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    Enjoy Our Ride-and-Dine Excursions Tickets now available through June! If you love trains you'll know it's all about the journey. On the Virginia Scenic Railway, sit back and enjoy the modernized ambiance of beautifully renovated passenger cars and enjoy a delectable meal as you glide through some of Virginia's scenery, including the legendary Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

  2. 14 Best Train Rides in the USA For Gorgeous Views

    Explore the best train rides in the USA for amazing views, from the Rockies to the Red Rocks, the Grand Canyon to the Napa Valley. Find out the routes, destinations, and tips for enjoying the journey by train.

  3. The best scenic train rides in the US

    Amtrak offers many overnight and multiday scenic train rides across the U.S. from the East Coast, the West Coast and everywhere in between. Route names like the Empire Builder, the Coast Starlight and the California Zephyr are enough to inspire wanderlust for any traveler. Whether you're new to train travel or an avid rider of the rails, here ...

  4. 11 Best Train Rides in Michigan

    Southwest Michigan Train Rides Coopersville & Marne Railway. Offering historic train rides in Michigan, the Coopersville & Marne Railway is an all-volunteer railway that operates vintage locomotives and passenger cars from the 1920s. First laid in 1858, the tracks run for about 14 miles from Coopersville to Grand Rapids.However, the passenger service only travels 7 miles between Coopersville ...

  5. U.S. Train Tours & Packages| Railbookers®

    Experience the diversity and beauty of the United States on a journey by train. Travel through stunning national parks, historic cities, and breathtaking landscapes, all while enjoying the comfort and convenience of train travel. ... Choose from a variety of itineraries and activities, from scenic train rides to tours of iconic landmarks. Book ...

  6. Tourist Railroads, Train Rides & Railroad Museums

    Directory of tourist railroads and train museums, including scenic train rides, train excursions, steam trains, dinner trains and Thomas the Tank Engine. Tourist Railroads, Museums & Train Excursions. New England (49) Mid-Atlantic Region (118) Southeast Region (101) Midwest Region (158) South Central Region (50)

  7. Scenic Train Vacations and Packages

    Discover thoughtfully planned independent and escorted itineraries. Count on our dedicated rail specialists to guide you through questions and bookings. Choose from the biggest selection of rail vacations and cruises. Benefit from our 20 years of experience in the travel industry. Receive an exclusive flight quote to pair with your vacation.

  8. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad

    Dinner Train Ride. The dinner train glides through farm fields, deep woods and along the scenic Namekagon River as you enjoy a delicious meal and great company. Book Now. Learn More. $499 per Couple. Overnight. Couples.

  9. Amtrak Vacations®

    Stories & guides to rail travel. See where the train can take you and learn from our experts with insider tips, helpful suggestions, inspirations for your next trip, and much more! View all Guides. April 15, 2024 Read time: 2 minutes 5 Reasons Why Train Vacations Are Sustainable.

  10. 14 Best Train Trips in the United States for Beautiful Scenary

    Sunset Limited. Travel between Louisiana and California on Sunset Limited, Amtrak's Southernmost route. On the way from New Orleans through San Antonio, Tucson, Phoenix and Los Angeles, see ...

  11. 10 Scenic Train Rides In Pennsylvania

    7. Strasburg Rail Road. Jump on board one of the company's locomotives, for a unique tour departing Lancaster County through the peaceful Amish countryside en route to Paradise with stops at Groff's Grove or Leaman Place Grove. Passengers can disembark at either stop and enjoy a picnic lunch at Groff's Grove parents.

  12. The Most Magnificent Train Rides in America

    Glacier Discovery Train. Anchorage to Grandview, Alaska. Distance: 356 Miles. Another of Alaska Railroads' stunning routes is the Glacial Discovery, which brings you through a countryside only ...

  13. The 31 Most Scenic Train Rides in North America

    4. California Zephyr. Journey across the heartland on one of North America's best train rides. Savor the awe-inspiring scenery as you pass through the Rockies. The route begins in Chicago, Illinois, and ends in Emeryville, California. It is the same path that pioneers traveled when they settled out West.

  14. 12 Best Amtrak Vacations and Scenic Train Rides (2024

    Amtrak's California Zephyr offers multi-day cross-country train vacations between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay area (Photo: Amtrak) One of the premier overnight train journeys in the U.S., Amtrak's California Zephyr is also one of the most epic Amtrak vacations, traveling 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Emeryville, California (across the bay from San Francisco).

  15. Excursion Train Rides

    Railtown 1897 State Historic Park now offers the opportunity to ride in an authentic caboose! Back in the day, cabooses could be found at the end of nearly every American freight train, serving as a rolling office for the conductor and lookout post for the rear brakeman, who would sit in the cupola to keep an eye on the train for any problems.

  16. 9 Train Rides In Missouri That Show Off The State

    Facebook/ Wabash, Frisco & Pacific Railroad Association, Inc. For a great family adventure, this miniature steam railroad takes you on a 30-minute, 2-mile ride along the Meramec River. 6. Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train, Silver Dollar City, Branson. 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616, USA.

  17. Our Train Rides

    Burrow through the quarter mile Winslow Tunnel and travel high trestles over 125 feet from the ground. The excursion train operates on a working railroad. Schedules and times are adhered to as closely as possible. Delays may be encountered. To Report Railroad Emergency Dispatch Office: 479-751-1281 | Chief of Police Ron Sparks: 479-790-5152.

  18. 5 Extraordinary Train Vacations to the Pacific Northwest and the

    The cities of Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles illustrate what continues to draw people from all over the world to the West Coast. On a 10-day West Coast Spectacular rail vacation, you'll have the opportunity to not only experience unrivaled scenery from one of the most spectacular train routes, Amtrak's Coast Starlight, you'll also have plenty of time to create cherished memories in ...

  19. Pennsylvania Scenic Train Rides (2024): A Complete Guide

    Take a trip back in time to the 19th century aboard the Strasburg Railroad (the second most popular scenic train ride in the country, witnessing more than 400,000 riders annually). Pennsylvania also boasts a vast collection of operational steam locomotives at such places as Steamtown in Scranton and the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad in New Hope.

  20. Yellowstone National Park by Rail

    10 Days From $2,599pp. Embark on a scenic train journey to Yellowstone National Park and discover the beauty of America's first national park. Travel in comfort and style as you explore top attractions like Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and the stunning natural landscapes of this iconic destination.

  21. Train Vacations to the Midwest

    Explore the best of the Midwest by rail. With a visit to Chicago nestled on the banks of Lake Michigan, and famous for its architecture as the birthplace of the skyscraper. Marvel at the mighty Mississippi from the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St Paul, that are split solely by the River or from St. Louis where the Mississippi river separates ...