When it comes to the Midwest, enjoying your time here is often season-dependent. But what’s not up for debate are the region’s 2 most beautiful cities. No offense to Nebraska and Iowa, but you guys have some work to do… If a genie granted you 2 guesses, chances are you’d pick Chicago as one of them. The other? It’s a vibrant capital split between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona — and it’s a foodie’s dream. Who would ever turn down endless helpings of cheese? Not us… Amtrak may be the most reliable name for U.S. train travel, but there’s long been one glaring omission on its route map. That’s set to change with Amtrak’s latest announcement that these 2 gorgeous Midwest cities will now be directly connected, saving travelers from TSA headaches, annoying rail transfers, and a longer-than-necessary road trip with Chicago’s snail-paced traffic. Introducing Amtrak’s Most Exciting New Route In Years Flight routes come in hot and heavy, but train routes, especially stateside? Not so much. Despite train travel making an LL Cool J-sized comeback, America’s …

Forget the white-knuckle driving on I-70. The Rockies have a secret backdoor. Leave breakneck speeds to Japan and Europe. Americans are turning back the clock for a sense of nostalgia with low and slow travel across the U.S. Rather than deal with the hassle of airports, more wanderlusters are tapping into their unavoidable sense to …

According to a new report, Amtrak’s newest train route hit the jackpot. Traversing some of the Gulf Coast’s most prized cities and lesser-known beach towns, travelers have been embraced by quintessential southern hospitality in some of the most underrated white-sand beach towns and storied capitals. Many of America’s most popular train lines connect some of …

The wait is finally over. After two decades of silence on the tracks, the whistle of an Amtrak passenger train is once again echoing along the Gulf Coast. The first official ‘Mardi Gras’ line service departed this week completely sold out, reviving a vital connection between New Orleans and Mobile that was severed by the …

If you thought it was only airports drawing a crowd, think again! One surprising U.S. state saw nearly 1.5 million train passengers for the fiscal year — a new record largely driven by a pair of unsuspecting cities. At Travel Off Path, we always have our eyes peeled for the latest trends, deals, and breaking …

After some unexpected hiccups, arguably, Amtrak’s most exciting new route in years is officially set to launch in August. We at Travel Off Path have reported on numerous hidden gems spread across the coastal South ready to take the main stage with more recognizable names like Mobile and New Orleans. People are thrilled for a …

Say what you want about California, but there’s no denying how beautiful the Golden State is from top to bottom. While Northern California is teeming with hidden gems off the radar for most mainstream vacationers, Southern California is a whole different story. Home to iconic beach cities, staggering mountain ranges, sensational cuisine, and real estate …

If you’ve been looking forward to Amtrak’s exciting revival of the New Orleans—Mobile route, you’ll still be able to hop aboard this summer, but there have already been some hiccups. Due to ‘construction issues’ , the highly anticipated route has been pushed back until an undisclosed date in late summer (think July or August). Travelers …

People who’ve only seen Texas through the lens of classic Westerns will be gobsmacked by how diverse the Lone Star State really is. Whether you’re drawn to charming small towns where the aroma of pit-smoked barbecue infuses your clothes, culturally vibrant cities with deep Hispanic roots, or the unique blend of cowboy tradition and modern …

Despite being able to zoom through the skies at breakneck speed, slow travel is making a comeback. And by ‘slow travel’, of course I mean trains. Taking a page out of Europe’s and Asia’s playbook, the U.S. has been teasing more train routes and bullet trains for years, but even the train routes already in …

CNN just unveiled their take on 2025’s most exciting new train routes across the globe, and we’ve covered Europe’s new additions, like Brussels to Venice on a sleeper train and Paris to Berlin in just 8 hours. When it comes to the U.S., truth be told, there’s a lot of bureaucracy. Sometimes we ‘put the …

Even before we engorge ourselves with a Thanksgiving feast and deal with the annual Black Friday frenzy, many travelers are already dreaming of sunny escapes. Leaves are still falling and menus continue highlighting pumpkin spice concoctions, but winter adventures are right around the corner. Some of us seek sun-kissed shores while others embrace the magic …