Whether you enjoy beer, wine or any other libation, you can
enjoy it in New York State. These trails offer a wide array of unique
activities for you to enjoy while tasting your way through the different
regions. Each of these locations is easily accessible by the local Amtrak
stations.
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| Image Courtesy of Millbrook Winery |
(14.4 miles or 21.6 miles from Rhinecliff-Kingston Amtrak,
depending on which winery you choose to visit first)
The Dutchess Wine Trail connects Clinton Vineyards and
Millbrook Vineyards and Winery. Nestled in eastern Dutchess County, this trail
leads you past bountiful vineyards, orchards and farms. Along the trail you
will find thoroughbred horse farms, woodlands, lakes and streams.
Clinton Vineyards was awarded the "Best Wine Produced in the Hudson Valley"
for their Jubilee champagne in 2011. Located just 15 minutes away is
"Hudson Valley's Flagship Winery," Millbrook Vineyards and Winery.
Serving guests with world-class wines, Millbrook has earned acclaim as one of
the top wineries in New York State. This trail also offers fine restaurants,
country inns, bed and breakfasts and antique shops nearby.
(15.5 miles from Rhinecliff Amtrak station)
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| Image Courtesy of Furnace Brook Winery |
One of the premiere beverage trails in New York State, this
trail features handcrafted and award-winning wines, beers, and
spirits. The trail, which extends from Southeast of Albany down to Hudson, NY,
includes five venues: Brookview Station Winery; Harvest Spirits; Hudson-Chatham
Winery; Furnace Brook Winery; and Hudson Valley Distillers. Enjoy “Second
Saturdays” on the trail where a $15 Special Trail Passport will allow you entry
to all five. The last day of the season for this special event is
December
12th.
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| Image Courtesy of Cazenovia Beverage Trail |
(26.8 miles from Syracuse Amtrak station)
Visit one of the most beautiful regions in New York State for a
unique experience in the countryside at Cazenovia Lake. The Cazenovia
Beverage Trail is a collaboration of three craft beverage producers including
the Harvest Moon Cidery at Crite Farms, Owera Vineyards, and the Henneberg
Brewing Company. These producers promote delicious farm-based, handcrafted
beverages, such as wine, hard cider, and beer.
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| Image Courtesy of Shawangunk Wine Trail |
(11.3 miles from Poughkeepsie Amtrak)
Home to 14 diverse wineries, this eighty-mile-long trail is
nestled between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson River in Ulster and
Orange Counties. Here you’ll enjoy an experience rich in history and culture
with museums, attractions, local shops, live music and cuisine from
locally-sourced ingredients. Start your holiday season on the trail with
“Wreath Fineries at the Wineries” where you can enjoy special tastings and
receive a free souvenir glass, grapevine wreath, and ornament from each winery.
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| Image Courtesy of Niagara Landing Wine Cellars |
Niagara Wine Trail (17.5 miles from Niagara Falls
Amtrak): Spreading across the Niagara, Rochester and Buffalo areas, this wine
trail is strategically located near Lake Ontario in a moderate climate, ideal
for growing a wide variety of fruit. Along the trail are interesting towns with
great restaurants, historic sites and antique shops – all just a short drive to
Niagara Falls.
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| Image Courtesy of Victory View Vineyard |
(21.4 miles from Fort Edward-Glens Falls Amtrak)
Along this trail, you’ll savor the unique tastes from
Washington County, visit “horse racing country” in Saratoga County, and the
“Queen of American Lakes” in Warren County. You can try wines from new northern
grape vines as well as the old-world classics. Each winery on the trail has its
own seasonal hours. With the new Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail Passport Deal,
you may buy one wine tasting at regular price and get a second tasting at
any
winery on the trail for free.
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| Image Courtesy of Finger Lakes Wine Center |
(29.2 miles from Rochester Amtrak)
This wine trail offers a full Finger Lakes experience. In
addition to the six world-class wineries and up-and-coming breweries, the trail
is surrounded by local attractions, restaurants, hotels, B & B's
attractions, shopping, and more. For an afternoon of wine tasting, you can buy
the Canandaigua Wine Trail Passport for only $10 from any of the six wineries,
each offering its own special discounts for their wines.
(2.8 miles from Plattsburgh Amtrak)
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| Image Courtesy of Adirondack Coast Wine Trail |
This newly-created wine trail has received
rave reviews from guests who have experienced the combination of stunning views
and delicious flavors of the Adirondack Coast. This December, the trail will
host a Holiday Open House when visitors can enjoy great deals on wines, hard
cider and gifts while visiting all the wineries along the trail.
