Top American Railroad Train Excursions – Where to Go

Posted by Editor

January 8, 2009

Time may be gold, but there comes a point in your life when you have to slow down and smell the roses. For a wonderful southwestern leisurely and luxurious vacation, consider joining a rail tour to enjoy the country’s best sights.

Arizona

One notable US train trip in Arizona has found an exciting way to begin the tour: riders will be highly entertained when they realize they’ve become a part of a staged old west shootout. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The trip continues with a fun and comfortable 2-hour train ride all the way to the top of the Grand Canyon, the perfect Arizona vacations. After that, guests are then given a few hours to explore the sights to their hearts’ content before being called back for the return trip.

Another way of enjoying the wonderful sights of Arizona is by taking the 4-hour Verde Canyon Railroad train trip. With this tour, you’ll be entertained by rare sights of nesting places for bald eagles and, of course, the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Expect to pay $65 for either trip.

California

Imagine boarding a train that had begun its faithful service in 1897 and had been featured in over three hundred films, including Unforgiven and High Noon. Well, that’s exactly what you get from the Sierra Railroad train tour. Your trip begins from Oakdale, which is about 1 hour away from San Francisco, and proceeds to famous sites of the state. As this is a train trip that promises you a Wild West adventure, expect your train to be a target of “outlaws” at some point.

Kids and adults are charged $25 and $49 respectively for admissions.

Colorado

Few people are aware that the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the longest and highest narrow-gauge line in the country and has been in use since the late 1800’s. Your train trip could last anywhere between six to eight hours, all the while entertaining you with a fantastic bird’s eye view of Colorado. Passing through its various mountain tunnels can also be quite a surreal experience.

Expect to pay $62 for the tour, but don’t worry because your train ticket also includes lunch!

Massachusetts

If all you can fit in your schedule is a short train tour then consider taking the Cape Cod Central Road in Massachusetts. The trip starts off from Hyannis and gives you a scenic two-hour journey through cranberry bogs and spectacular woodlands. If you have extra free time, you can pay for an additional 1-hour boat trip to check out the Kennedy Compound.

The price? Just $14 for kids and $18 for adults!

Washington

The White House is not the only place of interest the capital has to offer. If you take the Mount Rainier Scenic Road, you’ll have an hour and half to explore other beautiful, albeit less famous, sights of Washington. The train trip starts from Mineral, which is less than a hundred miles from Seattle, and passes through magnificent waterfalls and woods. Best of all, you’ll be doing this in the comfort of an authentic steam train from the 1920’s.

These are the top US train trips you can take, but of course, there are other options you can explore. Visit your preferred travel agency representative to know of other exciting places in the country you can take a train trip to.

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