Getting there is half the fun on these rail journeys from the Big Apple.
First opened in 1933, the station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Original features include 95-foot ceilings and art deco touches.
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After you dine, retire toWm.
The journey will take you past verdant landscapes before entering this city of around 72,000 people.
you’re able to opt for the faster Acela if you’re in a rush.
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Hop aboard this train that travels from New York City all the way to Montreal.
But dont worry, you dont need to go that far to find wide-open spaces.
When you arrive, make your way to the stunningSaratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark.
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it’s possible for you to also board the Long Island Rail Road to Montauk for a seaside break.
Visit theSleepy Hollow Cemeteryand see theHeadless Horseman Bridgethat traverses the Pocantico River.
For something a little less spooky, visitKykuit, the former estate of the Rockefellers.
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