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Amtrak 2008 - Great Circle

A trip from January 25, 2008 to February 03, 2008, travelling to SAN ANTONIO, San Antonio, Los Angeles …
Trip begins and ends in San Antonio, Texas. It is a circle … More  
Trip begins and ends in San Antonio, Texas. It is a circle route through Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago. The scheduling of the trains dictated the stays in the various cities but I guess if you had unlimited time, you could obviously stay longer. The "things to do" lists are not what I will be able to do, I just included them as points of interest to other browsing my trip.
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Fri 01/25/08 (day 1) - SAN ANTONIO

Sunset Station

Staybridge Suites 123 HOEFGEN SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205 UNITED STATES LOCAL PHONE: 1-210-4442700
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123 HOEFGEN
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78205
1-210-444-2700
Fri Jan 25 3:00pm - Sat Jan 26 5:00am
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Sat 01/26/08 (day 2) - San Antonio

Amtrak Station


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1174 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, Texas 78203
USA
210-223-3226
Sat Jan 26 4:00am - Sat Jan 26 6:00am
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Sunset Limited

Departure: San Antonio, Texas Saturday January 26, 2008 5:40AM Arrival: Los Angeles, …More  
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Sat Jan 26 5:30am - Sun Jan 27 10:00am
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The trip starts in Houston, Texas. This is a 30 something hour leg one of my trip. Reserving a sleeper car.

12/15/2007 Actually starting in San Antonio, due to a scheduling error on my part. I'll drive over and meet the train there.
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Sun 01/27/08 (day 3) - Los Angeles

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Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA, United States
Sun Jan 27 10:00am - Mon Jan 28 10:00am
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Miyako Hotel Los Angeles

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Although you will be surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Little Tokyo, Miyako Inn and Spa offers a restful …
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Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
328 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
213-617-2000
Sun Jan 27 10:00am - Mon Jan 28 10:00am
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Union Station

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Considered the last great railroad station in the nation, built in 1939, is one of the major transportation hubs for …
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Union Station
810 N Vignes St
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2934
United States
+1 800 266 6883
Sun Jan 27 10:30am - Mon Jan 28 10:00am
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Olvera Street

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Years ago, one of the summer rituals for L.A. children was a new pair of huaraches from Olvera Street and maybe some …
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Olvera Street
845 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2901
United States
+1 213 628 2525
Sun Jan 27 11:00am - Sun Jan 27 12:00pm
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Pershing Square

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A busy public space dating back to 1886, Pershing Square is right in the middle of downtown. Once filled with lamppo …
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S Hill St & W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
United States
+1 213 485 1645
Sun Jan 27 3:00pm - Sun Jan 27 6:00pm
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Mon 01/28/08 (day 4)

Coast Starlight

Train: 14 Coast Starlight Departure: Los Angeles, California Monday January 28, 2008 …More  
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Mon Jan 28 10:15am - Tue Jan 29 8:45pm
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Tue 01/29/08 (day 5) - Seattle

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La Quinta Inn and Suites Seattle Downtown

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La Quinta Inn and Suites Seattle Downtown is approximately 14 miles from Seattle Tacoma International Airport …
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La Quinta Inn and Suites Seattle Downtown
2224 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
United States
206-624-6820
Tue Jan 29 12:00am - Wed Jan 30 12:00am
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Seattle

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Seattle, WA, United States
Tue Jan 29 8:45pm - Wed Jan 30 4:45pm
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King Street Station

http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/seattle/s31.htm
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303 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
USA
1-800-872-7245
Tue Jan 29 8:45pm - Wed Jan 30 4:45pm
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Wed 01/30/08 (day 6)

Empire Builder

Train: 8 Empire Builder Departure: Seattle (Amtrak), Washington Wednesday January 30 …More  
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Wed Jan 30 4:45pm - Fri Feb 1 3:45pm
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Fri 02/01/08 (day 8) - Chicago

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Chicago

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Chicago, IL, United States
Fri Feb 1 3:00pm - Sat Feb 2 1:00pm
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Club Quarters Central Loop

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Located in Chicago's Central Loop, this private members-only hotel is walking distance from the Sears Tower, two …
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Club Quarters Central Loop
111 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
312-601-3525
Fri Feb 1 4:30pm - Sat Feb 2 11:00am
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Sat 02/02/08 (day 9)

Texas Eagle

Train: 21 Texas Eagle Departure: Chicago (Union Station), Illinois Saturday February …More  
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Sat Feb 2 1:45pm - Sun Feb 3 10:30pm
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Unscheduled - Seattle

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Space Needle

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Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center , has s …
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Space Needle
400 Broad St
Seattle, WA 98109-4607
United States
+1 206 905 2100
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Pike Place Market

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One of Seattle's most famous landmarks, this is the oldest continuously working public market in the country. …
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Pike Place Market
85 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101-2085
United States
+1 206 682 7453
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Seattle Aquarium

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Located on the waterfront, next to the Omnidome , this aquarium features exotic fishes, sea mammals and other …
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1483 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101-2015
United States
+1 206 386 4300
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Unscheduled - Los Angeles

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Echo Park

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What started out as a natural arroyo filled with water from a stream is now a notable expansive park and famous neig …
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1632 Bellevue Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026-4201
United States
+1 213 689 8822
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Placita Church (La)

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The oldest religious structure in Los Angeles, this 1822 building is also known as the Church of Our Lady the Queen …
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535 N Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2828
United States
+1 213 629 3101
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Casa de Sousa

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Casa de Sousa is a great shop that carries Mexican and Central American folk art. It is the oldest family-run Mexica …
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19 Olvera Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
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Bradbury Building

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Bradbury building is the most impressive Victorian building remaining in L.A. Determined to build a lasting monument …
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304 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1208
United States
+1 213 626 1893/+1 213 624 7300(Tourist Informatio
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Fouzi (View Fouzi's trips)
I am leaving on a Amtrak trip too.. Starting my journey tomorrow night..
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James H (View James H's trips)
Thanks for the comment, looked over your trip, looks like a good adventure. Good luck and have a safe journey.
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hassen (View hassen's trips)
we are 80
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Georgie Ducky (View Georgie Ducky's trips)
I have ridden the Amtrak once; earlier this year. It was something I have always wanted to try. Hopefully your trip will be a lot more sanitary. However, I'm glad I had the trip experience. I use yahoo travel to make my plans, but I am going to try to remember not to schedule my hotels through them anymore. I keep forgetting about that cancellation policy. Thanks for bringing that up.
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D S M (View D S M's trips)
I Love Amtrak, I hope it eventually goes straight from San Antonio to Canada through Kansas Nebraska Dakotas and Winnepeg, it would be fun if it had a three way split track at Buffalo OK. that headed
West through Colorado and British Columbia Canada and
East towards Missouri to Toronto Canada .
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