Last updated 09/27/2023 02:55 PM
Hudson Valley Tour
Wednesday, October 18 - Thursday, October 19, 2023
Click <here> to register for the event
Click <here> to download the Event Handout
Updated September 27, 2023
Contains trip itinerary, lodging suggestions, venue photos, maps, etc.
Attendee
Section
Wed
Oct. 18
11:30 a.m.
Lunch
at
Thayer
Hotel
Wed
Oct. 18
1:30 p.m.
West
Point
Bus
Tour
Wed
Oct. 18
3:00 p.m.
Visit
Benmarl
Winery
Wed
Oct. 18
7:00 p.m.
Dinner
at
Mariner's
Harbor
Thur
Oct. 19
9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
at Port
Ewen
Diner
Thur
Oct. 19
Noon
Historic
Huguenot
Houses
Tour
Thur
Oct. 19
1:30 p.m.
Lunch
at Garvan's
Gastro
Pub
1
2
Schirmer, E.
Gilbert, C.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
Bath, P.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4
Bath, S.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5
6
Stark, S.
Stark, C.
Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
FAQS
Why the change to a mid-week trip?
The Hudson Valley has always been a popular destination for weekend getaways,
especially during the Fall when Mother Nature creates her magnificent color backdrop.
The Covid outbreak sparked even more interest in the Hudson Valley, both as a
weekend destination and as a place to live year-round. As a result, weekend hotel
room rates have skyrocketed post-Covid. For most major hotel brands in the
mid-Hudson Valley, the weekend room rate Is $300+ while the room rate for the
same room is less than $150 Monday - Thursday. Members may wish to take
advantage of the reduced hotel room rates by adding Tuesday or Thursday to
their trip plans.
Why aren't we having dinner at the CIA in Hyde Park on Wednesday?
Unfortunately, all of the restaurants at the CIA are closed to the public on the 18th
for a special event. This year we'll return to Mariner's Harbor on Rondout Creek in
Kingston for dinner.
Click <here> to download the latest draft event handout (coming soon)
The information on this Webpage and in the trip handout
is subject to change based on revised venue information
and other events beyond the control of the planning committee.
Please check this page frequently to get the most current information.
Lodging & Accommodation Information
Members and guests are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.
Everyone is urged to make fully-refundable lodging reservation immediately due to high demand.
A sample of Hotels and Resorts in the mid-Hudson Valley
Route Map
Itinerary
Wednesday, October 18th Itinerary
10:30 a.m. - (Optional) Assemble at Palisades Parkway State Line Overlook
2 miles north of Exit 2 (see handout)
11:15 a.m. - Assemble at West Point Visitor Center
2107 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996
You may need to enter "Highland Falls" into your GPS instead of "West Point"
11:30 a.m. - Lunch at the Thayer Hotel in MacArthur’s Riverview Restaurant
1:10 p.m. - Assemble at West Point Visitor Center parking lot
1:30 p.m - West Point tour bus
2:45 p.m. Option 1: West Point Visitor Center and Military Museum
Option 2: Wine Tasting at Benmarl Winery
156 Highland Ave., Marlboro, NY 12542
7:00 p.m. - Dinner at Mariner’s Harbor
1 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
Thursday, October 19th Itinerary
9:30 a.m. - Breakfast at Port Ewen Diner
295 Broadway (Route 9W), Port Ewen, NY 12466
https://portewendiner.com/breakfast/
Noon - Historic Huguenot Street Tour
81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561
https://www.huguenotstreet.org/
1:30 p.m. - Lunch at Garvan's Gastropub
215 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561
Trip Planning Information
Forecast Daytime High Temperature Range: 54 - 64o F
Forecast Overnight Low Temperature Range: 31 - 41o F
Chance of Rain: 13% - 20%
Sunrise 7:08 a.m.
Sunset 6:14 p.m.
National Interactive Fall Foliage Map
https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/
New York State Fall Foliage Map
https://www.iloveny.com/things-to-do/fall/foliage-report/
Want to see what's going on in the Hudson Valley?
Click <here> for Hudson Valley Magazine Online
