Amtrak’s Top Train Journeys to Experience Fall Foliage!

Posted on by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

This fall, there is no better way to find fall views, than by rail. Grab your flannel shirts and follow along for Amtrak’s top train rides to see fall foliage.


Cowboy country meets autumn on the Heartland Flyer

Take a ride through the wild west and take in seasonal views from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City on the Heartland Flyer. The Heartland Flyer connects Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, TX daily and also connects travelers to the cowboy state of mind that lives on in the West. At Fort Worth, connections are available to Dallas, Chicago and San Antonio via the Texas Eagle

Catch the best views of New England on the Vermonter

As its name suggests, the Vermonter takes riders through maple country in the heart of New England. The Vermonter offers service between Washington, DC and St. Albans in northern Vermont. Your journey north on the Vermonter begins in DC and runs through New York City to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Vermont is renowned for the longest ski season in the East. Its world-famous ski resorts include Killington, Mount Snow, Smugglers’ Notch, Stowe, Sugarbush and Stratton. Experience the Green Mountain State’s scenic vistas and New England charm any time of the year. If you’re a native Vermonter, treat yourself to a trip southward to one of the great cities of the eastern United States. New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, are all stops on the Vermonter’s daily journey south. Find similar views on the Ethan Allen Express, Adirondack, and Maple Leaf routes in the same region!

Find the true meaning of fall in New York with the Empire Service

In the city, there aren’t many signs of fall. With service from New York to Niagara Falls, there is no better way to adventure out of the everyday gridlock than with Amtrak’s Empire Service! With frequent daily trains between NYC and Albany (and others that continue to Buffalo and Niagara Falls), business and leisure travel has never been easier. You can do almost anything in New York City, but when it’s time to get out in the country, head north to the Hudson River Valley for a vacation in wine country. Take the Empire Service to the Finger Lakes region or continue all the way to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Experience fall in the South on the Silver Service

With a route from New York to Miami, the Silver Service will take you through the best views in the South! Welcome aboard the Silver Meteor, Silver Star and Palmetto — a journey between exciting Northeast cityscapes, the Deep South’s Civil War history, and the sights and sounds of Florida’s beaches, cities and family attractions. Onboard, you will witness scenery not accessible by other modes of transportation while experiencing the unique comfort and relaxation of rail travel.

Do you have any fall trips planned for this year? Are you planning on staying at home? If so, did you know that with Amtrak Vacations, we can plan your fall vacation rail journey for 2021? Currently, with Amtrak Vacations, they offer Maximum Flexibility to help you make stress-free, informed travel decisions. Travel to any destination in North America on any date for any length of time, as if the train goes there so do we.  By booking before September 30, 2020, for travel in 2020 or 2021, you have the ability to reschedule or cancel your trip up to 5 days prior to departure without any change or cancellation fees. I know if you are like me, you are ready to get out there with your packed bags & explore! If you have any questions about vacationing with Amtrak, or any other vacation questions, just get in touch!

I’m ready to plan a vacation! Are you?

TTFN!

Published by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

Hi! My name is Kenneth Reece, a native from Stockbridge, Georgia. I am a travel agent for Modern Travel Professionals. I opened Enchanted Gardens Florist & Gifts in 1986--when I was just 19. My love affair with Disney started in 1998 when I added Walt Disney collectibles to my merchandise displays. When I started to learn about the rich history of The Walt Disney Company, (which is required to successfully sell Walt Disney Animation Art) is when my store came alive. I've enjoyed hosting Disney Artists, Sculptors & Imagineers for in-store signing events, and was thrilled to tour the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank a few times as a guest of the company. One of my fondest Disney memories is that of holding one of Walt Disney's personal Academy Awards while visiting the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, CA. As my love of Disney grew, I began planning trips to Disney for my clients at my store, which grew into a new career! After a few years of both running my retail store and planning travel, I closed my brick & mortar store, moved to Vero Beach, Fl where I've been planning travel full-time now for over five years. Vero Beach has small-town charm with world-class luxury. It's an incredible place to live. I help take care of my parents here, and travel extensively with them. Together, we visit Disneyland and The Walt Disney World Resort often. I've planned tours in England, Scotland, Paris, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, & France including Disneyland Paris. Living in Vero Beach, where retirees seem to outnumber all other age groups, I've become an expert on helping people travel who are "young at heart". Living a short road trip away from the Orlando area, I visit the theme parks at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Sea World often. Many times I'm there once a week! I've stayed at every Disney Resort in North America, toured every hotel at the Universal Resort, and have taken over 25 cruises, being a Platinum Castaway Cay member with Disney Cruise Line. I've cruised to the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Alaska, the Panama Canal, Trans-Atlantic (East & Westbound), Mediterranean & Northern Europe. Also, if you need restaurant recommendations, I've personally ate at most of the restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort & at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is my favorite Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa is my favorite resort at Disneyland. I've attended various events at Walt Disney World such as: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Star Wars Weekends, Disneyana Conventions, EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, The Flower & Garden Festival and the new Festival of Arts. Contact me for personalized, concierge-level service. I'll help you as much (or as little) as you like, whatever your needs. I want to provide you with a worry free, incredible vacation, with memories that will last a life time.