Jonesy,
Yup, I rode that train too
the last time I was in your area. I will agree, that there was more to see in the Dakota's than in Conneticut, but the drive was much less plus my wife loves the beach and sea shore. I'd rather sit and watch the sun go down over a mountain side than watch it set over the ocean but that's just me.
That train ride in your area showed a lot of rock wall, but it sure was fun anyhow. What else do you expect to see while going up a mountain (or hill)? I wish I could make it back to your area soon.
Fabs,
The get away wasn't all that expensive. I gave you the links to the websites and the prices are there. You can ride the train and boat for $52/ 2 people. Dinner train is $65 per person if you choose to that instead. Musicals ran anywhere from $26 - $60 per seat at either Goodspeed Oprah house or Ivorytone playhouse. The only other fees were hotels, gas and meals. Depending on how good you eat, you can add $300 or more on top of that for the hotel and gas and meals. I think I had $60-70 one way in gas, that price was a bit higher than I figured b/c I didn't miss the NYC traffic like I had wanted too.
Seat 11 & 13 was my wife and I.
Roy... You have culture too?? ha ha. Well you're a product of PA so that's good enough