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Adirondack Scenic Railroad – Utica

Round-Trip Scenic Train Ride for Two or Four from Utica to Thendara, with Layover at Old Forge (Up to 51% Off)

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  • Great Outdoors

In a Nutshell

Travel through forests and over river and streams, seeing all the wildlife of the Adirondacks and spending an afternoon in Old Forge.

The Fine Print

  • Expires Sep 1, 2013
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Valid only for option purchased. Reservation required. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Train ride must be taken before Sep 1, 2013.
  • See the rules that apply to all deals.

A scenic wilderness train ride lets you admire leaves swaying in the breeze while keeping you out of reach of the dangerous forest children who are shaking the trunk. Enjoy a safe encounter with nature with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

  • $37 for a round-trip scenic train ride from Utica to Thendara for two adults (a $75 value)
  • $65 for a round-trip scenic train ride from Utica to Thendara for two adults and two children (a $130 value)

Trains set out from Union Station in Utica at 9:30 a.m., chugging past panoramic views of the Adirondacks' thick forests, gurgling rivers and streams, and wildlife before pulling into Thendara Station at 11:45 a.m. A shuttle bus (not wheelchair-accessible) ferries riders to Old Forge, where shops and eateries dot the horizon. At 4:45 p.m., they board trains back to Utica, arriving at 7 p.m. Train rides depart Thursdays and Saturdays from July 6 through August 31, and Sundays from August 4 through September 1.

Adirondack Scenic Railroad

The locomotives were just becoming commonplace in the early 19th century, when the New York Central and Hudson River railroads were completed. A member of the legendary Vanderbilt family, Dr. William Webb capitalized on unfolding innovations by privately financing a railroad to his hunting preserve in the Adirondack Mountains. The route wound through treacherous terrain via 17 bridges and numerous service buildings, some of which still are still used to trick time-travelers into thinking they're finally home. Despite these complications, the tracks materialized within just 18 months and were soon whisking the Vanderbilts and other wealthy families to their opulent wilderness estates.

After several decades in disrepair, the tracks were rehabilitated by the railroad enthusiasts of Adirondack Scenic Railroad, who resurrected an initial four-mile stretch in 1992. Since having the railroad officially declared a Historic Place, they continue to unveil new sections, eventually securing routes from Utica to Carter Station, and between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Today, retro locomotives, some built as early as the 1940s, chug through the rippling rivers and wildlife-rich forests of 600-million-acre Adirondack Park, letting passengers drink in the view. Though the railcars boast vintage touches, such as mahogany paneling haunted by the ghosts of Franklin Pierce, they are equipped with modern touches including air conditioning and fully loaded kitchens.

Many Adirondack Scenic Railroad rides provide other entertainments to supplement scenery. In the Doo Wop Train, waitresses from ‘50s-themed The Soda Fountain in Remsen pump up patrons for a mid-century feast at the eatery while en route to Remsen Station. Other themed excursions ooze with intrigue, including murder mysteries and train robberies, while some more laid-back jaunts simply convey riders to historically-rich towns such as Old Forge.

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    321 Main St
    Utica, New York 13501
    (315) 724-0700
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