TASTE OF NIAGARA FALLS -- Sept. 2nd & 3rd - Spend the long weekend at one of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls. Visit the annual Taste of Niagara Falls celebration with live music, food and craft beverages. Also explore acres of scenic terrain and taste your way through award-winning wineries, breweries and cideries. Click here for more on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Niagara Falls + cab (7 mins.).

HV WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL -- Sept. 9th & 10th - Make your way up to Rhinebeck for the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival! Taste the bounty of New York State with specialty food and beverages all in one beautiful location. With so many incredible restaurants, local farms and outdoor activities in Dutchess County, plan to stay for the weekend (lodging info here) or just make a day trip - it's only a 1 hr and 40 minute ride from Penn Station! STOP: Empire Service to Rhinecliff + cab (10 mins.). 

MADISON COUNTY HOP FEST -- Sept. 15th-17th - Visit Central New York for Hop Fest! With Madison County's long history of hop farming and distribution this is an event not to be missed! Take a hop heritage tour, sample loads of craft beer, and even leave with your own hop plant! More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Utica + cab (20 mins.).

YONKERS RIVERFEST -- September 16th - Hop off in Westchester County for the 25th Annual Yonkers Riverfest, Westchester's largest, free outdoor festival! Enjoy all-day music, arts and food. Make a weekend out of it by hopping back on Amtrak (or taking a quick cab) one more stop to Croton-on-Hudson for a magical stay at the gorgeous Inn on the Hudson! STOP: Empire Service to Yonkers + walk (5 mins.). Also, the perfect day trip! Only a 24-minute ride from Penn Station!