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Leaf peeping by boat in the Mid Hudson Valley|Rip Van Winkle

By Jennifer Fivelsdal

Real Estate Broker/Owner with JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 10491201242

September 27, 2011 04:38 PM

The fall leaves bring tourists to the Mid Hudson Valley region. There are many ways to engage in leaf peeping, however, in this post we will be considering leaf peeping by boat.

Hudson River Cruises located at the Rondout in Ulster County operates the Rip Van Winkle. which offers 2 hour tours on the Hudson River.

The next logical question would be: When does leaf peeping begin in the Mid Hudson Valley? Leaf peeping will be at its best in Mid October and the Rip Van Winkle will start the 2 hour Leaf Peeping tour on October 11th.

This tour is available from Tuesday through Sunday with the cruise starting at 2:30 PM

How much does it cost?

Adults $21

Children 4-11 $13

Over 65 $19

Under 4 Free

There is a $2.00 coupon available on the website

Contact 800-843-7472 or hudsonrivercruises@hvc.rr.com

Fall Hudson River scene

I have taken the 2 hour cruise and it was well worth it.

I can't sell you the Hudson River, only views. I would be delighted to help you find a Hudson Valley home.

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Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

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What a beautiful picture, Jennifer. By the way, I've never heard the term "leaf Peeping" before.

Sep 27, 2011 11:42 PM

Vickie Nagy

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA

Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

Thanks for sharing the photo. We have a different rain pattern here and just don't see the lovely coloration like you do in the Northeast.

Sep 28, 2011 01:16 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Andrea, OK I have lived in New England for a long time and this is the first time that I have heard view the Fall Foliage as "Leaf Peeping", but I kind of like it :) :) :)

Sep 28, 2011 03:07 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Debbie it is a common phrase around here. I just Googled the term and it seem it is well used. There is even a site leafpeepers.com

Vickie the photo is from a couple years ago. I am not sure yet what the season will be like, lots of rain and some leaves coming down prematurely.

George I am surprise this is a new phrase for you. From what I can see it is a term used in new England. I like it too, fall foliage sound too stuffy for something so fun and casual :)

Sep 28, 2011 04:03 PM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Excellent post, I was just thinking about where to go to check out some foliage, this cruise looks like a good idea...!

Sep 29, 2011 03:33 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

What a great idea for a post Jenn. Leaf peepers....hhhhmm....defintely an area where people come to do just that!

Sep 29, 2011 11:36 AM

Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula

Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA

Realty Works Temecula

Jennifer: Lovely view, and a two hour boat ride would be so relaxing!

Sep 29, 2011 03:36 PM

Leaf peeping by boat in the Mid Hudson Valley|Rip Van Winkle

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