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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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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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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USA Rail Pass, Let’s Explore
We all know America is beautiful, but seeing it from sea level is truly breathtaking. With our Amtrak USA Rail Pass, we give adventurous souls the opportunity to create the epic rail journey of their dreams. But before you pack your bags, there are a few things you need to know. Here are five USA Rail Pass knowledge nuggets just ...
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Jon Jon’s Donner Pass Wish Comes True
“It was the best trip I’ve ever had and it was even kinda life changing,” that’s how 8-year-old Jonathan (better known as Jon Jon) described the rail adventure he took last week. Jon Jon, who suffers from a severe heart defect, was able to sit in the cab of an Amtrak locomotive and even take a seat behind the wheel ...
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Save On A Trip of A Lifetime
Summertime has us longing for quality time with friends and family and a chance to explore someplace new this year. Now before you grab your car keys and head out on your next adventure, let this act as a friendly reminder that Amtrak serves over 500 destinations, so we are bound to be headed where you want to go. Still ...
Read MoreSoak It All In With A Long Distance Train Ride
Rachel Hofstetter, author of Cooking Up a Business and founder of Guesterly, and Irina Gonzalez from Latina Magazine, joined other tech innovators, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders on a great adventure through the American Southwest to Austin, Texas for SXSW. They rode the Texas Eagle and discovered that the beautiful view is just one of the many perks of long distance train ...
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Take the Train to these Top July 4 Destinations
According to Foursquare, the location-based mobile site, people really love visiting historic sites on July 4. And luckily Amtrak can take you to these top 10 July 4 destinations! So leave the driving to us and we'll leave all the check-ins to you! Still need convincing to hit the rails this 4th? We're even running special late trains to get you home in ...
Read MoreBJ Mendelson Breaks Down the Perks of Long Distance Train Travel
This year for SXSW, a group of tech innovators, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders boarded the Texas Eagle for an inspiring and collaborative ride. The amazing scenery, engaging collaborative environment and the opportunity to explore and be inspired is all part of the Amtrak long-distance experience, but have we mentioned how awesome it is to sleep on a train? We caught up with social media guru, BJ ...
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Eat Here Now: Five Foodie Cities
Hungry? Head to these scrumptious spots in America's top foodie cities, as recently ranked by Conde Nast Traveler... Newport, Rhode Island This seafood sanctuary is a fishmonger’s heaven. Feel as happy as a clam after chowing down at the 78-year-old Flo’s Clam Shack -- or, opt for a more upscale and unique dining experience at the Spiced Pear, which serves wild burgundy escargot and ...
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5 Awesome National Parks for Summer Vacations
More than 237 national parks are accessible by our trains. And the summer is the perfect time to explore both American past times! Take advantage of our 50% fares for kids then sit back and relax as we handle all the driving. In fact, we'll even make a few suggestions. Here are our five favorite national parks to visit this summer! 1. Everglades National Park Bring your ...
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Share Your Great Views from Coast to Coast
Our trains can take you to more than 500 destinations across America. Between those small towns and big cities are some great views, and you're not afraid to share them! When a train full of first-time passengers experienced the beauty of the American Southwest recently, they were in awe of the great views. "In the observation car, you just feel like you ...
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5 Epic Train Trips That Will Totally Inspire You
Take some advice from these train adventurers. Pack your bags, grab your friends and head to one of our more than 500 destinations across the country. We promise your train trips will be E-P-I-C! The #NerdTrain Adventure When one group of young people came up with a hair-brain idea about meeting in different cities around the country and traveling to them by train, it ...
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