The ride was really nice (though there were some rowdy senior citizens -- really). The train doesn't go all that fast, so there's time to take in the scenery as it slides by. The trip from Saratoga to North Creek took about two hours.
The rail line follows the Hudson River into the Adirondacks. (If you ever take the the train, try to sit on the east side of the car -- the river side -- it has the best view.)
The tracks pass by wetlands, homes, camps, and little resorts.
North Creek isn't very big -- there are just a few blocks of the main street. It has a handful of restaurants, as well as little shops and boutiques. (And Gore Mountain is nearby.)
The AOA-organized trip to North Creek on the Saratoga and North Creek Railway was this past Saturday. It was a nice time -- and we had some good wine and cheese at barVino. Thanks to everyone who came along.
Yep, the Saratoga and North Creek Railway advertises on AOA.
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Nettle Meadow Farm treats its animals so humanely that it's one cheese I tell my vegan friends they might consider eating.
... said chrisck on Oct 22, 2012 at 4:53 PM | link
Thanks for a great trip! The wine and cheese tastings were delightful, including the jams/jellies/toasts made by Anna's mom and Megan's mom. I really enjoyed hearing Lorraine from Nettle Meadow Farm talk about the various cheeses and how they are made. Each was distinct and delicious.
The wine and cheese pairing were wonderful! I am still thinking about how good those cheeses were. Thanks to Anna, Megan and Lorriane for a lovely time!
-S, I totally agree with your comment about the elderly. We were right in the midst of them and the things they were saying were so offensive that NC was kind enough to give us a refund for our trip. I can't even begin to repeat some of the things they were saying. I was a bit disappointed that we couldn't go into the dining car to eat because they said it was booked, but then they overbooked the regular seats and it turned out they did have room in the dining car. Gorgeous ride, cute quaint town, and hopefully next time the other riders will be of a different breed!
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Nettle Meadow Farm treats its animals so humanely that it's one cheese I tell my vegan friends they might consider eating.
... said chrisck on Oct 22, 2012 at 4:53 PM | link
Thanks for a great trip! The wine and cheese tastings were delightful, including the jams/jellies/toasts made by Anna's mom and Megan's mom. I really enjoyed hearing Lorraine from Nettle Meadow Farm talk about the various cheeses and how they are made. Each was distinct and delicious.
... said Sharon on Oct 22, 2012 at 6:43 PM | link
The wine and cheese pairing were wonderful! I am still thinking about how good those cheeses were. Thanks to Anna, Megan and Lorriane for a lovely time!
... said Julie on Oct 23, 2012 at 7:24 AM | link
It was a pretty great ride, and the cheese were delicious. Also the first time I wanted to slap a drunk elderly :)
... said -S on Oct 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM | link
Thanks for the link on the Hadley Parabolic Bridge - you learn something new every day.
... said -R. on Oct 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM | link
Lovely photos!
... said Kathleen Lisson on Oct 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM | link
-S, I totally agree with your comment about the elderly. We were right in the midst of them and the things they were saying were so offensive that NC was kind enough to give us a refund for our trip. I can't even begin to repeat some of the things they were saying. I was a bit disappointed that we couldn't go into the dining car to eat because they said it was booked, but then they overbooked the regular seats and it turned out they did have room in the dining car. Gorgeous ride, cute quaint town, and hopefully next time the other riders will be of a different breed!
... said S2 on Oct 27, 2012 at 9:24 AM | link