So where are you headed for your next long adventure? New York, Florida, Los Angeles(LA), Grand Canyon, or not sure where to go? How about thinking a little bit offbeat this time and take a train instead? While in beginning, the idea of numbingly long traveling time might force you not to consider this choice but trust us - the gorgeous scenery of the country side will make up for it.

Here are some ideas that can perhaps help you in making your mind:

Washington D.C. to Orlando - The Auto Train
Operated by Amtrak, Auto Train is an 850-mile long scheduled service for passengers to move up or down the East Coast. It has specialized coaches that enables passengers to take along their automobile, sport utility vehicle, van, motorcycle, and even a small trailer. Customers ride either in private sleeping car rooms or wide coach seats while their automobiles are carried in enclosed vehicle-carrying freight cars, also called as autoracks. The train has lounge and dining cars, and is the only route offered by Amtrak that allows smoking while passengers are on board. This service gives you dual benefits - you avoid the painstaking long drive on the ever busy Interstate 95 running through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and as an alternative to the expense of a rental car, you have the convenience to the use of your own vehicle upon arrival.

New York to Vermont - Ethan Express
Named after the Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen; the Ethan Allen Express runs daily between New York City and Rutland, Vermont via Albany. The 240-mile stretch is marked by outdoor adventures of upstate New York and Vermont. The train takes you to the entire wilderness that these cities have to offer in addition to the scenic beauty of Hudson River Valley, the ever famous summer wildflowers and magnificent fall foliage. Managed by Amtrak, the Ethan Allen Express completes its scheduled trip in approximately 5.5 hours. The responsibility of generating funds and distributing it for the maintenance of the route and the express lies with the Vermont State Department of Transportation.

Los Angeles and Chicago - The Southwest Chief
Previously known as the Southwest Limited, the Southwest Chief is a passenger train that covers a long distance of 2250-mile (3600 km) through the Midwestern and Southwestern America. Operated by Amtrak; it starts from Chicago and runs through Illinois, Los Angeles(LA), California, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. If you haven't seen the countryside before; it's a wonderful way to have a look at the stunning landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico.

Seattle to Los Angeles (LA) - Coast Starlight
Coast Starlight is a legendary train that has comfortable sleeping cars and coaches. You'll find all the latest amenities once onboard. The Arcade Room is full of video games for kids of all ages; the Dining Room is decorated with beautiful table linens, curtains, and carpets and the restrooms always shine. The scenery along route is incomparable. Somewhere you'll get a chance to see stunning snow-covered peaks of the Mount Shasta and Cascade Range and sometimes you'll pass through beautiful Pacific Ocean shoreline, long stretches of greenery, widespread parks, and luxuriant valleys. The train runs daily and the length of trip is 35 hours.

New York to Miami - Silver Star
Run by Amtrak, the Silver Star is a 1500-mile train route that ferries passengers from New York City to Miami, via the Northeast Corridor, DC, Richmond, Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. The services on board include view liner sitting, sleeping and dining coaches, Business Class travel, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, audio entertainment, priority boarding and other amenities. The magnificent scenery on the way transforms the endless hours of train travel into a fantastic adventure ensuring that you enjoy every minute of it.

New York to New Orleans - Crescent
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy; the Crescent covers a distance of 1,300-miles (2,200 km) everyday. The train is so comfortable that you can board it from Pennsylvania Station in New York City (NYC) and get down at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, Louisiana 30 hours later without feeling any of the 'drain-out' symptoms. Whether you choose a neat, wide, and highly comfortable Reserved Coach seat, or go in for Sleeper Service accommodations, be assured that no other train can pamper you the way Crescent can. Expect warm food to be served at your seat (if you have requested), walk around freely, and a wonderful chance to mingle with staff and fellow passengers.

Chicago to California - California Zephyr
If you are a travel enthusiast or have ever traveled by train, you'll know that California Zephyr is the most beautiful trains of North America. It has a distinct aura of exquisiteness that no other train can follow. The train runs daily between Chicago and San Francisco, California; and courses through the plains of Nebraska, Rocks of Salt Lake City, and beauty of San Francisco. Some of the other attractions on the way include Sierra Nevadas, Moffat Tunnel, Colorado's Gore, Byers, Glenwood Canyons, Winter Park, and Donner Lake.

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So these were some of the scenic destinations worth traveling through some wonderful trains. Logging on to Amtrak's website (www.amtrak.com) is the best way to check the schedules, fares, and do bookings online.