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Amtrak Vacations · Independent rail vacation
Essential American Heritage
Rail journey through four historic Northeast cities, Boston to Washington DC
Amtrak Vacations operates this 8-day independent rail vacation along the northeast corridor, starting in Boston and finishing in Washington, DC, with stops in New York City and Philadelphia. Guests travel between cities on the Northeast Regional train in Coach class and explore each stop using included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing passes rather than a tour manager. The days lean toward American history: Boston's Freedom Trail and CityPASS attractions, New York's Empire State Building and museums, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and a two-day bus tour of Washington, DC that covers the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Boston, New York and Washington each get two nights, while Philadelphia is a single overnight stop. This trip suits travelers with an interest in American history and founding-era sites who want a self-guided, city-to-city rail itinerary with the sightseeing already arranged, rather than a guide traveling with them throughout.
What to know before you look closer
- The pack lists 24 accommodation options across Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC hotels in different tiers; which hotel you get depends on the tier and city option you choose.
- Philadelphia is a one-night stop, shorter than the two nights given to Boston, New York City and Washington, DC.
- The evidence lists no current departure dates for this package.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Boston
Your Journey Begins in Boston
Welcome to Boston! Use your CityPASS for admission to some of Boston's most popular attractions like the New England Aquarium or the Museum of Science. Take the time to journey into the city's revolutionary past by walking the Freedom Trail. Head over to Boston's famous Italian American neighborhood, the North End, for some excellent culinary opportunities.
- Day 2overnight: Boston
Boston, MA
Enjoy a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of this historic city today. See ancient burial grounds, national historic landmarks like the Old North Church, and the site of the Boston Massacre. Stroll the beautiful Public Gardens and the vibrant Boston Common.
- Day 3overnight: New York City
Boston to New York City
This morning, wrap up your time in "Beantown" as you prepare to head to Manhattan! Travel on your own to the station and board Amtrak to New York City. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and begin exploring the 'Big Apple.' Start by using your admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for amazing 360-degree views of the entire city from the top three floors of the GE ('30 Rock') Building in Rockefeller Center.
- Day 4overnight: New York City
New York City, NY
Experience firsthand what the excitement of the Big Apple is all about with a one-day sightseeing tour on a hop-on, hop-off bus! Your onboard guide will point out the city's major landmarks and attractions. Visit must-see attractions like the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and more!
- Day 5railovernight: Philadelphia
New York City to Philadelphia
This morning, wake up and travel on your own to Penn Station for a short trip on the Northeast Regional train line to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia! Here you will be able to use your hop-on, hop-off bus pass for easy and convenient transportation. Hop-off at Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, or the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Day 6railovernight: Washington, DC
Philadelphia to Washington, DC
Travel to the train station and board Amtrak as you head towards your next stop: Washington, DC. Once in the nation's capital, rediscover our country's history with a tour of the United States capital aboard the 2-day big bus with night tour. Stops include the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral, and the Smithsonian. You will also have your choice of admission to two of the best museums in the country - choose from the infamous Crime Museum or the International Spy Museum.
- Day 7overnight: Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Spend another day touring Washington, DC. From grand monuments like the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building, to fascinating museums and exhibitions like the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress, to the serene Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC has so much to offer for the entire family!
- Day 8
Your Journey Ends in Washington, D.C.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1A walk along the Freedom Trail passes historic sites from Boston's revolutionary period, near the North End's Italian restaurants.
- Day 4A hop-on, hop-off day in New York City takes in the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art.
- Day 5The tour stops at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, where the US Constitution was brought to life.
- Day 6A two-day big bus tour of Washington, DC, with a night tour, stops at the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral and the Smithsonian.
- Day 7A day in Washington, DC covers the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, the Library of Congress and Arlington National Cemetery.
Included
- One-way Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Boston to New York City; New York City to Philadelphia; Philadelphia to Washington, DC on the Northeast Regional
- 7 nights' hotel accommodations
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes. One-way Amtrak Coach travel on the Northeast Regional is included between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
- Is this trip guided or independent?
- Independent. There is no tour manager; each city's sightseeing runs on an included hop-on, hop-off pass instead.
- What cities does it visit?
- Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, in that order.
- What hotels are included?
- The pack lists 24 accommodation options across the four cities in a choice of tiers; 7 nights' hotel accommodation are included in total.
- Are meals included?
- No meals are listed among the inclusions; only rail travel and hotel nights are described as included.
