A Leisurely Day Trip to Hudson, NY (Buy Your Amtrak Ticket EARLY!)

Spring Has sprung. Let's take a day trip heading north to upstate to visit the pretty village of HUDSON, NY reachable on AMTRAK out of Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

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

AGENDA FOR TODAY: Once we get there we'll take a hike on the grounds of OLANA State Historic Park as well as 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!

GETTING THERE: Amtrak out of Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

• The 8:15AM train out of Penn and arriving in HUDSON by 10:23AM. The train will drop us off right in the center of Hudson, NY.
  ONE-WAY train fare from Penn Station to Hudson is $33 for coach seats. This price will not last so be sure to buy EARLY!
• Return trains: book any return train of your choice. I'm taking the 6:57PM train from Hudson back to Penn.

Please purchase your own ticket at ---> https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
To maintain rsvp integrity for this Meetup, all interested rsvps are WAITLISTED. Once you have purchased your ticket, post a comment that you have done so and I'll then move you off the waitlist.

• 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.