10 Scenic Train Rides for a Journey Through History in USA

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Grand Canyon Railway

This historic train takes you on a 64-mile journey from Williams, Arizona to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

This coal-fired steam train travels through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, offering stunning scenery and a glimpse into the state's mining history.

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White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad

This scenic train ride takes you from Skagway, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.

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California Zephyr

This Amtrak route travels from Chicago to Emeryville/San Francisco, passing through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the California wine country.

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Coast Starlight

Travel along the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle on this Amtrak route.

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Empire Builder

This Amtrak route stretches from Chicago to Seattle, crossing the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Northwest.

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Southwest Chief

This Amtrak route takes you from Los Angeles to Chicago, passing through the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, the rolling plains of Kansas, and the heart of America.

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The Cardinal

This Amtrak route travels from New York City to Chicago, offering views of the Appalachian Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Ohio River Valley.

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Georgetown Loop Railroad

This narrow-gauge railroad takes passengers on a scenic journey through the mountains near Georgetown, Colorado.

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Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

This short train ride takes you through the foothills of Mount Rainier in Washington state.

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