10 Small Towns with Scenic Train Rides & Historic Railways
Experience America from the rails. These small towns offer spectacular scenic train journeys through mountains, canyons, and historic routes.
Published: 11/18/2025
Towns Featured in This Guide
Marfa
Texas•1,700 residents
Remote desert art mecca with Donald Judd installations and mysterious glowing lights. Where contemporary art meets endless Chihuahuan Desert skies.
Port Townsend
Washington•9,700 residents
Victorian seaport frozen in time with over 70 historic buildings from the 1880s. Maritime heritage meets thriving arts community on Puget Sound.