Most of us don't get much vacation time. But when we do travel, we want to get to our destinations quickly, so we usually hop on a plane. But just as slow food and slow living movements are becoming the trend, it may be time to decelerate travel, too. This year, as The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak, celebrates 45 years in business, give slow travel by train a try.
Depending on the route, you might pass green forests or yellow deserts, mighty rivers or tall mountains, charming country homes or grand city skylines.
Here we have provided you with a few destinations Amtrak provides-whether your trip is for a few hours or for a couple of days.
Spend some quality time exploring one of America's greatest natural treasures, Glacier National Park.
DURATION: 4 Days
FROM: $989
North America's greatest natural monument awaits you on your Grand Canyon Getaway!
DURATION: 4 Days
FROM: $499
Take in three of America's most musical cities on your Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans rail journey!
DURATION: 9 Days
FROM: $1,299
Discover all that "Windy City" has to offer on this Chicago Getaway.
DURATION: 3 Days
FROM: $339
Get ready to explore the "Emerald City" on this three-day Seattle Getaway!
DURATION: 3 Days
FROM: $239
Enjoy the glory and majesty of Niagara Falls on this 4-day roundtrip getaway!
DURATION: 4 Days
FROM: $299
Enjoy a getaway to one of the most popular cities in the United States: San Francisco!
DURATION: 3 Days
FROM: $379
Travel back to the frontier days on your San Antonio Getaway!
DURATION: 3 Days
FROM: $289