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Home › U.S.A. · October 8, 2024 · 6 min read

8 Best Train Rides to Enjoy Fall Colors

East Coast Fall Foliage Train Ride
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Conway Scenic Railway: From North Conway, New Hampshire

When it comes to East Coast fall foliage train rides in New Hampshire, the choice is generally between Conway Scenic Railroad and The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the former traversing the valley and stunning Crawford Notch rather than ascending to the peak of Mount Washington.

The ground rises on both sides of this fabled pass, so you’re treated to incredible Autumn foliage views stacked up to the sky wherever you’re looking.

The 50- to 60-mile Mountaineer adventure features 50s-era passenger cars and three classes, the most luxurious offering upper dome seating for a better viewpoint. This train ride will take anywhere from 4 to 5.5 hours.

Amtrak Vermonter: From Washington, DC

Amtrak’s Vermonter runs daily between Washington, DC, and St. Albans in northern Vermont, journeying through major metropolitan areas like the Big Apple and charming towns in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

This East Coast fall foliage train ride will allow you to appreciate autumn from both a rural AND urban perspective. Just be sure to hop off in cities like Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, and explore smaller communities like Northampton in Massachusetts.

Or you have the option of getting off at the Waterbury-Stowe stop in Vermont, which will allow you to visit both towns since they’re only 10 miles apart. As our readers know, Stowe provides some of the most fabulous fall foliage and seasonal activities in the nation.

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3 comments on “8 Best Train Rides to Enjoy Fall Colors”

  1. Sandra says:
    October 17, 2024 at 9:52 pm

    The east side of the united states has the most beautiful fall time foliage that I have ever seen. The tree leaves are very pretty and coordinated and they blend in so well with every color. what a marvellous sight to see.

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  2. Audrey Hawkes says:
    October 17, 2024 at 6:53 pm

    Informative!
    Where do you tickets for trips, West Virginia?

    Reply
  3. Emma Perry says:
    October 16, 2024 at 7:52 pm

    Great information, now how about lodging and nearby transportation/directions to the locations for all of us who don’t live in the area.
    Peace

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