One-Day (Outbound) Getaways

Take Metro-North to the 13th Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble
September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30

Presented by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and Hudson River Valley Greenway- An event series celebrating the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley.

Guided hikes, walks, paddles, bike rides, historic site tours, festivals, and much more! Many Ramble events are easily accessible by Metro-North including:

Ramble Through, Around, and From the Madam Brett Homestead
September 8: 10 AM - 4 PM
Hudson Line to Beacon Station
Take a guided tour through the Madam Brett Homestead built in 1709, with 17 rooms of collections from seven generations of descendants, and ramble around outside in the garden and woods.

Sail on the Woody Guthrie
September 9: noon
Hudson Line to Beacon Station
Ride the waves of the Hudson River on the 46-foot Woody Guthrie under full sail with the Beacon Sloop Club, a non-profit volunteer membership environmental organization. One hour sail, first come-first served.

The Lyndhurst Landscape Ramble
September 9 and 16: 9 AM
Hudson Line to Tarrytown Station
Take a complimentary guided tour of the magnificent grounds including an award-winning rose garden, a fern garden, rock garden, specimen trees, the now-aged lindens for which the property was named, and spectacular views of the Hudson River.

Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct: Meandering Among the Historic Millionaires' Mansions
September 15: 10 AM
Hudson Line to Ardsley-on-Hudson Station
Walk this beautiful trail and learn about the history of the Aqueduct and the historic mansions lining the trail, such as Jay Gould's Lyndhurst and Washington Irving's Sunnyside.

New Rochelle ArtsFest
September 22: 12:30 PM - 7 PM and September 23: 12:30 PM - 5 PM
New Haven Line to New Rochelle Station
A multi-venue arts festival featuring art exhibits, music, tastings, workshops, dance, performances and activities for families.

A Celebration of the Autumnal Equinox at Harmony Hall
September 22: 2:00 PM
Sloatsburg Station
Herald the coming of the fall season! This festival of fall will feature live indoor and outdoor music and displays, house tours, refreshments, and a special blessing by a Native Ramapough shaman.

Historic Walking Tour of Wassaic
September 28: 10 AM
Harlem Line to Wassaic Station
Enjoy a guided walking tour of this quaint 1704 hamlet, which was the home of the Gridley Iron Works and Borden's original condensed milk factory that supplied the Union Army during the Civil War.

Denning's Point Walk and Talk
September 29: 10 AM
Hudson Line to Beacon Station
This educational and enlightening walk will reveal a brilliant history which includes Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, on the very grounds where founding principals were created, Denning's Point.

Riverfront Exploration
September 29: 11 AM - 3 PM
Hudson Line to Philipse Manor Station
Educators from Scenic Hudson, Beczak Environmental Education Center and Teatown Lake Reservation will be on hand with fun activities from including seining in the river, creating art from nature, going on a scavenger hunt, and learning about the history of the Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center and the Kingsland Point Lighthouse.

One River, Many Streams Folk Festival
September 30: 1 PM
Hudson Line to Beacon Station
This unique festival showcases traditional artisans, musicians and dancers living in the Mid-Hudson Valley, including Ukrainian, South Asian, Japanese, and Chinese traditional arts.

Visit www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com to find events near you!