Grab a seat aboard Circle Line Downtown’s Zephyr (10/23, 30, 11/6) or New York Water Taxi (10/24, 31, 11/7) for one of the greatest shows on earth: the dazzling scenery on a Fall Foliage Hudson River cruise.
Leave the urban jungle behind and cruise the placid waters of the Hudson River into a glorious kaleidoscope of Autumnal finery.
The journey, which departs lower Manhattan, crosses the iconic New York Harbor and heads north up the Hudson River. Steel canyons of gleaming skyscrapers give way to the majestic cliff faces of the Hudson Palisades. This time of year, the gently rolling landscape is blazed with a dazzling assortment of reds, oranges and yellows.
Riders will cruise by perfectly perched historic mansions and quaint villages nestled along the riverbank. The Lyndhurst Castle, a gorgeous gothic revival mansion built in 1838, and the soaring, grey and black granite buildings of West Point Military Academy (founded in 1802 ) are sure to be highlights for architecture buffs.
River cruisers will also want to look up. The tour passes under some of New York’s most stunning bridges including the George Washington, Tappan Zee, the Rip Van Winkle and Bear Mountain.
From the slopes of Bear Mountain to the towering rocky outcropping of the rugged Hudson Highlands, Mother Nature’s spectacular show has plenty to offer: The river and landscape is alive with an array of water birds, soaring hawks, and hovering falcons. Passengers might catch a glimpse white tailed deer or even a gang of wild turkeys out for an afternoon stroll.
Tour goers can enjoy the panoramic views on the open-air top decks or get cozy behind huge windows in the climate controlled lower level.
Best Trip Tip: Dress in layers, wear sunscreen and bring your camera and binoculars!
PICK YOUR BOAT
Circle Line Downtown’s Zephyr
Roundtrip time: 5.5 hours
When: Saturday’s October 23rd, 30th & November 6th
Where: Boats depart Pier 16, South Street Seaport
Time: 11 a.m.
Tickets: $120
Includes:
Continental breakfast
Fabulous full lunch buffet & soft drinks
Complimentary wine tasting
Psst! Football fans we got you covered! Watch NFL football on our Satellite TVs.
See more details at: www.circlelinedowntown.com/se-fall-foliage.asp
New York Water Taxi
Roundtrip time: 4.5 hours
When: Sundays, October 24th, 31st and November 7th
Where: Departs Pier 17, South Street Seaport
Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tickets: $45
Includes hot cider & snacks.
Cash bar will be open
See more details at: www.nywatertaxi.com/HarborTours/fallfoliage1
