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3 Welcome from Amtrak’s President 45 Saratoga Springs New york 5 A Letter from the NYS 47 valley ® Department of Transportation Schenectady, Amsterdam, by Rail 5 A Letter from our Publisher Utica, Rome 49 Syracuse Published by 7 Readers Write 50 Masterpieces at the everson 9 Amtrak® Discounts & Rewards 53 Rochester 2656 South , 11 54 buffalo Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 27 valley QuadriCentennial Telephone: 845-462-1209 Yonkers, Croton-Harmon, 55 Niagara Falls, NY 800-479-8230 events page 65 Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff- FAX: 845-462-2786 56 canada: & Kingston, Hudson [email protected] marks the dual 57 central 2009 and 29 Poughkeepsie 400th anniversaries of the 12 Greyledge Drive 59 Lakes To Locks Loudonville, New York 12211 31 Rhinebeck voyage of English

518-598-1430 Saratoga Springs, Fort Edward- Captain Henry Hudson, 33 ulster county FAX: 518-598-1431 Glen Falls, Whitehall, who led (for the Dutch) Ticonderoga, Port Henry, 35 columbia county the first European expe- PubLiSheRS Westport, Port Kent, Thomas Martinelli 37 Greene county Plattsburgh, Rouses Point dition to sail up the river and Gilbert Slocum that now bears his name, 39 Albany: A capital Adventure 68 Fairs & Festivals & Attractions and Frenchman Samuel eDiToR/ART DiRecToR Alex Silberman 43 cooperstown 73 Scenic Railroads de Champlain, the first to gaze upon the waters of ADveRTiSiNG DiRecToR Joseph Gisburne the namesake lake. 800-479-8230 page 62 Amtrak Getting Greener — Find out how Amtrak is connecting America Learn about the ways New York will celebrate. AD AND PRoMoTioN DeSiGN in safer, greener, and healthier ways. Janet Atkins

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PROOFED BY: A letter from AmtrAk’s President And Ceo

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION 60 Avenue, NE, , DC 20002

Joseph H. Boardman President and Executive Officer

Dear Traveler:

As Amtrak celebrates its 38th anniversary, we continue in our efforts to enhance your traveling experience with faster, more convenient and enjoyable service, and at the same time, do our part to preserve the natural beauty you may notice outside your window. In addition to our Northeast and Empire Corridors, several long-distance also travel through New York. One of the most beautiful routes continues to be the Adirondack from New York City through the and the and along Lake Champlain to Montreal. The Maple Leaf also originates in the city and makes its way to Canada traveling through Albany across the state to the majesty of Niagara Falls before arriving in Toronto. The follows the same picturesque on its way to . We also make traveling by rail in the Empire State enjoyable by offering many promotions and programs, some of which are highlighted in this guide. These include a number of key partnerships such as our extremely popular Trails and Rails program presented by the on board the Adirondack and the Maple Leaf. Amtrak is also a great way to reach attractions such as Radio City Music Hall, the Saratoga Race Course, the New York State Museum and The Culinary Institute of America. Last year, stations in New York saw 9.2 million passengers either board or alight from Amtrak trains, many of them using New York Penn Station. While many of these travelers were on our busy between Washington, DC and , more than 1.8 million traveled throughout New York State, including the Hudson Valley Region, Western and Central New York and the Adirondack region, including over 830,000 passengers using our increasingly popular station at Albany/Rensselaer. Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. Environmental sustainability is an ever- increasing topic of importance all over the world. From alternate energy sources to carbon footprints to recycling to wildlife preservation, more and more companies and individuals are trying to minimize their impact on the environment. Rail has a smaller carbon footprint than its competitors, and we take a great deal of pride in being an energy-efficient travel mode. In fact, traveling by rail contributes less per passenger mile to carbon dioxide emissions than either cars or airplanes. Amtrak is 18 percent more efficient than domestic airline travel and 24 percent more efficient than auto travel on a per-passenger-mile basis.* Using less energy should be one of our most important goals as a nation. It will be for Amtrak, and we ask you to please join us. New York by Rail ® provides all you need to know to plan your New York rail adventure. I encourage you to take a complimentary copy to assist you in planning your journeys throughout this great region. You can always count on us to do all we can to serve you each time you ride. Thanks for choosing Amtrak.

Sincerely,

Joseph H. Boardman President and Chief Executive Officer

* SOurCe: u. S. Department Of energy, tranSpOrtatiOn energy Data BOOk, eDitiOn 27 (2006 Data)

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State of New York DepartmeNt of traNSportatioN albaNY, N.Y. 12232 www.nysdot.gov

Welcome to the New York by Rail® travel guide!

The New York State inter-city rail system provides conve- nient, safe and efficient public transportation to many of this State’s most beautiful, historic, and thriving locations. The traverses north from New York City to Albany and west to Niagara Falls, while the Adirondack Corridor runs north through the Capital Region all the way to Montreal.

Along the way, travelers will experience and enjoy the natural beauty of New York’s ever-changing topography from Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes Region in to the majesty of the Catskill and Adirondack mountains. Major destinations include the bustling metropolis of New York City and the international city of Montreal.

As a key connection between many of the State’s hottest vacation spots, inter-city passenger rail service helps bolster our State’s economic development and tourism industry. It plays a pivotal role in continuing to make New York one of the top destinations in the world.

A relaxing and picturesque journey along one of Amtrak’s corridors is a wonderful way to experience all that New York State has to offer. It is our hope that this New York by Rail travel guide will assist you in planning your travel throughout our magnificent State.

Best wishes for a safe and pleasant trip!

Sincerely,

Astrid C. Glynn Commissioner

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The challenge for any print travel publication in the age of the internet is to be invaluable and relevant! New York By Rail aims to be both by providing useful information on how and why to visit the 35 Amtrak destinations listed within this—our 6th annual—edition. The lively array of helpful information featured here aims not only to lure you into visiting Amtrak destinations throughout New York State, Eastern Vermont and Canada, but offers useful benefits that can make your Amtrak travel experience less expensive and more pleasant. We present you with great discounts (like the iloveny 20% off discount), a special package to Saratoga Race Course, and easy connectivity through Enterprise Rent A Car which guarantees free pick-up at all Amtrak stations listed here. An ongoing partnership makes New York By Rail accessible online at EscapeMaker.com. Hyperlinks to all of the websites listed within the pages of our publication make it even easier for you to plan your next Amtrak trip online. We hear from New York By Rail readers throughout the year, mostly with comments about the publication. But sometimes you query us on topics—such as Amtrak schedules, routes and logistics—that are best handled by Amtrak. In these situations we’re happy to direct you to the proper Amtrak department. One interesting call we couldn’t answer was from rider who called from her cell phone onboard an Amtrak and asked if she could be updated on the status of her train’s arrival time. In the current edition of New York By Rail, we share a few of the letters and e-mails in our new “Readers Write” column. We hope to hear from more of you in the next year about your Amtrak experience. Bill McBride’s photos from his new book “Railroads of The Hudson River Valley 1979-2008” (that’s his shot on our cover) has inspired us to begin a reader photo contest featuring some of your favorite Amtrak photos from throughout New York State. We will publish the top entries in the 2010 edition of New York By Rail and offer some prizes for the winning entries. So keep reading New York By Rail, tell your friends about us and don’t forget to share your comments and photos with us.

