The best part of this Hudson Valley day is the change of pace. You leave Manhattan behind and spend roughly eight hours among vineyards, apple orchards, farms, and the Hudson River, with three tasting stops built into the day. I like that lunch, water, cheese, fruit, apple butter, dessert, and tastings are covered, so you … Read more
Brooklyn’s beer scene makes a fine excuse to see more of the borough, and this 3.5-hour brewery tour gives you three stops, up to 12 samples, and subway travel between them. You start outside Sound & Fury Brewery on Lawrence Street, then walk through several of Brooklyn’s popular neighborhoods with a local beer guide. I … Read more
Brooklyn’s beer scene makes more sense when you see how different breweries work. This three-and-a-half-hour tour links Wild East Brewing Co, Five Boroughs Brewing, and Big aLICe Brewing, with tastings at each stop, snacks, and a subway MetroCard included. I like the small maximum of 15 people, since a compact group is better for questions … Read more