Enjoy a trip by rail from Washington D.C. to New York City, sightseeing, dining, and shopping in the Rome of our time. A double-decker bus whisks you around town to see the famous New York sights, including the Empire State Building and Times Square. Eat a delicious lunch at Hard Rock Café.

Leave the tolls, gas stations, and traffic at home as you depart from Washington D.C. aboard an Amtrak train headed for New York City. Take a nap on the comfortable, roomy seats or stop in the Café Car before arriving in Pennsylvania Station. Arrive in the mid-morning and walk a few blocks to board your double-decker hop-on hop-off bus.

As you travel around the city in style, enjoy New York's fabulous sites at every turn. The city's museums, observatories, theaters, and zoos are world-class institutions and fun for both first-time visitors and New York regulars. Enjoy the famed WWII aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, and experience the space shuttle exhibit and the One World Trade Center memorial with a stop at the 9/11 Memorial Pool.

With a short walk you find the American Indian Museum and Fraunces Tavern, which served as George Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Stop in front of the Stock Exchange, then cross the street to the historic Federal Hall, renovated as a Customs House in 1842, but before that was where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States.

After traveling you're ready for a hearty meal. Hard Rock Café is just the ticket, provided a lot of food and a fun atmosphere. From Times Square it's just a few blocks to the original Macy's flagship, where you can go shopping. Return to Pennsylvania Station and your train to return to Washington D.C.