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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SilverStar092: [QB] Heatherite: I agree with the comments that suggest stopping along the SW Chief route rather than the small towns in Iowa or Missouri. In Flagstaff there is a Holiday Inn just a mile or so from Amtrak and I believe they have courtesy shuttle service to/from the station. The town is very nice and is pretty representative of the old American west. Historic US Highway 66 passes through downtown and there are some nice shops downtown. Lowell Observatory is a major scientific site west of downtown. If you rent a car, you would enjoy driving south to Sedona which is in the heart of red rock country. The Grand Canyon is easily reachable by car and is a must-see as it is one of the world's most famous natural wonders. Along the way, you could see the Painted Desert if you drive north and enter Grand Canyon Nat'l Park from the east. This also would allow an easy visit to Sunset Crater National Monument where you'll see dormant volcanoes and lots of lava beds. Williams is a nice little town to visit (just west of Flagstaff) but the train stops at hours that are not so great. The Grand Canyon Railway trip from Williams to the Grand Canyon is very pleasant and would save you from having to drive. However you do it, a visit to the gRand Canyon will be a highlight of your USA trip. Albuquerque is a convenient place to stop and there are a few things to see and do. However you do need to beware of some of the less desirable folks that roam the area (it's not bad but is less safe than Williams or Flagstaff). Most of the better sights are on the western outskirts of town and are thus harder to reach. I agree with Sojourner that you should take the California Zephyr westbound to ensure the best views of the beautiful Rockies. It would be ashame to miss that gorgeous route due to being late eastbound. The SW Chief is nice either way. You can still ensure a view of the Pacific coast in California as, if you have unlimited stops, you can take a morning Amtrak Thruway bus from San Jose or San Francisco to San Luis Obispo then an Amtrak Surfliner train to LA. All of these should be covered by your USA Rail Pass and this would allow a better arrival time into LA. This would surely be your best routing and ensure you see all of the great western scenery. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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