This tour is designed to lead you across the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and through many of the charming riverfront communities on both sides of the Hudson. The main routes we’ll be following are Route 9 on the east side of the river, from Yonkers to Peekskill, and Route 9W on the west side from Nyack to the Bear Mountain Bridge.
Just north of New York City, the Historic Hudson River Towns tour follows the Hudson River as it flows past our 15 towns and villages. We’ll be telling you about the Native American tribes who once lived in this area, the colonial estate owners who amassed great fortunes and land holdings, the strategic role the region played in the Revolutionary War, how the industrial revolution affected our riverfronts and both the families and fictional characters that are part of this region’s cultural heritage. But this tour is not all about the past. We also want you to get a sense of contemporary life in our charming Hudson River towns that have stories to share as you travel on Routes 9 and 9W and explore their downtown main streets.
This tour is presented by the members of the Historic Hudson River Towns and funded by the NY Bridge Project and the New York State Thruway Authority, with participation from Scenic Hudson and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. A special note of thanks Mercy College for providing technical support.
Sample Stories
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Welcome
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Welcome to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The Walkway spans the majestic Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York, in the heart of the beautiful, historic Hudson Valley. My name is Geoff Brault. I'm the Walkway's director of marketing and communications, and I'll be your guide across the Walkway, the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge at 1.28 miles from gate to gate. You're one of more than five million people from all 50 states and over 52 countries to visit the Walkway since its opening in October 2009.
On this tour you will hear about this region's environment, Native Americans, European settlers, unusual endangered fish, impressive early engineering feats, and much more.
To take the tour, simply start walking toward the sites. As you approach each site, the audio will play automatically. To see images and text, double tap on the story site on this app's map.
The Walkway is open seven days a week, 365 days per year from sunrise to sunset -- and occasionally after dark for special events. The park closes in the event of thunderstorms, high winds, or icy conditions. Walkway Over the Hudson is one of the most accessible parks in the world for visitors with mobility challenges because it is flat, paved, and stair-less. We're glad you're here! If at any time you need more information about the Walkway, visit walkway.org.
Welcome
Click here to see a transcript of this story.
Click here to hide the transcript of this story.
Welcome to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The Walkway spans the majestic Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland, New York, in the heart of the beautiful, historic Hudson Valley. My name is Geoff Brault. I'm the Walkway's director of marketing and communications, and I'll be your guide across the Walkway, the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge at 1.28 miles from gate to gate. You're one of more than five million people from all 50 states and over 52 countries to visit the Walkway since its opening in October 2009.
On this tour you will hear about this region's environment, Native Americans, European settlers, unusual endangered fish, impressive early engineering feats, and much more.
To take the tour, simply start walking toward the sites. As you approach each site, the audio will play automatically. To see images and text, double tap on the story site on this app's map.
The Walkway is open seven days a week, 365 days per year from sunrise to sunset -- and occasionally after dark for special events. The park closes in the event of thunderstorms, high winds, or icy conditions. Walkway Over the Hudson is one of the most accessible parks in the world for visitors with mobility challenges because it is flat, paved, and stair-less. We're glad you're here! If at any time you need more information about the Walkway, visit walkway.org.
