Traveling on Amtrak Amid COVID-19

…from past Amtrak trips. The Cafe Car As we got closer to Albany, I became hungry and figured this was a good time to visit the cafe car to get…

Troy Turkey Trot

…Trot Experience the Troy Turkey Trot via Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Station—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount! Get picked up from Albany-Rensselaer Station and taken…

The Paths that Shaped Our Nation

…Georgian mansion in Albany where he married Elizabeth Schuyler in 1780. Visit Saratoga National Historical Park, site of the turning point of the American Revolution where, in 1777, the British…

Off The Train/On The Trail

…after your hike for shopping, dining and, if you’re there on a Sunday, the village’s beloved farmers’ market. PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK Train Stop: Albany-Rensselaer (ALB) Difficulty: Easy Don’t Miss:…

Minor Leagues, Major Impact

Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Referred to as “The Joe,” the 4,500 seat stadium is located on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Don’t miss: Veteran and Military…

Picture Perfect Pitcher

…to Cooperstown and The Fenimore Art Museum If traveling from New York City, take Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer (ALB)—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!…

The Hudson Valley’s Virtual Cider Week

…Valley via Amtrak to the Yonkers, Croton-Harmon, Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff-Kingston, Hudson, or Albany-Rensselaer Stations—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! Get picked up from these…

Saratoga Springs: 7 Exciting Locations

…was skeptical of a place that tried to capture the spirit of Nashville north of Albany but was pleasantly surprised. I have been to Music City in Tennessee many times,…

Miss New York

…the state, including Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Cooperstown, the Hudson Valley and the Adirondack Mountains. One highlight for Park was visiting the New York State Museum on the Empire State Plaza…

Amtrak Rail Vacations

…the best cities, sightseeing attractions, treasured national parks, and scenery from the train in locations like New York City, Albany, Niagara Falls, Montréal, Toronto and more! Why choose Amtrak Rail…

Small Town Charm and Cultural Gems

…the window of traditional arts and crafts at the Iroquois Indian Museum. Wrap up your trip in Albany with a tour of the historic New York State Capitol, or a…

7 Can’t Miss Fall Festivals in New York State

…Oktoberfest Distance from the Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB): 59 miles Munich comes to the New York mountains with the 17th annual Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest, held on Saturday, October 14, from 1-5…

Holiday Lights to See This Winter

…traveling via Rhinecliff Road is the most direct. Capital Lights in the Park | Photo Courtesy of albany.com Capital Lights in the Park Distance from Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB): 3.1 miles…

Southern Vermont Winter HomeBrew Festival

…festival features beverages from home brewers across the Northeast. 2020s winner was Jack Lamson, from Albany, NY. Guests who want to come out to the festival can expect to try…

Coronavirus Updates & Amtrak Service Impacts

…demand. See details on service impacts. Here are some highlights: Adirondack (New York – Montreal): No service north of Albany. Affecting: Schenectady, NY (SDY) Saratoga Springs, NY (SAR) Ford Edward…

How the City of Yonkers Won an Amtrak Stop

…to Albany. If trains took too long, the thinking went, people would drive rather than take Amtrak. In the 1970’s, I was a new resident in Yonkers, working for New…

Organ Concert Series

…& ED GOODEMOTE Sat.,November 10, 7:30pm: Albany Symphony Orchestra, Albany Pro Musica Chorus & Goldie in Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” Tue. November 13, CARL HACKERT & DEREK STANNARD Tue. December…

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…

Amber Waves – Craft Beverage Industry in NYS

…brewers and cider makers in three key regions—Central New York, Albany Capital and Hudson Valley—have grown in lockstep with local farmers who are taking on the challenge of growing hops…

Day Cruise on the Erie Canal

…original 40-foot wide by 4-foot deep Erie Canal opened July 4, 1817, connecting Albany to Buffalo using 83 locks. It took eight years to complete at a cost of $7…

Ultimate Manhattan Explorer

…of New York States Bucket List Destinations 4 Day/3 Night Package Includes: • Round-trip Amtrak fare to and from Albany-Rensselaer Station • Three-night hotel stay • Full Day Tour of…

Walkway Over the Hudson – A Great Day Trip

…and a half ride from Penn Station, and a one-hour ride from Albany-Rensselaer Station. The cost is around $50 for a round-trip ticket with sufficient advance purchase but the price…

Montréal

…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…READ MORE…

Rivers Casino & Resort: A Safe Bet

…Amtrak could, quite simply, be a ride from Rhinecliff to the Albany-Rensselaer Station, where I just board a return trip back down the Hudson and call it a day. The…

Adirondack Mountains: Glens Falls

…of museums, festivals, concerts, theaters, restaurants and other unique experiences. This tourist attraction, once named Hometown USA, is just 40 minutes north of Albany and surrounded by several communities in…