Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

If you're looking to soak in red and orange foliage before it's gone, taking a long-distance train can be one of the best ways to enjoy the views.

A beloved long-running local railroad has been named among the nation’s most picturesque train rides. The California Western Railroad, also known as the Skunk Train, took the 10th and final spot in a ...

Hop aboard one of the most scenic train journeys in America, which zooms past beautiful lakes and vibrant forests on its way ...

East Broad Top Railroad in Rockhill Furnace, PA, was voted the No. 2 Best Scenic Train Ride in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The railroad offers a 9-mile round trip through picturesque ...

Locomotive travel invites us back to a simpler time and an unhurried, undisturbed opportunity to see fall foliage and holiday lights. As fall and winter approach, we’ve got our eye on these seriously ...

There's something timeless about hearing a whistle echo through crisp winter air and stepping aboard a train bound for the North Pole, or at least the next best thing. Across the country, heritage ...

Two Western North Carolina destinations were recognized in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice summer travel awards. Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best ...

Getting there is definitely part of the fun with a fall foliage train ride. And because you don't have to navigate busy highways to take in the fall colors, you can just sit back and enjoy the ...