While all our hearts may be breaking over the fact that it’s now that time of year where we have to say goodbye to summer, there’s always one advantage to this season’s departure and that’s New York’s fall foliage. As we start to trade in long summer nights for shorter fall days, we get to see Mother Nature work her magic and turn our state into some of the most breathtaking and colorful scenery in the country. There may be a variety of ways for you to soak in the sights of our fall colors, but there’s one attraction that’s one of our absolute favorites. Let’s check it out!
Departing out of Albany and taking you all the way to up Canada, Amtrak’s Great Dome Car is an attraction you need to experience this year.
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Giving you a front row look at our gorgeous fall foliage, the historic train car features an upper level made of large, picturesque windows.
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As the train takes you through Upstate and into our beautiful Adirondack forest, you’ll get a look at our mountains changing colors and jaw-dropping scenery along the way.
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One of the only ones left in our country, the first historic Amtrak dome car was built back in 1955 and has been a popular attraction ever since.
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As it brings you all the way up to Montreal, Amtrak’s breathtaking route will remind you of just how lucky we are to live here and that our fall foliage is the absolute best.
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The train operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, so you’ll want to be sure to arrive early for this train ride this year!
The West End/Flickr While the exact 2017 dates have yet to be announced, usually the Great Dome Car begins operating at the end of September and all the way through the month of October. To find out more information and to keep your eye out of this year’s dates, take a look at Amtrak’s Fall Travel Guide here.
Have you ever experienced Amtrak’s Great Dome Car? If you have then don’t worry! This isn’t the only incredible attraction that you’ll find within our state. Be sure to also check out The Fall Foliage Train Ride Through Western New York That Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience!
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While the exact 2017 dates have yet to be announced, usually the Great Dome Car begins operating at the end of September and all the way through the month of October. To find out more information and to keep your eye out of this year’s dates, take a look at Amtrak’s Fall Travel Guide here.
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