New York By Rail

11/04/2024

Tis the season to explore New York's best Craft Beverage Trails and Breweries! No better time than autumn to explore the beautiful breweries in the state. Enjoy delicious craft beers, wines, liquor, and more, all with the beautiful fall scenery throughout the state. From stops along the Schenectady Sips Craft Beverage Trail to breweries up in the Adirondacks, Amtrak makes it so you can enjoy yourself and some delicious drinks!

From the Hudson Valley to Rochester, these breweries, cideries and wineries showcase the best craft beverages the state of New York has to offer. Cheers!

11/01/2024

Adirondack Film presents the Lake Placid Film Festival! Enjoy screenings of new releases, a specialty screening of Miracle to celebrate the 20th anniversary, and educational panels covering all topics of the film industry!

Adirondack Film has brought back the Lake Placid FIlm Festival is for its 21st year. Enjoy special film screenings, informative industry panels, and more!

10/31/2024

In case you missed it: It's time to head to the Adirondacks according to Miss New York! She took in the gorgeous views around Hamilton County thanks to Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism including
🍂 a one-of-a-kind stay at Great Camp Sagamore
🍂 History deep dives at Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
🍂 Scenic cruise on the W.W. Durant with Raquette Lake Navigation
🍂 Delicious coffee from Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop

Miss New York, Abigal Quammen, enjoys a picture-perfect fall getaway to the beautiful Adirondack Region, the original vacation destination.

10/30/2024

The Catskill Mountain Railroad Co. 🚂 is the perfect way to take in the scenery all year round. With specialty trains throughout the seasons like the Pumpkin Express 🍂 or Polar Express ❄️ rides, this scenic passenger train is an opportunity not to be passed on!

Enjoy the scenic route with the Catskill Mountain Railroad which brings you from Kingston New York through the vibrant farmlands of the Hudson Valley.

10/29/2024

Miss New York had quite the weekend in Albany thanks to Discover Albany
🎃 An easy trip from NYC to Albany thanks to Amtrak
🎃 Cute and spooky pups said hi at the Hounds of Halloween at The Olde English Pub with Downtown Albany, New York
🎃 A gorgeous Diwali celebration with Empire State Plaza Events
🎃 A super spooky ghost tour filled with Albany's scary history from the Capital Repertory Theatre
🎃 Vibrant local makers and purveyors at The Big Gay Market
🎃 A scenic cruise thanks to Dutch Apple Cruises

Miss New York, Abigal Quammen, took off for a spooky visit to Albany complete with scary sights, cultural celebration and of course, local charm.

10/28/2024

☠️ Halloween is here ☠️ Take Amtrak to the best spooky and scary attractions across the state 🦇
👻 Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses (rated #1 in America!) in Ulster
👻 Cayo Industrial Horror Realm in Rome
👻 Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park outside of Syracuse
👻 Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm outside of Albany
👻 EverHaunt outside of Buffalo
👻 House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George

Fall season in New York State is packed with non-stop fun such as apple picking to Halloween Hijinx and so much more. Experience it all via Amtrak.

10/25/2024

Enjoy the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park in Poughkeepsie and peruse handmade local goods, locally produced wines and beers and so much more at Walktoberfest this weekend! This annual fall tradition has more than 150 participating vendors, live music, free tastings, and of course - incredible autumnal views! The Walkway is a quick walk from the Poughkeepsie Amtrak station!

Walktoberfest brings the finest of trhe Hudson Valley to the Farmers and Makers Market settled right on a beloved landmark, the Walkway over the Hudson.

10/23/2024

It’s official! Fall is here!
Check out some gorgeous shots of foliage from around the state (and Canada!) Take today to catch these incredible views!
📸 The Adirondacks by .johns.adventure
📸 Saratoga by .of.saratoga
📸 Kaaterskill Falls by
📸 Central Park by
📸 Montreal by
📸 Thacher State Park in Albany by

10/22/2024

Make sure to check out the blog below to read all about Miss New York’s Adirondack Adventure (and how Amtrak helped make it happen!) Beautiful fall scenery + tranquil trips on the lake + the history of this gorgeous region made it an unforgettable experience.
Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism
🌄A stay at Great Camp Sagamore
🌄Coffee at School House Grounds
🌄A history deep-dive at Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake

Miss New York, Abigal Quammen, enjoys a picture-perfect fall getaway to the beautiful Adirondack Region, the original vacation destination.