Best Regards,

Tom Martinelli [email protected]

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We want to hear from you! Are there topics Dear NYBR: A word of praise for your diligence in you’d like to read about providing a handsome, informative and in New York By Rail or a entertaining publication. We discovered New favorite destination you’d York By Rail some time ago, and the quality and like to share with your spirit evident in the first issue continues to fellow rail fans? sparkle in your latest offering. Dear NYBR We hope (suggest) you might devote some Drop us a line at For more than 20 years I’ve often been a space in a future edition to the delights of the New York By Rail passenger on trains between Rensselaer and Chautauqua region—especially the Institution 2656 South Road, Penn Station. Many times I’ve enjoyed the view itself. In years gone by (this will date us!) it was Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 of the Hudson, but wondered what exactly are possible, courtesy of the New York Central or zip us an e-mail at the sights I’m seeing, and why doesn’t Amtrak System, to travel from hometown Toledo, OH provide some information about them. (around 3pm) to Westfield, NY (9:30pm), and be [email protected] On my ride up the river on Monday, I found met by relatives to transport us to the New York By Rail 2008 in the seat pocket. And Chautauqua grounds. Seems to me the NKP there it was: The answers to all my wonders! I also visited Westfield, and several trains of the will carry it with me on all future trips, and Erie Lackawanna called at Jamestown, NY. know that I’m viewing such places as We have a daughter living in Niagara Falls, Bannerman’s Arsenal and Sing Sing, which I . Perhaps someday Amtrak will make it never imagined I could see from the train. more convenient to travel by rail to the Falls Thanks to all who are responsible for this from Toledo (and from Chicago via ). pleasant surprise! Anyway, thanks for New York By Rail. Sincerely, Sincerely, Bob Smith / East Greenbush, NY Bill & Beth Gill / Toledo, OH

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Call for high school seniors and college November 23, 2009. ­students receive a 15% discount off details or visit Amtrak.com. most Amtrak rail fares anywhere in • Military: Active- the US, all year long. Visit To obtain the duty military personnel, studentadvantage.com­ to sign up I LOVE NEW YORK–Amtrak ® their spouses and their for details, or call 1-877-2JOINSA. discount you must call Take Amtrak dependents, receive a 10% 1-800-USA-RAIL to the discount off most Amtrak International Student when making your Saratoga rail fares anywhere in the Identification Card Holders reservation or visit your local U.S. Valid active-duty Passengers holding a valid Amtrak Ticket Office and ask for Race Course Armed International Student Identity Card Forces identification card is Discount Code V122. On Saturdays and are eligible to receive a 15% discount Sundays—from required. on the lowest available rail fare on • Seats are limited and August 1 through Group and most Amtrak trains. 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rom the moment you step off the train at the Amtrak station in Hudson, you’ll get a sense of all that Columbia County F has to offer — a delightful blend of unspoiled countryside, charming towns, rich history and modern culture. Warren Street, Hudson’s main drag, is an antiquer’s paradise, with shops interspersed with galleries and eateries of all kinds. Upscale Ca’ Mea Ristorante is a favorite with diners who enjoy a cocktail in the fragrant bi-level garden (www.camearestaurant. com). Don’t forget to admire the city’s handsome Victorian build- ings as you browse, and stop in to see the fascinating old-time apparatus at FASNY Museum of Firefighting. The county offers several treats for archi- tecture or history buffs. In Greenport, a short taxi-ride away, there’s Olana, the exotic Persian-style home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church. Clermont, in Germantown, will be the site of numer- Tours are available year- ous quadricentennial events. (friendsofcler- round at exotic Olana, mont.org ). The Greek Revival mansion was just a short taxi ride from home to Robert R. Livingston, partner with Hudson. olana.org Fulton in the steamboat business. Perhaps the best way to enjoy the county’s pleasures is to stay over at a B&B, inn or hotel (check columbiacountylodging.com), then take to the road in an Enterprise rental that picks you up at the station. A popular destination is the village of Chatham, where you’ll find cosmopolitan country charm, unique shops, a scenic nature preserve, and friendly people. It’s your perfect day-trip destination! (chathambusinessalliance.org) If you had the time, you could even sharpen your juggling skills by taking a class with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus (bindlestiff.org)

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Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL New York by Rail | 49 At the Everson Museum of Art, October 8, 2009 to January 10, 2010… masterpieces Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum of Wales, will have its only northeast exhibit at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, Oct. 8, 2009 to Jan. 10, 2010. Claude Monet, Waterlilies, 1906 Oil on canvas, 32 1/8 x 36 1/2; National Museum of Wales; Miss Gwendoline E. Davies Bequest, 1951 (NMWA 2487); This visually Courtesy American Federation of Arts stunning survey n the early years of the twentieth century, two wealthy Welsh sisters, heirs of the evolution to a great industrial fortune, started collecting art. Gwendoline and of modern art— IMargaret Davies bought the paintings and sketches that organized by the delighted them, and their taste was such that they were American Federation among the first patrons of the arts to purchase works by Corot, Honoré Daumier, and Millet. of Arts and The sisters liked the play of color, light and textured National Museum brushstrokes in Monet’s Impressionist breakthroughs so, of Wales—includes though other British collectors of the time were unim- pressed, they acquired three paintings from his now famous masterpieces by Waterlilies series. Turner, Cézanne, They were interested in works that reflected the new Daumier, Manet, appreciation of the creative act itself and an elevation of Millet, Monet, scenes of modern life to primary importance, so they bought paintings like Millet’s Peasant Family, Daumier’s A Third Class and t o p : Pierre-Auguste Renoir Pissarro, Renoir, and Renoir’s iconic La Parisienne, depicting the beautiful young actress Henriette La Parisienne, 1874 Van Gogh, many Oil on canvas, 64 3/8 x 42 5/8; National Henriot confronting the viewer with a coquettish gaze. Museum of Wales; Miss Gwendoline E. rarely exhibited With the outbreak of World War I, the Davies sisters art collecting slowed Davies Bequest, 1951 (NMWA 2495); Courtesy American Federation of Arts outside of Wales. as they turned their energies to charitable activities. But by 1924, with most of their major purchases behind them, they had spent more than £110,000 c e n t e r : Honoré Daumier Information at (approximately $12 million today) to build one of the earliest and most exten- The Night Walkers, 1842–47 Oil on board, 11 3/8 x 7 3/8 everson.org sive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in Britain, at a National Museum of Wales; time when such art was ignored by individuals and institutions alike. Miss Gwendoline E. Davies Bequest, 1951 (NMWA 2452); Courtesy American Turner to Cézanne features fifty-three extraordinary works of art—many Federation of Arts rarely exhibited outside of Wales—selected from the collection by Guest Curator Oliver Fairclough, Keeper at National Museum Wales. The exhibi- a b o v e : Paul Cézanne tion uses this uniquely personal collection to explore the stylistic innovations The François Zola Dam, ca. 1877–78 that shaped the art of the nineteenth century, offering an exceptional survey Oil on canvas, 21 3/8 x 29 1/4; National of the evolution of modern art from its beginnings in the romantic naturalism Museum of Wales; Miss Gwendoline E. Davies Bequest, 1951 (NMWA 2439); of Turner through Post-Impressionism. Courtesy American Federation of Arts

