Pride of the Hudson | Kids Out and About Hudson Valley

Pride of the Hudson

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Pride’s Landing 4 Washington St
Newburgh , NY , 12550
Phone: (845) 220-2120
41° 33' 59.2488" N, 73° 59' 41.1108" W
Contact name: 
Lynne Kirschhoffer
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Cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands aboard the luxurious Pride of the Hudson on the Hudson River! Your adventure will begin at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, NY and your captain will narrate the sights along the way! Bask in the open air on the spacious sundeck or enjoy the comfort of our climate controlled main salon featuring huge wrap-around windows. Our friendly and professional crew will respond to all of your needs. We specialize in scheduled sightseeing cruises, weddings, and private charters. Bask in the open air on the spacious sundeck or enjoy the comfort of our climate controlled main salon featuring huge wrap-around windows. Our friendly and professional crew will respond to all of your needs. All departures from Pride’s Landing; Newburgh, NY. Rain or Shine.

Your adventure will begin at Pride’s Landing in Newburgh, NY and your captain will narrate the sights along the way, including:

  • Washington’s Headquarters – established as a historic site in 1850 because George Washington spent so much time here during the Revolutionary War!
  • Mount Beacon – the highest point between the Catskills and the Atlantic Ocean. Beacon fires were built here during the Revolutionary War.
  • Bannerman Island – this historic Island is known for its warehouse, built to resemble a Scottish Castle.
  • Breakneck Mountain – legend has it that the mountain was named for a farmer’s bull that fell down the cliff and broke its neck. A granite quarry at its base supplied material for the towers of the Brooklyn Bridge, the base of the Statue of Liberty, and sidewalks in New York City.
  • Cold Spring – a quaint town known for its restaurants and antiques.
  • World’s End – the deepest point of the Hudson River. Explorers believed that the river stopped there, but eventually realized that after the sharp “S” bend it continued
  • Constitution Island – during the Revolutionary War, chains were run from here to West Point.
  • West Point – the United States Military Academy at West Point boasts beautiful & historic buildings including Eisenhower Hall, their chapel, field house, & more.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!