9 11 Memorial Tours
The 9/11 Memorial is now open. Demand has been high, and it is difficult to get tickets for most days and times. However, the NYC Freedom Tour and Premium NY See It All! Tour from OnBoard Tours includes a guided tour of Ground Zero, and entry tickets to the 9/11 Memorial. It’s the best way to visit the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site.
New York Fall Foliage Report
The Hudson Valley fall foliage is at its midpoint as of October 15. Expect fantastic colors to continue over the next three to four weeks. Here’s the report from the NY DMC: “In the Hudson Valley, most areas will be at midpoint of change. Columbia County expects 45 percent change in the valley and 55 percent change in the northern portion with highlights of muted golden yellow and deep red. Dutchess County will be at midpoint with 40-50 percent change; there are finally more bright spots of russet, dark red, burgundy and still a lot of yellow. In Highland, Ulster County, bright, beautiful reds and yellows have overtaken greens with an overall color change of 50-60 percent expected. Orange County expects 50 percent change with bright yellow, gold, red and all shades of orange leaves. New City, in Rockland County, will be at about 20 percent change with a lot of green leaves remaining, but more yellow, red and orange leaves are starting to appear. Also in the county, Bear Mountain expects 45 percent color change and leaves of yellow, orange and red with green mixed in.”
