If you're itching to explore the USA and want to see as much as possible in one trip, why not take USA coast to coast tours? Allowing you to visit many places and see incredible scenes while you travel, escorted train holidays are an excellent choice for anyone keen to soak up sights from all over the country.
Indeed, one of the great benefits of USA tours by train is the fact you can relax between destinations and enjoy amazing views that you would not otherwise see.
Starting in New York, you will have plenty of time to explore this world-famous city. Sightseeing here is an endlessly fun activity, so once you arrive why not take some time to visit places like Central Park and Fifth Avenue?
You can also enjoy a boat trip that will take you past the iconic Statue of Liberty and around Manhattan before exploring a little further.
Hitting the shops is a great way to get into the New York spirit, while visiting locations such as Little Italy, Chinatown and Harlem will allow you to see different sides of the Big Apple.
Hopping on a train to Washington DC, you will arrive in the capital no doubt keen to visit the world-famous attractions the city is home to. Capitol Hill and the White House are of course among these, but why not explore a little further?
The Smithsonian is a particular treat, housing historical, scientific and artistic artefacts.
Embarking on the next leg of your journey, you will board the Capitol Limited train to follow a historic route to Chicago. Among the sights you will see along the way are Harpers Ferry and the Allegheny Mountains.
Once you have arrived, you can enjoy a city tour to uncover the famous sites of the 20s and 30s, including the infamous Al Calpone's headquarters.
And while you're there, don't forget to climb Sears Tower for incomparable city views.
The following afternoon, board the California Zephyr for an overnight journey taking you to Denver. This city will be a particular treat for shopaholics, who will find themselves surrounded by stores when visiting the mile-long promenade.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of cafes here that are perfect for admiring the gorgeous mountain views you'll enjoy wherever you look.
The next leg of your journey will be by coach, taking you to the fabulous Rocky Mountain National Park, Big Thompson Canyon and Estes Park before boarding the next train.
Carrying you into the Rocky Mountains, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad passes deep chasms and towering peaks that make for a captivating journey before you arrive in the city of Grand Junction.
After travelling through the San Juan Mountains, you board the Durango and Silverton Railroad for the next scenic train trip.
This time you will be taken through the picturesque National Forest into Durango, which is characterised by its charming Wild West appearance. And this is a theme that will be continued in your next destination - Utah's Monument Valley.
Once you arrive here you will undoubtedly get a sense of the Old West - something that's sure to be a highlight of the trip for any movie buffs.
Travelling down the iconic Route 66 by coach, you will soon reach the town of Williams where you will be able to board the Grand Canyon Railway. This fantastic train features vintage carriages that make this part of the journey that little bit more special, before arriving at the canyon itself.
The Grand Canyon is one of America's most famous sights and at some 277 miles long and 18 miles wide, it's not hard to see why. And while you're here, why not take a flight over this incredible phenomenon?
Your next destination will be Los Angeles, where you will be able to soak up the glitz and glamour of Hollywood before spending the night on the RMS Queen Mary on Long Beach.
The next day, you will board Amtrak's Coast Starlight for your final destination, San Francisco. Chugging along the Pacific Coast, the train will take you past some beautiful scenery before dropping you off in the city itself.
Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge are just two of the great sights to see here - and don't pass up on a trip to visit the famous island prison of Alcatraz before heading home.
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