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New York State Fair

…of the Great New York State Fair The New York State Fair The New York State Fair first started in 1841; organized by the New York State Agriculture Society it…

Discover New York’s Museums with Don Wildman

…State of New York. —Don Wildman New York Museums Don Wildman’s Top Museum Picks for New York City The big museums—the Met, MOMA, the Whitney, et al—are wonderfully absorbing, but…

Ask a Local – New York City

…which is something you don’t have in Manhattan. I love the diversity of Brooklyn’s people and neighborhoods. I discover something new every day.” “My favorite places near home are restaurants…

The Best of the Big Apple

…reservations, provide a friendly face—and make well-thought-out suggestions. New York By Rail has an exclusive relationship with the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges; their experts tell all in…

Amtrak and Taste NY Team Up!

…following: the Maple Leaf (63/64), with round-trip service between New York City–Niagara Falls–Toronto; the Adirondack (68/69), with round-trip service between Montreal-Albany-New York City; Empire Service (280/281/283/284/288), with round-trip service between…

Visit Buffalo Any Time of the Year

Editor’s Note: New York by Rail updated this past blog experience to include current information. When you think of New York, your mind probably jumps to New York City or…

Bike Trails To Explore Near the Amtrak Line

Editor’s Note: New York by Rail updated this past blog experience to include current information. Every year, thousands of amateur and seasoned cyclists alike flock to New York State to…

Moynihan Train Hall Opens on January 1

The new Amtrak addition to New York City’s Penn Station is the Moynihan Train Hall, which is the new “home of Amtrak” in the big apple. It’s located directly across…

From the Publisher of New York By Rail

…Empire State Trail. Discover why Miss New York, Sydney Park, enjoys riding Amtrak, and follow along on her recent trip from New York City to Buffalo via Amtrak in which…

Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular

Radio City Christmas Spectacular A true New York City institution, the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the sparkling, breath-taking way to get you in the Christmas spirit! The Radio…

How the City of Yonkers Won an Amtrak Stop

…to have the station designated as an Amtrak stop were declined by New York State over concerns about the running time between New York City and upstate New York, especially…

Bird Watching on the Rail Line

…use the See New York & Save 15% Discount! CLICK BELOW FOR MORE TO DO AROUND NEW YORK Further Information Regarding Travel Amtrak has taken several initiatives to ensure the…

Naval History in New York

New York by Rail updated this past blog experience to include current information. Rails to Naval History New York State has a rich naval history, from the battles fought on Lake…

Albany: A City of Art

…the years that featured different parts of New York, like the Adirondacks and New York City. After exploring the “Romancing the Rails” exhibit, I wandered throughout the rest of the…

Travel Packages

…trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. New York by Rail Travel Packages is your ticket to exciting destinations throughout New

Bicycles

…Amtrak/Adventure Cycling Association Bicycle Task. It is much easier for bicyclists traveling with their bicycles to use Amtrak’s New York City to Niagara Falls New York State trains. The new

Enjoying the Ride at Rye Playland

…of I Love New York Santa’s Workshop. It’s Christmas all summer at Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington, New York. Established in 1949, Santa’s Workshop was created by Julian Reiss, a Lake…