Blenheim-Gilboa

Experience Powerful Fun! With the History of Power & the Power of History Near the Capital Region. Try interactive exhibits. Tour Historic Manor Home.

Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center 1378 State Rte 30 North Blenheim, NY, 12131

Open 7 days a week
10 am to 5 pm (closed certain holidays)

Free admission & parking!
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Experience Blenheim-Gilboa
Visitors Center
The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center is housed in a restored 19th-century dairy barn and is part of the Lansing Manor complex. The Visitor Center features a wide range of interactive exhibits on such subjects as Basics of Electricity, Uses of Electricity and operation of the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project.
Historic Lansing Manor
Lansing Manor is filled with authentic furnishings and antiques from the first half of the 19th century. The Manor, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, contains 10 large rooms on two floors, plus a below-ground kitchen and other utility rooms and is a classic example of Federal period architecture.

Plan Your Trip

  • Immerse in a 2-3 hour exploration in the scenic Catskills, near Cooperstown and the Capital Region.
  • Explore diverse trails and spot eagles during your walk.
  • Recreational craft including rowboats or canoes may be used in the lower reservoir.
  • Discover extended recreational opportunities at nearby Mine Kill State Park.
  • No pets except for service animals.

BG offers a unique opportunity for school groups and community organizations. STEM exhibits in the Visitors Center, historical lessons at Lansing Manor, environmental education at our wetlands, and outdoor recreation at neighboring Mine Kill State Park. The Connect Kids to Parks bus grant may eliminate the financial barrier with transportation reimbursement for qualifying institutions.