Fall Foliage Train Rides NY: Where Leaves Show Off Their Hottest Shades (Move Over, Fashion Week!)
The Ultimate Guide to Fall Foliage Train Rides in New York 🚂🍁
With how these ticket prices look, going to Europe for the scenic train ride through the Alps is being put on hold. So where will you show off the quiet luxury style you spent all summer building? On the train of course. No, not the rat-infested subway, the ✨ fall foliage train✨. Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing hues of fall as we unveil the ultimate guide to fall foliage train rides in NY.
1. Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Utica Train Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY, map
Starting at $46 per adult, $36 per child
Immerse yourself in the Adirondacks' beauty through a unique Utica to Old Forge train journey. Opt for a dome car to enjoy panoramic fall foliage sights, complemented by a café car with hors d'oeuvres and sweet treats.
2. Arcade and Attica Railroad
278 Main St, Arcade, NY, map
Starting at $22 per adult, $19 per child
Experience the stunning transformation of the western New York hills, while indulging in local cider and homemade donuts (available for purchase).
3. Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston Plaza, Kingston, NY, map
Starting at $17 per adult, $11 per child
On this fall foliage ride, you can opt for an open-air canopied flat car for a front-row seat to the autumn leaf transformations. Head from Kingston into the wondrous forest on Hurley Mountain. Want a little fall to go? Take the “Pumpkin Express,” and you can select a pumpkin to take home and decorate.
4. Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad
136 East Main Street, Milford, NY, map
Starting at $25 per adult, $20 per child
Enjoy a scenic journey through the Susquehanna River Valley, passing by serene riverbanks, picturesque farms, and vibrant forests, all from the comfort of open-air cars.
5. Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Ave, Medina, NY, map
Starting at $28 per adult, $24 per child
Indulge in a nostalgic train ride through wooded landscapes and alongside the Erie Canal, with the added bonus of admission to the Medina Railroad Museum included with your ticket.
6. New York & Lake Erie Railroad
50 Commercial St, Gowanda, NY, map
Starting at $19 per adult, $15 per child
A unique roundtrip train expedition that allows you to relish the autumnal scenery while also providing a 45-minute break in South Dayton for town exploration.
7. Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway
9 Railroad Pl, Corinth, NY, map
Starting at $25 per adult, $10 per child
Delight in the beauty of the changing leaves in the Southern Adirondacks while having the choice of enjoying the journey from coach seats or the open-air car.
You're now armed with the ultimate guide to fall foliage train rides in NY. So throw on your fall fit and remember, this is your front-row ticket to nature's most glamorous runway (read: come prepared to have the cutest ✨fall vibes✨ feed).
Consult the respective websites for the most up-to-date information on pricing and availability.
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