https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z1jRPjFAjw&t=34sThere are three things to know about traveling on Amtrak and visiting Rivers Casino & Resort in the midst of the pandemic.1. Strict Covid-19 precautions are in place. 2. Restrictions on movement are not overbearing. 3. There is a strong sense that management is watching your back as far as the health crisis is concerned. These are my takeaways from spending …
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Howe Caverns, The Underworld
What is Howe Caverns? Naturally developed approximately six million years ago, Howe Caverns is a magnificent feat of New York State’s nature. Formed by two separate types of limestone, Coeymans and Manlius, the walls of the cave are embedded with the fossils of creatures of the past and prior inhabitants of the land. Howe Caverns was discovered in the early [...] Continue reading
Travel with Pets on Amtrak: Tips & Guidelines
Don’t leave your furry friend at home this #holiday season! Make a reservation to #travel with your pet on @Amtrak. #travelingwithpets #petsonamtrak #amtrakpets #holidaytraveling
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Rivers Casino & Resort is a Good Bet!
If there’s a casino game you enjoy, Rivers Casino & Resort has you covered. Slot machines, video poker, and 67 live table games.
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The Adirondack
From Manhattan Island to the Île de Montréal, the Adirondack Amtrak train travels one of the most scenic routes in the world.
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Schenectady Gets a New Amtrak Station
Schenectady Station became the most recent Amtrak station to see major improvements. The downtown station opened Oct. 16, 2018, after a decade of efforts.
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Fun & Gaming at New York’s Newest Resort Casinos
From poker rooms with a high-stakes hush to a hall of buzzing slot machines searching for Lady Luck, New York’s newest casinos are taking gaming entertainment to new levels.
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Happy 50th Anniversary Empire Service!
The Empire Service has not only survived the ups and downs of the last half-century but also become a mainstay among New York rail-travelers. What the future holds for intercity service in Upstate New York is hard to predict, but hopefully, the high-speed rail service will continue to serve the public.
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Great Amtrak Dome Car
This fall, the vintage window-ceilinged Great Amtrak Dome Car offers travelers a chance to enjoy the changing foliage on 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. The dome car has traveled the country, making its way onto the …
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