Three additional Hudson Line trains will travel from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon or Poughkeepsie in the morning, departing at: 8:32 a.m., 9:32 a.m. and 10:32 a.m. Two additional Hudson Line trains will travel from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central in the afternoon, departing at 4:38 p.m. and 5:38 p.m.  The extra trains also stop at Harlem/125^th Street station, Tarrytown, Ossining and Croton-Harmon, as well as all stops in the upper Hudson River valley, including the popular hiking stops at Breakneck Ridge and Manitou.  

 

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Fall is a perfect time to visit the Hudson Valley, and Metro-North offers customers special getaway deals to discover the region’s history and scenic beauty. Don’t miss out on these prime destinations, all within convenient reach from Metro-North stations.   

 

Informative and fun, there is no better way to experience the sweep of America's history than with a tour of West Point. The one hour- 15 minute tour is the perfect introduction to this historic landmark. Board a comfortable bus for a guided overview from the beginning of West Point in 1778 during the Revolutionary War to the modern times of the United States Military Academy. The tour makes stops at the Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Battle Monument and the Plain. You are off the bus walking approximately 45 minutes.

 

As part of the security at West Point, everyone 17 years and over is required to bring a government-issued photo ID.

 

The deal:

Package price from Grand Central Terminal/Harlem-125th Street: Adults $34, Seniors, $29.50; Kids 5-11, $12; Kids 2-4, $10; Kids under 2, free (must be seated in lap if bus is full). Available at ticket offices and full-service ticket vending machines. 

 

Package price from other stations: check here  for price from your boarding station.

 

Getting there:

Take the Hudson Line to Peekskill Station. Your tour departs from the Visitors Center. Customers may reserve a Zipcar at the Peekskill station and drive for 20 minutes to West Point. 

 

 Click here for a shuttle map of Peekskill. Check here for an itinerary

 

Storm King Art Center, one of the world's leading sculpture parks, encompasses over 500 acres of rolling hills, woodlands, and fields that provide a dramatic backdrop for a collection of more than 100 large-scale sculptures. Offering an outdoor Cafe, bike rentals, accessible trams, free daily tours, and a range of family and music events throughout the season. For more information, Visit Storm King Art Center here

 

Package price from Grand Central Terminal/Harlem-125th Street: adults, $40.50; seniors/persons with disabilities/individuals receiving Medicare, $33; children 12-18, $33.50, children 5-11, $8; children under 5, free.

 

Package price from other stations: check here  for price from your boarding station.

 

Getting there:

Take the Hudson Line to the Beacon station.  At the Beacon station, customer can take a taxi (call ahead), or purchase tickets for Storm King's shuttle service  (available weekends in September and October) from the Beacon Train station.  Tickets are valid for transportation one way, reserve both arrival and return trips in advance as two separate tickets. Customers may also reserve  a Zipcar at the Beacon station. Storm King is located at 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY. Check here for an itinerary

 

Boscobel has been an iconic tourist attraction in the Hudson Valley since 1961, offering visitors a day rich in culture, history and the environment. Delight in a docent-led tour of the lavishly-furnished 1808 mansion, hike the woodland trail, and be sure to browse the unique Museum Gift Shop along the way.

 

Next, meander the brick path through the orchard to the herb garden and its orangery; continue into the circular rose garden then stroll out to the great lawn and Belvedere, a scenic overlook on a bluff with world-renown views of the Hudson River and its Highlands. Spring, summer or fall, include dining and shopping in the historic village of Cold Spring and you’ve enjoyed an amazing one-day getaway in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

 

For more information including directions, hours and tour times, please call 845-265?3638 or visit www.boscobel.org

 

Package price from Grand Central Terminal/Harlem-125th Street: adults, $38; seniors 62-64, $35; seniors 65 & over, persons with disabilities and individuals receiving Medicare, $30; children 12-14, $30; children 6-11, $8; children 5, $2; children under 5, free.

 

Package price from other stations: check here for price from your boarding station.

 

Purchase your package from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Cold Spring Station).

Take the Hudson Line  to Cold Spring station. Hop on the trolley (available seasonally) or take a taxi 1.5 miles to Boscobel (call ahead). Check here for an itinerary

 

Metro-North has plenty of other fall getaway deals to the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, to learn more please visit: http://web.mta.info/mnr/html/outbound.htm