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New York By Rail publisher, Tom Martinelli, an avid baseball fan, caught-up with Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Visit maple producers across NY to learn about the sugarmaking process, its traditions and taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source!
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New York has some of the best places to ski in the Northeast! Avoid getting cabin fever by visiting some of the best ski resorts in New York.
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After getting a first taste of the jagged rock formations and glimmering waters that lurk below the surface of Howe Caverns, you can journey deeper into the mysterious caves. The Howe Caverns Adventure Tour goes beyond that of the traditional tours, giving amateur spelunkers a bolder subterranean experience.
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A gentle breeze brushes my hair as I take a seat at the bow of the Lil’ Diamond III. As the clouds dissipate, the sun breaks through and shines above the ceaseless stretch of tree-lined and crystalline waterway ahead. Today, I’m cruising the Erie Canal.
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A gentle breeze brushes my hair as I take a seat at the bow of the Lil’ Diamond III. As the clouds dissipate, the sun breaks through and shines above the ceaseless stretch of tree-lined and crystalline waterway ahead. A structure appears in the distance, and a group of passengers flood onto the benches around me. We gape upward as the boat glides casually beneath an imposing guard gate, a guillotine-style gate designed to isolate sections of the Erie Canal in the case of an emergency.
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Although the canal was first completed in 1825, it was re-routed and enlarged in a massive 28-year project ending in 1862, which resulted in an essentially new canal. Its present-day course and configuration opened to navigation in 1918, marking 2018 as the 100th anniversary of New York’s storied waterway in its current form.
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For baseball fans, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a must-see. A nonprofit museum committed to the preservation of baseball history, the Hall celebrates the game’s legendary players, managers, umpires and executives and is a repository of archives, artifacts and exhibits.
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Hosts of the Cooking Channel’s, The Fabulous Beekman Boys, magazine publishers and hosts of seasonal festivals that attract visitors from around the world, Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell oversee what NASDAQ calls “one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands in the country”.
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The Empire Service has not only survived the ups and downs of the last half-century but also become a mainstay among New York rail-travelers. What the future holds for intercity service in Upstate New York is hard to predict, but hopefully, the high-speed rail service will continue to serve the public.
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Greetings, fellow travelers! Thanks for joining me on my sprawling journey to New York’s amazing collection of museums. I’ve embarked – with the generous help of New York By Rail and I Love New York – on a statewide odyssey to explore the astonishing depth and breadth of a distinctive collective community — New York’s museums, learning a few of the remarkable things they have to teach along the way.
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Craft beers, cider and spirits return to New York State. Think of American alcoholic beverages, and chances are your mind wanders West, to Colorado’s mountains, Kentucky’s pot stills and St. Louis’s breweries—toward endless Midwestern fields of grain. But it wasn’t always that way. In the early 1900s, New York State was a leader in brewing cider and beer and distilling spirits. …
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New York’s travel expert Josiah Brown, aka the New York Sherpa, lists some of his favorite craft breweries reachable with Amtrak and Enterprise.
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With the wacky weather this year, it looks like the warm weather is finally here to stay. Tulips will be seen peeking from the ground and the sun making its way from behind the clouds. It’s time to head outdoors and embrace all this newfound beauty. Fortunately, there are a number of events throughout New York State accessible via Amtrak …
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Whether you’re a hardcore sports fanatic or someone who is simply looking for a fun outdoor event, baseball games are an exciting experience for the whole family. You’re not tied down to only sitting on the bleachers, however. You may also enjoy some of the other recreational activities offered by the stadiums, or visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in …
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What’s That? | NY Landmarks | New York By Rail Have you ever looked out the window of a train and seen a beautiful building or landmark fly by? On Amtrak routes across New York, there are many impressive sights that will catch your eye!
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St. Patrick’s Day parades, which once served as a way to comfort homesick Irish immigrants, now attract crowds across cultures, states, and religions. So you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate! Here are six exciting parades across New York State that are all accessible by Amtrak:
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