Southwest Georgia Train Tour

In southern Georgia, the land below Atlanta and north of the Florida line is a pine tree filled wilderness dotted with small towns and rural farms. The rolling hills blend into flatlands until the meet the Okefenokee Swamp located near the Florida border. Southern Georgia is filled with scenic wonders and historical places.  The best way to tour the area is by rail.  That Southwest Georgia Train Tour offers day trips to visit historical small towns of the region and vistas of farmland and forests in between.  Leaving out of Cordele, Georgia the train makes a run seven to eight hours long. The price of a ticket is $32.95 for adults and $15.95 for children under twelve. The cost is considered cheap compared to other day trips offered by competing train tours.

Alaska Railroad

Alaska Railroad  

When one thinks of Alaska, the idea of outdoor adventure and wildlife comes to mind. Many people today tour the state by cruise ship or car, but to really see the back country and view the sites in comfort and style, the Alaska railroad is the best mode of transportation. The railway offers tour packages that cover the different tastes of travelers and adventurers. The tours are reasonably priced and, at the same time, offer five star services. The days of high prices and long rail rides with little amenities are over. Rail has become an adventure, especially in the beautiful, awe inspiring wilderness of Alaska.

Amtrak offers tours of the National Parks of the Rockies

Amtrak offers tours of the National Parks of the Rockies 

Winter driving is treacherous; so many travelers do not vacation during the cold and dreary months.  These trends of staying at home during the winter are being broken by train tours of the National Parks of the Rockies.  The train tour of the Rockies is offered by Amtrak and begins in Chicago, Illinois.  Two trains, the Amtrak’s California Zephyr and the Montana Empire Builder will take you through some of the most majestic scenery of the Rocky Mountain area.  Packed full of activities and excursions the train trip will take you through Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, the lower half of Glacier National Park, and many mountain towns of historical significance.

The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

The Appalachian Mountains have bee a vacation destination for decades. The majestic beauty of the lower part of the Appalachians, the Great Smoky Mountains, has been viewed by millions of visitors.  The roads around the mountains offer spectacular views, but to visit the back country via rail is an experience of a lifetime. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers five tours that will spark interest in any traveler. Each tour is unique and is planed with a specific route that will detail scenery and wildlife in a way that many visitors by car have not seen. The fares for these tours range between $36 and $44.  Children under two ride for free. The tours last from one half to four and a half hours depending on the duration you wish to be on the train. Each tour route is individualized, showcasing spectacular scenery and emphasizing the best of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Finding Cheap Train Tickets for Kids and Their Families

Finding Cheap Train Tickets for Kids and Their Families
 

People don’t talk much about the railroad as a mode of transportation in the United States.  Most of the country is more concerned with travel by car or by plane.  In other countries, the train is a prominent part of the landscape.  Almost anywhere you go, you can find cheap train tickets for kids.