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Travel Times: hours NYC > Niagara Falls 8.5 Albany > Niagara Falls 5.75 Niagara Falls > Toronto 2.75 Daily DeparTures: Empire Service and Maple Leaf. ConneCTions: TAxi SErviCE on call. CAr rENTAL: Budget: (716) 298-4329 July 3–July 5, 2009 offers station Old FOrt Niagara pickup: (716) 298-1000 commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the 1759 Siege of Niagara with a gigantic vISITOr reSOUrceS Living History encampment. More than 2300 re-enactors will niagara-usa.com portray British and French forces Niagara Tourism and and Native American warriors in Convention Corporation extensive battle reenactments, othing can prepare you for For a drier view, try Pros pect including a nighttime artillery niagarawinetrail.org the power and grandeur of Point Observation Tower which bombardment with fireworks. Niagara Wine Trail Hands on demonstrations of Nthe roaring water as it spills puts you right above the brink of the 18th century crafts and daily over 182-foot cliffs in an explosion of falls. This is also a great spot for view- living make the era come alive. niagarafallsstatepark.com mist and spray. The experience is ing the fireworks on Friday and Sun- oldfortniagara.org Niagara Falls State Park awesome. The Maid of day nights during the Besides fabulous Falls views, the Mist boat tour summer. the park offers hiking along The Niagara Gorge Trail brings visitors up close Impressive as they System. Some parts of the to the base of the Amer- are, there’s more to 14.5 mile trail are at the ican Falls and into the Niagara than the falls. bottom of the gorge, close basin of magnificent The region overflows to the water’s edge. Horseshoe Falls. You’ll with historical and cul- greaterniagara.com make good use of the tural offerings that make The Falls are fabulous, but souvenir rain coats as THE NiAGArA WiNE TrAiL, with 13 it a great destination for the five counties of The the waters roil around wineries, is just a short drive from families as well as cou- Greater Niagara region also you and the boat shakes the falls, offering the award-win- ples. Lake Ontario ning wines produced by Niagara’s offer an array of historical with the thundering offers some of the best and cultural experiences and unique microclimate. plenty of outdoor and recre- force. The Cave of the fishing and boating ational opportunities. Winds tour gets you even closer, and you’ll ever find. You can boat along the wetter, as you stroll a catwalk near the terminus of the Erie Canal, marvel at August 28-29,2009 HistOric lewistON base of Bridal Veil Falls, just an the Aquarium of Niagara, or test Jazz Festival arm’s length from the deluge. your luck on the slot machines or at Friday evening and all day more than 100 gaming tables at the Sunday, musicians perform Seneca Niagara Casino. throughout the village of Lewiston—minutes north of Old Fort Niagara, at the mouth Niagara Falls—in restaurants, of the , is one of the lounges, and outdoors along area’s most popular attractions. It Center Street, and it’s all free. features military fortifications from Hang around for Sunday jazz on the 18th and 19th century, living his- the river, and don’t forget to check out the vintage car show. tory events, historical exhibits and www.lewistonjazz.com/ collections. Hiking trails—from easy to rugged—picnic grounds, and love- ly views are right next door at Fort Niagara State Park.

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Daily Departures on the m e c a i T sures also abound. Don’t miss the Strolling the narrow cobblestone adirondack. nearby Butterfly Conservatory in the streets of old Montreal and the old niaGara Falls, on: VISITOR RESOURCES m a i R heart of the world-renowned niagara Port down by the St. Lawrence river Parks Botanical Gardens, minutes transports you back in time. Come tourisme-montreal.org traVel times: hours north of Horseshoe Falls. Plan to nightfall, they sparkle and shine tourist Information Bureau nYC > toronto 12.5 explore the fertile plateau running thanks to a remarkable lighting plan of Montréal albany > toronto 9.45 from St. Catherines to Grimsby where that dramatizes the architectural Buffalo > toronto 4.45 picturesque wineries are tucked into splendor and unique atmosphere of old.montreal.qc.ca for an in-depth view of the Daily Departures on the the rolling landscape, and the restau- the many public squares. romance the nooks and crannies of Maple leaf. rants serve up sophisticated dishes. flourishes as you see the sights from a Montreal’s Old town and Then there’s Toronto, Canada’s horse-drawn carriage or dine in one of Old Port VISITOR RESOURCES largest and most diverse city, brim- the area’s 200 restaurants. seetorontonow.com ming with stunning architecture, gal- Downtown, in “centre-ville,” the customs anD toronto Conven tion leries and museums. You can browse pace is fast as soaring skyscrapers immiGration & Visitors association effective June 1, 2009, all U.S and among old Masters and inuit carv- stand alongside Victorian-style gems citizens who are 16 and ontariotravel.net ings at the art Gallery of ontario, or and majestic heritage buildings. Here older traveling between the U.S and Canada by land or sea (including fer- Ontario tourism Marketing visit the baby polar bears cavorting at you’ll find the “underground city” that ries) will be required to present a Partnership the Toronto Zoo. Depending on the lets Montrealers cavort, warm and valid passport or other alternative season, sports lovers can take in dry, throughout winter. But come up documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. ontariooutdoor.com games by the Toronto Maple Leafs, for air to enjoy the galleries, bou- For more information visit www.dhs. the raptors, or the Blue Jays. tiques, and antique shops. gov/xtrvlsec/. Until then, proof of Citizenship and identity are required. Toronto’s ethnic neighborhoods Trendy Saint-Denis adds a lively For U.S. and Canadian citizens a provide a unique opportunity to savor nightlife to the mix as does Boulevard passport is strongly recommended. Otherwise, a certified copy of a birth international customs and cuisines. a St-Laurent where the bars and night- certificate anD current government- more traditional shopper’s paradise is clubs are thronged with elegant issued photo identification is Eaton Centre, Toronto’s premiere patrons. required. Citizens of all other coun- tries require a passport and, in many tourist destination (conveniently locat- For a panoramic view of the sky- cases, a visa, obtained prior to arrival ed in the heart of downtown), with line, hike up to Mount royal Park, at the border. Passengers under 18 not travelling with both parents over 300 stores and restaurants under smack in the middle of the city. require a notarized letter from any a spectacular glass galleria. Especially in summer, take a short parent not present giving permission to cross the border. admission into metro, bus or bike ride from down- either country is solely at the discre- town to Parc Jean Drapeau, spread out tion of border authorities, and pos- over two islands in the river. it’s the session of required documentation in no way guarantees entry. When you place to enjoy the flowers at the Jardins make your cross border reservation des Floralies, relax on a sandy beach, with either amtrak or Canada, your date of birth, country of or try your luck at the Casino de citizenship, and identification form Montréal while the kids find their being used will be required; this information is provided to border thrills at La ronde amusement Park. authorities. Montreal hosts more than 40 festi- For further information, to deter- vals, celebrating everything from jazz mine what is required for your partic- ular situation, and to learn of any to comedy, from snow to (of course) updates made since this magazine food. By the time you leave, you’ll was published, contact the appropri- ate U.S. or Canadian government know the meaning of the phrase “joie offices prior to travel. de vivre.”

