Guests who book a room also get access to an exclusive onboard lounge.

But, it honors this heritage with the yearlyBanana Festival, which Amtrak travelers can attend.

Just visitbealestreet.comand see whos performing when you pass through.

Skyline with Amtrak Midwest passenger train railway near Union Station in Chicago

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Next, the train pulls into Mississippi.

After making a few more stops, travelers will finally pull into New Orleans at Union Passage Terminal.

To learn more about the train and all the stops it makes, visitamtrak.com.

Beale Street at dawn showing businesses with lights

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A jazz band entertains in Jackson Square, New Orleans

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