Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak's Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! CELEBRATE JULY 4TH AT TICONDEROGA A town-wide celebration! For five days, interact with local food vendors and farmers selling local goods, a parade, live music, and of course, fireworks! Click here for area lodging options. STOP: Ticonderoga + cab (5 mins.). ILOVEBBQ FEST - 7/7-7/9 - This famous competition draws competitors from across the country and is rated one of the top 10 BBQ fests. There's also a freestyle motocross stunt show, live music and lots of games, vendors and activities. More on lodging and packages. STOP: Lake Placid (Westport, NY) + connecting thru-way bus (45 mins.). 10TH ANNUAL PIGOUT - 7/15 - One of the most loved events in the Capital Region, the Troy Pig Out is a full day of fun where culinary competitors duke it out for best BBQ, and people flock to Riverfront park to taste some of the area's best food. More on lodging. STOP: Rensselaer + cab (5 mins.). CHIP FESTIVAL - 7/16 - Prepare your taste buds for a legendary experience. Salty? Spicy? Cheesy? Potato? Corn? Thick-cut? Razor-thin? No matter how you slice or flavor them, people love chips. Check out the 2nd Annual Chip Festival in the birthplace of the potato chip: Saratoga Springs, NY! More on lodging and packages. STOP: Saratogas Springs + cab (5 mins.) or walk. EXPLORE KINGSTON DEAL - If you love RevWar or maritime history, Kingston is a dream of a walking town! Book the $169 mid-week special at the historic Rondout Inn or get 1 night free when you stay 3 nights. Also Smorgasburg returns to the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY 7/15-16 & 8/19-20 featuring some of the Hudson Valley and a few
Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak’s Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! CELEBRATE JULY 4TH AT TICONDEROGA A town-wide celebration! For five days, interact with local food vendors and farmers selling local goods, a parade, live music, and of course, fireworks! Click here for area lodging options. STOP: Ticonderoga + cab (5 mins.). ILOVEBBQ FEST – 7/7-7/9 – This famous competition draws competitors
If you can not view this html email click here GREAT NEWS! EscapeMaker.com's FARM ESCAPE POP UP SHOP within the historic Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport again has been extended through the Summer! Presented by Amtrak, the EscapeMaker.com Farm Escape Pop Up Shop, located inside the Fulton Stall Market on 207A Front Street, will be open to the public 7 days a week (12pm-6pm Monday-Friday and 11am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays). Visitors can pick up discounts on green travel, guides on farm escapes, apple picking, wine and craft brew trails and info on local getaway packages to inspire them to start planning their vacations. Drawing a 250-mile travel radius around New York City, EscapeMaker offers getaway ideas within a few hours of New York City by car or by train with a focus on farms, wine and brew trails and culinary tourism. The shop and event's presenting sponsor is Amtrak, encouraging taking mass transit to local destinations. The media sponsor is Edible Manhattan and agricultural sponsors include The New York Apple Association, Vermont Tourism of Vermont and Dutchess Tourism, Westchester Tourism, Corning & the Southern Finger Lakes, Sullivan County Visitor’s Association and the Long Island Convention & Visitor’s Bureau – all within New York State. FREE EVENTS at FULTON STALL MARKET: In addition to the pop up shop hours, EscapeMaker will host FREE tasting showcases in conjunction with a regular farmers market: Sunday, June 19th – "Berry Jam" - Local berry flavored products, wine and u-pick farms! Sunday, July 24th – Craft Beverages - Local wineries, breweries, distilleries & producers Sunday, August 14th – Craft Beverages - Local wineries, breweries, distilleries & farms SPECIAL FREE EVENT at Union Square Greenmarket: Friday, June 24th - "Berry Jam" GrowNYC Greenmarket hosts our Berry Jam with berry-flavored products like jams, jellies,
If you can not view this html email click here GREAT NEWS! EscapeMaker.com’s FARM ESCAPE POP UP SHOP within the historic Fulton Stall Market at the South Street Seaport again has been extended through the Summer! Presented by Amtrak, the EscapeMaker.com Farm Escape Pop Up Shop, located inside the Fulton Stall Market on 207A Front Street, will be open to the public 7 days a week (12pm-6pm Monday-Friday and 11am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays). Visitors can