56 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL Four seasons of pristine beauty… Central Vermont

STATION SERVICES n winter, it’s Killington Ski bucket of worms is all it takes to hot spot Rutland Resort, Pico Mountain, and angle for the wild brook trout that /m e c ai nL R IOkemo Mountain that draw the lurk in almost every stream. A favor- FAIR HAVEN /m crowds. Vermont’s highest lift-ser- ite fishing site is Chittenden Travel Times hours viced peak, Killington provides world- Reservoir, 674 acres nestled in the NYC > Rutland . . . . .5 .25 class downhill skiing and snowboard- forests of the Green Mountains. Albany > Rutland . . . .2 .75 ing, while Pico Mountain, just 15 For those craving more “civilized” Daily departures: minutes from the train station in pursuits, there are 18 golf courses Ethan Allen Express Rutland, is a favorite family destina- within an hour of Rutland. The city Connections tion. In summer and fall, take in pano­ offers fine dining at over 100 restau- Ta x i s e r v i c e on call. ramic views of 5 states and Canada rants and nightspots.­ Then there’s Ca r Re n t a l : from atop Killington Peak, or enjoy the Nor­man Rockwell Museum, Hertz: 802-775-3353 the water slides and mountain biking Wilson Castle, Vermont Thrifty: 802-773-5901 offers station at the Adventure Center. Exhibit, and the Chaffee Cen­ter for pickup: 802-773-0855 A fishing license, a pole and a the Visual Arts, all close at hand. RUTLAND, Vermont From the moment you step off the train, right in the center of Rutland’s historic downtown, you know you’ve arrived . Day and night, it vibrates with energy and excitement . Alive with music, dance, and film, it’s the place to see and to be seen . r e s o u r c e s : vermontcrossroads.com rutlanddowntown.com www.killington.com

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60 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL resources to visitors today—Fort Crown Point, Fort Ticonderoga and Fort William Car Rental, with station Henry in Lake George. Begin by stop- pickup, available from ping in Fort Edward and visiting the at Saratoga Springs: 518-587-0687 Rogers Island Visitors Center. An easy Fort Edward: 518-745-5020 walk uptown takes you to Old Fort Whitehall: 518-745-5020 House Museum and easy connections Ticonderoga: 802-388-3800 via bus or trolley to Glens Falls and Port Henry: 802-388-3800 Lake George. While in Glens Falls, Westport: 802-862-7325 explore Cooper’s Cave of “The Last of Port Kent: 802-862-7325 the ” fame, the Hyde Plattsburgh: 518-566-0190 Museum or take the trolley (summer Rouses Point: 518-566-0190 schedule only) to Lake George Village to visit Fort William Henry, and the WEBSITES Lake George Battlefield. and the 150th commemoration of the hot tickets Saratoga National Historical From Saratoga Springs, it’s just a historic lighthouse. The historic point Park short trip by bike or car to “Old of land is an ideal spot for catching Chasm Rim Walk nps.gov/sara Saratoga on the Hudson” where sight of elusive birds of prey such as Ausable Chasm (pictured above), the oldest and largest Washington County Tourism opportunities to boat along the Hudson eagles, osprey and hawks. natural attraction in the washingtoncounty.org River and Champlain Canal await you. Westport reflects its heritage as a Adirondacks, has completed Rogers Island Visitors Center The National Park Service operates resort community and gateway to the building its new trail. At nearly rogersisland.org three sites as part of the Saratoga Adirondacks and Lake Placid. With two miles long, the new Rim Walk allows guests to walk the Hyde Museum National Historical Park where you impressive views of Lake Champlain can hike and bike the sites affiliated and the mountains, the quaint hamlet entire length of the Chasm for hydecollection.org the first time in its 136 year his- with the “turning point of the American offers shopping, dining and a variety Lake George and Warren tory. Scenic overlooks, bridges, County Tourism Revolution” and enjoy spectacular of recreational opportunities. Explore walkways, and lookouts give a visitlakegeorge.com views of the Hudson River. the water by navigating a rental boat stunning vantage onto the rafts The picturesque village of or canoe from the Westport Marina. and tubes on the river below. Fort William Henry ausablechasm.com fortwilliamhenry.com Whitehall, birthplace of the U.S. Navy, Every August here, the quintessen- offers visitors an opportunity to tour tial county fairgrounds come alive Fort Ticonderoga Lake Champlain via the Carillon with exhibits, races, and fort-ticonderoga.org Cruise, originating at the animals galore. Fort Crown Point Skenesborough Museum, or to con- Whether you want to lakechamplainregion. com/cphistoric nect to Vermont by rail. In addition to ferry to Vermont or raft performances at the Bridge Theater the rapids on the Ausable Essex County Tourism and at Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Chasm, Port Kent offers lakechamplainregion.com Park, a visit to Skene Manor will pres- myriad adventures. Ex­­ Saratoga County Tourism ent spectacular views of Lake hilarating rafting trips saratoga.org Champlain and the Champlain Canal. through this “Grand Lake Placid A visit to Fort Ticonderoga will Canyon of the East” are lakeplacid.com show you much more than a restored led by experienced Ausable Chasm military fortress. You’ll find rich and guides who point out the spectacular Jun 27–28 2009 ausablechasm.com varied offerings: costumed interpret- rock formations, while less vigorous Fort Ticonderoga's Plattsburgh and Clinton ers, guided tours, a world class muse- self-guided hikes reveal hidden Grand Encampment of the French & Indian War County Tourism um, daily musket demonstrations, waterfalls, natural bridges and breath- goadirondack.org On the grounds of that conflict’s and self-guided tours. The Fort’s taking vistas. greatest North American battle, Lake Champlain Bikeways 2,000 acres include restored gardens, From the Amtrak depot in thousands of period reenactors champlainbikeways.org the Carillon Battlefield, Mt. Defiance, Plattsburgh, take an easy stroll to the depicting Colonial American, British, French and Native Lake Champlain Birding Trail military earthenworks, farmland, an city center or waterfront. This small American forces – in numbers lakechamplainbirding.org orchard, and forests. Nearby is the city is home to many museums, approaching those present here LaChute River Interpretive Trail and including Kent Delord House, the during the Battle of Carillon, several museums. Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive focus on the events of 1759… Port Henry offers turn-of-the cen- Center, Plattsburgh Art Museum, 250 years later. Highlights of the weekend include authentically tury architecture and the Iron Center Champlain Valley Transportation recreated military camps, Museum. Representative of the once- Museum and the Clinton County ­merchant “sutlers” selling 18th- bustling iron port, the village is an Historical Association. Explore the century styled wares, and daily entryway to lakeside adventures, Lake Champlain region by bike with military demonstrations. camping, hiking, biking and fishing. the numerous interpreted bike routes fort-ticonderoga.org Right across Bulwagga Bay is Fort offered by Lake Champlain Bikeways Crown Point, which will host the and 88 birding sites identified by the lakestolocks.com Festival of Nations in mid-September Lake Champlain Birding Trail.

Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL New York by Rail | 61 Minimizing our impact on the environment… Amtrak Gets Greener

As the ­notion of ­being environ­mentally sustainable—of ­being “green”— gains ­traction across the country, Amtrak continues to minimize its ­impact on the ­ecosystem.

