Wanna Do Day Trip to Hudson, NY

Let's take a day trip to upstate to visit the pretty village of HUDSON, NY reachable on AMTRAK out of Moynihan Train Hall.

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!

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Buy your train ticket EARLY as tickets do go up closer to the date
SINCE THIS MEETUP REQUIRES PURCHASING TRAIN TICKET IN ADVANCE, 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.
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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 $33 for coach seats.
• Return train: take your pick - there's a 5:15pm and 8:15pm return train from Hudson back to NYC. Coach ticket from Hudson back to Penn Station is $33
• 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.
• 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.

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.