News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-09-24
BEAUTIFUL TRIP TO NEW YORK.
Through the Hoosac Country and Wis the
Hudson River-Roand Trip So 90
October End.


October End.
The "Hoosac Country" the "Deer-
field Valley the Berkshire Hills +"
and the "Hudson River" comprise the
territories in the East where delight
full scenery and natural grandeur is
seen at it's BEST.
To do adequate justice to any one
of these superior sections would re-
quire volume, and then it would not
be Justly appreciated, for a visit is
che only way to really learn it's merits
and estimate it's grandeur.
Starting from Boston the tourist
passes through historic Cambridge,
" altman, Concord, and any number
of interesting towns journeying along
until he reaches that ever favored and
slightly 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 i'm
mediately darkness, as night en-
velop9s the passenger, accompanied
by the noisy din of the train as the
echo in this mountainous cavern
sounds on the ear. At length the
train energies and the bright light OF
day at first seems to dazzle the be-
holder, but Immediately he grows ac-
customed and perceives scenery, and
such scenery as might gladden. the
heart of any tourist, the Hoosac
mountains in all their mighty majesty
rise upon each side, the high peaks of
Greylock and Taconic range towering
above the rest and showing more
prominently because of the view of
the Berkshires which greet the sight
seer on his arrival at WilIiamstown,
the seat of Williams College and stu
ated in the heart of these famous
hills. After leaving Williamstown,
the trip to Albany, N Y is through
a territory whose senic 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 handsomest residen
tial cities in the east, there is so much
to see. The boulevards and long and
wide streets lined with sumptuous
residences, the Capitol one of the
grea test buildings in the country,
and a score of others ghts and scenes
are here to interest the visitors.
Leaving Albany the trip continues
down the Hudson river, that famed
of famous regions, where Irving,
Cooper, and dozen other writer's
derived inspiration for their tales
and narratives. On the west side are
the palisades, sight to be viewed
by every tourist; the beautiful Cat
skill Mountains" the home of Rip
Van Wrinkle, and in the distance the
giant Adirondacks. On the eastern
shore are the historic towns of Fish
kill, Poughkeepsie, ETC., while on the
other shore are "West Point" New
burg, Cornwall, and a dozen other
interesting villages and haunts.
The autumn foliage gives an ap-
pearance to this region far more
beautiful than the summer garb, and
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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, enjoy
ment and amusement at The great
metropolis can be mad to his hearts
content.
This il the excursion which the
BOSTON & Maine railroad will run on
October 2, leaving Boston on special
at S:55 a. m, arriving in Albany at
3:45 p. M, leaving Albany on the
steamer Adirondack at p. m.
that night, arriving in NV York
City at 6 a. m. the following morn
ing, or if you prefer to stop over
night in Albany Oct 2, and leave on
the steamer "New York" at $50 a.
m. Oct. 3 arriving in New York City
at 6 p. IN. the same night. i
Tickets will be good returning Oct.
3 or A via the Fall River Line
steamers.
II you desire to stop longer in New
York City, you can do so by present
ing your ticket and - 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 Boston
city ticket offire 322 Washington
street, and at Union station.