INCLUDES:
Three Nights Hotel Accommodations
Nine Meals
The Famous Culinary institute of America (CIA) Tour & Dinner
Vanderbilt Mansion
Boscobel a Federal Style Home & Garden
Springwood Estate
Cruise on the Pride of the Hudson with Lunch
Brotherhood Winery Tour & Tasting
West Point Tour
Thayer Hotel Lunch
Vanderbilt Mansion - The Vanderbilt Mansion, located in Hyde Park, New York, is a stunning example of Gilded Age architecture and design. Built between 1896 and 1899, it was originally the summer home of Frederick Vanderbilt, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family. The mansion features a Beaux-Arts architectural style, characterized by its grand façade, intricate detailing, and expansive gardens. Inside, visitors can admire richly decorated rooms with period furnishings, fine art, and luxurious materials like marble and wood. The estate is set on a picturesque landscape that overlooks the Hudson River, providing beautiful views and landscaped grounds that include terraces, formal gardens, and scenic walking paths. Today, the Vanderbilt Mansion is a National Historic Site, where we will enjoy a tour highlighting the lifestyle of the Vanderbilts during the early 20th century.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Home Springwood & FDR Museum-Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.
The Famous Culinary institute of America (CIA) - Tour the Culinary Institute of America, overlooking the Hudson River, in Hyde Park NY. The CIA is an American private college and culinary school specializing in culinary, baking, and pastry arts education. In 1897 the Jesuits subsequently constructed the present-day Roth Hall and other buildings, operating the property as the novitiate named St. Andrew-on-Hudson from 1903 to 1970. In 1970, the Culinary Institute of America purchased the property and moved its school there from New Haven, Connecticut. You will have a wonderful dinner prepared for you by some of the best in the industry.
Boscobel a Federal Style Home & Garden - Built between 1804 and 1808, Boscobel was originally the dream house of Loyalists Elizabeth and States Dyckman. In 1955, after falling into disrepair, the house was sold to a wrecker for $35 and demolished. Preservationists leapt into action, and with generous support from Lila Acheson Wallace, they raised the funding to restore the Neoclassical mansion back to—and even beyond—its original grandeur. Today, Boscobel’s interiors showcase one of the finest collections of New York furniture from the Federal period, including documented examples by America’s most celebrated cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe. The view from Boscobel of the Hudson River as it winds south to Bear Mountain inspires awe, overlooking Constitution Marsh toward the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Cruise on the Pride of the Hudson with lunch - Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson on the Hudson River! Your adventure will begin at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, NY and your captain will narrate the sights along the way! Bask in the open air on the spacious sundeck or enjoy the comfort of our climate controlled main salon featuring huge wrap-around windows. Our friendly and professional crew will respond to all of your needs.
Brotherhood Winery tour & tasting - Experience the historic atmosphere of the quaint Brotherhood Winery dating to 1839. Taking a leisurely stroll through our vast network of underground cellars. Excavated by hand in the late 19th Century, the dimly lit cellars house over two hundred oak barrels and feature a crested vault containing some of the oldest vintages in America.
West Point Tour - Learn the story of West Point and the United States Military Academy beginning in 1778 during the Revolutionary War, to the present role of the United States Military Academy as the premier training facility for leaders who mold the future of our country. Along the way, historical figures such as George Washington, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, and even Benedict Arnold help bring the story of West Point and our nation to life. The tour makes stops at Trophy Point, Battle Monument, the Plain and the Cadet Chapel.
Thayer Hotel Buffet Lunch - Seated on a hilltop in Upstate West Point, NY, with commanding views of the Hudson River and the United States Military Academy, The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point has been a national treasure since opening in 1926. Visited by past U.S. Presidents, international leaders and celebrities alike, this hotel is like no other in the world. Come and discover a captivating blend of over 200 years of military history combined with a full array of modern comforts and amenities.
