Valid Thurs.- Mon. only for travel Jan. 4- April 26, 2017. Blackout dates apply Up to one child aged 2-15 may ride with each adult at half fare. Reservations 3 days in advance. Subject to availability. 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 January 1st through April 23rd, 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. BOOK YOUR WINTER GETAWAY! For hotel and tour packages in Montreal visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and plan your escape!
Valid Thurs.- Mon. only for travel Jan. 4- April 26, 2017. Blackout dates apply Up to one child aged 2-15 may ride with each adult at half fare. Reservations 3 days in advance. Subject to availability. 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
Dear EscapeMakers -- Listen to "Gotye the Goat" from Consider Bardwell Farm sing when you support Greenmarket farmers & producers! Purchase the first ever calendar dedicated to LOCAL agritourism: The 2018 EscapeMaker's Agritourism Ambassadors Calendar! The $20.00 LIMITED EDITION features the animals you'll meet when visiting New York & Vermont Greenmarket farmers & producers in person - from honey bees to alpacas! EscapeMaker designed the calendar to inspire your local travel: family vacations, group day trips, romantic weekend getaways, farm visits, day trips to pick-your-own orchards and destinations within a few hours of NYC. Shop a farm store, pick apples, take a cheese-making class! We also give you "green travel" suggestions on how to get there by mass transit! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GREENMARKET FARMERS & PRODUCERS ANIMALS FEATURED from: • Bad SeedCider • Wilklow Orchards • Castello di Borghese Winery • Consider Bardwell Farm • Fishkill Farms • Garden of Eve Farm • Hawthorne Valley Farm • Katchkie Farm & The Sylvia Center • Lavender by the Bay • Nature's Way Farm • Rosehaven Alpacas • Roxbury Mountain Maple • Samascott Orchards • Shannon Brook Farm SHOP LOCAL & SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY - 60% of calendar proceeds go to Greenmarket and directly to the farmers and growers themselves, with 10% to GrowNYC's charitable non-profits, like Grow to Learn, a citywide school garden initiative, and Project Farmhouse, a state-of-the-art sustainability center and event space for food education, learning, discussion and action! $20.00 - ORDER CALENDAR HERE! Limited edition, limited quantity!
Dear EscapeMakers — Listen to “Gotye the Goat” from Consider Bardwell Farm sing when you support Greenmarket farmers & producers! Purchase the first ever calendar dedicated to LOCAL agritourism: The 2018 EscapeMaker’s Agritourism Ambassadors Calendar! The $20.00 LIMITED EDITION features the animals you’ll meet when visiting New York & Vermont Greenmarket farmers & producers in person – from honey bees to alpacas! EscapeMaker designed the calendar to inspire your local travel: family vacations, group day trips,
Dear EscapeMakers -- Step away from "busy" and fall into relaxation, served up with fresh food and the craft brew scene this season in Central New York. There is so much to do, see and experience in Central New York and fall is a great time to take advantage of it all! Always a classic family trip, Central New York offers dozens of patches where you'll find gorgeous gourds and other goods. You might also get the full farm experience, complete with tractor pulls and petting zoos. CNYFresh packs 562 farms, agri-businesses and attractions into one place. Visit some of the region's best U-picks, locavore restaurants, family spots and sweet treats. With Halloween just around the corner, ghosts and goblins aren't the only spirits you should be thinking about. Central New York complements its endless craft brew offerings with homegrown, handcrafted beverages of another variety. Savor a sip from some of New York's finest cideries, distilleries and wineries in Brew Central, America's Craft Brew Destination. A great place to visit during the fall is 1911 Spirits at Beak & Skiff Orchards. The 100-year legacy of cultivating the apples there ensures that the hard cider and spirit production go from "tree to bottle," so it's always fresh and delicious. It is one of only a few in the country distilling gin and vodka from apples! Make time this season to clear your schedule and make a much-needed escape to Central New York... FOLLOW CENTRAL NEW YORK ON: GET THERE BY AMTRAK AND SAVE 15%
Dear EscapeMakers — Step away from “busy” and fall into relaxation, served up with fresh food and the craft brew scene this season in Central New York. There is so much to do, see and experience in Central New York and fall is a great time to take advantage of it all! Always a classic family trip, Central New York offers dozens of patches where you’ll find gorgeous gourds and other goods. You might also get
Dear EscapeMakers - Amtrak's Vintage Dome Car returns to the Adirondack® service for the fall, September 28th through October 29th! An upper level with windows on all sides, as well as overhead, will provide superb panoramic views all the way from Albany, along Lake Champlain and across the border into Montreal!The Dome Car will be available on the northbound Adirondack® on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays; and on the southbound Adirondack® on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It does not travel on Wednesdays. Seats in the Dome Car are an added amenity to the Adirondack® Service, i.e. you cannot buy a specific ticket, seats are not reserved and only available on a first-come, first-served basis. All passengers traveling between Albany and Montreal are welcome to enter to enjoy the scenery and the conductors oversee the seating and work hard to make sure everyone gets some time in the Dome Car. Plus, Trails and Rails volunteers who can answer questions about landmarks and historical info about the route will be on the Adirondack® every day through its run! Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore upstate New York during fall! BOOK YOUR AMTRAK ESCAPE! (Terms and Conditions apply).
