8 Scenic Amtrak Journeys From Arizona Along The Southwest Chief That Will Inspire Your Next Escape

Boarding the Southwest Chief in Arizona makes the Southwest feel suddenly much bigger and much easier to explore. One minute you are settling into a window seat, and before long desert towns, rugged mesas, and long stretches of open country are sliding past the glass. I picked eight stops along the route that give travelers a reason to get off, look around, and turn the train ride into part of the adventure. Some lean heavily into railroad history, others bring Route 66 nostalgia, local food, ar