What does it take to build a bridge across the widest section of the magnificent Hudson River? More than two million pounds of all-American steel was used to build the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, along with enough concrete to build a sidewalk from New York to Key West, Florida. Hop on your bike and join us on a bike ride along the new shared path across the Hudson River.
Take in the views and learn about the rich history of the Hudson Valley. The path covers three-point-six miles and is the longest of its kind in the nation. Six scenic overlooks are situated along the way, each with a unique theme and design developed in concert with the community. Learn about the region's unique geology, explore the area's shipping and sailing heritage and discover the local connection to the arts. Along the pathway, there's public art to explore, spectacular views and kiosks with more information.
This tour is presented by the New York State Thruway Authority and Historic Hudson River Towns.
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Tides of Tarrytown
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Modern-day Tarrytown is a thriving community that is home to just shy of twelve thousand people and a diverse selection of restaurants, galleries and shops.
Soon you will reach the Tides of Tarrytown overlook, which honors the village and its rich history.
Long before European settlers arrived, Native American tribes farmed, hunted, and fished in this region. In sixteen eighty-one, Dutch settlers purchased the land which is now home to Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. A hundred years later, during the American Revolution, Tarrytown was the site of an infamous plot involving the American traitor Benedict Arnold.
Throughout the eighteenth century, Tarrytown remained a key link in New York City's supply chain and became an important stop for travelers to "refuel" with fresh horsepower and supplies.
In the last half of the nineteenth century, titans of industry built grand estates overlooking the Hudson River in this area.
As industry evolved into the twentieth century, Tarrytown's waterfront did as well. However, no development had a greater impact on this area than the opening of the Tappan Zee Bridge in nineteen fifty-five.
