Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-09-29
BEAUTIFUL TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY.

field Valley" the "Berkshire Hill -
and the "Hudson River couprise
the territories in the East where de-
lightful scenery and natural grandeur
is seen at its best.
To do adequate justice to any of
these superior sections would require
a volume, and then it would not be
justly appreciated, for a visit is he
only way to really learn it's merits and
estimate its grandeur.
Starting from Boston the tourist
passes through historic Cambridge,
Waltham, Concord and any number
of interesting towns journeying along
until he reaches that ever favored and
signify section, the Deerfield Valley, a
snug retreat close to the Hoosac
Mountain, entrance to which is gained
by means Of that mighty structure,
the Hoosac Tunnel. On reaching the
tunnel, the cars are lighted and imme-
diately darkness, as of night, envelops
the passenger, accompanied by the
noisy din of the train as the echo in
this mountainous cavern rebounds on
the ear. At length the train energies
and the bright light of day at first
seems to dazzle the beholder, but i'm
mediately ne grows accustomed and
perceives scenery, and such scenery
as might gladden. tine heart of any
tourist, the Hoosac Mountains in all
their mighty majesty rise upon each
side, the high peaks of Greylock and
the Taconic range towering above the
rest and showing more prominently
be cause of the view of the Berkshires
which greet the sight-seer on his arri
val at williamsburg, the seat of Will
liams College and situated in the heart
of these famous hills. After leaving
Williamstown, the trip to Albany, n.
Y, is through territory whose scenic
conditions are unmatched save by the
territory just traversed. Arriving at
Albany, the capital of New York state,
and one of the most interesting, and
at the same time, one of the handsom-
est residential cities in the East, there
is much to see. The boulevards and
long and wide streets lined with
sumptuous residences, the capitol one
of the greatest buildings in the coun-
try: and score of other sights and
scenes ara here to interest and Instruct
the visitors.
Leaving Albany the trip continues
down the Hudson River, that famed
of famous regions, whence Irving,
Cooper and dozen other writer's de-
rived inspiration for their tales and
narratives On the west side are the
Palisades, a sight to be viewed by
every tourist; the beautiful "Catskill
Mountains" the home of Rip Van
Wrinkle, and in the distance the giant
Adirondacks. On the eastern shore
are the historic towns of Fitskill,
POughkeepsie, etc., while on the other
shore are "West Point" Newburgh,
Cornwall and dozen other interest
estiDg villages and haunts.
The autumn foliage gives an appear
ance to this region far more beautiful
than the summer garb, and early in
October is the time to enjoy it.
If the trip down the Hudson is taken
on the night boat, the loss of the
scenery is almost made up by the
pretty appearance of the nearby
shores as the flashing searchlight from
the steamer is turned on them.
When the traveller arrives at New
York City, his destination, enjoyment
and amusement at the great metrop-
oils can be had to his hearts content.
This is the excursion which the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad will run on
October I'd leaving Boston on special
train at $3.50 a. M, arriving in Albany
at $40 p. M, leaving Albany on the
steamer Adirondack" at 500 o. m.
that night, arriving in New York City
at 500 a. m. the following morning,
or, if you prefer, stop over night in
Albany October I'd, and leave on the
steamer New York" at $3.50 a. M,
Octob Sd, arriving in. New York City
at 500 p. M, the same night.
Tickets will be good returning Octo-
Der Sd or 4th via the Fall River Line
steamers.
If you desire to stop longer in New
York City, you can do so by present
ing your ticket and $500 at Fall River
Line office, Pier 10, foot of Warren
Street, New York City, the day you
wish to return.
Tickets will be on sale at City Ticket
Office, 1872 Washington ST., and at
Union Station, Boston, Mass.