Amtrak's Empire Builder service between Chicago and Seattle or Portland passes through some of the West's most majestic scenery and must-see towns.

Immerse yourself in peak winter wonderland vibes when you hop aboard for this locomotive adventure through Pennsylvania's ...

All aboard for excursions through tunnels and past mountains views to Robinson Canyon and Valley Vista. There are even ...

This northeastern California town sits at the junction of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges, providing spectacular scenery and a slow-paced lifestyle. Housing costs run 60-70% below California’s ...

Tucked away in Northern California’s Siskiyou County, Yreka is a retirement dream that won’t drain your nest egg. This former gold rush town boasts historic brick buildings and a walkable downtown ...

Clint Eastwood in Pale Rider Image via Warner Bros. When it comes to feature-length Westerns, there are more than a dime a dozen out there. For decades, it was the most popular genre in Hollywood, ...

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The Wilmington & Western Railroad has reopened after months of restoration, offering scenic rides through Red Clay Valley. Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in ...

The Oklahoma Railway Museum is inviting families to get into the Halloween spirit with its “Halloween Train”, running this weekend only in Oklahoma City. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in ...

Ride the iconic Gornergrat Bahn, Switzerland’s first electrically powered cogwheel railway. Opened in 1898, this unforgettable journey climbs 1,484 meters from Zermatt to Europe’s highest open-air ...