Southern US Train Trips
The southern states are known for deep history, antebellum
architecture and, above all else, charm. Train vacations to the
South can include packages that celebrate America's musical history
with stays in cities like Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans. In
Nashville, experience the heart of country music at the legendary
Grand Ole' Opry. Memphis offers a glimpse at the beginnings of rock
'n' roll at places like Sun Studios and Elvis's home, Graceland.
Your Deep South tour itinerary may also include a New Orleans tour,
where jazz notes fill the air of the French Quarter. Uncover
breathtaking views from the South's scenic rail lines, visit
historic properties and enjoy tours that bring these alluring
cities to life.
Southern USA tours also take travelers to the Southwest, a
region that is visually and culturally much different than the Deep
South yet is a trove of natural and cultural treasures. Select
train trips highlight special annual events, such as the Albuquerque Balloon
Festival in New Mexico. Alternatively, other tours focus on
landmark sights of the Southwest, like the Grand
Canyon, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. In between
these destinations, each city offers its own unique atmosphere,
from the artist community of Santa Fe
to the vintage Americana feel of Williams. A highlight of any visit
to the region is a ride aboard the vintage rail cars of the Grand
Canyon Railway, which takes visitors directly to the South Rim
of one of the world's most incredible natural formations, the Grand
Canyon.
A selection of rail and river cruise and train to ocean cruise
tour packages are available to travelers, as well. These
well-planned trips combine rail travel with a refreshing cruise-
either aboard a restored steamboat down
the Mississippi River to New Orleans or through the Panama
Canal or Western Caribbean waters aboard a state-of-the-art ocean
liner.
