Passengers on the Amtrak Vermonter can take advantage of a reduced ticket price and a variety of lodging specials when traveling between any two Vermont stops on the train s daily route.
Amtrak and the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing are offering Downtowns by Rail, which includes a special passenger rate of $12 on the Amtrak Vermonter. In addition, 15 lodging properties in communities along the route have put together special packages to encourage overnight and multiday stays in Vermont s historic downtowns.
The Downtowns by Rail program combines green travel with sustainable communities, said Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Bruce Hyde. Vermont s downtowns are home to unique local businesses, historic architecture, as well as rich cultural and social activities. Promoting Amtrak with our revitalized downtowns is a natural fit.
The Amtrak Vermonter route runs from Brattleboro to St. Albans with stops in nine communities. Getting to Vermont is easy using Amtrak s Vermonter service, which serves 20 cities in the Northeast outside of the state. When booking a Downtowns by Rail trip between Vermont stops, request the discount code V189 for the $12 fare. Travelers from outside Vermont can obtain an additional discount for travel to Brattleboro (request Visit Vermont discount code V446) when making their reservation with Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL).
Lodging packages offered through this promotion, which include everything from mountain bike rentals to cooking classes to horse-drawn carriage rides, range from $125 to $599. Shuttle or taxi service from the train station is included in some packages. The Downtowns by Rail promotion will be offered through 2009.
For more information, visit www.VermontVacation.com/VTbyRail/.
Amtrak Offers Reduced Fare to Passengers Traveling to Vermont’s Downtowns
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