

Spend the morning visiting the storied United States Military Academy at West Point followed by an afternoon of browsing the antique stores and boutiques or grabbing a meal in the charming 19th century riverfront village of Cold Spring while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Hudson River and Highlands.Departures 2011April 30* May 14 / 28 June 11 / 25 July 9 / 23 August 6 / 20 September 3 / 24 October 8 / 22 *Kosciuszko Day Parade. Departure from Grand Central is 1 hour earlier at 7:47. The ExperienceYou will board the Hudson Line train departing at 8:47 AM train from Grand Central Terminal. This train will show a final destination of Poughkeepsie but you will get off the train at the Cold Spring Station. You will be met at the Cold Springs Metro North station at 10:00 AM by a West Point Tours guide and bus. During the 25 minute drive to West Point the guide will give an orientation about the day as well as point out sites along the way. When you arrive at West Point you will take a 1 hour bus and walking tour with a guide. You may upgrade to a 2 hour tour when you arrive at West Point by paying the difference at our desk. The tour will make stops at the Main Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River and the Parade Field. You will have time to visit the West Point Museum, the largest and oldest military museum in the Americas as well as the informative displays and video loops about the cadet experience at the Visitors Center. Your West Point Tours bus will depart West Point at 1:30 for the return to Cold Spring where you will be dropped off on Main Street to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the shops in this quaint village. The Cold Spring train station is in walking distance of Main Street and you may catch any train back to New York City. *April 30 - Kosciuszko Day - Enjoy a Cadet Brigade Review followed by your tour as West Point commemorates the Polish engineer and patriot who designed the fortifications at West Point and helped America win its independence. Requires leaving Grand Central Terminal on the 7:47 train to Cold Spring. Package IncludesDiscount round trip rail fare on Metro-North. Round trip bus transportation with West Point Tours between Cold Spring and West Point One hour guided tour of West Point.ReservationsReservations are required. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Reserve on-line by filling in and submitting the METRO-NORTH GETAWAY SIGN UP FORM or call West Point Tours at 845-446-4724. Important informationThe Metro-North Getaway Package is only valid when taking the 8:47 AM Hudson Line train from Grand Central Terminal or 8:58 AM Hudson Line train from Harlem-125th Street. *April 30 only - Take the 7:47 AM Hudson Line train to Cold Spring from Grand Central Terminal. US Military security requires that everyone entering West Point 16 years of age and older bring valid government issued photo ID such as a drivers license or passport. Photo copies will not be accepted. PriceAdults - $43.25 $20.25 for excursion rail ticket and $23 for West Point tour and bus transportation. Seniors (65 and older) - $39 $16 applicable round trip rail fare plus $23 for West Point tour and bus transportation. Children 5-11 - $21.50 $1.50 for roundtrip rail fare when accompanied by parent or guardian and $20 for West Point tour and bus transportation. Chidren 2-4 - $20 Free on Metro North and $20 for West Point tour and bus transportation. Children under 2 - Free Rail ticket prices subject to change without notice. Where to purchase your packageGrand Central Terminal or any Metro-North station with a ticket office, at all full-service Ticket Machines (except Cold Spring), or through WebTicket. |