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Kingston
Boat Tours
Hudson River Cruises offers two-hour cruises aboard the Rip Van Winkle. The boat leaves from Kingston's Rondout Landing, passing near the Rondout Lighthouse, and then travels south on the Hudson River to the northern edge of Hyde Park before turning around. 800/843-7472. www.hudsonrivercruises.com.
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Travel Deals in The Hudson Valley
- $179 -- NYC: Weekends at Times Square Hotel, 40% Off The Milford NYC
- $175-$199 -- NYC: Hotel near Times Square incl. Holidays Courtyard New York Manhattan/Times Square West
- $1099 & up -- 7-Night Transatlantic Cruise, UK to NYC American Express Travel
- $20.95 & up -- Car Rentals across New York CarRentals.com
- $191-$239 -- Midtown Manhattan Hotel incl. Fourth of July — $191-$239 Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue

