JOURNEYS
Zephyr Route Journeys
Welcome returning and future Zephyr Route Passengers!
Zephyr Route has information below on tours planned or already scheduled. Train tours feature beautifully restored rail cars (unless otherwise noted) and include a first class dining experience on board.
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See the Picture Galleries from past tours for pictures of the cars and tours
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See the Sample Menus page for examples of the menus of prior tours
Fill in the form on any trip that that you are interested in (either here or within each trip page), and we will reply back to you as quickly as we can by email or phone.
If you don't hear back from us within 48 hours please call or email us directly. We sometimes get very busy with online requests so please be patient. For future tour ideas, please inquire.
Tour prices are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen cost changes. Once you give us a deposit you're protected from any potential price increases.
AND... All profits go to help fund the Restoration of Silver View!
Sincerely,
Mike Abernethy
Email:
Phone: 630.542.3607
UPCOMING TOURS
SOLD OUT
Sep 8-16, 2021 - Colorado Rockies Rail Tour
Zephyr Route is now taking names for a wait list for this tour from Chicago to Denver, Colorado. This tour is limited to 15 passengers.
Round trip of 9 days, and 8 nights!
Includes 2 nights aboard private sleeping cars, 3 nights in Denver, 1 night each in Gunnison, Durango, and Glenwood Springs, CO
4 tourist rail lines of scenic beauty to enjoy
tour options being Researched for September and October of 2021
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Red Wing, MN: 3 days, with side trip to Wisconsin Great Northern Tourist line to see Mark Twain Zephyr and ride former Santa Fe El Capatain/Amtrak Pacific Parlor Lounge)
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Dearborn, MN/Cleveland, OH: 3 days, Visit Greenfield Village in Dearborn and ride Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's former California Zephyr dome lounge car through the National Park.
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St. Paul, MN: 3 days, Fall foliage in October via Wisconsin and along the Mississippi River
Narration on board many of our rail journeys is provided by Midwest Rail Rangers. We are proud to have them provide live on-board narration, one-on-one interactions with passengers, custom route guide sheets, custom route guide books for sale, an interactive on-board visitor center featuring information about the route, and even special programs for younger passengers who might be traveling.