DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBE YOU? You love the thrill of heights. You geek out photographing beautiful vistas and natural landscapes. You are visiting New York City for a few days or longer. You venture off the beaten path when you travel and like to find unique hidden gems most tourists don’t know about. All of the above! If you said ‘yes’ to any or all of the above, keep reading to find out why the Heights of the Hudson Valley (Bridges & Ridges) itinerary is a day-trip designed for you! THE LONGEST ELEVATED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN THE WORLD (PLUS ANOTHER HISTORIC NY SUSPENSION BRIDGE!) Photo of the Walkway Over the Hudson at Dusk Drive across the majestic Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge (referred to by locals as the Mid-Hudson Bridge) and then stroll across the nearby Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world with views of the Catskill Mountains, Hudson River, and city of Poughkeepsie. Recently opened as a state park, the Walkway Over the Hudson features panels and a call-in guide that explain the unique history of the bridge and its revitalization. A SECLUDED MOUNTAINTOP RESORT BY A NATURAL GLACIAL LAKE Photo of the Mohonk Mountain House in the Winter from Sky Top Tower Next, travel to Mohonk Mountain House, a secluded historic mountain-top resort situated by a natural glacial lake. Explore the Victorian style 7-story castle learning about the history of Smiley family who originally founded it as well as the forming of the natural glacial lake, the nature preserve and local flora and fauna. Grab a snack, pick up a few souvenirs at the shop, stroll the gardens, or enjoy lakeside views from a rocking chair on the porch! SKYTOP TOWER WITH A VIEW OF 6 US STATES Photo of Sky Top Tower by Jarek Tuszynski The ‘apex’ of this itinerary, on a clear day, will render a view of no less than 6 US States! Choose the ‘short’ or the ‘long’ hike to the Sky Top tower which overlooks the town of New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House, the Catskill
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