UP to SPEED
NEWS and SPECIALOFFERS from AMTRAK
C-3PO and R2-D2, and
climb inside a hovercraft
and levitate. “I’m happy
that Star Wars can help
to educate people about
technology in an entertain-
ing way,” said the film’s
director, George Lucas. The
Franklin Institute. Through
May 4. fi.edu.
For the Pennsylvania
events, save 50 percent off
the best available rail fare for one
companion traveling in coach with
a paid regular (full) adult rail fare
ticket on Amtrak travel to Phila-
delphia, PA. Valid for sale through
May 15, 2008, and for travel
through May 18, 2008. Request
discount code V454 when you
book by calling 800-USA-RAIL.
See below for blackout dates and
other restrictions.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
A cherry celebration:
This year’s National Cherry
Blossom Festival, D.C.’s
signature springtime event,
features over 90 events
and 200 performances and
demonstrations. High-
lights include a parade, a
Japanese Street Festival
and a fireworks display. The
festival still is a significant
celebration of the gift of
3,000 cherry blossom trees
from the people of Japan
to citizens of the United
States. If you love a parade,
reserve your grandstand
seats early. March 29-
April 13. nationalcherry
blossomfestival.com.
*A special Amtrak Convention Fare Code number
X55R-930 has been activated
for March 29–April 13.
Degas to Diebenkorn:
The Phillips Collects: See
how the museum makes
acquisitions for its permanent collection during this
exhibit featuring its newest
treasures in its internationally renowned collection
of modern art, including
Edouard Vuillard’s
Interior with a Red Bed (1893)
and American artist Susan
Rothenberg’s Three Masks
(2006), among 100 paintings, photographs and
sculpture. Recent additions include Ansel Adams
and Jasper Johns, and new
works by Edgar Degas,
Richard Diebenkorn and
Milton Avery. Through
May 25. phillipscollection.org.
Save at Hyatt Regency
Washington, D.C. Amtrak
Guest Rewards members receive
an additional 15-25% off their stay
at the Hyatt Regency Washington,
in addition to earning 500 points.
Amtrak Guest Rewards members
receive: 15% off Sunday–Thursday,
25% off Friday–Sunday* when
they request offer code AMTRAK.
Conveniently located in the
nation’s Capitol, Hyatt Regency
Washington provides easy access
to Union Station ( 2. 5 blocks)
and all the local attractions.Visit
amtrakguestrewards.com or call
800-233-1234 for details or to
make your reservation.
Terms and conditions: Blackout dates apply: Mar. 21; Mar. 24; Aug. 29; Sept. 1; Nov. 25-26; Nov. 29-30; Dec. 1. Reservations must be made at least three days
in advance of all travel for reserved and unreserved trains. Limited seating, may not be available on all trains at all times. Travel on Acela Express is prohibited.
Book by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Up to two children ages 2– 15 may accompany each paid adult at half of the full regular adult rail fare. Other restrictions may apply.
Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
GoPicnic now available on Acela and other
Amtrak trains! Ready-to-eat meals featuring
all-natural & organic food.
Amtrak has added GoPicnic meals to the snack offerings on Acela and many other
Northeast corridor trains. GoPicnic makes great tasting ready-to-eat meals that conta in
primarily all-natural and organic food. GoPicnic searches the globe for the most delicious,
highest quality shelf-stable food that contain NO trans fats, high fructose corn syrup or MSG, and combines it into a wide variety
of single-serving boxed meals that do not require refrigeration to store or heating to eat. Everything needed to eat the meal is
included in every box making them perfect to have right now or save for later. So now you can sit back, enjoy the ride and enjoy
a wide selection of great food choices anytime, anywhere!
DeliBreak
salami & cheese
mini salami slices, parmesan peppercorn
cheese spread, classic organic crackers,
all-natural gourmet potato chips, organic
mixed berry applesauce, gourmet chocolate
chunk cookies, energy drink mix, mint,
utensils and napkin
SunnyBreak
fruit & fiber
multi-grain apple and honey crackers,
all-fruit jam, sunflower seed spread, swiss
cheese slice, mediterranean apricots,
organic tropical fruit applesauce, cinnamon
maple pita chips, energy drink mix, mint,
utensils and napkin
