From Mountains to Canyons, Valleys to Brooklyn: Four Great American Trains to Discover 1. America’s Highest Railroad2. The “Grandest” Railway3. A 150-Year-Old Narrow Gauge Railroad4. And One RR that runs in “A Hole in The Ground” There is just something about historic railroads. Unfortunately, many of the engines and trains that have been saved…
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Drink Your Way Through Cheese Country: Discovering the cheese and liquor trends of Wisconsin by train (Itinerary)
Travel across Wisconsin on the Empire Builder train with stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, and La Crosse to discover the best places for a craft brew or distilled spirits — and, of course, plenty of cheese. Day 1 – Milwaukee Welcome to Milwaukee! Located on the “Fresh Coast” of Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee…
Celebrating Amtrak’s 50th: 8 Incredible Small Town Stops
Train travel may be the most leisurely, scenic, and affordable way to visit small towns in the U.S. Since 1971, when the first Amtrak train departed New York City on its way to Philadelphia, Amtrak, known as America’s Railroad, has taken eager travelers, lulled by the clickety-clack of the tracks and enamored by the sense…
The Best Things To Do In Adorable Canon City, Colorado
While the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush brought the first settlers to Canon City, the city has grown since its Wild West origins and is now known for its abundance of wild, natural beauty. This beauty is celebrated with breathtaking views at Royal Gorge, along the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, on scenic drives, and in public parks….
8 Beautiful Colorado Train Rides
The wind brushed my face, causing me to question whether the breathlessness I felt was from the wind, the altitude, or the utter enormity of the Colorado Rocky Mountains I was viewing up close on the train. Riding in an open-air car, the pace was a leisurely 12 miles per hour, which felt like a…
Grand Canyon Railway Rides Again on June 15
The Grand Canyon Railway will run to the South Rim of Grand Canyon and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel will reopen to guests starting on June 15, 2020. Arizona residents can save 30 percent on all train fares. In addition, a special Summer Getaway Package features a one or two-night escape that includes accommodations at…
Train Talk on NPR with Thomas Wilmer
While visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea, I got a chance to sit down and talk about my favorite topic — train travel — with Thomas Wilmer on his award-winning NPR podcast, Journeys of Discovery. Listen here.
San Francisco Bay to the Monterey Peninsula by Train – Itinerary
Follow along on a seven-night trip traveling to San Francisco, Sausalito, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea with a train ride on the Coast Starlight. Day 1 Arrive at SFO. Take BART to lodging. Check in at Clift Royal Sonesta. The Clift Royal Sonesta is very excited to announce the reopening of their renovated hotel, a…
8 Reasons To Visit Lewisburg, West Virginia
I recently rode the Cardinal train through West Virginia, stopping in Huntington, Charleston, and White Sulphur Springs/Lewisburg. It was a spectacular ride, featuring fall foliage, mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and views of West Virginia’s whitewater rivers only accessible by train. While I fell in love with the entire region, Lewisburg won a special place in my heart…
5 Things You Should Bring On A Long-Distance Train Trip
Long-distance train rides can be a relaxing cross-country adventure — watching the landscape pass, meeting fellow travelers, playing cards, or reading in the observation car — or a long and uncomfortable ride. Your experience will depend on your mindset and how prepared you are before departing. A few important items can make all the difference…
Jill Dutton | Travel Journalist 