From the PUBLISHER
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ots of fun and unique things to
do throughout New York State,
eastern Vermont and Canada
await your company. This 14th
annual edition of New York
By Rail provides our choice picks
of: attractions, outdoor adventures,
downtowns, craft beverage
makers, locally made products,
major events, anniversary
celebrations and more. Planning
your Amtrak getaway to explore
this issue's choices is easier with:
Discounts & Rewards available;
Amtrak New York State Route
Map; Station Services Guide; and
indications of Amtrak stops closest to where you’re going, approxi-
mate distances and connections available from the train station.
Maximize your onboard journey by reading about: How to bring
your pet or bike along; Taste NY food and beverages available in the
café car; Bald Eagle sightings from the train; the Great Dome Car;
and Trails & Rails program, featuring volunteer guides.
One of my favorite experiences this past year was again made
possible by Amtrak. Taking a college break, my daughter traveled
from Buffalo via Amtrak to join my son—a Syracuse-area resi-
Amtrak.com
dent—and me to witness a terrific
college basketball game at Syracuse
University’s Carrier Dome. The
outcome was a thrilling, last-
second Orange win over Duke and
family night together. After the
game, the evening Amtrak train
returned my daughter to Buffalo
without her having to miss her
classes the next morning—from
what I was told!
Don’t forget to visit NewYorkBy-
Rail.com, check out our Facebook
and Twitter pages and sign up for
Celebrating an Orange victory: (left
to right) Sean, Mackenzie and Tom
our e-newsletter to get or receive
timely information to help plan
your next Amtrak getaway. Our New York By Rail Travel Packages
on pages 94 to 95 offer some great ways to experience Amtrak and
New York State together. It’s all waiting for you. Be sure to share
your favorite Amtrak travels with us!
Regards,
Tom Martinelli
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