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North American Train Routes for a Family Vacation

The Adirondack

Considered one of the top ten scenic train rides in the world, the Adirondack train route travels from New York City's Penn Station to Montreal, Canada. The 10­hour trip is great for a weekend away in either Montreal or Manhattan. The route will take you past West Point Academy, the Hudson River Valley and fifty miles of Lake Champlain.

The Vermonter

The almost 11­hour trip from Washington, D£®C. to St. Albans. Vermont takes you from the U£®S. capital, through the beautiful New England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts on the way to Vermont. As you travel through New England towns, you'll be able to see some of the most beautiful scenery in this area, including rivers, falls and covered bridges.

The Downeaster

The Downeaster was established in 2001 and was expanded in recent years to include service to Freeport and Brunswick, Maine. The short ride (between three and four hours) includes a trip along the beautiful Maine coastline. With five round­trips offered daily, it's a great way for Massachusetts families to visit Maine for a day or longer. Many of these routes carry volunteers to aid passengers with questions about local attractions and destinations.

The Pennsylvanian

Both New York City and Pittsburgh are great family vacation destinations and the Pennsylvanian route takes you through the beautiful Pennsylvanian landscape between the two major cities. The nine and a half hour trip travels through a variety of different terrains (µØÐÎ), and stops along the way include Newark, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Altoona. Connecting train service is available for those looking to travel to Cleveland, Chicago, and Toledo from Pittsburgh.

21£®Which train route offers the best choice for a one­day sightseeing?

A.The Adirondack.    B£®The Vermonter.

C£®The Downeaster.    D£®The Pennsylvanian.

22£®Where is St. Albans?

A£®In Vermont.

B£®In Washington, D£®C.

C£®Between Connecticut and Massachusetts.

D£®Between Washington, D£®C. and Massachusetts.

23£®How can you go to Chicago from New York City by train?

A£®By taking a train at Penn Station to Montreal.

B£®By taking a connecting train at Pittsburgh.

C£®By travelling to Cleveland and then to Chicago.

D£®By travelling through New England states to Chicago.