Both the Ethan Allen and Adirondack lines stop at Saratoga Springs, a fan-favorite getaway Amtrak Senior Public Relations Manager Jason Abrams recommends for the rich variety of restaurants and nightlife, as well craft food and drinks.
An underrated destination often overlooked by leisure travelers is Albany, Abrams says. “Everyone thinks of it as just the state capital, but they’ve done a great job revitalizing their downtown with new restaurants and attractions,” he says.
For those who live outside of New York City, there’s no better time to take the train down to the Big Apple where crowds have thinned out, but the winter ambiance is still in full swing, especially with iconic seasonal activities like ice skating. Central Park’s Wollman Rink runs through March 15 and Rockefeller Center’s skating through March 24, while Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park brings back its popular bumper cars on ice January 12 through March 2. Savvy discount savers can also pair a visit with two-for-one deals through NYC Broadway Week January 16 to February 4, as well as score savings during NYC Restaurant Week the same period and NYC Hotel Week, through February 4.
In addition to the routes within the state, trips from New York City to and from Montréal on the Adirondack line and Burlington, Vermont, on the Ethan Allen Express are also included in the deal.
To score the sale prices, travelers should refer to the discount code V309. Amtrak cautions that seating is limited, so the deal may not be available on all trains, dates, or departures, and the fares, routes, and schedule could always change without notice. Cancellations are allowed before departure, though a fee may be applied. Complete details for the offer can be accessed here.
“Winter is a great time to travel through these regions because you see different cities differently,” Abrams says. “This sale gives riders extra incentive to travel during this time, as well as to kick off their new year’s resolutions to travel more.”
