West Point, The Thayer Hotel, and Hudson Valley River Cruise!
View Dates & BookDepart this morning for the West Point Military Academys Visitor Center*. A guide will step onboard our motorcoach for a 90 minute combined bus and walking tour which tells the story of West Point, its role in the Revolution, its famous history, along with stories of graduates who helped shape our nation. The tour will bring the history of the Long Gray Line to the present as you learn of the cadet experience and West Points continuing role in training the leaders of tomorrow. This tour of West Point makes stops at Cadet Chapel, the Plain, Trophy Point with the million-dollar view overlooking the Hudson River, Battle Monument, and Monument to the Great Chain. Next head to the historical Thayer Hotel for a buffet Lunch. The Thayer Hotel at West Point has been part of American history since 1926, when it was originally constructed to accommodate U.S. Military
Academy personnel and their guests. It was a successor of the original West Point Hotel and is named for Colonel Sylvanius Thayer, Superintendent of the Academy from 1817 to 1833. Following lunch you will board your cruise down the Hudson River, through the majestic Hudson Highlands, aboard the Pride of the Hudson!
*Date of Birth & Photo ID are required.
Trip Includes: Transportation, Cruise, Lunch Buffet, West Point Tour, Meal Gratuity, and Taxes.
Driver gratuity is not included.
Last day to sign up: AUGUST 6, 2025 (West Point requires guest manifest on this date)
Itinerary
5:30 AM Depart Sam's Club, Mechanicsburg
6:00 AM Depart Boscov's Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg
10:15 AM Arrive at the West Point Military Academy’s Visitor Center
12:30 PM Buffet Lunch at The Thayer Hotel
2:30 PM Pride of the Hudson Cruise
4:45 PM Depart for home - Fast food stop en route home on own
9:30 PM Approximate arrival back to Harrisburg
10:00 PM Approximate arrival back to Mechanicsburg
L=Lunch
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Times |
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Harrisburg-Boscovs | 4600 Jonestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17109 Park in lot closest to Colonial Rd. | View |
Mechanicsburg - Sams | 6520 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg PA 17050 Sam Club Lot closest to Silver Spring Diner | View |