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Make Lasting Memories on the Erie Canal

…1817, connecting Albany to Buffalo using 83 locks. It took eight years to complete at a cost of $7 million, and it turned New York City into one of the…

From the Amtrak President and CEO

…operates a robust service connecting 26 communities across the Empire State, from major urban centers like Buffalo to small towns like Westport – and everything in between. Take advantage of…

Schenectady: Katie O’Byrnes

…with starters and continuing with salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pizza and full entrees. Some delicious menu items include Katie’s Buffalo Wings, Irish Reuben sandwich, Irish Breakfast Burger, Buffalo Chicken wrap,…

On the Trail of Niagara Wines

…to the Niagara Wine Trail The Niagara Wine Trail is about 30 miles (half-hour) drive from Amtrak’s Niagara Falls and Buffalo stations. Don’t forget to use the New York By…

The Adirondack

…Adiondack ran as a section of New York-Buffalo Empire Service train, with the Montréal-bound cars coupled and uncoupled at the Albany-Rensselaer station. On August 5, 1974, the Adirondack had its…

Greene County: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

Buffalo bleu cheese dip and keychains to fudge, apple butter barbecue sauce and homemade bread. Related Content: Experience Craft Brews and Things to Do at These Great Spots As you…

Empire State Trail: Winter Hikes

…New York, stretching 360 miles from Cahoes (outside of Albany) to Buffalo. Because of the great length of the trail, hikers may be interested in traveling a shorter section. By…

Amtrak Rail Vacations

…stations include: Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB), Buffalo-Depew, NY (BUF), New York-Penn Station, NY (NYP), Niagara Falls, NY (NFL), Rochester, NY (ROC), Syracuse, NY (SYR) Yes, you can add additional sightseeing activities…

Lake Placid: Skiers’ Paradise

…Miles from Buffalo-Depew Station Bristol Mountain Bristol Mountain is a premier ski resort in the Finger Lakes offering 1200 feet of vertical, two high-speed quads and state-of-the-art snowmaking on 35…

Amtrak Conductors: Meet 4 Friendly Faces

…locks and the boats in the summertime and the wildlife. Another good one is the Buffalo Central Station. It’s not active anymore, but that’s quite the landmark. One of the…

Things to Do in New Paltz

…York City, the Hudson Valley, Champlain Valley Adirondack Mountains, Erie Canal and Buffalo. While on the Walkill Valley or Hudson Valley Rail Trail, you can enjoy countless activities, such as…

Miss New York Visits Albany

…Content: Read About Miss New York’s Amtrak Trip to the Buffalo Niagara Region WHERE TO EAT IN ALBANY My first day was complete with dinner at Olde English Pub, which…

Niagara Falls: Skydive the Falls

Skydive the Falls Located in Youngstown, NY, Skydive the Falls offers a thrilling experience to skydive over Niagara Falls, with the closest dropzone to Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls. As…

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…

Rochester Pride Festival

…music, you won’t want to miss the Friends Forever Concert in Hochstein Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. on July 8th, featuring the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus, Ithaca Gay Men’s Chorus,…

About New York By Rail

…The Champlain Valley and The Erie Canalway Trails. Exclusive interview with Miss New York’s Sydney Park chronicling her Amtrak journey from Moynihan Train Hall to Buffalo Exchange-Street. 4th Annual New…

Syracuse Overnight Itinerary

…10 am to 4:00 pm. The canal, built between 1817 and 1825, traveled more than 360 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was considered the greatest public works project on…

GlassBarge: Fairport (discontinued)

…Erie Canal before making its way to the Finger Lakes. GlassBarge will make stops at ports in Lockport, Buffalo, Medina, Brockport, Pittsford, Seneca Falls, and Watkins Glen. A ceremonial last…

Rochester: Bristol Mountain

…no experience of skiing . . . It had excellent instruction, with a variety of teachers who catered to all abilities and learning styles.” —KS972, Buffalo, NY TripAdvisor Dining at…

GlassBarge: Lockport (discontinued)

…before making its way to the Finger Lakes. GlassBarge will make stops at ports in Buffalo, Medina, Brockport, Pittsford, Seneca Falls, and Watkins Glen. A ceremonial last leg of the…