Saturday Adventures with Anna: Vanderbilt Mansion

Meet Anna: a 14-year-old photographer, fashionista, and creative spirit.

She also just happens to be my sister. :)

Anna and I live in a beautiful part of New York and there are tons of places to explore and discover. With all these fun places within driving distance, Saturdays are officially our local adventure days. Yesterday was our first of the summer.

Where We Went:
Vanderbilt Mansion and Historic Site - Hyde Park, NY. The Vanderbilt grounds have long been one of my personal favorite places in the Hudson Valley. Once the home of the Vanderbilt family, this property has a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and acres of lush grass and beautiful English gardens. Vanderbilt is a great place for a picnic, a long walk, or a photo shoot. Here's a few of my photos from the day:

Oh, and here's one of both of us thanks to the self-timer. Check out Anna's blog for more of her Vanderbilt photos!

Where We Ate:
Eveready Diner - Hyde Park, NY

A good adventure is never complete without some good food! Anna and I stopped at the Eveready Diner for some triple decker chicken salad club sandwiches and super crispy french fries. They were delish! In addition to the tasty food, Eveready's claim to fame is its appearance on The Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. From the chrome exterior to the employees' uniforms, going there is like taking a quick trip back to the 50s. There's even an old roller rink next door!