New Mexico is the best scenic route/state on the southwest chief amtrak train. You'll cross so many different types of terrain on your journey, including vast plains, towering mountains, colorful pueblos, and scenic desert dreams. Just when you think it couldn't possibly get any more beautiful, you'll curve through towering canyon passages so narrow, it's only a few feet wider than the train itself Trek through the changing landscapes of America's southwest as you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles. You'll have stunning views of everything from snow-capped mountains to sparkling cities, the beauty scenery of New Mexico is the best on the route
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