7 Picture Perfect Train Rides to Take Around the Lone Star State

If you've ever wondered what trains you could ride in Texas peep this list.

According to the annual Pinterest Reports, Train travel is predicted to be one of the hottest travel trends of 2023, with searches for Europe interrailing, train quotes, and train travel aesthetics all trending upwards.

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You may not have known this, but Texas is home to many noteworthy train rides, according to Travel & Leisure they include the following:

1. Forest Park Miniature Railroad

2. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad

3. The Zilker Eagle

4. Amtrak's Heartland Flyer

5. The Texas State Railroad 

6. The Historic Jefferson Railway

7. The Austin Steam Train

Each of these trains offers a pretty unique experience for the uninitiated train rider, from a quick and family-friendly ride to a long, scenic journey.

Just don't expect the Polar Express.

For those who like the slow and scenic route: The Texas State Railroad, for example, is a refurbished vintage train car that invites passengers to take a slow and scenic journey through towns like Palestine, not that one, and Rusk.

For the more amenity-seeking rider: The Austin Steam Train offers several different classes of service, including a signature Hill Country Flyer that weaves through the Texas Hill Country.

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