Wen and Chris’ Excellent Wedding Adventure
Last week we met Wen Lee and Chris Stratton, newlyweds who decided to put our USA Rail Pass to good use by crisscrossing the country to hold 4 wedding receptions, in 4 different cities, over 30 days. Heading into their third (yes, third!) wedding reception in Boston, we caught up with the couple to hear about their trip aboard the Cardinal ...
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4 Essential Travel Tips for Booking Summer Vacations
Planning a vacation can be overwhelming. From the highway gridlock to the heavy luggage, you'll need a vacation from your vacation by the time all is said and done. So skip the headache and explore a cross country train adventure instead. Kids ride for 50% off and we handle all the driving. All. The. Driving. We even make it easy ...
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7 Reasons to Ride the California Zephyr
You can take the California Zephyr any day between Chicago and San Francisco, and catch the scenic sights throughout Nebraska, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento. But, voted as fan favorite, here are 7 reasons, why you’ll want to book a trip today. 1) It’s the most beautiful, guiding you through awesomely high cliffs of Glenwood Canyon, adorned with aspen and evergreen ...
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Best August Events a Train Ride Away
The dog days of summer are upon us, which means festivals across the country are really starting to heat up. Looking to make August a month to remember? We've got a list of hot tickets items you don't want to miss. So snag your seat, score a deal, and check out these five must-attend August events. NYC Restaurant Week Do you ...
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Ride the Rails then the Rides
Beaches are great and so are music festivals, but if you’re a thrill seeker you may want to kick it up a notch. Lucky for you, we can take you to some of the best amusement parks in the country. If you love riding in the front car and screaming at the top of your lungs, we have the Amtrak adventure ...
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2 USA Rail Passes, 4 Cities and 4 Wedding Celebrations
Having traveled more than 60,000 miles by rail in the past five years, Wen Lee and Chris Stratton knew when they decided to get married that Amtrak would play a role in their celebration. With family scattered across the country, they decided to combine their wedding and honeymoon into an epic cross country train adventure. As they cross the country ...
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Kid Travel Just Got More Fun!
Kids ages 2-12 ride half off on Amtrak, which is all the more reason to plan your next family vacation with us! Looking for a fun way to introduce your little ones to train travel or get them excited about an upcoming trip with us? We've got you covered with an awesome interactive game center online, made to entertain and educate ...
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Amtrak Exhibit Train Heads to Harrington, DE
It wouldn’t be summer time without a good’ole state fair. That’s why this weekend, July 19 & 20, (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday), our Amtrak Exhibit Train is making a stop in Vice President Biden’s home state, for the 94th annual Delaware State Fair. With this year’s theme, An American Classic ...
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#Amtrakgram: Enter to Win!
From the onboard #selfies to your #nofilter needed landscape shots, we want your best Instagram photos and videos from our trains! With more than 500 destinations covering 21,300 miles throughout 46 states, we're giving you quite the canvas to work with! It's simple, just use our hashtag: #Amtrakgram There will be 1 Grand Prize winner and 3 Second Place winners. For ...
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A Quiet, Calm Adventure Is Just What This Artist Ordered
Last month, Katie Rodgers, the illustrator behind the popular blog Paper Fashion, set out on a midnight train to Georgia. For her first overnight train experience she road on our Silver Service from the bright lights of New York City to the hostess city of the south, Savannah, Georgia. When she returned to her home in NYC, we caught up ...
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Breathtaking Views Ahead, Scout’s Honor
There are 15 long distance routes that crisscross the country connecting our riders to more than 500 destinations. One of those routes, the Southwest Chief, runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles. The Chief offers views of the mighty Mississippi, wheat fields and ranches and carves through canyon passages only a few feet wider than the train itself. If you are ...
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Making the Ride a Little Brighter with psychylustro
If you’ve traveled along our Northeast Corridor recently you may have thought to yourself, ‘What’s with all the neon?’ Well, we’re here to dispel the rumors. No it’s not a result of an epic game of paintball. It’s psychylustro - a temporary art installation by contemporary artist, Katharina Grosse. Presented by The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, this public ...
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Comic Con International is Back!
With its renowned cultural hot spots, like the 25 museums in Balboa Park, beach side shopping on Coronado Island, and the outstanding views from Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, San Diego is always a great getaway destination. But for some superhero sized sight-seeing in San Diego, we recommend traveling on July 24 – 27 for the 45th annual Comic Con International. With ...
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Hit Up These Beach Destinations
Get your beach bum back in the sand this summer. With over 500 destinations, Amtrak can take you anywhere from the gnarliest waves in California to the chill shorelines of Maine. Here are five beach destinations you won’t want to miss: Old Orchard Beach Relax by the Maine seashore during the day and catch their awesome fireworks at night: the ...
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