Adirondack Scenic Railroad/Old Forge Lake Cruises "Rail & Sail" Package
Experience the Adirondacks and Fulton Chain of Lakes
Not only can riders of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad enjoy the spectacular views of the Adirondacks by rail, now they can also enjoy it by boat.
The railroad is now offering its “Rail & Cruise Package,” offered exclusively online. Departing from the Utica or Thendara/Old Forge station, riders will enjoy a scenic ride through the foothills of the Adirondacks. Guests will then be transported to Old Forge to board a narrated cruise of the historic Fulton Chain of Lakes provided by Old Forge Lake Cruises.
The two hour cruise along the first four lakes of the Fulton Chain showcases magnificent views of the Adirondack’s mountains, lakes, historic camps and flora that can only be seen from the water.
Aboard the train, riders can purchase breakfast sandwiches, box lunches, cold sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cookies, fruit, coffee & beverages. Available on the lake cruise, a picnic lunch may be reserved through Old Forge Lake Cruises that includes a 6" sub, chips, cookie & beverage. Picnic lunches may be ordered by calling 315.369.6473.
About the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
With nearly 70 miles of track and stops in Utica, Thendara, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad serves 50,000 passengers annually by showcasing some of the most pristine mountain terrain in remote areas of the Adirondacks. The Remsen-Lake Placid Historic Rail Corridor appears on the National Register of Historic Places. The Adirondack Scenic Railroad is an active historic railroad of the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization chartered by the NYS Education Department, charged with maintaining and restoring the railroad line from Utica to Lake Placid.
To learn more about the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, please visit www.adirondackrr.com or call 1-800-819-2291.
