4. Seattle and Canadian Rockies Winter Discovery: Seattle to Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Amtrak's Seattle and the Canadian Rockies Discovery trip begins in Washington and takes you over the border on a nine-day Canadian adventure. With stops in Vancouver, Jasper, Banff, and Calgary, you’re sure to see all the best views the Canadian Rockies have to offer. The itinerary also includes a ski gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for epic vistas of the snow-covered peaks, and a winter wildlife tour in Jasper National Park.
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5. Colorado Ski Train: Denver to Winter Park, Colorado
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The Winter Park Express is an Amtrak train that delivers you from Denver Union Station to the doorstep of the Winter Park Resort. The ski train only runs from Friday to Sunday between January and March, so it's up to you if you want to stay for just the weekend or a whole week. Tickets go on sale in December and tend to sell out fast, so get them early if you can. If you're flying into Denver, you can take public transportation to Union Station and hop on right from there — no cab or rental car necessary. Try to snag a seat in the sightseer lounge so you can enjoy the best views as the train climbs up into the mountains and passes through impressively constructed tunnels to get you to your destination.