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Things to Do in Saratoga Springs in 48 Hours

Brien and Cindy Hollowood July 8, 2021

Editor's Note: A local couple, with longstanding ties to Saratoga Springs, shared with New York By Rail in early 2020 their favorite places to dine and things to do in the Spa City during racing season. Since Amtrak service to Saratoga Springs has been suspended for more than a year due to COVID, New York by Rail is now publishing this blog [...] Continue reading

All Aboard, Fido & Fluffy | Travel with Pets on Amtrak NY | Photo from Amtrak

All Aboard, Fido and Fluffy!

NYBR Staff September 3, 2020

Don’t leave your furry friend at home this #holiday season! Make a reservation to #travel with your pet on @Amtrak. #travelingwithpets #petsonamtrak #amtrakpets #holidaytraveling

The Adirondack

Benjamin J. Turon May 1, 2019

From Manhattan Island to the Île de Montréal, the Adirondack Amtrak train travels one of the most scenic routes in the world.

Best Ski Resorts in New York

NYBR Staff January 3, 2019

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.

Sojourn to Saratoga Springs

Christine Hinz August 2, 2018

Fireworks at the SPAC amphitheater in Saratoga Spa State Park. | Photo by Lawrence White Eager for a relaxing break from city life without the hassle of car traffic or airport security, I’m heading to Saratoga Springs on Amtrak. Saratoga promises a leisurely and largely walkable year-round getaway in a destination rich in history, health, arts and… horses! After an [...] Continue reading

On the Train to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center

NYBR Staff May 7, 2018

A Q&A with Alexander Heffner, host of The Open Mind on PBS on his Amtrak ride to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Discover New York’s Museums with Don Wildman

Don Wildman January 26, 2018

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.

Ask a Local – Saratoga Springs

Andrew Frey January 22, 2018

Andy Deitsch grew up outside London but moved to the Capital Region as a teenager. He attended high school in Saratoga Springs, where he resettled with his wife in 2008.

The Great Dome Car on Amtrak's Adirondack line, riding from Albany-Rensselaer to Montrèal. | Photo from Amtrak

Great Amtrak Dome Car

Andrew Frey September 14, 2017

This fall, the vintage window-ceilinged Great Amtrak Dome Car offers travelers a chance to enjoy the changing foliage on the Adirondack line. This autumn from September 28 – October 29, Amtrak’s Great Dome Car offers a unique way to travel on the Adirondack line between Albany and Montréal. The dome car has traveled the country, making its way onto the …

9 Ways to Celebrate the Arrival of Spring

NYBR Staff April 20, 2017

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 …

Don’t Miss the 2017 Saratoga Winterfest!

NYBR Staff February 2, 2017

Winter doesn’t have to keep you inside and away from all of the seasonal fun! Hop on an Amtrak train towards Saratoga Springs, a city with their own annual Winterfest! This month the city has several big events featuring food, drinks, live music and more! Plan a trip and enjoy the snowy wonder of New York State.

Things to Do in Saratoga Springs

NYBR Staff November 10, 2016

Saratoga Springs Attractions Twenty minutes on Amtrak’s Adirondack line. That’s all it takes to feel completely removed from the city. Another three or so hours of rambling along the Hudson, and Manhattan’s a faint memory. Lawn jockeys stand guard on wraparound porches, flanked by flowerpots and rocking chairs. This is Saratoga Springs, “The City in the Country.” Its main stretch …