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NY Waterway’s “Shades Of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours Offer Spectacular Views Along The Hudson River

Tickets on sale now for this unique autumn experience

Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours begin October 11 and run through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry terminals.

In addition to the remarkable sights along the Hudson River, “Shades of Autumn” passengers can enjoy refreshments, including hot cider, coffee, tea, soft drinks, cocktails, donuts, sandwiches, and wraps, while an experienced tour guide points out historical sites and local folklore along the route.

Riders have the option of enjoying 4-hour or 2-hour tours:

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  • 4-hour tours leaving from Midtown/West 39th Street depart at 10:00am on Saturdays and Sundays
  • 4-hour tours leaving from Port Imperial/Weehawken depart at 10:30am on Saturdays and Sundays
  • 2-hour tours leaving from Midtown/West 39th Street depart at 3:00pm on Saturdays
  • 2-hour tours leaving from Port Imperial/Weehawken depart at 3:30pm on Saturdays

Tickets for the 4-hour tour are $90 for adults and $55 for children (ages 4 - 12). Tickets for the 2-hour tour are $70 for adults and $45 for children. Kids under the age of 4 ride free. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a 10% discount.

Visit nywaterway.com/ShadesOfAutumn to purchase e-tickets.

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NY Waterway also has free multi-route shuttles in New York City to and from the Midtown W39th St Ferry Terminal. More information is available at nywaterway.com/BusStopsSchedules.

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