• Amtrak plans to minimize its carbon footprint by reducing diesel fuel use, improving wastewater treatment, and expanding recycling and waste minimization programs. “We are continually building on our efforts as a safer, greener and healthier company,” said Roy Deitchman, vice president, Environmental Health and Safety.

• Amtrak also continued mtrak is connecting America in safer, greener and healthier ways. On Board Recycling… its participation in the Environmental management is an ever-increasing topic of impor- Join IN. EPA’s “Change the Light, tance all over the world. From alternative energy sources to carbon Starting this spring— Change the Future” footprints to recycling to wildlife conservation, more companies thanks to a company wide campaign to use more collaborative effort—café and and individuals are trying to minimize their impact on the environment. lounge cars across the Amtrak efficient light bulbs, Amtrak takes a lot of pride in being an energy efficient travel mode. Rail system will be equipped installing more than travel is about 18 percent more efficient than airline travel and 24 percent with labels designating a 3,000 in New York Penn more efficient than automobiles on a per-passenger-mile basis.* We’ve also receptacle for onboard recy- Station, which saves taken steps to reduce fuel consumption and, since 2004, we’ve cut our diesel cling. While there are already Amtrak more than limited on-board recycling $300,000 annually and fuel use by more than 4 percent, even though we’ve increased service. programs on trains in the reduces carbon dioxide In 2003, Amtrak joined the Chicago Climate Exchange** as a charter western part of the country, by more than 3 million member and, since then, we have committed to reducing our carbon emis- this new initiative includes pounds. sions 6 percent by 2010. the Northeast Corridor and To further reduce our environmental impact, we installed a windmill and other major routes. Establishing a recycling solar panels at our Chicago yard last November as alternative energy sourc- program in a railroad es. Along the Northeast Corridor, where all our trains run on electricity, environment is not without power for our track lubrication systems also comes from solar panels. challenges. Fire code and Recycling is another priority for Amtrak, and our latest evaluation showed safety restrictions require the Amtrak recycling programs yielded more than 300,000 pounds of paper, 225,000 receptacles to be fire resistant and limit the noxious fumes ­gallons of used oil, 9,800 tons of steel, and 90 tons of wire during the year. that can be generated if a As we look to the future, Amtrak wants to make an even bigger contribu- fire occurs, which limits the tion for the protection of our environment. That’s why we are currently test- available containers. Secure ing multiple onboard recycling programs across the system with the goal of placement on the trains must collecting cans and bottles in every café and lounge car by the end of 2009. be carefully considered to prevent the receptacles from interfering with passenger *Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Transportation Energy Data Book, Edition 27 (2006 data) movement or seating.

62 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL Each freight train In regard to facilities, our Engineering department is creating internal can move one ton standards for new and renovated buildings to incorporate Leadership in En- of freight 453 miles on a single gallon of ergy and Environmental Design, or LEED, principles. diesel fuel. It also helps Amtrak employees are taking control air emissions. If matters into their own hands, as Freight rail transportation is one of the most 10 percent of long-haul well. We have waste reduction and energy efficient forms of surface transportation. freight now moving by energy efficiency programs in place right now that began with employees truck moved by rail, annual greenhouse taking the initiative at their local office, station or maintenance facility. gas emissions would We’d like to encourage you to take a look at our partnership with Carbon- fall by more than 12 fund.org the next time you book a reservation on Amtrak.com. As a pas- million tons. American senger, you have the opportunity to make an already efficient travel mode railroads move 40 carbon neutral by contributing to an activity such as tree planting or wind percent of our nation’s freight, but account power production, which helps offset the carbon footprint from your trip. for just 2.2 percent Through the end of FY ’08, Amtrak passengers offset more than 5.2 million of all transportation- miles of rail travel translating into 943 metric tons of greenhouse gasses. related greenhouse gas emissions, and just 0.6 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Source: Association of American Railroads (AAR)

The Green Station at Saco, .

The First Green Station in the Amtrak System

The city of Saco, Maine has transformed what was once little more than a semi- enclosed bus stop into a modern energy-efficient transportation and business hub. Now, boasting 5,000 square feet of usable space, the new locally designed Saco Transportation Center reflects the city’s commitment to green design and alternative energy. “The new station in Saco represents cutting-edge green technology while also providing increased comfort and convenience for the more than 40,000 passengers who use the station annually,” said Amtrak President and CEO, Joe Boardman. The station gets nearly 80 percent of its electricity from a nearby 125-foot wind turbine.The transportation center areas are heated and cooled by a 1,200-foot- deep water well, which uses heat exchangers and pumps to connect the well to the station’s interior and distribute heat through tubing in the floor tiles. The office space areas of the station, occupied by the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce, which manages the building and provides staffing, are heated and cooled using high-efficiency fan-coil units. South-facing windows and a central skylight provide additional heat and light. The central skylight and the eastern gable employ translucent panels to diffuse sunlight, block infrared and ultraviolet light, and limit heat gain and loss. The roofing material is a composite made of recycled soda bottles. The Saco station is currently featured on Amtrak’s Great American Stations Web site (greatamericanstations.com) as an example of station restoration and as a way to jump-start a local economy and improve service to passengers.

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p h o t o s , f r o m t o p : Bill McBride dramati­ cally frames his train with the Oscawanna ; Terraxplorer captures the essence of Albany/Rensselaer’s modern architecture; Alex Silberman poster- izes the lighthouse shot from Rhinecliff station to clear up a cloudy day; Ian Westcott freezes Bear Mountain Bridge through his train window.

64 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL the start of something good heritage weekends

As part of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Hudson and Champlain voyages and the launching of Fulton’s enterprise, the Quadricentennial Commission will initiate the first New York Heritage Weekend on Sept. 12-13, 2009.

Throughout the Hudson and Champlain valleys, museums, historical societies, heritage areas, historic places, architecturally important churches, buildings and homes, battlefields and memorials, parks and recreation areas, and places that might not normally be open to the public will welcome visitors free or at significantly reduced rates and with special events: concerts, reenactments, dances, tours, and celebrations.

Among particpants are National Park Service sites at Hyde Park (FDR home, www.exploreny400.com/heritage weekend Vanderbilt Mansion), and NY State Heritage Sites such as Philipse Manor Hall, Clermont, Olana, Crailo, , Crown Point, Washington’s HQ, Fort Montgomery, Montgomery Place gardens, Storm King, and in NYC, the South Street Seaport Museum and the Museum of the American Indian.

