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DC Travel Guide  |  Shopping  |  Travel

What to Pack for a Train Trip

Hint: It's all about comfort.
Agatha Christie, Cork Pops, Murder on the Orient Express, Packing
June 20, 2018
Photograph by Carey Shaw/Stocksy.
Travel

Five Easy Train Weekend Getaways From Washington, D.C.

Best of all: You won't need a car at the other end.
Harpers Ferry, Richmond, Roanoke, Staunton
June 20, 2018
Train tracks. Photograph by Kholodnitskiy Maksim via Unsplash.
News & Politics  |  Travel

The Five Best Train Journeys in the U.S.

You won't forget some of these views.
Amtrak, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans
June 20, 2018
While double-decker trains with observation cars can’t fit through the tunnels and under the wires found along the East Coast, they’re common in wide-open spaces in the rest of the country. Photograph by Nigel Killeen/Getty Images.
Opinion  |  Travel

Why Your Next Vacation Should Be by Train

It's a relaxing way to travel—and the best way to understand this country.
Acela, AIDS Memorial Quilt, Amish, Amtrak
June 20, 2018
The Pacific Surfliner is just one of Amtrak’s many scenic routes. Read on for more reasons to ride the rails. Photograph by Yury Miller/Alamy.
News & Politics  |  Travel

The Ultimate Guide to Having a Great Train Vacation

Why you should ride the train cross-country, the best routes, what to pack, and more.
Amtrak, Train Travel, Trains
June 20, 2018
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