Beacon Trip Overview
The Walkway Over the Hudson is the longest and highest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world! Benmarl Winery is America’s oldest Vineyard! When you accompany two of those facts with a cozy historic town to explore with a plentiful amount of restaurants, bars and eateries, you can’t go wrong! Don’t feel guilty indulging one bit, because you got some exercise in during an amazing hike! Enjoy a moderate to difficult level hike (easier options are available as well), gorgeous hotel accommodations for one night, the famous Walkway Over the Hudson and 2 great local wineries!
•the itinerary order is subject to change due to weather and the transportation mode used to arrive in the area. The itinerary change is always be in the best interest of our guests.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Beacon, United States
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beacon, New York, United States
The Walkway Over the Hudson is the longest and highest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world! Benmarl Winery is America’s oldest Vineyard! When you accompany two of those facts with a cozy historic town to explore with a plentiful amount of restaurants, bars and eateries, you can’t go wrong! Don’t feel guilty indulging one bit, because you got some exercise in during an amazing hike! Enjoy a moderate to difficult level hike (easier options are available as well), gorgeous hotel accommodations for one night, the famous Walkway Over the Hudson and 2 great local wineries!
•the itinerary order is subject to change due to weather and the transportation mode used to arrive in the area. The itinerary change is always be in the best interest of our guests.
Itinerary
Day 1: The Walkway Over the Hudson, visit 2 wineries, check-in to the Roundhouse Hotel and a enjoy a night out in Beacon!
Stop At: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1926
About the Walkway Over the Hudson:
The Walkway over the Hudson provides access to the Hudson River’s breathtaking landscape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers and bicyclists. Feel free to take a stroll at your leisure or rent a bike if you’d like (based on availability). This is self guided with instruction. The bridge deck stands 212 feet (.06 km) above the Hudson River’s surface and is 6,768 feet (2.06 km) long, making it the longest and highest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world! This bridge is connected to the beautiful Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nostrano Vineyards, 14 Gala Ln, Milton, NY 12547, USA
Nostrano Vineyards is a picturesque and serene farm and vineyard. Enjoy wines, local cheeseboards & other delicious foods from this family run winery. Take your pictures in the vineyard rows and at the beautiful weeping willow tree to capture the moment for a lifetime.
*this winery stop is subject to change due to availability and operating hours of the winery. Another winery of equal stature would be substituted in it’s place.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Benmarl Vineyards and Winery, 156 Highland Ave, Marlboro, NY 12542-6304
About Benmarl Winery:
Enjoy some wine at the oldest vineyard in America! This winery owns claim to fame as having New York State Farm License number one! Nestled in the lush green hills of Marlboro, NY and overlooking the historic Hudson River Valley, this 37-acre estate will leave you wanting more! Although history runs deep here, it is the tireless commitment to quality and consistency that has made Benmarl one of the premier wineries in the region. New York wines are making a huge name for themselves on the world stage and Benmarl is proud to be a leader in that movement.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Beacon, Beacon, New York
About Beacon, New York:
You’ll love this town! Beacon has solidified itself as one of the “hippest” cities in the Hudson Valley. Beacon has it all- shopping, dining, bar-hopping, hiking, a contemporary art museum and much more! Aside from all the great stuff to do, it’s a beautiful and picturesque place as well. Main Street is set at the foot of Mt. Beacon, the highest summit in the Hudson Valley.
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Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: This hotel is a luxurious, historic property overlooking a beautiful waterfall, rushing creek & bustling street corner.
Day 2: Hike Mount Beacon and explore the town!
Stop At: Mount Beacon, 35 Sunnyside Rd, Beacon, NY 12508-2929
About the Mount Beacon Hike:
See the Hudson River in all its beauty starting the day with a morning moderate to difficult (variations of easier hikes are available) 2 1/2-mile (4 km) hike. We’ll be 2,210 feet (.67 km) above sea level and this approximate 2 1/2-hour round trip hike (this includes 30 minutes of relaxing time and taking pictures at the top) will certainly make you marvel at the highest summit in the Hudson Highlands Mountains! Gorgeous views await you at one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Hudson Valley!
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Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Beacon, Beacon, New York
About Beacon, New York:
You’ll love this town! Beacon has solidified itself as one of the “hippest” cities in the Hudson Valley. Beacon has it all- shopping, dining, bar-hopping, hiking, a contemporary art museum and much more! Aside from all the great stuff to do, it’s a beautiful and picturesque place as well. Main Street is set at the foot of Mt. Beacon, the highest summit in the Hudson Valley.
Please refer to our website for more pictures/videos.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: A delicious breakfast prepared by the Hotel Chefs will start your day. Enjoy the waterfall views while you eat!
No accommodation included on this day.