Check the website for details and developments: www.ExploreNew York400.com/HeritageWeekend

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The Journey of the Half Moon In the fall of 1609, Henry Hudson and his intrepid crew sailed into New York Harbor and marks the journeyed up the river that now 2009 bears his name. A replica of the dual 400th anniversa- 85-foot sloop, The Halve Maen, ries of the voyage of will be making stops along that English Captain early route, honoring the long- Henry Hudson, who ago exploratory voyage and all led (for the Dutch) that resulted from it. the first European expedition to sail up June 6–June 13 the river that now River Day Sail. bears his name, and The Half Moon will lead a flotilla Frenchman Samuel of historical ships and private vessels from New York Harbor to de Champlain, the Albany, making stops at riverside first to gaze upon the festivals along the way. waters of the name- sake lake. July 25–26 To celebrate these City of Hudson. Join the Name- simultaneous quadri- sake Celebration at Waterfront centennials—as well Park, tour the boat and enjoy the as (a year late) the parade, music, refreshments and JUNE 8 th fireworks. 200 anniversary of Hudson River Day Flagships stay in Beacon/Newburgh all day. Robert Fulton’s maid- & The Relay Flotilla August 29–30 en journey up the JUNE 9 A summer full of quadricentennial Staten Island Festival and Public Hudson River on the • Flagships stay in Beacon/Newburgh all day. celebrations will be launched on • Depart Beacon/Newburgh at 4-5pm. Tours. first successful steam- June 6th. • Arrival and welcome (7pm) in Poughkeepsie. boat —New York September 11–13 State and many com- The flotilla will start with the boat and JUNE 10 Harbor Day Festivities. No munities are planning yacht clubs of New York City being the first to • Flagships remain in Poughkeepsie all day. tours available, but the sight of a year-long series of send out their memberships around the tip of • Depart Poughkeepsie at 4-5pm. The Half Moon sailing in New • Arrival and welcome (6:30pm) in Kingston. events. Manhattan and coming round the Statue of York Harbor will provide a more Liberty. They’ll be led up the river by the New than historical thrill. You’ll want to check York State heritage flagships— the famous JUNE 11 the websites to keep Onrust, Clearwater, and Woody Guthrie, the • Arrive and circle Saugerties Lighthouse around September 26 up-to-date on all the Mystic Whaler and the Half Moon. noon to 2pm. • Arrival and welcome in Catskill/Hudson/Athens Albany Festival and Public Tours action. As these memberships are welcomed to celebrations at the next northerly clubs, those by 6pm. as the ship moors at Albany exploreny400.com clubs will send their members out to continue • Overnight for flagships-Half Moon in Catskill, waterfront. hudsonriver400.org the relay flotilla tracing Henry Hudson’s path Clearwater in Hudson, and Onrust in Athens. to Albany. October 17-18, 24-25 & 31 hudson400.com JUNE 12 Yonkers Pier is the mooring JUNE 6 • Ships remain in Catskill/Hudson/Athens area for school groups until noon. when The Half Moon takes on The flotilla sets off from the Statue of Liberty visitors over three weekends in at 7am. • Arrival in Castleton at 4pm for final night and fireworks. Yonkers, NY. JUNE 7 • Overnight for flagships Clearwater and Onrust • Arrival in Haverstraw by 11am for midday at Castleton Boat Club, Half Moon at Brick Yard. celebration, leaving Haverstraw by 2pm. • Arrival in Beacon/Newburgh around 5pm. JUNE 13 • Overnight for flagships Clearwater, Mystic and • Depart Castleton at 11am. Woody in Beacon; Half Moon, and Onrust in • Arrival in Albany at 12:30 for final welcome Newburgh. and day-long celebrations (Half Moon in Albany, Clearwater and Onrust in Rensselaer).

66 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL The transformation of the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge into a spectacular “park in the sky” linking the river’s two shorelines is a permanent legacy of the Quadricentennial ­celebration. The 6,767- foot iron span will be the longest elevated walkway in the world, a place where visitors will be able to stroll, run or bike amid magnificent river views.

Grand Opening Celebrations October 2–4, 2009

Samuel de Champlain—sailor, skilled navigator, map-maker and adven- turer— is often called the “father of New France.” He founded the settlement of Quebec and opened North America to French fur trading interests. In 1609 he ventured south with his Huron and Algonquin allies to successflly confront their Iroquois enemies. On this journey, he “discovered,” mapped, and named Lake Champlain.

Holland on the Hudson September 18–20, 2009 September 5–15 The Champlain Celebration Bowling Green Park at Crown Point Broadway and Beaver Streets The three-day event, part of the annual Feast of Nations, offers enter- A New Amsterdam Village will take tainment and activities for all, up temporary residence in Bowling including rededication and relighting Green Park. It will include traditional of the Champlain Memorial Dutch canal houses, a windmill and a Lighthouse, an ­­unveiling of the recently refurbished Auguste Rodin stage set up in an open, outside area. sculpture, a gathering of historical The Village will present well known maritime vessels, a performance of Dutch crafts, such as wooden shoe the Merchant Marine Maritime Band making, Delft blue painting and glass and fireworks at day’s end. blowing. In addition, traditional Dutch The Crown Point Lighthouse was foods such as cheese, beer, herring built to mark the 300th anniversary and ‘dollar’ pancakes will be offered of Champlain’s exploration and for sampling, and Dutch flower bulbs designed in a style popular in and cut flowers offered for sale. Champlain’s lifetime. It was officially nyc400.org dedicated by President William H. Taft in 1912.

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here are plenty of reasons to jump on board and get away to New York State. Our lodging options are as Tdiverse as your experience; from cozy inns and B&B’s to the finest hotels and spas. No matter where you stay, your adventure is right around the corner. Enjoy biking, hiking and boating in our hundreds of state parks–or the Adirondack’s six million wild acres. Relax with a nice glass of wine at one of our 200-plus wineries found in our seven wine regions. Our cities are ripe with culture. Buffalo is home to the second-largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings in the U.S. and the Hudson Valley welcomes you to visit the homes of American royalty, such as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers and Roosevelts. The Canals of New York State are always In the fall, watch the bright red, orange and yellow colors a scene of excitement and exploration, emerge from high atop the Grand but 2009 is something altogether special. Canyon of the East at Letchworth State Park, or find your own favorite viewing spot for the best foliage. Once the snow falls, grab Working on Water is a special sometimes ride aboard -- the boats that tell your gear, there are over 40 quadricentennial event celebrating the legacy the story of how these storied waters were downhill ski areas to choose of the early explorers and Robert Fulton’s pio- opened for commerce and recreation. There from. All year, there is no better neering steamboat. will be hands-on maritime educational pro- Led by the famed Barge Canal Motorship, grams, music and circus performances, tug- place to indulge in the season’s the 256-foot Day Peckinpaugh, and the iconic boat races, and unique opportunities to recon- spirit. That is another reason, replica sailing ship Half Moon, more than a nect with our waterways. I LOVE NEW YORK! dozen historic vessels will travel along the It is easy to plan your next waters of Lake Champlain, the Champlain aUGUST THROUGH SEPtEMBER adventure in New York State. Canal, and the Hudson River. The vessels will WorkingOnWater.org for details Plan your getaway at iloveny.com. dock in waterfront communities where the Tentative Tour Locations: Cohoes, Plattsburgh, Schuyler- public will have the opportunity to tour -- and ville, New York City, Waterford, Kingston, Albany, Troy.

