Summer’s Last Hurrah Day Trip

As the summer of '25 fades away, let's take a day trip to upstate to visit the pretty village of HUDSON, NY reachable on AMTRAK out of Moynihan Train Hall.

for this Meetup everyone has to be proactive and book train ticket individually. TO MAINTAIN RSVP INTEGRITY, ALL INTERESTED RSVPS ARE WAITLISTED UNTIL YOU CONFIRM YOU HAVE BOOKED YOUR TRAIN TICKET OR INDICATE HOW YOU WILL GET THERE (BY CAR, ETC.)

AGENDA FOR TODAY: Once we get there we'll take a hike on the grounds of OLANA State Historic Park as well as take a walk over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and the Hudson River Skywalk. We'll also allot time to explore the town of Hudson. Bring an appetite! There are also many fine restaurants in town!

ABOUT HUDSON, NY: Bursting with restaurants and boutique hotels, Hudson is the ultimate car-free destination for the New Yorker who wants to dine like royalty without the hassle of the city. With hundreds of historic buildings, countless antique shops, a scenic waterfront, and cutting-edge clothing boutiques, it's a relaxing yet active weekend getaway. Hop on Amtrak at Moynihan Train Hall for two hours to Hudson Station, then walk just a few minutes into town. Read more about it ----------> HERE

GETTING THERE: Amtrak out of NY's Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall) to Hudson, NY.

• We're taking the 7:15AM train out of Penn and arriving in HUDSON by 9:20AM. The train will drop us off right in the center of Hudson, NY.
  ONE-WAY train fare from Penn Station to Hudson is $30 for coach seats.
• Return train: take your pick - there's a 5:15pm return train from Hudson back to NYC. Coach ticket from Hudson back to Penn Station is $26
• PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKET AT https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
• Be sure to purchase your ticket early as prices do get HIGHER closer to the date.

AGENDA: Once we arrive in Hudson, the train will drop us off right in the center of town. We'll share a 10-min Uber ride to Olana.

• OLANA's landscape is free and open to all, every day of the year from 8:00AM to sunset! We'll explore the grounds of Olana. Then we'll pick up the Hudson River Skywalk and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.

NOTE: Day's agenda remains subject to changes. Come with an open mind for flexibility for whatever the day might bring.

WEATHER: This Meetup is RAIN OR SHINE!

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc. etc.