Dear EscapeMakers – Amtrak’s Vintage Dome Car returns to the Adirondack® service for the fall, September 28th through October 29th! An upper level with windows on all sides, as well as overhead, will provide superb panoramic views all the way from Albany, along Lake Champlain and across the border into Montreal!The Dome Car will be available on the northbound Adirondack® on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays; and on the southbound Adirondack® on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect fall food and beverage getaways, festivals and packages await you off Amtrak's Adirondack Service route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL - 9/21 - 9/24. Don't miss this spectacular, FREE event! The 45th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast. Make a weekend out of it at a cozy B&B nearby. STOP: Adirondack to Fort Edward + cab (15 mins.). LARKFEST - 9/23 - Head north to the 36th Annual LarkFest, Upstate New York’s largest one day street festival! It is one of Albany's most anticipated events. Enjoy live music, food trucks, arts & craft, and activities for all ages! More on lodging here. STOP: Adirondack to Albany-Rensselaer + cab (8 mins.). VEGFEST - 9/23 - It's harvest season! Head to Poughkeepsie for Hudson Valley Vegfest, a showcase & festival celebrating the vegan world! From delicious eats to conversations about environmental protection and caring about animals, this inaugural event will get your wheels and taste buds spinning! Make a weekend out of it and plan a nearby apple-picking adventure at Fishkill Orchards with a Zipcar at the station -- Dutchess County packages here. STOP: Adirondack to Poughkeepsie + cab (15 mins.). CHOWDERFEST - 10/8 - Head up to Troy, NY to enjoy delicious, local chowder with a competitive edge! At the 11th annual ChowderFest, 30+ restaurants compete for the title of best chowder. Who will win? Cast your vote for the People's Choice! More on lodging here. STOP: Adirondack to Albany-Rensselaer + cab (8 mins.). SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL - 10/21-10/22 - Spend the day beneath the vibrant fall foliage in the Hudson Valley! Head up to Rhinebeck for the NYS Sheep & Wool Festival. Explore the traditions of farming, fiber-related arts & crafts, and the
Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect fall food and beverage getaways, festivals and packages await you off Amtrak’s Adirondack Service route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL – 9/21 – 9/24. Don’t miss this spectacular, FREE event! The 45th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast. Make a weekend out of it at a cozy B&B nearby. STOP: Adirondack to Fort Edward
Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak's Empire Service route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! RIB FESTIVAL - 7/28-7/30. Head to the Buffalo Rib Fest, a 3-day food & music festival featuring award-winning NY State rib vendors, cold beer and live music. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Buffalo + walk (10 min.). THE GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL - 7/28-7/30. Tap into your heritage and get ready to dance with 3 days of traditional music, bag pipes, beer, food and dance workshops at this festival, just outside of Utica. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Utica + cab (15 min.). SANGRIA FESTIVAL - 8/12. Spend the day at Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY for the Sangria Festival! Enjoy unique and fruity sangria, local food trucks, tarot card readings, henna tattoos and more all day long. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Hudson + car rental at station (20 min.). EXPLORE COOPERSTOWN PACKAGES - Whether you're looking for a quaint B&B or a luxurious resort for your overnight stay, Cooperstown in Central New York has it all! The Bayside Inn & Marina offers vacation packages fit for foodies, craft beer drinkers, history buffs, nature lovers, sports fans and more. Plan your visit around the Farmer's Museum and experience life on a farm and visit their Women's Rights exhibit! STOP: Empire Service to Albany + rental car at the station (75 min.). TRANQUILITY & BREWS - Plan your escape to Central New York for a uniquely upscale, private, waterside B&B stay at the Inn by the Mill, whose 1835 stone grist mill that was once part of the Underground Railroad. Enjoy the tranquility of cascading waterfalls and extensive gardens and get out and explore the region's vast Brew Central
Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect Summer food and beverage getaways await you off Amtrak’s Empire Service route! Plus, SAVE15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! RIB FESTIVAL – 7/28-7/30. Head to the Buffalo Rib Fest, a 3-day food & music festival featuring award-winning NY State rib vendors, cold beer and live music. More on lodging. STOP: Empire Service to Buffalo + walk (10 min.). THE GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL – 7/28-7/30. Tap into your
