Alaska: Anchorage/Seward Railroad

You can take a bus from Anchorage to Seward, and there are some nice views on the road. But ... the train is better. It goes into some wonderful areas of that part of the world that aren't otherwise accessible.

For example, take a look at this picture of a glacier that emerges out the window. Spectacular stuff. I believe it is Spencer Glacier near Whittier. Readers, correct me if I'm wrong.

One picture isn't the best way to judge an eight-hour train ride, of course. So here's a video to show what it's like:



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