New Hope. Amtraks Vermonter offers daily service between Washington, D.C. and St. Albans in northern Vermont, traveling through major metropolitan areas like New York City as well as countryside communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire along the way. The Hudson River Valley is one of most beautiful places to see leaves change color starting in mid-September through early October. Head to Central Pennsylvania this fall for a scenic train journey that includes a pristine rural landscape of trees, lakes, streams, and stunning ancient mountains. The peaks of the Cascade Range are ignited with splashes of yellow, red, and orange for a kaleidoscopeof color. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway the world's highest cog railway is easily one of the most famous Colorado train rides, with its apex at the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Open: 23, New (24 hr): N/A" | Base: 38" Its one of just two cog railways in the country, carrying travelers to the summit of Pikes Peak while highlighting the changing leaves and gorgeous scenery below. Passengers can experience this ride in open-air cars and breathe in the crisp mountain air while admiring the vibrant autumnal colors. Immerse yourself in fall foliage and photograph historic trolleys on Oct. 8 at the Rockhill Trolley Museum for its biggest event of the year, the Fall Spectacular. Your conductor and brakeman will tell you about the history and growth of the towns and villages you pass along the way. And one the best ways to slow down and soak in the crisp, cool weather and vibrant hues of the changing foliage is on a scenic train trip. All aboard the train at New Hope Railroad for a 45-minute trick-or-treat train ride. Our research is editorially independent but we On the longer, four-hour option, travelers can experience all that the towns have to offer with an added two-hour layover, before making the one-hour return trip through the scenic forest and back to the depot in Blue Ridge. Autumn's a time for slowing down - and what better way to appreciate the coming of winter than indulging in a train ride through the beautiful landscape of leaves that have given up their . deals, and more! [CDATA[/* >