Take the Adirondack Train to Montreal

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While we certainly love jetting off across the sea and exploring a new country on a long vacation, travel doesn’t have to be a major undertaking.

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Come along with us and see why Amtrak is a special way to travel, and why a destination like Montreal makes for a romantic getaway à la perfection.

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Off to a Relaxing Start

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Many of Amtrak’s routes pass through glorious areas of the country, and you’ve got the best seat in the house: just look out the window!

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A Touch of European Romance

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We feasted on delicious lattes and croissants in a cozy cafe, soaked in the awe-inspiring interior of the Basilique Notre-Dame du Montreal.

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The architecture is very European, especially in Old Montreal, making it an ideal place for photography lovers like us. We had fun taking photos at night too, as the area is lit up beautifully.

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Take the Adirondack Train to Montreal

While we certainly love jetting off across the sea and exploring a new country on a long vacation, travel doesn’t have to be a major undertaking.

Come along with us and see why Amtrak is a special way to travel, and why a destination like Montreal makes for a romantic getaway à la perfection.

Off to a Relaxing Start

Trains have an undeniable element of laid-back luxury to them. Your seating area is far more spacious than it would be on a plane, and there was room aplenty for our legs.

Many of Amtrak’s routes pass through glorious areas of the country, and you’ve got the best seat in the house: just look out the window!

Seeing America from Your Window

A Touch of European Romance

It was quite fitting that our destination was Montreal, the French-speaking city that is well known for its culture and European vibes.

We feasted on delicious lattes and croissants in a cozy cafe, soaked in the awe-inspiring interior of the Basilique Notre-Dame du Montreal.

Basilique Notre-Dame du Montreal

The architecture is very European, especially in Old Montreal, making it an ideal place for photography lovers like us. We had fun taking photos at night too, as the area is lit up beautifully.

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