Best Summer Vacation Spots in the USA
Jan 03, 2022 · By Vacations By Rail
From national park adventures to big city explorations, here are the top summer vacation destinations in the USA.
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2022 Tour code: RM-CREA-22
About the tour
Journey through the untamed beauty of Colorado on this 8-day Rocky Mountain expedition. We discover expanses of landscape hidden from modern traffic aboard six fantastic railways: the Georgetown Loop Railroad, the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway. While we ride the rails, railroad experts and knowledgeable guides introduce us to the mining and railway history of the state. Our journey also includes a visit to the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods. Join the experience as the colorful past of the Old West is brought to life once more.
Highlights
Activity level Keep it Going
Less sitting, more walking. You don’t mind longer days of physical activity and sightseeing with some activities that go into the evening. Some rest periods are nice but only when necessary.
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Itinerary
Our journey begins as you meet your group and Tour Manager in Denver this morning and we transfer to Golden, CO, by coach to explore the Colorado Rail Museum. A tour through its featured exhibits, extensive collection of rolling stock and Roundhouse restoration facility offers an insider's perspective of this fascinating site. Departing the museum, we immerse ourselves in the mining history of the Rocky Mountains aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad. This narrow-gauge, two coil loop railway was completed in 1884 and takes us on the original 4 1/2-mile loop between Georgetown and Silver Plume. Lunch is served in Georgetown before a scenic drive through the rugged landscape to the resort town of Silverthorne. Overnight Silverthorne, CO.
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4.6 / 5 · 114 reviews
Frances, E., The Villages, FL
Submitted 26 Apr 2019
Everything was 5-Star from arrival until departure. Sheryl is as good as they come, as well as our bus driver, James. The tour was breath-taking, fun, memorable and moving. America is truly BEAUTIFUL! Thanks, again to everyone who put this remarkable tour together!
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Fae P., West Chester, OH
Submitted 19 Feb 2019
Great tour and manager! This was a bucket list trip for my husband and it was spectacular!
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Frank N., Forest Hill, MD
Submitted 02 Jan 2019
Wonderful trip!
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Mary H., Avenel, NJ
Submitted 31 Dec 2018
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! The best tour manager and driver. I have such an appreciation for this beautiful state.
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Linda K., Manchester, PA
Submitted 25 Dec 2018
Enjoyed all stops, well organized tour, tour director on top of all changes in itinerary, good service, enjoyable trip.
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Ken M., Escondido, CA
Submitted 20 Dec 2018
Outstanding trip and service by all. Met expectations/exceeded! Very nice group to travel with.
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