New York Trip Overview
We shall walk along the side of the heaviest trafficked vehicular bridge in the world (more than 110 million vehicles per year), and transfer ourselves up and on to the Palisades – one of the most prized of our natural resources – and walk through the woods.
You will hear history of the region, including the Palisades itself, as well as some personal stories -since we’re walking to my home town!
NOTE: This will walk has a 2 person minimum!
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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We shall walk along the side of the heaviest trafficked vehicular bridge in the world (more than 110 million vehicles per year), and transfer ourselves up and on to the Palisades – one of the most prized of our natural resources – and walk through the woods.
You will hear history of the region, including the Palisades itself, as well as some personal stories -since we’re walking to my home town!
NOTE: This will walk has a 2 person minimum!
Itinerary
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Stop At: George Washington Bridge, 179th Street and Riverside Drive, New York City, NY 10033
We shall walk the length of the most heavily trafficked bridge in the world, and learn its history and marvel at the views.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palisades Interstate Park, Palisates Interstate Highway, Alpine, NJ 07620
After crossing the George Washington Bridge, we will enter the Park at the head of the Long Trail. We shall walk along this wooded trail, viewing the Hudson River at many dramatic points, and learn its fascinating history.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Greenbrook Sanctuary, Green Brook Rd Off Sylvan Road, Alpine, NJ 07620
This sanctuary is actually in Tenafly, but for us it’s the end of our walk along the Palisades. It’s a special preserve, and we shall hear a bit of its history as we pass by it.
Stop At: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670-1127
Once we leave the entrance of the Greenbrook Sanctuary, we shall cross over Route 9W and proceed up to the first left turn and walk into the woods – and the Tenafly Nature Center, and hear about how this preserve had its beginnings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tenafly, Tenafly, New Jersey
After the Nature Center, we shall walk into the East Hill of Tenafly, and down this hill into the Highwood Park Historic District. We shall see many charming homes, including the home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. We lunch at the Classic Diner in downtown Tenafly.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guttenberg, Guttenberg, New Jersey
On our way back from the Classic Diner and our lunch, we shall take a bus that travels along the top of the Palisades in Guttenberg, NJ, giving us a great view of Manhattan before taking us through the Lincoln Tunnel to the Port Authority Bus Terminal
Duration: 1 hour
