The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These trains and ships are the 2025 winners of the What to Do: Timeless Transportation category. Check out the complete list of winners here. For our definitive and searchable travel directory to help you plan your next trip in the West, click here.
The Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa Valley Wine Train
Now powered by a clean energy locomotive, the iconic train shuttles guests through the picturesque valley on a rail that dates back to 1864, so the culinary experiences, winery tours, and afternoon tea are as sustainable as they are transporting to wine lovers and Napa lovers alike.
The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary
Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, and Winston Churchill have all set sail on this legendary art deco ocean liner, now docked in Long Beach. A time capsule of a more luxurious time in travel, guests can book in for an overnight stay at the grand hotel or simply stop by for Royal Sunday Champagne Brunch or one of its haunted history tours.
Grand Canyon Railway
Xanterra Travel Collection
Based in the charming town of Williams, Arizona, the Grand Canyon Railway whisks travelers to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, cutting through high desert, golden prairie, and fragrant pine forest along the way. Expect live music, playful Wild West reenactments, and vintage railcars that make the journey feel like a step back in time.