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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. newyorkbyrail.com STATION SERVICES Amsterdam (AMS) m ecai L Utica (UCA) m B g e c a QT i L T R$ Rome (ROM) m ecai TRAVEL TIMES NYC > Amsterdam Amsterdam > Utica Albany > Rome L 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 New York By Rail | 61