New York City: King Kong

…King Kong Experience King Kong via Amtrak to Penn Station in New York City —Don’t forget to use Amtrak’s See New York and Save 15% discount! From 34th Street-Penn Station,…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The famous parade kicks off the holiday season in New York City with Broadway performers, giant balloons and more. The Papa Smurf balloon at the Macy’s…

New York City: Eataly NYC

Yorkers alike.” —Sunny C., Yelp Take Amtrak to Eataly NYC Experience the excitement of Eataly NYC via Amtrak to Penn Station in New York City—Don’t forget to use the New

Amtrak’s “Great Dome” Car Returns!

…be making stops in New York City, the Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks and all the way up to Montreal. PHOTO FROM ALBANY TIMES UNION Passengers will get to see the…

Experience the “Votes for Women” Virtual Tour

…exhibits online like “Votes For Women.” Photo Courtesy of The New York State Museum. Votes For Women Celebrate New York State’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial with the New York State Museum’s…

Hyde Park NY: History at Every Turn

Editor’s Note: New York by Rail updated this past blog experience to include current information. Halfway between Albany and New York City lies the historic town of Hyde Park,…

The Central New York Playhouse

York Playhouse: Reach The Central New York Playhouse and experience these performances via Amtrak to Syracuse Station—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount! Get picked up…

New York Craft Brewers Festival

2024 New York State Craft Brewers Festival The best way to enjoy this fun event in Albany on Saturday, January 27? Take Amtrak! The 9th annual New York State Craft…

Central New York

Discover Central New York: A Guide Local Guide Blogs Amtrak Stations A visit to Central New York will instantly whisk you back in time to a slower, more graceful pace…

Buffalo: Silo City

City Enjoy some great history from New York via Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Station in Buffalo—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount! Get picked up from Buffalo…

Queens World Film Festival

…in New York City and explore all the five boroughs has to offer. Take a look these great hotels recommended by New York By Rail—some offering a special NYBR discount….

New York City: VR World

…have never seen it before via Amtrak to Penn Station in New York City—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount! Where to Stay in NYC Looking…

Niagara Falls

…to an amazing collection of New York museums. I’ve embarked – with the generous help of New York By Rail and I Love New York – on a statewide odyssey…

The Great Upstate Boat Show

…Great Upstate Boat Show! There’s something for everyone. | Photo from Great Upstate Boat Show Facebook In its 15th year, the biggest boat show between New York City and Montreal…

Adirondack Balloon Festival

…the globe. This four-day event kicks-off in Queensberry, New York from September 19 until September 22. Numerous pilots from all over turn out for this event, all with creative hot…

Experience the Solar Eclipse with Amtrak

New York by Rail fans, heads up! On Monday, April 8th, New York State will be treated to a very special, once-in-a-lifetime celestial event — a total solar eclipse —…

Hudson Valley: Grazery

Grazery Grazery, located in downtown New Paltz, is New York’s premiere artisan cheese shop. The shop opened its door in August 2019 and since then has become a hot spot…

New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration

New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration Watch fireworks and celebrate Independence Day at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. Photo Courtesy of albany.org Watching the Fireworks Each…

NY Maple Weekend

Editor’s Note: New York by Rail updated this past blog experience to include current information. Visit the farms of New York’s maple sugarmakers during Maple Weekend! During Maple Weekend, which…

Hudson Valley: Mohonk Preserve

Mohonk Preserve Mohonk Preserve, located just 90 miles outside of New York City, is New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve. Founded in 1962, Mohonk Preserve has long been revered as…

New York City: Blue Man Group

…playing at the Astor Place Theatre in New York City’s Greenwich Village. “A SENSATION!” TIME Magazine “THE SHOW ROCKS” The New York Times Buy Tickets Previous Next ADDRESS: Astor Place…

New York State Winter Fair

New York State Winter Fair For three days in early February the fair returns with rides, food, entertainment and more. For the fifth time, the New York State Winter Fair…