10/21/2024

Take Amtrak to Wickham Farms in Penfield New York, not too far from Rochester, for the Fall Festival!
🍎Apple Picking
🍎Corn Maze
🍎Hay Trolleys
🍎Famous Fall “Shake Ups”
& so much more!

From now until Halloween, head to Wickham Farms Fall Festival for a fantastic, family-fun, fall celebration with tasty treats, seasonal activites, and more!

10/18/2024

Head to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival to witness livestock shows, demos of sheep shearing and dog herding, more yarn than you could ever imagine and more! This special event is great for livestock aficionados and families wanting to experience something unique.

Check out a sheep or goat show, shop for yarn or a gorgeous sweater, take a knitting class and more on October 19 & 20 in Rhinebeck, NY.

10/15/2024

In case you missed it, fall foliage is reaching its peak in the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County! Check out all you can do in this scenic county at the link. Take Amtrak to the Hudson Station for an easy trip.
🍂stay cozy at Riedlbauer's Resort
🍂take in the views at Hunter Mountain
🍂eat good at Circle W and Mama’s Boy Burgers

Greene County of the Great Northern Catskills is one of the most beautiful trips you can take, filled with incredible food, people and fun!

10/14/2024

It’s official - Spooky Season is here! With Halloween just around the corner, the The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is a must-see! We promise you’ve never seen pumpkins carved like this. Take the family, friends, or someone special, grab your Amtrak tickets and come see this spooktacular sight! Read all about it here https://www.newyorkbyrail.com/events/great-jack-olantern-blaze/

10/07/2024

Upset you can’t make it to Germany for Oktoberfest? Well, Oktoberfest NYC is a pretty good replacement if we say so and you can get there via Amtrak! Beers, brats and so much more await at Pier 15. Running seven days a week for a month, there’s bound to be a day to make it down to the city and enjoy daily specials! Visit the link to learn more! https://www.newyorkbyrail.com/events/oktoberfest-nyc/
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10/04/2024

The Great Northern Catskills of Greene County are a dream destination, especially in the fall. Stay at a unique resort (Riedlbauer's Resort) , enjoy local art, fly high on a scenic skyride (at Hunter Mountain), try some delicious food with all with the incredible views of the Catskills as your backdrop! A trip on Amtrak makes your dream fall getaway possible, read all about it at the link https://www.newyorkbyrail.com/explore-greene-county/

09/30/2024

Calling all Chowder-lovers! Downtown Troy’s Chowderest is back! Sample unique and creative chowders from businesses all around Troy and enjoy some live music while you explore Troy’s historic downtown area. Learn how you can take Amtrak to this simply delicious event! https://www.newyorkbyrail.com/troy-chowderfest/

09/27/2024

The Syracuse Inner Harbor Fest ☀️ is a family-friendly celebration set on the gorgeous waterfront of Syracuse. Shop local vendors🛍️, enjoy live music🎶 and you obviously cannot miss the Dragon Boat Races🚣! These gorgeous vessels are a sight on the water and you must see it! Read all about it at the link https://www.newyorkbyrail.com/syracuse-inner-harbor-fest/

09/25/2024

It’s nearly time! Oktoberfest is back at Hunter Mountain! What a better way to welcome in the fall season than with four weeks of (free!) celebration set in the backdrop of the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County ⛰️. Watch adorable dachshunds race at the Doxie Derby or tests your strength at the Steinholding 🍺 Competition! There’s no better way to take Amtrak and kick off autumn 🍂! Read all about it at the link https://www.newyorkbyrail.com/events/oktoberfest-hunter-mountain/