This $213 Spectacular Train Ride Shows You All of America’s Most Beautiful Sights

440 hours of distraction-free sightseeing

Although Low focuses on the Western part of his trip, the journey from Denver to New York is a blissful distraction free 40 hours by train. Well, some may find a train journey anything but blissful but to the traveler who loves such ways of journeying across the country, it surely is.

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5With a 15-day rail pas you see even more

Low also says that Amtrak has a $429 rail pass or the Amtrak 15 day rail pass which enables you to see more of this great country and splits up 8 different rides allowing you to disembark on permitted routes. Low explored three stops on the Zephyr line-Denver-Salt Lake City and Chicago. Along the way, he clicked spectacular photos of skylines, historical Landmarks like Chicago’s Chi-town Union station.

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6Travelling through upstate New York

Low switched to Lake Shore Limited which travels through most of the Midwest and Pennsylvania before arriving at Penn Station in New York. The route offers some splendid views of the south shore of Lake Michigan and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York which comprises a panorama of 11 lakes. You can also spruce up your trip with some sightseeing in Boston or Cleveland as there will be stops in these cities.

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7Cool sites and a rich historical and scenic experience

Pro-tip: If you upgrade to Business class on Lake Shore Limited will mean you get all these goodies like dedicated car seating and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages as well as access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago.

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8Boarding at San Fransico

Low began his journey at 9 am boarding the train at San Francisco reaching Salt Lake City in 17 hours. He shares photos of some cool sites he came across during the train journey. Remember, you don’t actually need to travel on Amtrak with a 15-day pass, you can work out your own package but for $49, Low is helping people plan and book their trips.

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