Sometimes the best trips are the ones where you can leave the car behind and simply enjoy the journey. For our weekend getaway to Vancouver, British Columbia, we decided to travel from Olympia, Washington, by Amtrak. From the moment we boarded the train, the trip felt different—slower, more relaxed, and focused on the experience rather than the drive. Over three days, we explored Vancouver's waterfront, biked around Stanley Park, discovered vibrant neighborhoods, rode ferries across False Creek, and enjoyed some of the best food we've ever had. Day 1: Arriving in Vancouver and Exploring by Bike One of the best parts of traveling to Vancouver by train is the scenic journey itself. Watching the Pacific Northwest landscape roll by from the comfort of our seats made the trip feel like part of the vacation rather than simply transportation. After arriving in Vancouver and settling into our hotel, we wasted no time getting out to explore the city. Our first adventure was a bicycle ...