Looking for a different vantage point to view New York's stunning fall foliage? Consider a scenic railroad ride, perhaps even on a steam train. Board a train, sit back and watch spectacular fall scenery pass by.
Here are five options in New York state that offer scenic fall foliage train rides - as well as some other fun seasonal options for families or adults - through late October. Schedules and prices vary by location.
Adirondack Scenic Railroad
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad offers a variety of rides that depart from in Old Forge in Herkimer County, Tupper Lake in Franklin County and Utica in Oneida County. It operates over the former New York Central Railroad trackage and offers a variety of excursions and routes including traveling north into the Adirondack Park.
Arcade & Attica Railroad
This Wyoming County based railroadoffers scenic two-hour roundtrip rides on a steam train between Arcade to the depot in the hamlet of Curriers.
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Located in Otsego County, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad offers scenic train rides in the Susquehanna River Valley. Among them are fall foliage excursions, pumpkin patch rides and trick-or-treat trains. Rides last between 2 and 2.5 hours, depending on excursion.
Catskill Mountain Railroad
This Ulster County-based railroadoffers scenic train rides from Kingston up to Hurley Mountain and back. Foliage rides last about 75 minutes. The Catskill Mountain Railroad also offers seasonal family-friendly rides to a pumpkin patch as a separate excursion via its Pumpkin Express(90 minute ride.)
Finger Lakes Rail Experience
The Finger Lakes Rail Experienceoffers a variety of scenic train rides. The Cayuga Leaf Train is a 90 minute roundtrip ride between Waterloo, Seneca County, and Aurelius, Cayuga County. The business offers seasonal train excursions that highlight the region's vibrant fall colors and sights.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Best fall foliage train rides in New York: 5 scenic routes to try
