Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

Riding from 300-foot-tall redwoods to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk might be the best way to sightsee in California.

This peaceful town is the perfect escape in Pennsylvania with a historic train journey offering scenic views and ample ...

New York's Adirondack mountain range is a truly beautiful place, and this pricey but worthwhile scenic train ride displays ...

Boone, Iowa, is home to a railroad museum and scenic railroad that offers excursions through gorgeous countryside. The train ...

The Brightline has been hailed as the future of high-speed rail in the United States, but it has one big, unignorable problem ...

Looking for a peaceful escape? This Pennsylvania train ride delivers unforgettable scenery and small-town charm.

Founded in 1966, the Monticello Railway Museum is a nonprofit in Central Illinois that offers old-fashioned train rides to ...

Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views ...