The Top Three Most Scenic Amtrak Trains
Jun 26, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Aboard comfortable overnight trains, seek out the beauty of America’s metropolises and wild expanses on one of the top three most scenic Amtrak routes.
Read more2023 Tour code: TU-EBEW-23
About the tour
If it is the experience of a lifetime you seek, look no further than a scenic tour through the country aboard the legendary tracks of the Empire Builder. Totaling over 2,200 miles in length, this journey shows us glimpses of seven of the northern-most states and the beautiful Pacific Coast. The expedition begins in the heart of the Midwest - Chicago - with a tour of the city on the Chicago River. Next, opt to explore the Navy Pier, check out a museum, or walk along the Magnificent Mile for top-notch shopping. The next morning, board the Empire Builder at Chicago's Union Station and enjoy the train's vast amenities as the journey commences. From the Mississippi River to the Bear Paw Mountains and Glacier National Park, the scenery is unbeatable; take it all in from the train's glass-enclosed Sightseer Lounge. We arrive in Seattle after two days of train travel and enjoy a full day of independent sightseeing through the city's most famous sites. After an overnight in the heart of Downtown Seattle, your tour comes to a close.
This vacation is available from Seattle to Chicago, based on your travel preference.
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Begin the Empire Builder experience on the Chicago River with an iconic sightseeing tour of Chicago's architecture and history by boat. Spend the rest of your day exploring all Chicago has to offer. From Navy Pier, Millenium Park and the spectacular lakefront, to the Magnificent Mile shopping, world-class parks and museums, you will wish you had a few more days. Overnight Chicago.
*Speak to a Rail Specialist if you would like to add additional nights or sightseeing activities in Chicago.
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4.3 / 5 · 15 reviews
Gerard Van de Vyver
Submitted 11/Mar
Unfriendly employees Cold food in dining car Limited menu Spotty internet if any No temperature control in sleeping car. Absolutely Filthy air vents! Dirty windows in sleeping car Filthy mirror in room. Colby our Room Steward was new and nice. The ONLY one who smiled. Alan in Dining Car very rude. When we asked for oatmeal and French Toast, he rudely said “One or the other, Lady. We’re not a restaurant.” Then she said “Just the oatmeal then. I don’t need the rest of the stuff.” He replied “That’s what it comes with.” I said “That’s a waste of food.” They finally brought just the oatmeal.
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Donna Sewall
Submitted 14 Nov 2022
I would have preferred anyone of the other rooms because A, which I had, was the worst configured of them all.
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DAVID R SABIN
Submitted 10 Nov 2022
staff was very good and attentive to our needs
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Donna Sewall
Submitted 30 Oct 2022
Car could have been better.
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Bill
Submitted 09 Oct 2022
It’s was a lot of fun!
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customer
Submitted 07 Oct 2022
The staff was wonderful, especially Lori & Nick, in dinning room....Erika in the sleepercars! Food was good too. Definitely enjoyed the trip! The large windows, could use a major cleaning, also there was a bad smell every once in a while.
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