With the arrival of autumn, a trip up the Hudson River and to the Hudson Highlands makes for a great day. So, it’s time to make plans to sail north from New York City and enjoy the spectacle of the fall foliage from a comfortable boat. View of the Palisades in autumn near the Henry Hudson Bridge in Northern Manhattan. The sightseeing companies listed below offer special fall foliage excursions. A couple of the cruises drop anchor along the way, allowing time to enjoy the autumn scenery from a shoreline cafe or a woodland nature trail. Check with the websites for more information and tickets. Book soon, though, as these trips are popular. • Classic Harbor Line Fall Foliage Cruises https://www.sail-nyc.com/ Classic Harbor Line sails on beautiful yachts, so the voyage experience is just as pleasing as the spectacular views along the way. These sails stay on the water without stopping. Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan 2.75 hours Fall Foliage Sail aboard S
The South Street Seaport has been made over a few times in the past few years, especially following Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012. The historic seaport near the tip of Lower Manhattan on the East River took on massive amounts of water during the storm, leaving significant damage in its wake. In the years following the flood, remnants of the high water line that signified the extent of the flooding could be seen on many buildings and sign posts, but now it’s hard to find them. Fulton Street at the South Street Seaport, now the Seaport District NYC A visit to the Seaport reveals new efforts in re-branding the area and the highly visible corporate sponsorship underlying the financing. Shops, restaurants, and attractions are vigorously marketed as part of a whole package. It’s not the South Street Seaport anymore; it’s the Seaport District NYC. The tone is more upscale than past iterations. A New York outpost of the art-inspired Italian retailer 10 Corso Como opened this p