Six Scenic Train Routes for Savoring Autumn Foliage
From the Editors
Taking the train offers a relaxed, panoramic vantage point for experiencing seasonal foliage across North America. Writing for Condé Nast Traveler, Jessica Puckett outlines practical Amtrak journeys that deliver travelers straight to walkable small towns and trail networks, from Vermont's Green Mountains via the Vermonter to coastal Maine on the Downeaster. The guide highlights convenient regional connections that combine effortless rail transit with local hiking, apple orchards, and car-free exploration.
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Train travel offers a slower, more attentive way to experience natural landscapes. The featured routes rely on public transit and walkable towns, making scenic autumn journeys accessible to ordinary travelers without complicated logistics.
Originally Published
- Source
- Cntraveler
- Author
- Jessica Puckett
- Original date
- September 26, 2023
- Curated
- September 10, 2026
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