NEWS: Explore Michigan this winter by saving on Amtrak travel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

CONTACT: Michael Frezell, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-335-7176
                      frezellm@michigan.gov
                      Marc Magliari, Amtrak Media Relations, 312-544-5390
                      MediaRelationsChicago@Amtrak.com

 Explore Michigan this winter by saving on Amtrak travel

 Fast facts:
-          Amtrak is offering 20 percent off fares for the Blue Water, Pere Marquette and Wolverine trains.
-          Discounts apply now through March 31, 2016.

Jan. 11, 2016 -- Don't sit in your house and wait for warm weather. See the fun activities Michigan has to offer this winter by planning a Pure Michigan Snow Day and taking advantage of the hot savings Amtrak is offering on their Michigan trains! From now until March 31, Amtrak is offering 20 percent off fare for the Blue Water, Pere Marquette and Wolverine trains. Below are just a few of the special prices available (adult fares, each way, as low as):

             To receive discounts, apply Amtrak fare code V441 for Michigan trains. The fare code must be used to take advantage of these low fares. Tickets are non-refundable and some blackout dates apply. See the Deals tab on Amtrak.com for other applicable restrictions, including advance reservation and purchase requirements for discounts through March 31. Terms and conditions vary.

             Once you have your ticket, here is a sampling of special events occurring now until the end of March: 

        Beyond the special events, the following list is an excerpt of family-friendly attractions that will keep visitors warm indoors. These attractions are open year-round:    

             The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) does not endorse the events and attractions listed above as they just offer a snapshot of what visitors and residents can do along the Amtrak routes. For more information on other events, attractions, dining, lodging and connecting transportation to the trains, visit the following travel and visitor bureau websites:

Pure Michigan

Calhoun County Visitors Bureau

Dearborn Visitor and Welcome Center

Discover the Blue

Discover Kalamazoo

Experience Grand Rapids

Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce

Frankenmuth Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Four Flags Area Council on Tourism

Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Holland

Lapeer Chamber of Commerce

New Buffalo Travel and Visitor's Guide

Saugatuck/Douglas

St. Joseph Today

Shiawassee County Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Visit Ann Arbor

Visit Detroit

Visit Grand Haven

West Michigan Tourism Association

Ypsilanti Convention and Visitor's Bureau

 

A conductor talks to passengers aboard the Amtrak Blue Water.

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