New York City: The Heart of the Empire State

It’s easy and genuinely exciting to take Amtrak to New York City. All Upstate New York, Canadian and Vermont routes—including the Empire Service, Adirondack, Maple Leaf and Ethan Allen Express—stop at the stunning Daniel Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, a state-of-the-art transportation hub in Manhattan that welcomes visitors to the greatest city on the planet. Gotham has it all: iconic landmarks, Broadway magic, culinary delights, second-to-none shopping, world class museums and art galleries and extraordinary neighborhoods ripe for exploration. New York City is a true 24-hour metropolis where you can order a Michelin-star meal to your hotel room late at night. Any night. Wander through Central Park or Times Square or walk the entire High Line. Visit the Museum of Modern Art or go high in the sky for an immersive experience at the Edge. The Big Apple’s first public beach opened along the banks of the Hudson River in 2023. This destination is unquestionably a city with something for everyone. No wonder it’s considered by most people as being the proverbial center of the universe.

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We Recommend

EAT

Four Twenty Five, the brand new midtown eatery from legendary chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichte offers a stunning space—and equally stunning and sustainable eats. It’s a must.

DRINK

Sugar Monk, a classic Harlem speakeasy with live jazz on Monday nights, serves outrageously beautiful signature cocktails with the freshest artisanal liquors, bitters and more.

SLEEP

Opened in 2023, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a four-star hotel with everything you need—and you can walk to Broadway, MoMA, the Amtrak station—and so much more.

FUN

This is half fun, half fright: the new so-called Beam ride at the 69th floor observation deck at Rockefeller Center whisks guests sitting on a steel beam out into the open air. Calling all thrill seekers!

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New York City has it all, but where to find what you’re looking for? A good place to start is by reading our latest blog about the Hottest Spots in the Big Apple.

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Events

New York City International Auto Show
Calling all car lovers! The countdown has begun for one of the most important automotive events in the world. This International Auto Show will hit the Jacob Javits Convention Center once again on April 15-24, 2022. As North America’s biggest and oldest car show event, it will offer everything a car lover could ever desire. Click for More Information

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Unique Rail Packages from the City to the Peaks
New York City needs no introduction. It sounds cliche but this city has it all and more. “Dine shop and explore” in one of the most popular cities in the world. New York is made up of five neighborhoods, each with its own culture, vibe and historical significance. Whether you are a first time New York visitor or a Manhattan veteran, New York by Rail Travel Packages has something for you. Broadway shows, observation decks, historical tours and an amazing selection of museums all await you. Let us plan the perfect getaway for both groups and individuals. Plan your trip to New York City today!

Articles

8 Things to Know about Moynihan Train Hall in Manhattan
The new Moynihan Train Hall has now been open for one year Construction and Design The $1.6 billion project has generated an estimated economic impact of $5 billion, supporting more than 5,000 construction jobs and 11,000 indirect jobs with the core project management team consisting of more than 42 percent women….Click to Read More

New York City Hot Spots
Every wonder where concierges go when it’s their time on the town? These experts, who send hotel guests in the Big Apple to the city’s trending and traditional hot spots, also have their favorite places near to home, too. The third annual New York By Rail survey of The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges reveals their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and be entertained—where they liveClick to Read More

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Amtrak has several train stations throughout the state of New York. Our Amtrak Station Map provides links to each railroad station in the great state of New York. New York City is home to Moynihan Train Hall. Opened in 2021, the train hall is connected to Penn Station (NYP) which brings Amtrak trains in and out of the city each day.