American Cruise Lines Part 3
Come with me on excursions for the finale of my American Cruise Lines adventure.
Wanda Haynes 
Wanda Haynes
Even when I got off the American Legend cruise ship for excursions, I still had a rip-roaring good time!
The excursions are well planned out and organized for optimum enjoyment. Some of the excursions are an additional fee and well worth it. There were clean rest rooms on the coach, plenty of tasty snacks, umbrellas and disposable rain ponchos.
The American Cruise Lines Ship’s coach buses transport passengers to their destinations. My favorite trip off the American Legend was the ride through the Catskills. A Catskills historian was on the coach telling us all about the region.
I truly enjoyed her sense of humor, quick wit, and tips on photographing through the coach window.Seeing the big, bold water falls in the Catskills mountains featured among the colorful fall foliage. Picturesque and almost surreal in feeling and magnitude. I keep replaying the video I took of the cascading white waterfall.
I took a visit to The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which is a memorial and museum that are part of the World Trade Center complex, in New York City, created for remembering the September 11, 2001. Beautiful water reflecting twin ponds offer a somber reminder of tragedy, and the resilience of Americans.
Another trip was to the Broadway Museum, and it was very interesting with costumes from popular shows and historical documents from the theaters. There was a guide to answer questions and share tales from careers of the legendary stars on the stage.
We also went to a winery with a full vineyard and a tour guide from the winery. Plenty of wine to sample and knowledge of their family-owned vineyard. I really liked being outdoors with the fall sunshine overlooking the natural essence of the property.
Another fine excursion was the Vanderbilt mansion, and was an incredible experience in American history. Our historian on the coach was more than eager to share her knowledge of the region, and love for the mansion.The Forest Rangers gave us the inside tour and were passionate about the history. The wealth of the Vanderbilt’s was apparent in the beautiful furnishings, marble, textiles, and lamps. They were the first family of Hyde Park, NY to have electricity. There are lifts both inside and outdoors for those with mobility issues, restrooms are nearby, and a place to sit for a brief moment while on the tour.
As the American Cruise Lines passengers are predominantly seniors. There were younger folks on the ship too, and everyone is welcome to cruise the water ways in America.
This was the best time ever and I will see ya soon American Cruise Lines.
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