This Open Air Train Ride In Iowa Is A Scenic Adventure For The Whole Family
By Raymond Goldfield|Published July 22, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
If you’re from Iowa, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum. These train rides across historic Iowa are a rite of passage for many growing up – but many people have never experienced them like this. So the next time it’s a nice summer day and you want to see those scenic views like never before, why not book a seat on the Fraser Train and reserve a spot in the Valley View car? This is the only open-air train ride in Iowa, and there’s nothing like feeling the wind in your face as you take in the sights.
Have you taken this open-air train ride in Iowa before? Let us know in the comments section how the Valley View car compares to the other options. If you’re interested in booking your own excursion, pay a visit to the railroad’s official website and Facebook page. If you want a very different kind of train ride from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, check out their famous dinner train.
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