Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise-American Star October 17-24, 2021 - National ...

Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise—American Star
                              October 17-24, 2021
                                      Excursion Information

October 18: 8:30am-12pm or 9am-12:30pm - $55 per person
Guided West Point Exploration
Take a tour of America’s most notable military academy, considered by George Washington to
be the most important military position in America. Its establishment as the United States
Military Academy occurred in 1802 when Thomas Jefferson signed legislation to that effect.
This guided tour of the historic grounds of West Point includes Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point,
West Point Museum and other stunning areas of campus. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking
vistas and magnificent views of the Hudson Valley.
Due to security regulations, all passengers must present a Photo ID when boarding the bus at West Point.

October 19: 9am-11:30am - $35 per person
Hunter Mountain Scenic Skyride
This Scenic Skyride features the six-passenger Kaatskill Flyer, a state-of-the-art chair lift which
will take you in comfort to the 3,200-foot summit of Hunter Mountain. From there, enjoy
amazing views of the spectacular high peaks of the northern Catskills. On a clear day, you can
also see the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts and the Green Mountains of Vermont in the
distance.

October 19: 9:15am-11:45am - $45 per person
Olana State Historic Site *
Enjoy a special visit to the magnificent Persian-style home of one of the most influential Hudson
River School painters, Frederick Church. Church designed his home and the surrounding
landscape to take full advantage of the magnificent views of the Catskill Mountains. Today, you
can tour the house and take a stroll of the grounds, hailed by many as the queen of the Hudson
Valley estates.

October 19: 9:30am-11:45am - $40 per person
Thomas Cole National Historic Site *
A visit to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site provides entry into the world of the man who
became the father of American landscape painting and founder of the Hudson River School of
Art. Tour the 1815 Federal yellow-brick Main House and visit the historic rooms where the Cole
family lived, including the West Parlor where Thomas Cole was married and the upstairs rooms
where his children were born and where Cole died in 1848.

October 20: 8:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:30pm - $50 per person
Albany City Experience
Discover Albany and see what has enticed visitors for over 400 years during this narrated city
exploration with stops at the New York State Capitol, New York State Museum, Albany Visitors
Center and Albany Institute of History and Art.

October 20: 9am-12:30pm & 2pm-5:30pm - $65 per person
Troy Lock & Dam Cruise
During this narrated cruise, you will learn about the lock and dam system used on the Erie
Canal, originally built in 1817 to create a navigable water route from New York City and the
Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes in order to increase trade and populate the region.

October 20: 9:30am-11:30am & 2:30pm-4:30pm - $15 per person
Historic Troy Walking Excursion
In the mid-19th century, Troy was one of the wealthiest cities in the United States thanks to a
booming textile industry. Enjoy a walking tour with a local historian as you view the Victorian
architecture of the area and learn how such remarkable structures are preserved over time.
Step back in time to the Age of Innocence, while discovering the history of the town.

October 21: 1:30pm-5pm – complimentary
October 22: 10am-1:30pm - complimentary
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Founded in 1980, the Hudson River Maritime Museum focuses on preserving, researching, and
collecting artifacts directly related to the Hudson River. Exhibits include historic vessels, art, and
materials from the transportation industry. Explore this museum on your own and learn about
the rich maritime heritage of the region.

October 21: 2pm-4:30pm - $55 per person
Vanderbilt Mansion *
Vanderbilt Mansion is one of the region’s oldest Hudson River estates and is a remarkable
example of a gilded-age country place. The estate represents the political, economic, social, and
cultural changes that occurred as America industrialized in the years after the Civil War. For
nearly two centuries, this home has been the epicenter to the socially prominent and elite class
of New Yorkers. Learn about the life of the privileged, from the Jazz Age through World War II.

October 21: 2pm-4:45pm - $25 per person
Walkway Over the Hudson
Enjoy breathtaking views while taking this narrated walk over the Hudson River, beginning at
the dock and continuing to the covered bridge overlooking the river. Standing at 212 feet tall
and approximately 1.5 miles long, this bridge was once the railroad path for trains and has since
been transformed into the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.

October 22: 9am-12pm - $35 per person
Narrated Kingston Exploration
Kingston was settled in 1652, and is the third oldest settlement in the Dutch Colony, after
Manhattan and Albany, and was once the capital of New York. Enjoy a stop at the Old Dutch
Church, founded in 1659. During the Revolutionary War, the church and its congregation were
aligned with the patriot cause. As a result, in November of 1782, General George Washington
visited the church. View a hand-written letter from Washington regarding his reception at the
church, which is proudly on display in the narthex.

October 22: 9:15am-12:45pm - $55 per person
Val-Kill *
Visit the notable Val-Kill, the only place Eleanor Roosevelt considered home. Once a furniture
factory, it was here that she pursued her political and social interests, wrote her My
Day column, and worked on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After President
Roosevelt’s death in April 1945, Eleanor kept Val-Kill, purchasing the land from the Roosevelt
estate and making Val-Kill Cottage her permanent home. She continued the tradition of casual
entertaining, hosting world dignitaries such as Winston Churchill and Democratic Party
politicians who came seeking her advice and support, including presidential candidate John F.
Kennedy. She loved having large family gatherings at the cottage, including as many as possible
of her 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

October 21: 2pm-4:45pm - $55 per person
October 22: 9am-11:45am - $55 per person
FDR Home & Museum Exploration *
Visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, one of the great historic homes of
America. Filled with memorabilia of the Roosevelt family, the neo-Georgian house, Springwood,
was where the president was born in 1882. Enjoy a guided tour of the FDR home followed by a
self-guided tour of the FDR Library and Museum.

October 22: 10am-1pm - $25 per person
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

October 23: 8:30am-11:30am & 1:30pm-4:30pm - $40 per person
Gothic Lyndhurst Mansion
Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic
Revival mansions. Join us on a guided exploration of this remarkable example of the Hudson
River’s grand and historic estates while enjoying the spectacular beauty of the Hudson River.

October 23: 9:30am-12pm & 2:30pm-5pm - $40 per person
Washington Irving's Sunnyside
A visit to Sunnyside is an enchanted adventure in a romantic landscape. This much-loved
riverside home has been charming visitors for generations. Hear about Washington Irving’s
storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author, best
remembered now for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

October 24: 2pm-5pm - $99 per person
Crime & Cannoli *
Join a local New Yorker for a food and crime tour of one of New York’s most famously nefarious
neighborhoods, Little Italy, to get a behind-the-scenes look at its dark past. You’ll make at least
four food stops along the way to sample cannoli and true New York pizza, among other
delicious dishes.

October 24: 2pm-5pm - $65 per person
Discover the Big Apple
The best way to experience the sights, sounds, and history of this extraordinary city is on this
insightful exploration of the Big Apple led by a native New Yorker who will give you a personal
and in-depth account of life in NYC, including a stop at the World Trade Center Memorial.

October 24: 8am-11:59pm - complimentary
Airport transfers to Newark International, JFK and LaGuardia airports.

* This is a Signature shore excursion and must be reserved in advance. Please call
(800) 460-4518 for more information. Limited availability.