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The boy, looking at NYC

The best part about train travel was the scenery. We could sit back, relax and watch out the windows. You'll see things you'd never see from a car. We drove through the rugged coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut in the early morning fog and it was indescribably beautiful. As was Pennsylvania's forests and Amish country. We were worried about entertaining the boy but he was happy to look out the windows or climb around his seat, playing with toys. I brought my laptop to watch movies and we only used it for 25 minutes. When we needed naps, we were free to stretch out on two seats and sleep all we wanted (on the legs where the train was empty enough to do so. When it wasn't, we could recline our seats and use footrests to lounge, like an easy chair).

If you're sick of airports, security pat-downs and a long walk/shuttle ride to the terminal or parking lot, consider slowing down and taking the train. It might not always be cheaper, but it's a great way to get around. We started thinking about other train destinations before we even got home.

I tried to capture rural Pennsylvania. This doesn't do it justice.