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Covering the mid-Hudson River Valley from Sleepy Hollow to West Point and north to Poughkeepsie. by land and river. Visit the Gothic Revival mansion Lyndhurst in Tarrytown; the Thayer Hotel in West Point, and find the most scenic way to drive this section of the Valley. Marinas and lighthouses included.
Having a family reunion? Or perhaps a birthday, anniversary, wedding? Any special occasion will do, or just a romantic getaway for two! Cornucopia Cruise Lines, out of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has a fall schedule for your special event. The Cornucopia Princess has a maximum capacity of 400 people.
New York’s Finger Lakes region has been described by Wine Spectator as the wine and culinary epicenter of New York. On a recent visit there I discovered why; the Finger Lakes beats Napa and Sonoma hands down and literally knocked my sox off with its vineyards, history, culture, gardens, gorgeous lakes, charming accommodations, unique shops and great restaurants.
Many collections originate from personal passions. But what happens when they outgrow those simple beginnings? Some morph into public museums that continue to reflect the owner’s love for specific, often quirky, items.
Cruise the Hudson River Valley from its New York City entrance to Troy, NY to feel the excitement Henry Hudson’s crew must have felt when discovering this amazing display of natural beauty in 1609. It has changed, to be sure. While nature is hard to beat, some of man’s work, bridges, lighthouses and castles have heightened a traveler’s enjoyment of this unique terrain especially when touring by boat.
Driving up the Garden State Parkway to the New York State Thruway and other the arteries leading to Tarrytown, fall is one of the best times to enjoy the change of seasons. The bright oranges, crimson reds and golds leaves grace the highway and byways of upstate New York.
