One of the best ways to really see the diverse landscapes and personalities of the U.S. through a train window as you travel coast to coast. This summer I partnered with Amtrak to travel from New York City to San Francisco and back, traveling over 7,000 miles across 20 states in about 143 hours…
Cable cars are a symbol of San Francisco, but did you know a Mayor once ordered them to be replaced with buses? Or that cable cars are very different from trolleys or trams? Watch the video for some of our favorite fun facts or read on for more about San Francisco’s historic cable cars. 1.…
San Francisco has been lovingly nicknamed, “America’s most beautiful city,” and with rows of pastel Victorian homes, vintage cable cars and idyllic beaches, it is easy to see why. The Golden Gate Bridge contrasted against a blue sky or shrouded in fog is always a top American sight to see! From the vibrant and colorful…
One experience that belongs on every travel bucket list is a scenic train ride. Avoid the stress of flight security checks or crazy drivers by taking the scenic route. Relax and watch the world with access to a dining car, showers and an observatory car on one of the most picturesque train journeys in the…
The homeplace of Jazz, deep-dish pizza and the world’s first skyscraper, Chicago is second to no city! In fact, it was nicknamed the “second city” because a majority of thebuildings were reconstructed after the Great Chicago fire in 1871, establishng the rebuilt Chicago skyline as the architectural epicenter it is today. When a city’s top…
Traveling cross-country by train is an adventure that requires packing light and thoughtfully so that everything you might need is easily accessible! Amtrak allows you to bring two smaller personal items and two larger carry-on items. You are permitted to bring two personal items of 25 lbs. each and measuring 14x11x7 inches each, AND two…
Thousands of passengers rush through train stations, usually to do one of two things: depart or arrive, but next time you’re traveling, consider looking up or around you at the grandeur of these beautiful train stations. Each façade and main concourse has its own style, history and secrets. Post-war, many of these grand stations were…
