Jealous, I miss seeing TTB at the Beacon.

Metro North will take you to Poughkeepsie, almost to Hyde Park. Lovely time of year to ride the Hudson River Line.

My rule is "once in Manhattan, stay in Manhattan".
I went to this museum last time and it was free.
https://americanindian.si.edu/visit/newyork
Then go have a drink where George Washington knocked back a few...
https://www.frauncestavern.com/
Get a subway map...
TTB will be rockin The Beacon no doubt...
Have fun!

[Edited on 8/21/2019 by griff]

Hey fellas, thanx for that info. Failed to mention that wife was diagnosed w/ MS in 1999. 1st few times in for Beacon shows, no real issues. Last time there in 2009 for 40th it was all I could do to get across Central Pk for St Paddy’s parade & Guggenheim. We’ve done Little Italy, Soho, Empire St, Ground Zero, Staten Island & theatre. That’s why I was thinking of getting out of hustle of city for a day, be more leisurely & take in some history. This is our 2nd excursion out of state since retirement so figured time to branch out of our comfort zone a bit. Any local Poughkeepsie/Hyde Park info appreciated.

Sorry to hear, NYC can definitely be a challenge getting around in that case. Can totally understand getting away from the hustle.

The Vanderbilt Mansion isn't far from Hyde Park. Lots of cute Hudson River towns like Beacon (Dia Beacon), Nyack (on the west side of the Hudson), Kingston (Hudson Maritime Museum) that are worth exploring. Sleepy Hollow is kind of interesting. Without a car (or Uber, taxi, etc), there still might a some hikes around the bluffs and hills along the river.

There are Hudson River boat tours that depart from the west side of Manhattan if that, uh, floats your boat.

Thanks for that, pork chop bob. We’re way more fortunate than many who deal with this. She’s pretty self-sufficient but struggles with stamina, heat & cognitive impairment. Lots of noise (except music) messes w/ concentration. As long as someone she trusts is close by it’s ok. So we’ll get in mid-day Sun and have leisurely afternoon, do the train thing Mon or Tues and city things like museums, galleries & shops the other. Show is Wed night & we’ll head home Thurs. Btw one of side trips to Poughkeepsie was Kingston so might try to go there as well if time permits.
Frances Tavern sounds good on Sun w/ half price wines after 6pm. Thanks for that suggestion as well.

Icepick, highly recommend the FDR library in Hyde Park, along w/ the museum. Also, the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) is nearby. you can look it up on the web, pick a restaurant / make reservations. spectacular setting on the banks of the Hudson...enjoy the trip to the Hudson Valley...Jim

Hey fellas, thanx for that info. Failed to mention that wife was diagnosed w/ MS in 1999.

The LAST thing you want to do w/someone who has mobility difficulties is navigate Grand Central Station (the Hudson line) or trains themselves. How are you planning to get around Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, Tarrytown, etc? The area is surprisingly hilly w/poor public transportation . If you positively have to see the stately homes along the Hudson - which are lovely, rent a car. It's not that confusing to drive. There's not much leaf viewing going on in mid-September.

The GREAT thing about NYC is the many parks, cafes, restaurants where you can sit quietly and people watch. Central Park, Bryant Park, and Union Square. The High Line is about a 2 mile stretch of elevate green space. There are small places like the Morgan Library in a historic home.

I'm w/griff. Once in Manhattan, stay put.

Hey Cyclone88. Good points. That’s why I posted. Don’t know the area around the destination so wanted local knowledge. Thanks for the info. But since it’s 1st wk of Oct will there be any color then?

Hey Cyclone88. Good points. That’s why I posted. Don’t know the area around the destination so wanted local knowledge. Thanks for the info. But since it’s 1st wk of Oct will there be any color then?

There will probably be some mild color in early October, still lovely up there either way. We used to go to Army football games or Bear Mountain Oktoberfest around then and it was usually wonderful Fall weather, even if it wasn't full color.

I have an NYC relative who had similar mobility, stamina, cognition issues (was misdiagnosed with Parkinson's for years, but that's another story) and still managed to navigate Grand Central fine. If you can make it around the rest of the city ok, Grand Central isn't that bad outside of rush hour. And like I said, you'll need transportation once you get off the train (Uber or Lyft will be cheaper than a local cab outside of the city).

If you do rent a car, driving within and getting out of the city can be a nightmare (plus higher rental rates and no Sunday or after hour drop off). What I would typically do is find a rental near a train stop on the outskirts or just outside of the city and start my drive from there. That might be even more trouble if you don't know the area, so you might just want to stick to the train to Poughkeepsie and Ubers/Lyfts to keep it simple. There is also an hourly bus from the MetroNorth train https://www.nps.gov/hofr/planyourvisit/publictransit.htm

Hey Cyclone88. Good points. That’s why I posted. Don’t know the area around the destination so wanted local knowledge. Thanks for the info. But since it’s 1st wk of Oct will there be any color then?

Maybe. I have a tradition of going to western CT for pumpkins Columbus Day weekend & it's iffy, but the Hudson Valley is beautiful period.

I disagree w/other posters about Grand Central & the trains themselves for someone w/mobility concerns. If you don't want to drive, you could take a one day sightseeing guided bus tour from the city - that way you don't have to do anything but look out the window & see the sights w/a guide. Sure, it sounds corny & touristy, but it's also convenient & no hassle.