Amtrak’s observation cars, called sightseer lounges, provide an amazing way to see the countryside on long-distance trains. There are currently only seven routes that have these lounges with floor to ceiling windows. To plan your trip or see if your Amtrak route has a sightseer lounge, see the list below:

• California Zephyr
• City of New Orleans
• Coast Starlight
• Empire Builder
• Southwest Chief
• Sunset Limited
• Texas Eagle

Note: Seats in the sightseer lounges are open to all passengers on a first-come, first-serve basis.