If you’re considering a train trip as part of your honeymoon destination, here are a few of the top US train trips. Here’s a chance to know what sights and wonders await you.
West Virginia
It may not be the most cosmopolitan state in the country, but that signifies little when you’re neck-deep in a thrilling murder or bluegrass music mystery while enjoying a 5-hour train ride to Bald Knob, the 2nd highest point in West Virginia. Mystery Dinner or Bluegrass Dinner train rides are available weekly during the spring to fall season.
Taking the Cass Scenic Railroad also allows you a glimpse of a well-preserved lumber town. Guests will only have to pay $25. The Cass Scenic Railroad offers a discount for two rail trips taken within 7 days: check the website for details. You can even stay overnight in a Caboose.
Idaho
Evergreen forests, lovely mountain meadows, bush-covered hills, and awe-inspiring narrow canyons are just some of the sights you’ll be treated to when you take a train trip through the Thunder Mountain line. The train trip originates from Horseshoe bend and goes through different routes of Idaho to give you the best views of the state. During your journey, you may also be treated to glimpses of Idaho wildlife such as blue herons, elk, foxes, deer, and, if you’re lucky, bald eagles as well.
The railway also offers Murder Mystery dinner train trips, as well as, a variety of other kinds of trips and special event trips throughout the year.
Amtrak Scenic Train Ride
This famous company offers you a chance to enjoy the finest sights of the country. Your journey starts off from Chicago and goes on all the way to San Francisco. The Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains are just some of the famous sights you’ll glimpse along the way. As your train trip progresses, you’ll also be treated to picture-perfect scenes of the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, mystical-looking ever green forests, and snowcapped mountains.
Fall Colors on the Mississippi
A famous travel company gives guests twelve wonderful days to enjoy the fall colors of the Mississippi. Your exciting journey will commence with a two-night stay at the spectacular Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. Afterwards, you’ll board The Steamboat Express, a vintage steam train, and head off to St. Louis. From there, you’ll board a cruise ship and travel all the way to St. Paul or Minneapolis. This is an all inclusive package and includes all overnights and meals.
If you are not from Chicago, the company will be more than ready to provide complimentary train travel arrangement to get you to the city. Discounted flights are also available for those living closer to Chicago.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Authentic 40’s to 50’s climate-controlled coaches are used to get passengers to travel the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in comfort. In your journey, you’ll enjoy the historical sights of Ohio and Erie Canalway as well as the wonderful landscapes of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Other points of interest that your train trip may include are the Canal Visitor Center, Akron Zoo, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Hale Farm and Village, and Village of Peninsula.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Those hoping for a quick but delightful train trip will have their wishes fulfilled when they take a train trip using the Georgetown Loop Railroad in Colorado. The rail is built 640 feet above the ground, possessing a variety of curves, loops, fills, cuts, and trestles as it treks a path through the mountains from Georgetown to Silver Plume. The short tour will give you the opportunity to have the best views of Devil’s Gate High Bridge and Clear Creek. And if you find yourself with time to spare, you can also take an optional walk through the Lebanon Silver Mine.
For more information about what to expect from the top US train trips, contact your preferred travel agent. Or, do some online research to see which of them appeals to you and fits into your honeymoon destination plans.
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