New York by Rail: Insights and Inspirations

Greene County, NY: high peaks, the Hudson River, and chic artist-filled towns

Olivia Abel October 19, 2023

Greene County, NY: high peaks, the Hudson River, and chic artist-filled towns Hunter Mountain It was only one night. Two days. But from high mountain ...

Miss New York visits Albany for spooky Halloween tours and other fall fun

Amelia Collins October 19, 2023

Miss New York visits Albany for spooky Halloween tours and other fall fun On a recent Friday morning, I embarked on the Maple Leaf train ...

Miss New York experiences the Adirondacks!

Miss New York Visits the Lake Champlain Region of the Adirondacks: Foliage, Farms and Great Food

Amelia Collins October 4, 2023

Miss New York Visits the Lake Champlain Region of the Adirondacks: Foliage, Farms and Great Food. Keene Valley is home to the High Peaks – ...

Take Amtrak to New York State’s Top Haunted Halloween Attractions

Olivia Abel September 28, 2023

Take Amtrak to New York State’s Top Haunted Halloween Attractions Tis the season: as the calendar flips over to October, Halloween hoopla is in full ...

6 Can’t Miss Fall Festivals in New York State

itvisionsinc September 7, 2023

6 Can’t Miss Fall Festivals in New York State It’s September: the kids are back to school, the days are shorter and there is sometimes ...

Glamping by Train: A Unique Outdoor Experience

Olivia Abel August 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: This blog has been updated in 2024 to include current information Take Amtrak to these popularNew York State glamping sites. By Olivia Abel ...

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New York Breweries, Craft Beer and Beverage Trails Worth Visiting

Erin McKendrick July 30, 2023

This blog has been updated to reflect current information Saranac Matt Brewing Company Central New York Distance from Utica Station (UCA): 1.3 miles The Saranac ...

Rye Playland: A Historic Amusement Park with All-New Attractions

Olivia Abel July 13, 2023

Rye Playland has been a beloved part of my life for decades. When I was a child growing up in southern Westchester, part of my ...

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BURLINGTON, VT: An Overnight Itinerary

Olivia Abel July 3, 2023

Here’s the plain truth: an overnight is really not enough time to explore Burlington, VT. This funky university town, situated on the shores of Lake ...