The Scenic Train Ride In New York That Runs Year-Round
By Lisa Sammons|Updated on April 30, 2024(Originally published February 11, 2022)
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
We’ve written about a lot of train rides in New York. The Empire State has several scenic railroads, and you’ve got tons of options for rail travel. Fall foliage rides, winter wonderland Polar Express rides, and even Easter and Halloween rides are available through various rail lines. We’ve even got one railroad that operates virtually all year long! With the Adirondack Railroad’s many offerings, you can take a trip at just about any time of year. Train rides are such a fun experience in a nostalgic atmosphere, and they’re truly unlike any other way to travel. Here’s more on what might just be one of the most scenic railroads in New York.
Many rail lines, including Adirondack Railroad, offer special North Pole Express-themed rides at Christmastime. But that doesn't mean the winter fun ends after Santa leaves town.
You can take all kinds of fun, snow-filled train rides in New York. There are Valentine's Day dinner trains that are ideal romantic dates for couples. There are also Cabin Fever Limited trips that are three-hour excursions for those just looking to get out of the house.
In today's world of instant internet and air travel, riding on a train seems like such a quaint experience. The world has changed a lot in the last few hundred years, but riding a train in New York will have you feeling like you stepped back in time.
No matter what season it is, riding a train gives you a great opportunity to see all the stunning scenery. Whether it's time for fall foliage or springtime birds, you'll see it on the Adirondack Railroad.
Interested in checking out a schedule of this scenic year-round train in New York? Visit the Adirondack Railroad website, so you can see a list of upcoming events and purchase tickets.