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NORTHERN RAIL EXPERIENCE
Travel along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail
in this cross-country train trip on three iconic train routes: Empire Builder, Coast Starlight and California Zephyr. The scenic rail journey ventures from the breathtaking Midwest to the “Emerald City” of Seattle, through to the stunning beauty of San Francisco before returning to Chicago. Part of your journey features hop-on, hop-off sightseeing of some of the most iconic sights in the country, while other parts of your journey offer otherwise unseen scenery through the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains,
the lush forests of the West Coast and more. Catch the aforementioned Lake Shore Limited to Chicago to
begin this journey. Or the Capitol Limited, which runs from Washington, D.C., to Chicago, and passes through Alliance, Ohio, as well as Cleveland, Elyria, Sandusky and Toledo.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK EXPRESS
Three days of taking in the
breathtaking beauty at Glacier
National Park are only part of this
incredible cross-country train trip
that also features sightseeing,
delectable dining and incredible
accommodations in two iconic
American cities: Chicago and Seattle.
Explore the Windy and Emerald
cities to heart’s (and your stomach’s)
content with an architectural cruise
of the Chicago harbor and fully narrated hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours of the famous landmarks of Seattle.
GRAND RAIL EXPERIENCE ROUNDTRIP FROM LOS ANGELES
This coast-to-coast-to-coast roundtrip train trip truly is a grand experience, especially for train lovers. You’ll take five of Amtrak’s top train routes cross-country:
• The Sunset Limited route from Los Angeles to
New Orleans
• The Crescent line from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
• The Capitol Limited from Washington, D.C., to Chicago • The Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle
• The Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles
The sights, sounds and scrumptious food of Los Angeles, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Seattle are sure to satisfy, while the scenery of traversing the country by train will give you memories to talk about for years to come.
GRAND CANYON GETAWAY ROUNDTRIP FROM CHICAGO
The vast magnificence of the Grand Canyon is said to be life-changing. What better way to travel to this natural wonder than by cross-country train through the scenic landscapes of the country? Once you arrive in Arizona, you’ll visit Williams, an iconic town along historic Route 66. Next, board the Grand Canyon Railway for a scenic ride
into the Grand Canyon with majestic views of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Adding a getaway to an existing vacation is a great way
to customize your trip and spend some extra time exploring a specific location before you head back home or continue with your travels.
No matter the cross-country train trip you choose, you’re sure to have an enjoyable experience with
memories that will last a lifetime. And AAA members received $50 per booking savings off a 5-night or longer package and $100 per booking bounce-back offer for any three-cities Independent Rail Journey, combinable with any other published offer.
Book by calling 888-AAA-OHIO (888-222-6446), clicking AAA.com/Travel or visiting a AAA Ohio office today.
Snap the QR code to learn more. Or call your AAA Travel agent or visit AAA.com/Travel for travel planning assistance.
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