Which stations are you thinking about? You can google <station> map and find some.I'm pretty good with maps. Are there maps available of the train stations? I'd need one to physically hold. I feel like the more I can hear and see about what I'll be experiencing the easier it will be to navigate.
Just realize that shops and food places may have changed locations or closed since that map was created. I did not look at it closely to see if it's up-to-date.That's great! Thanks. It looks like a large mall full of shops but you can also catch tour buses there. Hmmm. Might like to take a tour bus but that's probably spendy with a family.
You can take the National Mall Circulator bus out front for $1 each. Get on & off for free for 2 hours. It goes to all major attractions on the mall. Entire r/t = 1 hr. I did it last week between trains hoping to see cherry blossoms around the Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin. Just google 'national mall circulator' for details and map.Might like to take a tour bus but that's probably spendy with a family.
You'll also get that wonderful announcement on the train as you approach a smoking stop that goes something to the effect of: "XXX is a designated smoking stop, feel free to step outside to smoke or catch a breath of fresh air."OH! Hadn't tho't of that. Are there no smoking cars? I'm allergic to cigarette smoke. I guess I'll people watch from the train window and hope to see someone running to catch the moving train. LOL
Anywhere upwind. On a positive note, I've noticed far less people smoking these days then when I took my first Amtrak ride almost 40 years ago.You'll also get that wonderful announcement on the train as you approach a smoking stop that goes something to the effect of: "XXX is a designated smoking stop, feel free to step outside to smoke or catch a breath of fresh air."OH! Hadn't tho't of that. Are there no smoking cars? I'm allergic to cigarette smoke. I guess I'll people watch from the train window and hope to see someone running to catch the moving train. LOL
Which always makes me wonder, where exactly will the fresh air be if people are smoking?
It also depends on the area of the country. Last week I noticed far fewer people smoking in Florida than here in Virginia where it is more like 40 years ago. And CA is dramatically smoke free. I do see more and more young people vaping which is somewhat alarming. Vaping is also forbidden on the train.I've noticed far less people smoking these days then when I took my first Amtrak ride almost 40 years ago.
I grew up in VA back in the 50's and 60's and agree with you. However, when I return now I notice a drastic reduction across the board. Utah remains #1 as having the least amount of smokers and CA follows in second place (2015 numbers). VA is about mid-pack of all the states. Florida varies dramatically statewide. Far more smokers in the Panhandle and northern Florida. Yes, that vaping is alarming and I've noticed the young people as well. Even more alarming is the use of Copenhagen chew out West. I used to live in Montana and Wyoming and have seen lots of young guys with horrible gum disease, which can lead to cancer and loss of your jaw.It also depends on the area of the country. Last week I noticed far fewer people smoking in Florida than here in Virginia where it is more like 40 years ago. And CA is dramatically smoke free. I do see more and more young people vaping which is somewhat alarming. Vaping is also forbidden on the train.I've noticed far less people smoking these days then when I took my first Amtrak ride almost 40 years ago.
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