UTICA SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Evening Rails and Raised Glasses: A Utica–Remsen Scenic Sip
A 2.5-hour roundtrip from Utica to Remsen that pairs countryside views with a complimentary beer-or-wine glass, useful for planning arrival, accessibility, and schedule.
Evening Rails and Raised Glasses: A Utica–Remsen Scenic Sip.
Board at Union Station in Utica and settle in for a relaxed 2.5-hour roundtrip to Remsen that turns a simple commute into a local favorite: passengers watch the Upstate countryside roll by while enjoying a selection of wines and brews and receive a complimentary glass with each regular adult ticket purchase.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Utica to Remsen: Quiet Countryside Passage
The route follows a short northbound run from Utica’s Union Station to Remsen Station, offering passengers a window-seat view of rural New York as the train travels between the two towns.
Taste-Focused Carriage
The experience centers on leisurely sampling: the outing pairs scenic riding with a focus on beer and wine, and each regular adult ticket includes a complimentary glass (glass only — beverage not included).
An Evening Local Favorite
Typically run as an evening sightseeing option, this Beer & Wine Train has become a local favorite for combining relaxed views with drinks-focused socializing aboard a short scenic rail trip.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
The trip moves at an unhurried pace: passengers depart Union Station in Utica in the early evening, ride north through pastoral landscapes to Remsen, pause before the return leg, and make the one-hour return to Utica—an easy, sociable outing that prioritizes scenery and tasting over transit.
THE ROUTE
Utica to Remsen: Quiet Countryside Passage
The route follows a short northbound run from Utica’s Union Station to Remsen Station, offering passengers a window-seat view of rural New York as the train travels between the two towns.
THE POUR
Taste-Focused Carriage
The experience centers on leisurely sampling: the outing pairs scenic riding with a focus on beer and wine, and each regular adult ticket includes a complimentary glass (glass only — beverage not included).
THE MOMENT
An Evening Local Favorite
Typically run as an evening sightseeing option, this Beer & Wine Train has become a local favorite for combining relaxed views with drinks-focused socializing aboard a short scenic rail trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and the accessibility caveats to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full outing is 2.5 hours total: departure from Utica at 6:30 pm, arrival in Remsen at 7:30 pm, departure from Remsen at 8:00 pm, and return to Utica at 9:00 pm.
Meet at Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY before the 6:30 pm departure.
Each regular adult ticket includes a complimentary beer or wine glass (glass only — beverage not included); bring anything else you prefer for comfort during the evening ride.
The trip is wheelchair accessible for standard-size chairs (maximum door opening width: 26 inches); for questions or to reserve wheelchair seating, contact the operator toll-free at 1-800-819-2291.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Beer & Wine Train experience?
The outing lasts 2.5 hours total.
Where do I meet and when does the train depart?
Boarding is at Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY; the train departs Utica at 6:30 pm.
Is a beverage included with the ticket?
Each regular adult ticket includes a complimentary beer or wine glass, but the beverage itself is not included.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the trip is wheelchair accessible for standard-size chairs; verify your wheelchair fits a 26-inch door opening and contact the operator to reserve wheelchair seating.
Are onboard restrooms wheelchair accessible?
Onboard restrooms are not wheelchair accessible; however, wheelchair accessible restrooms are available in all stations.