America By Rail, a North American train tour group, offers Tracing the Waterways of New York, a nine-day tour highlighting the Catskill Mountains, Niagara Falls, and The Erie Canal. The tour includes a visit for all tastes, as it travels to the FDR Library of Hyde Park, West Point, and the Major League Baseball Hall of fame in Cooperstown. The package includes Amtrak's round-trip travel, a meal plan of 14 meals for those traveling East.Reservations are necessary. Individuals or groups are welcome.
America by Rail, Inc.
5000 Northwind Drive, Suite 226
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
517-333-4223
888-777-6605
americabyrail.net
Empire State Autumn by Rail offers a tour of New York's Hudson River Valley, the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. The tour includes travel by train, and water, and includes visits to the Adirondack Museum, and overnight stays at Lake Placid. The tour begins in Albany and travels through the Adirondack to Plattsburgh. After journeying through the mountains, the tour travels through West Point, Bear Mountain, and to the Mohonk Mountain House. The home dates back to the post Civil War era, and provides a historic look into the past before the tour continues onto to a look into the American Revolution in nearby Kingston. After sailing on the Hudson River, tour participants transfer to road travel and return to Albany.
(800) 458-5394
railtravelcenter.com
Saratoga Springs is less than 35 minutes from Albany, and its Wine 'n Dine Train offers Sunday tours of the Hudson River Valley. Though the tour originate in New York City, Saratoga Springs offers a number of options for those wishing enjoy the day, or stay overnight. While traveling, those wishing to may take in various art galleries museums, shopping and horse racing.
Rail & Cruise Travel Center
P.O. Box 652
Union, New Jersey 07083-0652
908-688-7277
railandcruisetravel.com