If you can not view this html email click here Dear EscapeMakers -- Thanks to all who came out to our Maple Fest, our Agritourism Pop-Up Shop and Local Tasting Sundays last month at Fulton Stall Market! Click here to see the photos! Starting this week, we are back out in GrowNYC's outdoor Greenmarkets talking all things agritourism! Stop by to PICK UP OUR NEW Local Agritourism Guide to nearby farm and winery escapes, craft brew trails, apple and berry picking destinations! See below for our schedule: GREENMARKET MAY SCHEDULE 5/5 Thurs. Columbia University Greenmarket Manhattan 5/6 Fri. Union Square Greenmarket Manhattan 5/7 Sat. Greenpoint Greenmarket Brooklyn 5/12 Thurs. Columbia University Greenmarket Manhattan 5/13 Fri. Union Square Greenmarket Manhattan 5/14 Sat. Greenpoint Greenmarket Brooklyn PICK UP OUR NEW FREE GUIDE! 1-2 HOURS FROM NYC Westchester County is a food lover's paradise and boasts a surprising blend of experiences. It is home to bustling shopping areas, meandering parkways, forested nature preserves, hiking trails, historic castles, estates and mansions, and - perhaps most surprisingly - thriving agricultural enterprises offering authentic farm experiences. Westchester always puts fresh and innovative on the menu. For more information on area hotels, farms, breweries and agricultural experiences within one hour of New York City, click here for info! 1-2 HOURS FROM NYC Sullivan County's breweries, wineries, and distilleries are the talk of the town! Less than 2 hours from NYC there's a strong farm to table and craft beverage industry brewing in the Catskills. Much to the delight of visitors, there are 16 towns and villages where you can savor a gourmet meal, or grab a grass fed burger. Before you do, check out the sweet scene at any of a number of sugar shacks for great homemade maple syrup. And don't miss sipping on a hand-crafted
If you can not view this html email click here Dear EscapeMakers — Thanks to all who came out to our Maple Fest, our Agritourism Pop-Up Shop and Local Tasting Sundays last month at Fulton Stall Market! Click here to see the photos! Starting this week, we are back out in GrowNYC’s outdoor Greenmarkets talking all things agritourism! Stop by to PICK UP OUR NEW Local Agritourism Guide to nearby farm and winery escapes, craft
GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Quick Getaways within 500 miles! Valid Thurs.- Mon.only for travel Jan. 7- April 28, 2016. Blackout dates apply Up to two children ages 2-15 may ride with each adult at half fare. Reservations 3 days in advance. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL. See offer page for full Terms & Conditions. Service on the Adirondack® is financed primarily through funds made available by the New York State Department of Transportation. Dear EscapeMakers, Cozy up to Montreal and escape across the border on a magical train ride! On sale now through April 25th, Amtrak® is offering a special $90 round trip weekend fare (Thurs. - Mon.) between New York City and Montreal. Zoom through a winter wonderland on the Adirondack® --one of the ten most scenic train rides in the world! Whether you go for the culture, the nightlife the food or the adventure, the Adirondack® will get you there rested, relaxed and ready to enjoy the city. $90.00 RT Weekend Fare BOOK YOUR GETAWAY TODAY! For hotel and tour packages in Montreal visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and plan your escape! EscapeMaker.com 172 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Feel free to send us feedback! Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Photos courtesy of Amtrak Follow EscapeMaker.com on:
GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Quick Getaways within 500 miles! Valid Thurs.- Mon.only for travel Jan. 7- April 28, 2016. Blackout dates apply Up to two children ages 2-15 may ride with each adult at half fare. Reservations 3 days in advance. Visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL. See offer page for full Terms & Conditions. Service on the Adirondack® is financed primarily through funds made available by the New York State Department of Transportation.