Car Rental New York City and the Hudson River

The Hudson River, which is also known as the Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, runs through the Big Apple, creating a boundary between the States of New York and neighboring New Jersey. Named after the famous English explorer, Henry Hudson, the Hudson River is often referred to as a drowned river due to the areas deeply eroded riverbanks and shorelines. Fed by Lake Tear of the Clouds, the Hudson River was originally named the North River by the Dutch. Many of the local Dutch residents still refer to it as simply the North, so be sure to keep that in mind when asking for directions during your upcoming Action Car Rental New York City vacation! Navigable for a great distance, the Hudson River is one of New Yorks biggest landmarks, so dont miss your chance to check it out! Whether youre planning on traveling to New Jersey or visiting one of the many notable attractions located along its shores, the Hudson River is proud to provide visitors with a scenic view of the surrounding city life.

Crossing the Hudson River
Crossing the Hudson River in your upcoming Action Car Rental New York City rent-a-car is easy, thanks to numerous bridge and tunnel locations. Some of the nations greatest feats of engineering are located along this river including the Holland Tunnel, the George Washington Bridges and the Pennsylvania Railroad. The first bridge to span the Hudson River was the Troy-Waterford Bridge in 1809. If youre planning on visiting the neighboring state of New Jersey during your upcoming Action Car Rental New York City vacation you may wish to utilize anyone of the following Hudson River crossings:

• The Holland Tunnel
• The Lincoln Tunnel
• The Tappan Zee Bridge
• The George Washington Bridge
• The Rip Van Winkle Bridge
• And many more!

*Action Car Rentals New York City is proud to provide customers with a breakdown of some of the major Hudson River crossings, so please feel free to check them out for more information!

Notable Landmarks located along the Hudson
The Hudson River is home to a variety of exciting New York City landmarks, so key and eye out for the following establishments when driving by in your upcoming Action Car Rental New York City rent-a-car:

• The Palisades located along the west side of the lower Hudson River are a line of steep cliffs, know as the New Jersey Palisade. These cliffs rise vertically, creating a dramatic geological canyon, just north of Fort Lee, New Jersey.
• West Point the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point is located along the Hudson Rivers West Bank. Originally designed as a fort by George Washington, West Point is now one of the countrys biggest and best military academies. Graduates of West Point are awarded with a Bachelor of Sciences degree and are granted the rank of Second Lieutenant in the US Army.
• The Stevens Institute of Technology located on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, the Stevens Institute of Technology houses three major academic schools the Charles V. Schaefer Jr. School of Engineering; the Arthur Imperatore School of Sciences and Arts; and the Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management.

If you would like more information on the Hudson River, please feel free to visit the Hudson River Valleys information site at www.hudsonriver.com. This site features exciting information on Hudson Riverboat cruises, local history and scenic views. Action Car Rentals New York City also encourages you to visit the Hudson River Museum which is located at 511 Warburton Avenue in Yonkers New York. The museum can be reached by phone at 914-963-4550.