America Coast to Coast with Grand Canyon

Welcome to the Big Apple! Upon arrival in New York City, transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Visit Times Square, take in a theater performance, and enjoy one of New York's many fantastic restaurants. Overnight New York City.

Board a double-decker sightseeing bus for a fantastic tour of the city. Hop on and off at more than 30 different stops including Central Park, Lincoln Center, Fifth Avenue, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, and more. Overnight New York City.

This morning head to bustling Penn Station and board Amtrak's Acela for your train trip to Washington, DC. Transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure to explore the nation's capital. Overnight Washington, DC.

See all of Washington, DC's best sites on today's tour of the nation's capital. Highlights include the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol Building and more historic sites and monuments. The remainder of the day is yours to explore this vibrant city at leisure. Overnight Washington, DC.

The better part of the day is free to visit one of Washington, DC's many important museums and monuments, explore Georgetown, or see where the nation's elected officials conduct business on the Hill. This afternoon, make your way to DC's Union Station to board Amtrak's Capitol Limited for the overnight journey to Chicago. As the train makes its way through Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana, visit the Sightseer Lounge car for panoramic views of the passing scenery, enjoy a fresh meal selection, and settle into your onboard accommodations for the comfortable trip west. Overnight train.

• Dinner (Sleeping Car passengers only)

The Capitol Limited is scheduled to arrive in Chicago this morning. Transfer on your own to your centrally-located hotel, drop off your belongings and hit the town for a full day of sightseeing on a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour. Visit the city's most popular attractions, including Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, the theater district and more. Overnight Chicago. 

• Breakfast (Sleeping Car passengers only)

You have a full day at your leisure in the Windy City. Visit one of the city's amazing museums to view precious works of art, age-old fossils, or the solar system. Shop the fine stores along the Magnificent Mile. Enjoy a cocktail--and the views--from the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building. Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, situated in the heart of the city. Stroll along the lakefront, see a first-run play and dine in a renowned steak house. Overnight Chicago. 

There's no need to rush this morning. Sleep in or finish your souvenir shopping. This afternoon make your way to Chicago's historic Union Station. Board Amtrak's Southwest Chief and settle in for the overnight journey to Williams, Arizona. As the train begins its journey west mid-afternoon, visit the Sightseer Lounge for stunning views of the passing scenery. Overnight train.

• Dinner (Sleeping Car passengers only)

As you leave the plains of the Midwest behind, the scenery changes to colorful desert. Spend the day relaxing aboard the train. Read a book, chat with other travelers or get lost in thought as you enjoy the unsurpassed scenery from the lounge car or your seat. The train arrives in Flagstaff late this evening. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in neighboring Williams. Overnight Williams.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sleeping Car passengers only)

After breakfast at the Fred Harvey Restaurant, make the journey to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon aboard the vintage Grand Canyon Railway, the historic train that once transported the likes of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Doris Day. Once at the Grand Canyon, embark on a Freedom Tour of the South Rim, a narrated tour that visits some of the most prominent lookouts including Mohave Point and Hermits Rest. Overnight Grand Canyon.

• Breakfast

Spend the morning exploring the South Rim on your own or take another guided tour. There are several historical buildings worth visiting including Buckey O'Neill's Cabin, the longest continually standing structure in the South Rim; and Bright Angel Lodge with its small museum honoring Fred Harvey, who played a prominent role in popularizing the Grand Canyon. Opt to visit Mary Colter's Lookout Studio and Hopi House, or take the shuttle to the Geology Museum at Yavapai Point or to the Visitor Center. Board the Grand Canyon Railway southbound to Williams Depot at 3:30 pm. Dinner this evening is at the Fred Harvey Restaurant. Relax at the historic Grand Canyon Railway hotel before transferring to Flagstaff tonight for your train west to Los Angeles. After such a full day, you'll be ready for a good night's rest aboard the Southwest Chief. Overnight train.

• Dinner

The Southwest Chief is scheduled to arrive at Los Angeles' Union Station this morning. Transfer on your own to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure. See Santa Monica Pier, visit the Getty Museum, shop the chic boutiques along Rodeo Drive, or ask your concierge to get your tickets to a local sporting event or concert. Overnight Los Angeles.

• Breakfast (Sleeping Car passengers only)

Get acquainted with Los Angeles on today's sightseeing tour. See the city's popular sights as you travel from downtown LA to Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, and Beverly Hills. Overnight Los Angeles.

Your vacation comes to an end this morning. Transfer on your own to the airport or railway station for your return trip home.