Some say the best way to see our fall foliage is on a scenic train ride.
Amtrak will whisk you effortlessly to New York’s lively cities and charming towns, with great autumn scenery out the window. If you’re looking for a slower paced adventure, take a leisurely ride on one of our historic railroads.
Our tourist railways, steam locomotives, diesel engines, and even trolleys will bring you close to scenic vistas and historic sites. Restored vintage trains run from refurbished depots and make stops in mountain villages like
Lake Placid and sometimes a rail museum. Some lines offer open-air cars or fine dining. Many trips have special themes. You can participate in reenactments of train robberies or
military history, wine tasting, holiday celebrations, and magical trips to see Santa Claus at the North Pole.
Whether it’s an excursion on the
Arcade & Attica Railroad in western New York, the
Adirondack Scenic Railroad that runs between Utica and
Old Forge, or a Delaware & Ulster Rail Ride to Arkville in
the Catskills, our scenic trains will take you on a nostalgic adventure through some of New York’s most stunning scenery.