New York - Hudson River
Apr 22nd, 2000 | 08:28 AM
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I live in the Hudson River Valley. One can take a boat trip on the Hudson but unlike the Nile, one cannot cover long distances. In the NYC area there are many boat outfitters. In the Albany area (about 2 hours north) there are river boats which can take you on excursions for one hour or two. Try Captain JP Cruises in Troy, NY. However, if you really want to take in the beauty of the Hudson River, visit some state parks in the valley that offer great views of the river and historic homes. Or even better, hike some of the local mountains that line the river. I would suggest Oleana State Park- it's like Italy. Visit Hyde Park and eat dinner at the CIA. For an easy hike, go to Overlook Mountain in Woodstock, NY. Great town and there is a fire tower at the top with breathtaking views of the river. Afterwards, reward yourself with a burrito at Taco Pete's. Good Luck.
Apr 22nd, 2000 | 02:17 PM
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To the unknowing, the CIA cited in Cheryl's post stands for the Culinary Institute of America, and it is definitely worth a visit, but make reservations well in advance!
I would add the following to Cheryl's excellent list:
1. Kykuit (the Rockefeller estate in Pocantico Hills, near Tarrytown, NY)
2. West Point
3. A host of restorations throughout the lower Hudson Valley.
I would add the following to Cheryl's excellent list:
1. Kykuit (the Rockefeller estate in Pocantico Hills, near Tarrytown, NY)
2. West Point
3. A host of restorations throughout the lower Hudson Valley.
Apr 22nd, 2000 | 04:45 PM
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My husband and I traveled to Albany last summer for a wedding, which was actually in Rhinebeck, about 2 hours north of NYC on the Hudson. Something you might consider, as this is something we'd sure like to try, is the train from NYC up to Albany. The scenery along the river looked gorgeous. Any comments on this would be welcome...
Apr 23rd, 2000 | 06:01 PM
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