One of the most concurrent and beloved sentiments often described about the Catskills region is that our area is truly one of the best locations to experience all of the changing seasons. As we transition from a steamy and unusually wet August, we start to ease into a lifestyle that is accompanied by a more comfortable and more forgiving climate. September in the Catskills is accentuated with cooler days, cooler nights, changing colors of foliage, and the sound of the crickets and cicadas singing their final cadences as we fade gracefully into the fall season. Our region has no shortage of activities that allow you to fully immerse and embrace the beauty that September in the Catskills area has to offer. From touring historic railroad routes by vintage steam engine, or foot powered rail car, to attending internationally recognized film festivals, you will find that our region's diverse offerings of arts events, historical tours, festivals and outdoor recreational activities are the id...
In Delaware County, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad (top photo) takes you on a leisurely 2-hour round-trip excursion between Arkville, NY and Roxbury, NY, promising some of the country's most magnificent scenery along the way. Sit comfortably in a vintage coach or enjoy the breeze on an open car. Some rides come with scheduled special events: light-hearted train robberies, twilight rides, and dining for groups. Trains depart on Saturdays and Sundays, and pricing varies between $12 and $20 per passenger.
In Ulster County, the Catskill Mountain Railroad Co. (photo below) serves the historic Hudson Valley with exciting recreational rides. Trains depart from Kingston, NY, and run up to Harley Mountain and back with gorgeous views from beginning to end. Vintage passenger trains offer comfort and ease. Special excursions include Foll Foliage Trains (October 7-15), Pumpkin Patch Trains (October 21-29 with a visit to the pumpkin patch where kids can pick their own pumpkin to bring home), and The Polar Express around Christmas (November 17 to December 28). Prices between $12 and $18.