Fall in New York’s Finger Lakes is a worthy spectacle no matter how you take it in but the Cayuga Leaf Limited from Finger Lakes Rail Experience may be one of the best! This fall foliage train ride brings you the season’s bright colors from the unique comfort of a vintage train car.

Autumn in the Finger Lakes is a truly magical time. Warm days, cool nights, farmers markets, vibrant, seasonal colors, and so many outdoor activities to enjoy. Now is one of the best times to enjoy a hike or sight-seeing drive.

There are a variety of excellent fall foliage destinations in the Finger Lakes. Some of the best include Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, and Taughannock Falls State Park. All three are known for their deep gorges, lovely waterfalls, and spectacular autumn colors. Autumn-color fans also flock to the Finger Lakes Trail, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and natural areas like Hemlock-Canadice State Forest.

Those looking for a more unique experience should consider a ride aboard the The Cayuga Leaf Limited, a brand-new addition to the area’s cornucopia of leaf-peeping attractions.

The Finger Lakes Rail Experience (FLX Rail) is a new train excursion service operating along the historic lines of the Finger Lakes Railway. FLX Rail offers seasonal train rides in restored, mid-20th century coaches and lounge cars, departing from stations in Waterloo, Canandaigua, Geneva, and Seneca Falls, NY.

All Aboard for Autumn Splendor

The Cayuga Leaf Limited boards at 200 West Williams Street, in Waterloo, NY. This is a scenic, 45 minute drive from the Finger Lakes vacation rentals at Classic Country Vacation Homes.

Your ticket entitles you to a 90-minute round-trip journey along the shores of Cayuga Lake. You’ll enjoy the warm, nostalgic atmosphere of the train as it weaves through the autumn-hued countryside, with sweeping views of the lake, rolling farmland, and forested hills.

The Cayuga Leaf Limited runs on select fall weekends, mid-September through October. A variety of ticket packages are available, from family-friendly coach service to first-class accommodations, and more in between.

Depending on your ticket, you may enjoy light refreshments and a catered cheese board in the vintage dining or lounge cars. Onboard entertainment includes live music and a cash bar operated by Legott’s Club 86. Whatever your choice, tickets are likely to go fast, so booking early is a good idea.

So go ahead. Whether by train, car, bike, or foot, come explore the seasonal beauty of the Finger Lakes, then it’s just a quick trip back to the warm and welcoming comforts of your Ithaca vacation rental. The makings of a perfect fall getaway!

Learn more and buy tickets at flxrailexperience.com. You can also find FLX Rail on Facebook.