Coming to, or traveling around, Vermont this year? Why not take the train.

Amtrak Vermonter Special Packages to Downtowns
Rail travelers, including Vermonters, can plan everything from a daytrip to a series of multiday stays at a few or all of the communities and nearby resorts served by the Amtrak Vermonter. 

A special rate of $12 is available for the rest of 2009* for travel between any two Vermont stops on the Vermonter’s daily route.  Better yet, in celebration of Vermont’s historic downtowns, the nine communities along the route are offering attractive packages, including lodging and shuttle or taxi from the station.

How to do it: Vermont a la carte

• Pick the dates and sequence of the Vermont downtowns or participating resorts that you would like to visit, then select an overnight or daytrip package for each one. 
• Travel to Vermont: Once your itinerary is laid out make your reservation with Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL - request Visit Vermont discount code V446)
• Within Vermont: reserve travel to the towns you plan to visit at just $12 for each trip (request discount code V189). 

*Standard major holiday blackout dates apply.  (See details)

Vermont's Designated Downtowns   

Vermont has 22 "Designated Downtowns." Nine of them are located along the route of the Amtrak Vermonter.

Vermont is noted for its scenic towns and villages. Communities with designated downtowns are where you'll find buildings, streets, and architecture of historical significance, but Vermont downtowns also provide the most unique of shopping and dining experiences.

Packages along the way:
A variety of vacation packages offered by local lodging properties along the route of Amtrak’s Vermonter.