If you're considering an overnight Amtrak trip with sleeping accommodations, there are several routes to choose from. Most people prefer the mountain and desert scenery in the western half of the United States, but there are also overnight routes east of Chicago. To start planning your trip, here are the best (and most scenic) Amtrak … Continue reading 5 best Amtrak sleeper car routes

For a unique day trip from Philadelphia, book tickets on Amtrak for a rail adventure. Kids and adults will enjoy sights and attractions in nearby cities, including theme parks, boat rides, museums and historic sites. To start planning your getaway, here are the best Amtrak day trips from Philadelphia. For current train schedules and prices, … Continue reading 9 best Amtrak day trips from Philadelphia

For a rail adventure and change a scenery, plan a day or overnight train trip from Minneapolis. You can board Empire Builder trains in downtown St. Paul (view map) and travel through the Rocky Mountains, to the Pacific Northwest, and to cities big and small. To get started, here are the best Amtrak trips from … Continue reading 12 best Amtrak trips from Minneapolis

The Sunset Limited travels through the U.S. South and Southwest and has a variety of scenery that you can enjoy from your seat. There are also interesting sights and cultural experiences near many stations if you want to get off the train and explore. Here are the 10 best attractions along the Sunset Limited route … Continue reading 10 attractions on the Sunset Limited route to plan a trip around

If you're ready to get out and explore, consider an Amtrak trip from St. Louis. Missouri River Runner, Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains stop at the Gateway Transportation Center and travel to destinations near and far. Several day trips are doable or travel overnight to Texas, Arizona and California. To view your options, here … Continue reading 12 best Amtrak trips from St. Louis

There's more to the Empire Builder than just amazing scenery. There are many interesting places and unique attractions near stations on the route that you can plan a trip around. To get started, here are the 10 best stops for tourists. Be sure to book tickets for each segment of your trip and reserve lodging … Continue reading 10 best stops on the Empire Builder route

If you live in New York City and need a change a scenery, or are visiting and want to explore the surrounding area, Amtrak is a great option for a day trip. Many Amtrak trains stop at New York Penn Station, so you can easily visit a variety of destinations from big cities to coastal … Continue reading 15 best Amtrak day trips from NYC

The Southwest Chief is one of Amtrak's long-distance routes that travels in the western half of the United States. There's a variety of scenery you can view from the train, including farmlands, mountains and deserts, but to make your trip even more interesting, you can get off the train and check out some amazing sights … Continue reading 10 attractions on the Southwest Chief route to plan a trip around

The Crescent, Carolinian and Piedmont Amtrak routes stop in Charlotte each day and can take you to destinations across the eastern United States. Piedmont trains only travel in North Carolina while the Crescent and Carolinian are longer routes that can take you as far north as New York City. Only the Crescent has sleeper cars, … Continue reading 12 best Amtrak trips from Charlotte, NC

With over 500 Amtrak stations to choose from, there are many places to visit across the United States. You can travel to beaches, mountains, ski resorts, national parks and many cities big and small. Some of these cities have stations in walkable areas so you can step off the train and immediately experience the unique … Continue reading 30 best cities to visit on Amtrak

If you would rather be on a beach in winter than deal with cold weather, you aren't alone. Fortunately there are many warm coastal destinations to visit in the United States, some of which you can reach by train. Rail vacations to Florida and Southern California are great options if you don't want to fly … Continue reading 10 best Amtrak winter beach vacations

If you're looking for getaway ideas from Austin, there's more than road trips and flights. One Amtrak route, the Texas Eagle, stops in the city and travels to Chicago and Los Angeles with many stops in between. There are many great destinations you can visit while having a train adventure at the same time. See … Continue reading 10 best Amtrak trips from Austin

Visit lakes, museums, breweries and more with an Amtrak trip to the Midwest.

Texas Eagle Amtrak trains stop in Dallas and can take you to destinations across the United States. There is daily service to Chicago and San Antonio (and to all the stations along the way), but if you plan to travel west of San Antonio (including to California), train frequency is only three days each week. … Continue reading 9 best Amtrak trips from Dallas

Ready to take a train trip from Toledo? Two Amtrak routes stop at the downtown station: Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited. Both travel to Chicago and the East Coast with stops along the way. To start planning your trip, here are best Amtrak trips that don't involve middle-of-the-night travel. New York City and Boston … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Toledo

There are many great Amtrak getaways to choose from if you're looking for a mountain escape. Cabins, hiking trails, ski slopes, spas -- even hot springs and glaciers -- can all be reached via Amtrak train. To start planning your rail trip, here are 10 of the best destinations across the United States for hiking, … Continue reading 10 best mountain getaways on Amtrak

Even though Michigan has three Amtrak routes (Blue Water, Pere Marquette and Wolverine), they all travel to Chicago as the final destination, so there isn't a lot of diversity in the places you can visit. Good news is that you can transfer in Chicago to Amtrak trains that will take you across the country. Plus, … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Michigan

Raleigh is a great place to start an Amtrak trip. The Carolinian, Piedmont and Silver Star trains stop in the city, so there are multiple routes that can take you as far north as New York City and south all the way to Florida. To start planning your getaway, here are the best Amtrak trips … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Raleigh

The long-distance Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited Amtrak trains stop in San Antonio and travel to Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona and California. There are options for day trips and overnight adventures, and whether you travel to a destination near or far, you can book private accommodations in the sleeper car or choose … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from San Antonio

From Kansas City, you can explore small towns, big cities and natural wonders via Amtrak train. View the best Amtrak trips from Kansas City to start planning your trip.