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New York Day Trips by Theme: The State's Best Day Trips Outside New York City (Day Trip Series)
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Product Description Your All-in-One Guide to New York’s Best Outings! If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen New York Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Empire State is jam-packed with more than 150 of New York’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Adventure, Airplanes & Railroads, Family Fun, and Natural Wonders, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families―visitors and residents alike―this guide by Sandra Mardenfeld encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state’s unique attractions―lighthouses, museums, rail-trails, winter activities, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you’re sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With New York Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do! About the Author Sandra Mardenfeld’s favorite travel experiences are hot air ballooning over the Australian Outback, shopping at Camden Market, and milking cows in New Zealand. Now, as a mother of four children, her travels are more local―including most of New York State. She has been a Girl Scout leader for more than 16 years, and her eldest daughter is working on her Gold Award. Sandra has belonged to a Monday night yoga group for 17 years. She also loves to read, and she belongs to a book club. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Saugerties Lighthouse Trail 168 Lighthouse Dr., Saugarties, NY 12477; 845-247-0656; SaugertiesLighthouse.com The family-friendly half-mile trail features a mixture of earth, sand paths, and wooden boardwalks. Portions of the trail flood twice a day, so check the timetable at the entrance or on the website before venturing out. The 10-minute walk ends at the Saugarties Lighthouse, built at the mouth of Esopus Creek in 1869. Twenty-minute guided tours are given on Sunday afternoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day, noon to 3 p.m., and include a visit to the museum, formerly a bedroom, and a glimpse of the view from the tower. The deck next to the lighthouse offers picnic tables for the public. The lighthouse contains a bed & breakfast that books up months in advance―just remember that all guests must arrive on foot or by private boat for their stay. Tibbetts Point Lighthouse 33435 County Road 6, Cape Vincent, NY 13618; 315-654-2700; www.capevincent.org/lighthouse Marking the place where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, the Tibbetts Point Lighthouse contains an original Fresnel lens―made much thinner than regular ones to increase the lighthouse’s visibility―and the only original working one in Lake Ontario. While you cannot climb to the top, there’s a telescope to check out the view and a small museum. The lighthouse’s first tower and keeper’s quarters were built in 1827 after Capt. John Tibbetts gave three acres to the government. In 1984, the Victorian-era quarters became a hostel for overnighters. Open from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day. Rondout Lighthouse 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401; 845-338-0071; www.hrmm.org/rondout-lighthouse.html One of only seven lighthouses still on the Hudson River, the Rondout Lighthouse was built three times―a wood version in 1837, then a stone one in 1867 replaced it (look for remnants of the foundation when you visit) and was eventually abandoned. The current brick version opened in 1915. Only accessible by boat, guided tours of the facility, from the first floor to the observation deck, are available on Saturdays and Sundays from June to October via the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The lighthouse contains several stairs, a ladder, and no restrooms, so plan accordingly.
