Through the mountains and rivers of the Adirondacks: a train ride in New York that you will never forget

There are many options for traveling by rail in New York. Fall foliage rides, winter wonderland, Polar Express rides, even Easter and Halloween rides are available on various train lines. We even have one railway that operates almost all year round, says Only in Your State!

Thanks to the numerous offers of the Adirondack railway, you can travel at almost any time of the year. Train rides are such a fun experience in a nostalgic atmosphere. After all, they really are not like any other way to travel.

Many rail lines, including the Adirondack Railroad, offer special North Pole Express-style rides around Christmas. But that doesn't mean the winter fun ends after Santa leaves town.

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In New York, you can ride in the snow by train in all senses. There are Valentine's Day lunch trains that are perfect for romantic dates for couples. There are also Cabin Fever Limited rides, which are three-hour excursions for those who just want to get out of the house.

In today's world of high-speed internet and air travel, traveling by train seems like such a strange thing to do. The world has changed a lot in the last few hundred years, but traveling by train in New York will make you feel like you've stepped into the past.

Regardless of the season, traveling by train gives you the perfect opportunity to see all the stunning scenery. Whether it's fall foliage time or spring bird time, you'll see it on the Adirondack Railroad.

The train ride usually lasts about three hours. Travels for special occasions may be longer or shorter.

Tickets for some of the special holiday trains usually sell out earlier, so buy your tickets early if you're interested in riding.

Interested in checking out the schedule for this scenic year-round New York City train? Visit the Adirondack Railroad website for a list of upcoming events and purchase tickets.