68 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL “The beauty of an early morning flight is breathtaking as balloons gracefully float over our valley. The thrill of a mass evening launch is a real crowd pleaser.” ADIRonDAck BALLoon FEStIVAL SEPT. 25–27, 2009 Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport, Queensbury, NY (Amtrak provides a direct connection to the festival from the Fort Edwards/Glen Falls station) adirondackballoonfest.org More than 90 balloons rise into the pre-dawn sky for the weekend launch at New York's largest balloon festival. nEw YoRk StAtE FEStIVAL oF BALLoonS labor Day Weekend / September 3–7, 2009 Dansville Airport (just outside of Syracuse) Going into its 28th year, with upwards of 50 balloons going aloft at six launches in the course of the festival, as well as concerts, arts and crafts thE GREAt nEw YoRk StAtE FAIR is the nation's oldest, shows, and organized childrens’ amusements. nysfob.com and one of the largest. It's a 12-day summer showcase of the best of New York State's agriculture, industry, and technology spread out over 375 acres and typically drawing about a million visitors. chERchEz thE GRApE SEPTEMBER 12–13 From New York City in the south, Niagara Falls in the north, and all hudson Valley wine & Food Fest stops in between, Amtrak provides door-to-door transportation, rolling New York State has become one Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck right into the Fairgrounds throughout the entire event. of America’s great wine regions… hudsonvalleywinefest.com really. There are more than 200 aUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 7 nysfair.org Shawangunk wine trail wineries, in every corner of the (nearest stations: Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff) Every county in New York State participates in a fair, and you can find state, growing grapes and mak- ShawangunkWineTrail.com them listed at iloveny.com. Convenient to Amtrak riders are… ing award winning wines that Dutchess wine trail JUly 14 – 19 hold their own against the best (nearest stations: Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff) Saratoga county Fair aUGUST 25 – aUGUST 30 of California and the world. And DutchessWineTrail.com Saratoga County Fairgrounds Dutchess county Fair where there are vineyards, there’s Seneca Lake wine trail Ballston Spa, NY Dutchess County Fairgrounds a wine trail to visit, tastings to be 36 wineries makes this the largest trail in saratogacountyfair.org Rte 9, Rhinebeck, NY made, and festivals to celebrate the Finger Lakes, with numerous events, dutchessfair.com the harvest bounty… year-round. SenecaLakeWine.com JUly 28 – aUGUST 2 Second largest agricultur- Ulster county Fair the new York wine & culinary center al fair in the state JUly 17–19 Ulster County Fairgrounds Finger Lakes wine Festival 800 South Main Street, Canandaigua includes top entertain- It’s a museum, an enormous farmers’ New Paltz, NY Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen ulstercountyfair.com ment, more than 300 FLwinefest.com market, a living encyclopedia of the wines of New York, a nest of restaurants, and a exhibits, livestock & aUGUST 11 – aUGUST 16 school for the culinary arts. The beautifully horse shows, carnival Altamont Fair designed complex is about 30 miles from rides, large midway, arts Altamont Fairgrounds, Rochester. nywcc.com & crafts, antiques, hor- Rte 146, Altamont, NY ticul tural exhibits, 4-H altamontfair.com judging, domestic pet A big, three-county, old- demos, Century Museum fashioned fair with ani- Building, grandstand & mals, arts & crafts, 4H kids entertainment. exhibits, entertainment, carnival games and rides and historical museum exhibits. Fun for the whole family.

aUGUST 12 – aUGUST 16 Essex county Fair Essex County Fairgrounds Over 100 Events & activities across New york State Route 9N in Westport FRiDay, aUGUST 7 - SUNDay, aUGUST 9, 2009 (across the road from the Westport train station on Main The 4th annual Canal Splash! is a coordinated series of organized events Street) and activities in 26 counties across New York State’s Canal Corridor, in- essexcountyfair.org cluding nature and history walks, museum and gallery exhibits, rowing A fair with a real old-time regattas, kayak and canoe outings, musical performances, boat tours flavor. and more. Check canalsplash.com for locations and times.

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JUNE 14 – SEPTEMBER 6 Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Boscobel, NY hvshakespeare.org The Bard Bus will pick you up at the Cold Spring train sta- tion and whisk you to the The Wild Center Annual Maple Weekends—About 120 maple produc- magnificent grounds of 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake Poughquag ers across New York State host open houses so the pub- Boscobel Restoration and (nearest station: Westport) lic can see, smell, and taste the results of maple produc- back again after the show. WildCenter.org tion. It’s a family-oriented event for visitors of all ages., This year, see Pericles, Much Beside the museum’s beautiful Blue You’ll get a peek into the sugarhouse where the maple Ado About Nothing, and The Pond—weekly from July through sap is gently heated and water is evaporated to concen- Complete Works of William September—you’ll find a fabulous trate the sugar. As you might imagine, the smell is out of Shakespeare (Abridged) an Adironadack farmers’ market set up this world, making the sugar shack a warm and cozy irreverent, hilarious romp in a barn-sized tent. Inside, you’ll see place. Then there are wagonrides into the woods, and the through thirty-seven plays in otters frolic, snapping turtles, bass, unique opportunity to see the syrup-making process 97 minutes. frogs, ducks and dragonflies among from start to finish. the living exhibitions, where a recre- Held the last 2 weekends of March. JUNE 18 – AUGUST 16 ated river and marsh are populated Shakespeare in Delaware Park with the local wildlife. The Center Buffalo, NY MAPLE FESTIVALS—The end of maple season is an occa- explains the science behind the scen- shakespeareindelawarepark.org sion for communities to come alive with festivals com- ery — and explores the mix of wilder- Buffalo/Niagara’s free sum- plete with parades, contests, beauty pageants and tast- ness flora and fauna and the humans mer theater tradition contin- ings of a creative array of maple-based foods incorporat- who share it. Naturalists are on hand ues with The Tempest per- ing maple cream, maple sugar, and, of course, maple to lead guided walks around the formed June 18th – July 12th syrup. 31-acre site. Open daily, Memorial and Julius Caesar, July 23rd– Day to Halloween; Fridays, Saturdays Visit nysmaple.com for a maple syrup producer or August 16th. and Sundays in winter and spring. festival in your area.

October 3–4, 10–12, 16–18, 22–25, October 28–November 1. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor {A 5-minute cab ride or 10-minute walk from Croton-Harmon station} JUNE 26 – JUNE 28 Old Songs Festival of Traditional Fast becoming a new Hudson Music & Dance Valley tradition, this 18th-century Altamont Fairgrounds, mansion greets Halloween season Altamont, NY by lighting its winding riverside oldsongs.org paths with 3000 or so hand- Annual, easy-going, family-friendly fes- carved, illuminated jack tival celebrating folk, Celtic, tradition- o’lanterns. Complete with spooky al, and world music and dance. In music, sound effects, and tasty addition to three concerts there are treats, this event delights all the 120 workshops, a juried craft show, senses and all ages. and a childrens’ activity area. www.hudsonvalley.org/calendar

