Fall Foliage Tour

Palisades Mall - J Lot

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for our annual DMA Fall Foliage Tour!

Enjoy a fun-filled autumn adventure featuring:

• Scenic drive along the Palisades Interstate Parkway
• Hudson River crossing via Bear Mountain Bridge
• Boat ride to and from Bannerman Island
• Guided tour of Bannerman Castle
• Industrial Arts Brewing Company
• Dinner at Billy Joe's Ribworks on the Hudson River waterfront

Come experience brilliant fall colors, Hudson Valley history, local craft beer, barbecue, and great company!

We will meet at 10am at Lot J at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack, NY

We will depart Lot J at the Palisades Mall promptly at 10:15 AM, head north on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, cross the Hudson via the Bear Mountain Bridge, then continue north along NY‑9D until we reach Beacon, NY. Total drive time is approximately 55–65 minutes

LUNCH

Snack bags will be provided before departing Lot J, and since there is no lunch stop, participants should consider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy before boarding the boat to Bannerman Island.

Bannerman Island & Castle

Bannerman Castle | Bannerman Island Tours & Activities in NY

One of the highlights of this year’s Fall Foliage Tour will be a visit to Bannerman Island in Beacon, New York, including a scenic boat cruise and walking tour of the island.

Bannerman Castle is an abandoned Scottish-style castle ruin located on 6.5-acre Pollepel Island in the Hudson River, approximately 50 miles north of New York City.

Built in the early 1900s by eccentric munitions merchant Francis Bannerman VI, the castle was never intended to be a royal residence or medieval fortress. Instead, the imposing structure was built as a giant, highly visible military-surplus warehouse, providing a secure location to store ammunition and weapons away from Manhattan.

Today, the hauntingly beautiful ruins are managed by New York State and preserved by the Bannerman Castle Trust.

• Tour Includes a 30-minute boat ride to and from Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward.
• Guided 45-minute walking tour of the island to visit the famous Bannerman Castle ruins and gardens.
• Visit to the Bannerman Garden and Bannerman Residence.

Tours go rain or shine. Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There are 72 steps to get from the dock to the historic trail and event space on Bannerman Island, they are not ADA accessible. Food and drinks are not included, but you can purchase snacks and souvenirs on Bannerman Island. (picnicking is allowed on Pollepel Island).

*Important Note - The DMA has pre-purchased 22 tickets in advance for Bannerman Island. They will be sold on a first‑come, first‑serve basis. Should all 22 tickets be purchased, we will attempt to acquire additional tickets for our tour time if more are needed, though availability is uncertain due to high seasonal demand and frequent sellouts during the fall tour period. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee additional tickets will be available.

Industrial Arts Brewing Company

Industrial Arts Brewing Company

After we depart Bannerman Castle, we will travel a short distance to Industrial Arts Brewing Company for a stop along the way prior to our dinner reservation.

Billy Joe’s Ribworks

Billy Joe’s Ribworks

Dinner will be at Billy Joe’s Ribworks.

Price Fixed Menu – Includes one entrée served with cornbread, one side and one dessert; soft drinks included.

Entrees – Select One

• Pulled Pork – Tender smoked low and slow, hand pulled and tossed in house-made BBQ sauce.
• Brisket – Beef Brisket, dry rubbed and pi-smoked, hand-sliced, drizzled with house-made BBQ sauce and topped with sliced jalapeños.
• Pit-Smoked Chicken – A half chicken, brined overnight, spice-rubbed, pit-smoked and smothered in house-made BBQ sauce.
• Grilled Salmon - North Atlantic salmon fillet, grilled and served with basil and herb dressing and lemon on the side.
• St. Louis Ribs – Half rack rubbed with a secret recipe blend, then smoked tender and juicy. Order them either naked or slathered in house-made BBQ sauce.

Sides – Select One:

• Mac & cheese
• Mashed potatoes with gravy
• Vegetable medley
• Baked beans

Dessert – Select One:

• Deconstructed strawberry cheesecake – Fresh house-made cheesecake, sautéed strawberries and whipped cream.
• Banana cream pudding – Fresh house-made banana cream pudding loaded with bananas and vanilla wafers.

Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase during your visit, and members and guests are responsible for paying the restaurant directly. The DMA does not collect or process payments for alcohol.

For children 10 and under, Billy Joe’s Ribworks offers a children’s menu featuring a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, or mac & cheese, all served with French fries.

The DMA will not be collecting payment for children’s meals. Members will need to pay the restaurant directly for these meals.

Please email the officers at officers@deloreanmidatlantic.com if you will be attending with any children under 12 so we can add them to the reservation total. For any specific menu questions regarding dietary or allergic concerns please contact Billy Joe’s Ribworks at 845-565-1560

Hotel

While the DMA has not reserved hotel rooms, there are a variety of lodging options to suit all budgets in the Nanuet/West Nyack, NY, and Newburgh, NY, areas.

Nanuet/West Nyack, NY area

Newburgh, NY area