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Take the Train to a Holiday Tour in Virginia!

It’s the season when Virginia decks the halls and opens its doors to visitors, with historic home tours across the Commonwealth. Luckily, many of these tours are in places that are served by Amtrak, so you can skip the traffic jams and parking wars and pull right into town. Here’s a sampling of…

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All Aboard for a Fall City Walking Tour in Virginia!

**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** Virginia’s cities are thriving - and Amtrak takes you right to the heart of them! This fall, Amtrak wants to make Washington D.C. & Virginia's top rail destinations even more…

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#TakeTheTrain to Enjoy Virginia's Waterways

**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** In Virginia, warm weather means water weather. From the beach to mountain springs, the Commonwealth has it all. Even better, you can enjoy waters of Virginia no matter your…

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Your Guide to Exploring Virginia’s History by Train

**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** Virginia has a rich, complex history ripe for exploration. If you’re ready to plan your next adventure, our historic and historical sites will transport you to a vibrant tapestry of…

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Take the Train to the Best Shopping in Virginia

**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** photo credit: Scott K. Brown The holidays are officially here, and that means many are planning gift-buying trips to the Commonwealth’s best shopping destinations. The good…

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Taking the Train: Arriving in Virginia via Amtrak

Once you get past the three hour mark, driving can become unbearable for many people. A road trip that may have been fun with a larger group is more of a tiring inconvenience. Whether you are traveling alone or with the entire family, book passage on an Amtrak train for your next vacation to…

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