Fun, Festive Train Rides For The Holiday Season

Traditional holiday activities include singing song and shopping at Christmas markets. It's also becoming increasingly common for families throughout the country to make a trip on a decorated train over the holiday season. Holiday-themed train trips are a great way to celebrate the season, with plenty of opportunities to take pictures and enjoy some seasonal treats.

The Christmas Train: A Festive Way To Make Holiday Memories

The finest Christmas train trips in the United States are packed with nostalgia and festive pleasure, and they usually run no more than a couple of hours, making them ideal for small merrymakers. Consider taking one of these kid-approved, family-favourite Christmas trains trips if you're looking for a magical experience on par with the Hogwarts Express.

The Wine Train of Napa Valley

Santa's Cookie Car, the Gourmet Holiday Express, and the Very Merry Vista Dome are the three distinct experiences that may be had on the Santa Train Jolly Journeys. Each one lasts for ninety minutes. On board these holiday-themed train excursions, you may have hot cider or cocoa, listen to carolers, and even take a ride with Santa. On either the Gourmet Holiday Express or the Very Merry Vista Dome, you may have a meal consisting of three courses, and on Santa's Cookie Car, you can enjoy cookies and other goodies.

Wisconsin Great Northern

It is not an exaggeration to say that the North Woods of Wisconsin in December seem like the scene that you might find inside a snow globe. In this winter setting, guests may board the Wisconsin Railroad for the annual Christmas Train Ride, during which they will have the opportunity to pay a visit to Santa Claus as well as have a delectable pizza meal.

The journey, which covers around 15 miles and lasts approximately two hours, includes stops along the way for hot beverages, cookies, photographs with Santa Claus, and pizza with all of the toppings.

1880 Train

Jump aboard the 1880 Train for an hourlong Holiday Express ride with Santa and Mrs Claus, with hot cocoa and cookies. Trains leave from Hill City, located in the centre of the Black Hills and close to some of the state's most popular tourist destinations like Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

East Broad Top Railroad

Located in what was once the centre of Pennsylvania's coal country, the East Broad Top Railroad is the oldest continuously operational narrow gauge railroad in the United States. The cherry on top is snacks and a present from Santa. In addition to the first 45-minute journey on an antique train car trolley decked out in holiday lights, tickets include an extra 45 minutes of riding time.

Skunk Train

Skunk Train riders may see the old-growth redwood forest, a rich tangle of ferns, and velvety moss of Mendocino County any time of year.

However, suppose you and your family ride on the Magical Christmas Train from Willits Depot. In that case, you may see all that natural beauty decked out in brilliant Christmas lights and other unique decorations.

You'll have a fantastic two hours of onboard goodies, games, and songs, all to the backdrop of the breathtaking landscape outside. There will be plenty of time to see Santa when you get off the boat.

Grand Canyon Railway

The Polar Express train ride on the Grand Canyon Railway is a complete infusion of holiday spirit. The Williams historic station is the departure point for the Christmas train journey that travels across high plains desert and a ponderosa pine forest en route to the "North Pole."

Santa and his sleigh full of reindeer meet every kid who boards the festive train. The popular children's novel The Polar Express is read aloud as hot chocolate, and treats are served to keep spirits up during the 90-minute journey.

Railroad Between Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley

Cooperstown, New York, may be best known as the site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but during the winter months, it transforms into a charming and festive Christmas destination for families.

There is no shortage of holiday cheer on the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad's Santa Claus Express, decked out in lights, garland, and ornaments. Santa will hand out personalized gifts to kids whose names are on the tokens their parents bring.