New York by Rail: Insights and Inspirations

A person wearing a life jacket and knit hat sits in a red and yellow kayak on a lake, holding a paddle, as Miss New York explores Albany NY by Amtrak. Trees and a cloudy sky fill the background.

From City to Coast: My Miss New York Weekend Getaway with New York By Rail

Madison Oh October 1, 2026

When the bustle of New York City and schoolwork at Columbia get a little hectic, there is nothing like heading upstate and clearing your mind ...

A smiling woman, crowned Syracuse Miss New York, wearing a sash and dress, sits on a brown horse inside a stable with wooden beams and metal railings. Other people and stable equipment are visible in the background.

A Summer Escape to Syracuse: Fairs, Canals and even Elephants!

Cassie Donegan August 6, 2026

A Summer Escape to Syracuse: Fairs, Canals and even Elephants! Newly crowned Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, enjoys a summer escape in Syracuse, New York. ...

A tan lighthouse with a small house sits at the edge of a stone pier extending into a river—one of the charming free things to do in Albany and Troy—framed by a green tree line and a blue sky with scattered clouds above.

A Perfect Summer Day in Kingston

Hope Henchey July 1, 2026

A Perfect Summer Day in Kingston History, lighthouses, a yarn bar, and the most peaceful waterfront you’ve never heard of. Two hours north of New ...

A smiling woman wearing sunglasses, a white sash reading Miss NY, a white top, and pink shorts stands on a cobblestone area in front of the Mirbeau Inn, surrounded by flowers and greenery.

A Spa Getaway Along the Hudson: My Mirbeau Rhinebeck & Beacon Escape with New York By Rail

Lauren Norris June 25, 2026

As Miss New York, my calendar is often filled with appearances, travel, community events, and long days on the go. While I absolutely love serving ...

A young woman wearing a tiara, a sash reading Miss New York, a short light blue dress, and white heels stands on a balcony with scenic lake and mountains—Miss New York explores Albany NY by Amtrak.

Lake George Area by Rail: A Miss New York Getaway with New York By Rail

Lauren Norris June 11, 2026

Lake George Area by Rail: A Miss New York Getaway with New York By Rail There’s something about slowing down and enjoying the journey and ...

An informational sign about the Loop Trail sits by the water, as part of the Walking Tour of Poughkeepsie, with a large iron railroad bridge spanning across the river in the background under a clear blue sky.

A Walking Tour of Poughkeepsie

Lana Buckley May 21, 2026

A Walking Tour of Poughkeepsie NYBR Intern Lana Buckley went on a walking tour with a friend to try food and drinks around Poughkeepsie and ...

An older man in a suit and tie smiles while holding a “New York By Rail” magazine—perhaps reminiscing about The One That Got Away. He stands indoors beside a wooden table with magazines and file folders, while framed paintings hang on the white wall behind him.

The One That (Almost) Got Away

Sarah Carpenter-Peck May 15, 2026

Meet Stan Kozaczka, the Amtrak enthusiast who just may be New York By Rail’s biggest fan.

A woman in a pink dress and Miss New York sash smiles and gestures toward a green Iron Gate Cafe sign on a wrought iron fence, as Miss New York Explores Albany NY by Amtrak, with trees and a brick building in the background.

Miss New York Explores Albany NY by Amtrak: Food, History & Spring Adventures

Lauren Norris May 7, 2026

Miss New York Explores Albany NY by Amtrak: Food, History & Spring Adventures Exploring New York can be life-changing, especially when you step into a ...

Voyage: Burlington, Vermont

Sean McAlindin April 22, 2026

46 hours of bliss on Green Mountain railways.