12/24/2023 0 Comments Steam train drawing![]() ![]() The Trapp Family Lodge / Photograph by Chadwick Estey (It’s one of Marc Vetri’s favorite destination restaurants.) You should splurge on its Quebecois fare, though you should not post on social media that you tried le cheval (translation: horse) unless you want to become public enemy number one - as one Philly Mag staffer discovered - before your trip even really gets going. You can ask a friendly local for recs.) For dinner, Joe Beef regularly lands on lists of the best dining establishments in the world. (These shops are everywhere, like cheesesteaks in Philly. When it comes to food, Montreal specialties like poutine and smoked meats are in abundance. You’ll be steps away from the historic port as well as the massive Notre-Dame Basilica - a must-visit. It’s a thoroughly modern property in an area that otherwise tends to be stodgy when it comes to hotels. THE DESTINATION: Old Montreal is the quaint riverfront neighborhood where you’ll wind up spending most of your time, and Hôtel Gault (rates from $315) is where you should stay there. and considering that like major European cities, this is a town that starts the evening on the later side, it’s perfect timing to begin your adventure, whether for a long weekend or a midweek getaway. Once you clear the border (bring your passport!), it’s only a bit further to Montreal’s Central Train Station. Wherever you sit, take in the dramatic vistas of changing leaves in the Hudson Valley, the picturesque Hudson River, and the ridges and peaks of the mountain range that gives the line its name. You can walk around as much as you want and spend most of your day in the cafe car with a good book or, if you have a companion, a Scrabble board. That may seem like a long ride, especially considering that only coach class is offered between NYC and Montreal. train in Philly, and transfer to the route at New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall, with a total trip time to Montreal of just over 13 hours. This is precisely the service the Adirondack line offers: Hop a 6:37 a.m. THE JOURNEY: Imagine leaving Philadelphia in the morning and having dinner in one of the largest Francophone cities in the world without the hassles of flying - and for half the cost. ![]() The Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal / Photograph by Felipe Mule via Getty Images ![]()
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