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 Dear EscapeMakers — Summer means festivals and outdoor adventures galore! See below for escapes ideas off Amtrak's routes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont! Plus, now you can get 20% off with the VisitVermont discount! For a list of AMTRAK packages, visit Vermont Tourism, click here! In addition, Amtrak has just launched limited bike service on the Vermonter line! 8TH ANNUAL CHEESEMAKERS FEST - July 17th. Hosted by The VT Cheese Council at Shelburne Farms on the shores of Lake Champlain near downtown Burlington. Over 40 VT cheesemakers sampling 150+ cheeses and 80 local food & beverage artisans. This Festival with tix $20-$60 is not to be missed! More on lodging. STOP: Vermonter to Essex Jct. + taxi (15 min.). STAR TREK SUMMER FEST - July 21-24th. Positive Geek in Brattleboro, VT presents The Star Trek Summer Fest. The free 4-day celebration features special events, games, cosplay, prizes, panel discussions, and a chance to be among the first people to see Star Trek: Beyond in the beautiful Latchis Theater! More on lodging. STOP: Vermonter to Brattleboro + walk (2 mins.). VT MOUNTAIN BIKE FEST - JULY 22-24th. The Vermont Mountain Bike Association will be holding their annual festival featuring bike demos, games & great food. The festival will have guided rides throughout the Mad River Valley and up to Waterbury. More on lodging. STOP: Vermonter to Waterbury + cab (20 mins.) or bike 19 miles (AMTRAK recently launched bike service!). NEW HAVEN CHALK ART FEST - AUG. 20th. The Shops at Yale invites all artists to the 1st New Haven Chalk Art Festival. The fest will feature local artist Michael Micinilio and 3x3 squares for others to create their own masterpiece. Compete to win $500. STOP: Vermonter to New Haven;
If you can not view this html email click here Dear EscapeMakers — Summer means festivals and outdoor adventures galore! See below for escapes ideas off Amtrak’s routes in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont! Plus, now you can get 20% off with the VisitVermont discount! For a list of AMTRAK packages, visit Vermont Tourism, click here! In addition, Amtrak has just launched limited bike service on the Vermonter line! 8TH ANNUAL CHEESEMAKERS FEST – July
Amtrak.com If you can not view this html email click here GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Summer Getaway Ideas by Amtrak! Dear EscapeMakers -- The perfect Summer Getaways await you off Amtrak's Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! FOOD & WINE FEST! - June 25th-26th - Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey at the second annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. You will be introduced to some of the best wineries, breweries, distilleries, local artisanal food vendors, crafts and food trucks in NY State! STOP: Fort Edward + cab (21 mins.) STRAWBERRY FEST & CLASSIC CARS - June 26th - Visit the beautiful Lake Champlain region and stop by Crown Point Methodist Church, hosting its annual Strawberry Fest & Classic Car Show in Crown Point, NY. Enjoy live music, crafts, classic cars, and an abundance of strawberries! STOP: Port Henry + cab (5 mins.) I LOVE BBQ & MUSIC FEST - July 2nd-4th - Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the best show on barbecue returns to Lake Placid. This festival attracts competitors from across the country and continues to grow. Event days are filled with free samples, concessions, children's activities, live music and more! STOP: Westport, NY + shuttle (25 mins.) CHIP FESTIVAL - July 16th - Prepare your tastebuds for a legendary experience. Salty? Spicy? Cheesy? Potato? Corn? Thuck-cut? Razor-thin? No matter how you slice them, people love chips. Check out the 1st Annual Chip Festival in the birthplace of the potato chip: Saratoga Springs, NY! STOP: Saratoga + cab (10 mins.) BREW FEST - August 6th - The 2nd annual Plattsburgh Brew Fest will be held on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain. 40+ breweries, wineries and local restaurants. Grab some friends, grab some beers and enjoy the sunshine! STOP: Plattsburgh + cab
Amtrak.com If you can not view this html email click here GREAT GETAWAY ALERT! Summer Getaway Ideas by Amtrak! Dear EscapeMakers — The perfect Summer Getaways await you off Amtrak’s Adirondack route! Plus, SAVE 15% on Amtrak travel within New York State! FOOD & WINE FEST! – June 25th-26th – Take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey at the second annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. You will be introduced to some of the
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
