Choose America Rail Holidays and Discover the Exciting West Coast

Image via WikipediaExploring America can often seem like a huge endeavor, simply because the country is so large. By embarking on America rail holidays, you can see as much of the country as possible in one trip - and in comfort as well. Those keen to see the iconic sights of the west coast will find that by embarking on coast to coast tours, they can do just that.

Taking a grand tour from San Francisco to New York, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the country's most exciting and vibrant cities, as well as see its most awe-inspiring natural wonders with your own eyes.

Arriving in San Francisco, you will have time to explore the city before you embark on your rail adventure. You can choose to take escorted tours, or just explore on your own. Of course, the famous Golden Gate Bridge is an absolute must-see during any visit to San Francisco, while Fisherman's Wharf also remains a popular attraction.

And the lure of the nearby Alcatraz is sure to pull you in. Having the opportunity to visit this infamous island prison, you will be able to see the site which used to house notorious criminals such as Al Capone.

Before you leave, you may also want to pay a visit to Chinatown, which is a great place to explore as part of your American adventure.

Boarding the first train, you will travel to Yosemite National Park - one of the country's most attractive natural areas. Here you will be able to take a tour of the valley floor, see the 3,000 ft Half Dome monolith and enjoy the picturesque Bridal Veil Falls.

Continuing your rail journey travelling past increasingly mountainous scenes, you will arrive in the glittering city of Las Vegas. A riot of colour and lights, the city always has a big impact on the senses. To explore the famous Strip and the resorts, take the Las Vegas Monorail and get to grips with the key sights.

But don't just look on. Visiting a show or having a flutter in one of Las Vegas's world-famous casinos is something of a must for anyone taking a trip there, so venture into a few places to get a real feel for the city's atmosphere.

At this point, you can also choose to take a flight over the Grand Canyon - a fantastic opportunity not to be missed on your America rail tours.

Shortly after you will find yourself aboard the Grand Canyon Railway, a historical locomotive that will take you up to the southern rim. Settle into a comfortable vintage carriage and enjoy the scenery as you travel towards your next destination.

Offering fantastic views of this incredible natural phenomenon, you will find your trip on the Grand Canyon Railway to be a wonderful experience.

Once you've finished exploring, you can then travel to Utah's Monument Valley. The scenes here will feel familiar to most visitors, who - even if they do not recognise the name - will most likely have seen the landscape featuring in countless Westerns.

For anyone itching for a taste of the west they imagined as a child, this excursion will be a highlight of your America rail holidays.

Leaving Utah, you will climb aboard the Durango and Silverton railroad - a picturesque route that will see you pass through the National Forest, speeding through stunning canyons and passing shimmering rivers.

While this route is incredibly scenic, the next is possibly even more so. Widely thought to be one of the most attractive rail journeys in the country, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad is an absolute must during your American adventure. Taking you past dramatic ravines and mountain peaks, you will find your eyes glued to the view for the duration of the trip.

Arriving in Denver, you can embark on a rail journey of a different sort. Home to the world's highest cog railway, you have the chance to board the Pike's Peak Cog Railway at Maniton Springs. Seeing beautiful nature parks and waterfalls along the way, the journey is a great activity during coast to coast tours.

Speeding on to the iconic sights of the east coast such as New York and Niagara Falls, you will find yourself with fantastic memories of the west coast and its incredible sights.

If you're thinking of embarking on America rail holidays, why not explore the exciting west coast? With coast to coast tours you can explore this amazing region and see the very best sights. Our escorted tours will show you natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, as well as vibrant cities such as Las Vegas. Book your grand tour today!

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