There's something timeless about hearing a whistle echo through crisp winter air and stepping aboard a train bound for the North Pole, or at least the next best thing. Across the country, heritage ...

“Polar Express” and Santa trains throughout Upstate New York are once again delivering pajama-ready holiday fun on tracks that wind through wintery woods.

Discover these holiday train rides around the South, featuring visits with Santa, festive decorations and special themed ...

From West Virginia to California, passengers board classic train carriages decked out in lights and garland, offering a ...

There’s something undeniably romantic about train travel. They are slow, scenic, and nostalgic, and trains invite you to ...

Next to Santa’s sleigh, vintage trains are the most magical mode of transport come Christmastime. That’s in large part due to the enduring charms of Chris Van Allsburg’s iconic The Polar Express, a ...

Between September and November, the landscape wakes up. Leaves drain from green to flame, humidity drops out of the air, and entire regions take on the clarity of a cleaned lens. The shift is quick in ...

I made my first overnight Amtrak ride in a roomette more comfortable by adjusting the temperature, downloading movies, and ...

From Washington to Vermont, these rail journeys showcase America's best autumnal scenery. On Amtrak's famous California Zephyr route, the stretch between Sacramento and Reno showcases the stunning ...

Grab your Christmas pajamas! These scenic Colorado trains are taking riders on festive trips to the ‘North Pole,’ complete with hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and visits with Santa. You’ll want to grab ...