As a frequent Amtrak passenger who bought the USA Rail Pass, I think it provides a great value. Still, there are a few things ...

East Broad Top Railroad in Rockhill Furnace, PA, was voted the No. 2 Best Scenic Train Ride in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The railroad offers a 9-mile round trip through picturesque ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has seemingly endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, from hiking or skiing to boating and rafting. Sometimes, though, the best way to see Colorado’s incredible ...

A beloved long-running local railroad has been named among the nation’s most picturesque train rides. The California Western Railroad, also known as the Skunk Train, took the 10th and final spot in a ...

As a native of Washington, DC, I'll never forget looking out the window of an Amtrak train to take in the desert scenes of the American Southwest. The view looked just like the cowboy movies I loved ...

Winter landscapes can be truly gorgeous, especially when snow is cascading down and the icy ground shimmers in the light. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot easier to enjoy these scenic landscapes when ...

As the holiday season creeps in, there’s nothing quite like heading out on a magical holiday train ride, where hot cocoa, holiday music, and festive vibes await. From coast to coast, here are six ...

Getting there is definitely part of the fun with a fall foliage train ride. And because you don't have to navigate busy highways to take in the fall colors, you can just sit back and enjoy the ...

The train ride runs for 64 miles between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado. It passes through the San Juan Mountains and the Conejos Valley. Recently, the railroad added an option for a shorter ...

It’s always fun to ride the rails of a historic train, especially during themed rides where robbers board in old western attire or there’s a mystery to be solved during the two-hour excursion. This ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has seemingly ...

Amtrak's USA Rail Pass allows riders to take 10 trips across the country for a flat fee of $500. I've purchased the pass three times, and though the rides aren't luxurious, they're worth it. The pass ...