Train travel generates opportunities for fun and new ways to explore cities along the Amtrak rail line. For New York By Rail and Amtrak, it’s “No, Car? No Problem.” Here’s a look at four amazing destinations and how leaving the car at home can inspire new perspectives on long-cherished destinations—all within short distances of the town’s Amtrak station
Montréal
Underground City
Montréal’s famed Underground City, a pedestrian network beneath the heart of the city, stretches for more than 20 miles and offers respite from the blazing sun or freezing winter weather. Accessible directly from Montreal’s Amtrak stop at Montréal Central Station, the Underground City is a venue for strolling, shopping and dining.
Montréal Museum Of Fine Arts
A 22-minute walk from Central Station, MMFA spotlights Québec and Canadian heritage, Indigenous art and international art from a range of perspectives. Nearly 47,000 paintings, sculptures, graphic artworks, photographs, multimedia installations and decorative art objects date from antiquity to the present. The MMFA’s goal is to inspire fresh perspectives on art and the history of art.
Old Port of Montréal
A 29-minute walk from Central Station and situated on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Old Port features Canada’s highest bungee jump, which affords a 210-foot plunge. Open from April to December, Montréal Bungee offers breathtaking views of downtown. Offerings also include the Old Port Skating Rink and La Grande Roue de Montréal, Canada’s tallest Ferris wheel, with vistas spanning 28 kilometers.
A 24-minute walk from Central Station, The Keg Steakhouse And Bar complements nicely the stately grace of the Notre-Dame Basilica and riverside pathways that host joggers by day and couples celebrating romance at night. The Keg Steakhouse and Bar menu features Steakhouse Cut Bacon—six slices of smoked, thick cut bacon with sweet chipotle glaze, as an appetizer; and a T-Bone steak entrée paired with seasonal vegetables and cowboy butter.
Take Amtrak to Montréal
Experience this beautiful city via Amtrak to Gare Centrale Station in Montreal —Don’t forget to use Amtrak’s See New York and Save 15% discount!
Rent a car with Enterprise! Pick up your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car right at the Gare Centrale Station. Click here to reserve your car or call the Montreal office today at: 845-485-2222.
Burlington
ECHO, Leahy Center For Lake Champlain
A three-minute walk from Burlington’s Amtrak stop, this idyllic science and nature destination on Burlington’s Lake Champlain waterfront boasts more than 100 interactive exhibits and 70 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians. The center’s goal is to encourage scientific discovery in the Lake Champlain ecosystem.
Church Street Marketplace
With a scenic 11-minute stroll from the Amtrak station, you can reach four pedestrian blocks closed to traffic that are home to a marketplace featuring some 100 shops, restaurants and local small businesses. Festivals, concerts, parades, rallies, street entertainers and cart vendors are just some of Church Street Marketplace’s offerings
Burlington Waterfront
A three-minute walk from the train station, Waterfront Park rests along the city’s Lake Champlain shoreline. Home to music and food festivals, this open space is great for those seeking fresh air recreation. Anchored by a bike path and boardwalk, the Burlington Waterfront offers well-positioned vantage points for gazing at stunning sunsets that showcase New York’s Adirondack Mountains across Lake Champlain
Shanty On The Shore
Occupying land with a history dating back to 1775, this restaurant opened in 1985 and serves up a robust seafood menu that features Maple Ginger Salmon, Whole Belly Clams and New England Clam Chowder voted one of New England’s Best by the Boston Globe. Shanty on the Shore is just a three-minute walk from the Amtrak stop in Burlington.
Take Amtrak to Burlington
Experience all of Burlington via Amtrak to the Burlington Station in Vermont. Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount.
Rent a car with Enterprise! Pick up your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent a Car right at the Burlington Station. Click here to reserve your car or call the Burlington office today at: 802-862-7325.
Albany
CDTA
The Capital District Transportation Authority operates the Flex+ service, which connects the Amtrak stop in Rensselaer with downtown Albany. These attractions include the New York State Capitol, Albany Capital Center and Empire State Plaza. The Amtrak stop is less than three miles from Albany.
Empire State Plaza
This expansive concourse links the state Capitol, New York State Museum and The Egg performing arts center. There’s plenty of space for strolling and taking in sweeping views to the east.
Washington Park
This 81-acre urban haven dates back to the 1870s-80s and was designed by Calvert Vaux and Fredrick Olmsted, the duo responsible for New York City’s Central Park. Just four blocks from the Empire State Plaza, Washington Park features a walking path, tennis courts, basketball courts and a playground.
Lark Street
A spine of Albany’s economy, Lark Street sits between the Empire State Plaza and Washington Park. This main thoroughfare is home to 80 businesses that offer shopping, dining, nightlife and the arts. Lark Street’s historic brownstone architecture evokes the vibe and feel of New York City’s most charming neighborhoods.
The Yard–Hatchet House And Bar
You’d be hard pressed to find an eating and drinking establishment that offers both hatchet throwing andalcohol-infused ice cream and cakes. But just a half mile from the Empire State Plaza sits The Yard–Hatchet House and Bar. Along with recreational hatchet throwing and BoozyMoo Ice Cream, The Yard offers lawn games and snacks.
Take Amtrak to Albany
Visit the Capital City via Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Station in Albany-Rensselaer—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 1.8 miles away from the event.
Pick up your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car right from the station. Click here to reserve your car or call the Albany-Rensselaer office today at: 518-427-3893. Or use the new Flex+ service which makes stops at the Albany Capital Center costing only $3.00 each way, making it an easy and convenient option to get there.
HUdson
Warren Street
A five-minute walk from the Amtrak station, the ever-popular Hudson’s main commercial corridor features compelling sights and stops, including art galleries, jewelry stores, vintage clothing stores, specialty shops and restaurants.
Antique Shops
Hudson is a widely cherished and much-respected destination for those seeking a range of antiques. Antique shops, including 620 Warren Street, Afterlife Antiques, Eclectique, Dave Hanzl Antiques, Combray Gallery, Gottlieb Gallery and Neven & Neven Moderne, which sells mid-century furniture, are some of the establishments offering fresh perspectives on vintage items.
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
The Hudson River’s northernmost lighthouse was built in 1874 to prevent shipwrecks and can be viewed from the City of Hudson’s Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, near the Amtrak station. Private tours in 2025 run from May to mid-October.
Wm. Farmer And Sons
Located just three minutes from Amtrak’s Hudson stop, in a historic 19th-century building renovated over two years, Wm. Farmer and Sons offers lodging, food and drink. The menu includes succulent offerings such as North Carolina Sunburst Farm Trout; Grilled Argentinian Prawns; Pork Rinds & Pimento Cheese; Cambazola Stuffed Gordal Olives; and Benton’s Bacon Jam.
Take Amtrak to Hudson
Reach Hudson via Amtrak to Hudson Station—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!
Pick up your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car right at the Hudson Station. Click here to reserve your car or call the Hudson office today at: 518-828-5492.
