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Copied from my post in this thread a while ago: I might be able to help out with camping options on the Amtrak routes in VT, I think. I have lived in VT for 43 years, an avid camper, and the State Parks in our state are outstanding, if I do say so myself. :) Pretty much every developed...

We returned last week from our maiden Amtrak voyage from Albany, NY to Winter Haven, FL and I really have nothing but good to report. I was pretty nervous about the trip, but it all went off without a hitch... well ALMOST without a hitch... The trip back had one very small hiccup, but it all...

I searched old threads for an answer to my Red Cap at NYP logistics and tipping question, but didn't find the specific details I was looking for, so here goes... We (2 adults, 2 kids, 5yo/2yo) are leaving tomorrow on our first LD train trip to FL. We will be taking the Empire Service #280 from...

You can take a Vermonter out of Vermont, but the Green Mountains stay in your heart and soul forever oregon pioneer. :) I got thinking last night that I hadn't listed local bus routes for anywhere but the first two parks, here's a link to all the public transit companies/routes in VT...

Thank you so much. I am humbled by your praise. And it's actually "ma'am", not sir ;)

LOL! Yeah, I can get a little wordy when it comes to camping in VT. :blush: You are more than welcome, glad to help! One thing I did forget to mention is the rates at the parks. They are very, very reasonable. Tent sites are $20-22 per night, lean tos are $27-29 per night, and the...

I might be able to help out with camping options on the Amtrak routes in VT, I think. I have lived in VT for 43 years, an avid camper, and the State Parks in our state are outstanding, if I do say so myself. :) Pretty much every developed campground in the VT State Park system has hot...

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the feedback and info, it is making me feel much better about being able to make this all work and be an amazing family adventure. The tips have been much appreciated. We've decided to throw caution to the wind and schlep the carseats with us, if we...

We will be making our maiden train voyage in July, Albany NY to Winter Haven FL, but I have to say I have been bitten by the train bug already, and we haven't even gotten on the train yet! LOL! The excitement has got me thinking about other good trip options for our family of four, two adults...

Thank you RyanS, AmtrakBlue and battalion51! You have all been so incredibly helpful and generous with your information and knowledge, it is truly appreciated. I tend to be a little OCD with travel planning and get stressed easily over things like transporting the carseats, etc. I'm trying...

Ugh, these dang carseats have become the bane of my existence! LOL! Thanks to all for the info on checking baggage at various places, I'll have to investigate the options. Our layover for the trip down is about 2.5 hours, but the trip back layover is only 1.5 hours. That might be cutting it...

Awesome! Thank you so much pennyk! I have looked at EVERY YouTube video on the Viewliner bedrooms and knew it was going to be tight quarters for all four of us, but it is SUPER helpful to hear it from someone like yourself. Given that the only other option was to get two roomettes, we really...

I can't tell you how excited we all are, thank you RyanS! When we started planning this trip, we were going to fly, but with a 6'6" and about 350 lbs hubby, airplanes are NOT comfortable at all. Then throw in the 2 little ones and I decided flying might not be for us. We drove down once when...

Ahhh, I see, thank you the_traveler. I'm hoping to pack as little as possible since we will be visiting family and able to do laundry once we get to FL, but the carseats were perplexing me. I also don't want to schlep a huge suitcase, assorted carry ons, two carseats and two kiddos through NYP...

Thank you jimhudson! I was wondering about the RedCaps and how we might be able to use them. I had read a few things about Club Acela too, much appreciate the confirmation that we CAN hang out there waiting for our next train.

Thank you the_traveler! I was actually mistaken, the 90 min layover is on our return trip, so that makes me worry a bit less. I still may look at different connecting trains for that trip, but I made sure Hubby took one extra day off "just in case". :) Thank you too penfrydd! I had been...

I've been lurking around the forums for a while, planning our first family trip on a train! I figured it was about time to join the conversation. :) We are a family of 4, myself, DH, DD 5yo and DD almost 2 yo. I just booked our trip leaving from Albany, NY to Winter Haven, FL for July and...