouse that was Eleanor Roosevelt

The tour fills up quickly so you may have to wait. But it’s worth it. The disabled parking is still a haul. Be aware. Wonderful history.

I didn't spend much time here because the immediate tours were sold out. I didn't want to spend 3 hours for the next available tour. So, come early, because tour spots get sold out quickly.
I was able to see the swimming pool, which FDR needed for his exercise due to his polio. Foreign guests sometimes swam there with the President.