City Paths
City Paths are our day excursions to the parks, museums and neighborhoods of our metropolitan areas. Led by AFW members and an experienced trip coordinator, City Paths are our “urban hikes.” A day of walking and sightseeing often includes a lunch or dinner in a local restaurant.
The High Line and Hudson Yards Shopping Mall, NYC
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Spend the day on the High Line, a public park created out of the abandoned freight ell train, visiting Chelsea Market, walk the “Islands,” then back along the river, through city parks to Hudson Yards and the Vessel. Sadly, at this time, you can no longer walk up the Vessel but it is still a beautiful piece of architecture. Once we’re back at Hudson Yards, the hike is “officially” over but you can peruse the shops in Hudson Yards or visit The Shed if there is an exhibit (this will include an extra fee).
Lunch: Depending on the weather we will either pick up lunch at one of the food places at Chelsea Market and then stop at one of the Hudson River parks for a picnic lunch. If the weather is not great, we will go to Little Spain at Hudson Yards. It has a lot of small seating areas with a variety of great foods to purchase.
FEE: $10 (Lunch cost is additional)
DATE: Saturday, May 13, 2023, rain or shine.
TIME: 9:30 to 2-3pm
MEETING PLACE: The Vessel at Hudson Yards
DISTANCE: Approx 4.5-mi loop hike (sneakers and water highly recommended)
TRIP COORDINATOR: Jackie & Barbara
More details will be sent to those who sign up.
Olana Landscape and Historic House Combo Tour, Hudson, NY
Saturday, June 17, 2023
This two-hour combination tour begins with a 60-minute guided walk through Frederic Church’s artist-designed landscape, followed by a complete tour of the rich historic interiors of the Main House. This tour involves uneven terrain and several flights of stairs, and requires the ability to walk and stand for a two-hour period.
After the House tour, we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant. Further details to follow.
Please register with full payment by May 26, 2023.
FEE: $52 (members $47). Fee includes guided tour for Landscape and House. Lunch cost is additional.
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DATE: Saturday, June 17, 2023, rain or shine.
TIME: 10am - 4pm (Please arrive by 9:45am)
MEETING PLACE: Olana State Historical Site, 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
TRIP COORDINATOR: Kay
More details will be sent to those who sign up.