Central New York
Central New York offers a getaway full of variety—historic
sites, outdoor adventures, sports and gaming attractions, and a
locally-grown culinary scene. Not to mention a year-round
calendar of exciting events! Your starting point: the Amtrak
stations in Amsterdam, Utica, and Rome.
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STATION SERVICES
Amsterdam (AMS)
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Utica (UCA)
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Rome (ROM)
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TRAVEL TIMES
NYC > Amsterdam
Amsterdam > Utica
Albany > Rome
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HOURS
3.5
1.0
1.9
DAILY DEPARTURES
Empire Service, Maple Leaf, Lake Shore
Limited to Utica
CONNECTIONS
Taxi Service On Call
Turning Stone Resort Casino Golf Course
PHOTOS: (GOLF COURSE) COURTESY TURNING STONE RESORT & CASINO; (WINE) COURTESY MOHAWK VALLEY WINERY; (TRAIN) COURTESY TRACI SUPPA
WHAT’S NEW ▼
This year, Fort Stanwix National Monument celebrates the 40th anniversary of its
reconstruction as a national monument, and
also commemorates the 100th anniversary of
the National Parks Service. Step into the Visitor
Center, walk the trails, and observe demonstrations of 18th century military life. nps.gov/fost
From ROM Station: 1.3 miles car
Turning Stone Resort Casino, home to
three premier golf courses, will host the 49th
PGA Professional National Championship,
June 26-29. An Oneida Indian Nation property,
the resort also features four hotels, two spas,
and a 1,200-square foot gaming floor.
turningstone.com
From ROM Station: 11.1 miles car
Mohawk Valley
Winery
Opening this summer, the Mohawk Valley
Gateway Overlook is a pedestrian bridge
and park over the Mohawk River that will
reconnect Amsterdam’s south side neighborhoods and Erie Canalway Trail with the north
side’s Riverlink Park and the city’s downtown.
amsterdamrecreation.com
From AMS Station: 2.5 miles car
The Munson Williams Proctor Arts
Institute will be the only venue for a special
exhibition, The World through His Lens: Steve
McCurry Photographs. More than 60 large-scale
photos by renowned National Geographic
photographer Steve McCurry are on view
June–December. mwpai.org
Bus Service
Chenango Valley Bus Lines, Inc.
from Utica to Colgate University,
Hamilton College, Norwich and
Binghamton (twice daily)
607-722-7553
Car Rental
offers station pickup:
Amsterdam: 518-843-8535
Utica: 315-736-0002
Rome: 315-337-6000
Hertz: 800-654-3131
VISITOR RESOURCES
VisitCentralNewYork.com
Adirondack
Scenic Railroad
From UCA Station: 1.0 mile car
An “urban winery,” Mohawk Valley Winery
has opened in Utica, offering hand-crafted reds,
whites, blush and specialty selections. Meet the
wine makers, view the tank room, visit the tasting room for a flight of five, or enjoy happy hour
at the wine bar. mohawkvalleywinery.com
From UCA Station: 1.5 miles car
WHAT’S NEARBY ▼
The Walter Elwood Museum of the
Mohawk Valley, the city’s only local history
museum, contains a collection of 25,000 artifacts showcasing Amsterdam’s past through
natural history, industrial, Victorian, and multicultural exhibits. walterelwoodmuseum.org
From AMS Station: 2.1 miles car
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad
departs on several scenic excursions from
the Utica station. This year’s calendar
includes several “Beer and Wine Train” and
“Soda Fountain Lunch Trains,” the Family
Halloween Train in October, and the Polar
Express in November and December.
adirondackrr.com
From UCA Station: Located at UCA station
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