70 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL August 8 – 9 Brockport Summer Arts Fest Village of Brockport (20 mins. west of Rochester) rochesterevents.com/brockportarts Starting at the Erie Canal, 10 blocks of downtown Brockport are devoted to displays by more than 100 artists and exhibitors at this juried arts and crafts show. There’s festival food and music at SEPTEMBER 26 – 27 two stages, a Farmer’s Market and Hudson Valley Garlic Festival a wine tasting of wares from Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY Finger Lakes wineries. About hvgf.org 25,000 attend the two-day event. Garlic foods, lectures, crafts and music make a paradise for garlic AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 lovers. Chefs give cooking demon- Annual Iroquois Festival Strong National Museum of Play® strations, and there’s lots of tastes Iroquois Indian Museum, Rochester, New York to sample, like Cajun garlic Howes Cave, NY iroquoismuseum.org museumofplay.org shrimp, fried dough with garlic, Featuring the Sky Dancers From The nation’s second largest childrens’ museum, the garlic pickles, and even garlic cot- Six Nations, and showcasing only museum in the world specifically devoted to the ton candy for kids, and garlic dog Iroquois art, dancers, singers, study of play, is bigger, and better than ever. A giant biscuits. storytellers,­ native food, children’s expansion has doubled its size and made room for more activities, and much more. imaginative exhibits, including the first indoor butterfly JUNE 20 – 21 garden in Upstate New York. OCTOBER 3 – 4 EARLY OCTOBER (Check web for date) The fun begins even before you get inside, with a Crafts at Rhinebeck ArtsWalk in Hudson whimsical design of vivid, primary colors and dramatic Dutchess County Fairgrounds Citywide, Hudson, NY shapes telegraphing the museum’s playful personality. Rte 9, Rhinebeck, NY artscolumbia.org An undulating caterpillar-like atrium connects the build- dutchessfair.com The Hudson ArtsWalk is a 10-day ings, which include a glass-enclosed, butterfly-shaped Hundreds of national and interna- visual art, performing arts, literary building for the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden®, and a tional juried crafts people. There’s and crafts festival in beautiful structure that looks like a pile of primary-colored chil- music, specialty foods, and local Columbia County. drens’ building blocks, home to Field of Play, an exhibit wines, but the emphasis at this fes- on the importance of play in human development and tival is on high-end, contemporary OCTOBER 3 – 4 creativity. crafts. World's Largest Garage Sale Old favorites like Sesame Street, TimeLab, and the Townwide, Warrensburg, NY kid-sized supermarket are still on hand, as is the JULY 24 – 26 (Fort Edward station is 25 miles south of world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Warrensburg) toys and dolls. And remember, no visit is complete with- warrensburgchamber.com Columbus Circle, Syracuse, NY out a spin on the 1918 Allan Herschell carousel or a ride Annual Garage Sale, over 1,000 DowntownSyracuse.com on the Strong Express Train. vendors, plus an entire community This spectacular 3-day showcase of Open daily, year round. the country’s most talented of garage sales. Food, fun, and craftspeople draws more than entertainment. 60,000 visitors to shop and browse National Baseball Hall of Fame among the art and craft exhibits October 17–18 Cooperstown, NY and enjoy a variety of music, multi- NYS Sheep and Wool Festival (40 miles from Utica Station) cultural performances, and sum- Dutchess County Fairgrounds www.baseballhalloffame.org mer refreshments. Rte 9, Rhinebeck, NY sheepandwool.com The most famous sports shrine in the world joins young JULY 31 – AUGUST 2 Sheep, fiber, crafts, education and Rome Canalfest family fun all blend with a beautiful and old for a chronicle of the Bellamy Harbor Park fall backdrop. New and improved history of our national pasttime. Rome, NY attractions enhance the event. Leading off, there's a treasure Spend a fun day at the waterfront, Family Fun includes petting zoo, trove of memorabilia, the most an evening listening to music, and haunted house and dog frisbee! amazing highlight videos you’ll ever finish the night with fireworks! Join us for shopping, demonstra- see, and touch-screen interactives cover- The festival is family oriented with tions, competitions, animal shows ing every World Series. The Sandlot Kids’ Clubhouse, pie contests, nonstop music and and more! specially designed for kids 3-11, has become a popular entertainment, talent contests, hands-on discovery area, covering just about every youth bands, boat rides, and thrill- aspect of the game. Allow a minimum of 2-1/2 hours ing rides for children of all ages. for touring the museum, which is open year round.

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72 | New York by Rail Amtrak.com • 1-800-USA-RAIL ALL ABOARD! Scenic Railroads Adirondack Scenic Railroad adirondackrr.com Choose from several scenic excursions, ranging from a full-day adventure from Utica Station to Thendora and back, to a 20-mile round trip jaunt (2.25 hours including layover), through remote forests, past sparkling rivers, over bridges, tran- quil ponds and streams, and into the magnificent beauty of the six-million-acre Adirondack Park. Special excursions include murder mysteries, train robberies and a magical trip with Santa Claus to by nan c y oo k p h oto the North Pole on The POLAR EXPRESS™ train. Trains depart from Utica’s , ail journeys Thendara Station near Old Forge, Saranac Lake on Amtrak Union Depot and Lake Placid Station. are great for whisking you Arcade & Attica Railroad Roxbury and back. The scenery is lush — a www.arcadeandatticarr.com changing Catskill landscape of quaint villages, roll- effortlessly Your 90-minute ride through history begins at the ing fields, majestic mountains and pastoral farms Rfrom point A to point B, memorabilia filled Arcade, NY station (an hour’s spied as you enjoy a leisurely ride alongside the often with beautiful drive from Buffalo). Regular excursions run week- pristine waters of the East Branch of the Delaware scenery to increase your ends, from Memorial Day through September, River. Be sure to check out the roster of special enjoyment. Tourist rail- with Fall Foliage trains on the rails in September. musical excursions and train robbery enactments. roads, on the other hand, offer a slower-paced Catskill Mountain Railroad journey specifically catskillmtrailroad.com intended to bring you Board the train at Mt. Pleasant or Phoenicia close to scenic vistas and (home of the Empire State Railway Museum) for scenic rides along the rugged Esopus Creek, historic sites. Part of the relaxing in the 1920s coach or enjoying fresh air experience comes from and wide open views from the gondola car. It’s a the vintage rolling stock pleasant 12-mile, 90-minute trip. and period atmosphere of refurbished depots. Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Steam locomotives, die- lrhs.com sel engines, sometimes Vintage rail cars and locomotives take you even trolleys, are used through the scenic wilderness of the upper by Mike R o qué p h oto for these leisurely rail Susquehanna River Valley. The Railroad crosses Finger Lakes Scenic Railway tours, and there’s some- the river twice over steel-truss bridges, transport- fingerlakesscenicrailway.com ing you between the beautifully restored Milford The railway boards at 18 locations across the times a rail museum to Depot and Cooperstown Dream Park. Regular Finger Lakes for a season’s worth of themed browse in at one of the trains are scheduled on Mon., Tues., and Thurs., excursions. There are Wine and Cheese events, stops. There are quite a with special events on weekends. Foliage Trains, the popular Blues and Brews few scenic railways in Express (providing a rocking band with the steady New York State (most rhythm of the rails), while the St. Nick Express adds mystery to the holiday. Check the website—­ operating from May new excursions are added all the time. through October) — this list is just an intoduction. For a comprehensive Medina Railroad Museum view, visit the official railroadmuseum.net The last surviving wooden freight depot museum web guide to New York in the country features a huge collection of arti- State’’s tourist railroads facts and memorabilia as well as the longest HO and museums: scale layout and diorama, 14ft. by 204ft. The Falls nytrains.org Branch Railroad and Erie Canal Excursion Train Delaware & ulster Railroad sets out for a 2-hour round trip from Medina to durr.org Lockport. Make reservations early for the popular Climb aboard at the Arkville Depot on Route 28 Winery Train on select Sundays from June for a one hour and 53 minute round trip to through September.

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In other states, the parks don’t have much competition for tourists’ attention. But if the millions of acres of parkland in New York State want to compete with all the lights of Broadway, they’ve got to work day and night to be just as spectacular.

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