8 Day Fall Foliage of the Hudson River

Cruise the river valley’s spectacular landscape as autumn’s breathtaking colors delight your eye. Relax in the splendor of fall foliage on this leisurely journey up the fabled Hudson. Historic legacy and natural beauty merge as you take in views of colonial settlements, legendary estates, quaint villages and piers.

Home to some of America’s most historic port cities, the Chesapeake is truly a maritime wonder. Explore its tidal rivers and natural harbors--a shoreline designated almost completely a Protected Wildlife Refuge.

Little can surpass what awaits heading north--the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty with Manhattan’s skyline as its dramatic backdrop.

Sailing leisurely up the Hudson, the river’s panoramic views unfold as you pass historic villages and shorelines renowned for their scenic beauty.

These unforgettable sights stir the heart and soul making memories for a lifetime on this wondrous maritime journey.

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Day 1 - NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Arrive in New York City to board the Spirit of Nantucket. Set sail in the evening, cruising past the spectacular night-lit skyline as you leave the harbor.
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Day 2 - CRUISING THE HUDSON RIVER / KINGSTON
Relax onboard, enjoying the scenery and magnificent estates along the shoreline as you cruise toward Kingston. Watch for waterfowl and wildlife, colonial settlements, legendary mansions and quaint villages and piers.
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Day 3 - KINGSTON, NEW YORK
One of the undiscovered treasures of the Hudson River, Kingston served as a vital port during the 19th century, with barges, steamboats, and ferries crowding its riverbanks. View the city’s handsome examples of 17th and 18th century Dutch stone houses, museum-quality antiques shops, and a church described by Calvert Vaux — co-designer of Central Park — as “ideally perfect.” In Hyde Park, visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum. One of the most famous homes in America, the Georgian-Federal Revival house looks much as it did when the Roosevelts lived here, and the library brings the former inhabitants alive with its gifts, mementos and personal items. A remarkable day becomes even more memorable at a special lunch at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.
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Day 4 - CATSKILL, NEW YORK
Art lovers will be delighted by a full-day excursion to the Thomas Cole Historic Site in Catskill, the residence and studio of the founder of the Hudson River School of Painting. The tour includes a visit to Olana, home of Frederic Church, a major figure in the Hudson River School of Painting. Church found his inspiration in the sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, Hudson River and the Taconic Hills, and Olana, called by Church, “the center of the world,” that celebrates those landscapes perfectly. Also see the site of the Catskill Mountain House, a majestic resort that inspired many artists and was the center of the region’s social life, before it was destroyed by fire in the 1960s.
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Day 5 - CRUISING THE HUDSON RIVER, NEWBURGH, NEW YORK
Sail through the romantic environs of the Hudson Valley, viewing rocky gorges cutting through the Appalachian Mountains and magnificent scenery as you cruise back to the Lower Hudson Valley. In the afternoon, visit Boscobel, a beautifully preserved, early 19th century mansion furnished with outstanding examples of New York Federal furniture. The Gate House, grounds, greenhouse and garden, all create a vision of a beautiful privileged world.
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Day 6 - WEST POINT, NEW YORK
Nearing West Point, sail through a narrow, serpentine channel called “World’s End,” where, during the Revolutionary War, colonists placed a heavy chain across the Hudson to prevent the British fleet from penetrating farther into the Hudson Highlands. Our nation’s most famous fortress, now a National Monument, West Point was first occupied as a post in 1778. It is the alma mater of such military heroes as Grant, MacArthur, and Eisenhower. Tour the grounds, historic buildings and Cadet Chapels. BLD

Day 7 - TARRYTOWN / NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
The Historic Hudson Valley contains a confluence of unmatched cultural treasures. Begin your excursion at Phillipsburg Manor, a farming, milling, trading center of the 1750s all in perfect working order. At Kykuit, hilltop home to the Rockefeller family, admire splendid architecture, gardens, art and scenery. Discover Sunnyside, the enchanting riverside home of storyteller, Washington Irving. Celebrate Hudson Valley beauty and magnificent design and savor the beautiful stained glass windows of Matisse and Chagall at Union Church. BLD

Day 8 - NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Disembark the Spirit of Nantucket after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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