Trains depart from akrons northside station and independences rockside station. Aug 27, 2019 the cleveland, ohio polar express train just celebrated its 25th anniversary. Mount perry, ohio 40 minutes from columbus 2019 dates. Here is a very special chance for you and the entire family to experience the magic of the polar express, the classic childrens book by chris van allsburg. Experience the medina railroad museums polar express via amtrak to buffalodepew station in buffalo, nydont forget to use the amtrak see new york and save 15% discount. The polar express train ride opens in mid november till the week before christmas.
Nov 23, 2016 cuyahoga valley scenic railroads popular program, the polar express, is based off of chris van allsburgs original story about a young boys magical trip to the north pole. Akron, ohio despite recordhigh temperatures and abundant. Read the following lesson to learn more about the story and its cast of characters. If you are interested in ohio train rides that pertain to specific events, such as the polar express, halloween, thomas the tank engine excursions, or fall foliage events please visit the main tourist trains section of this website. Santa will board the polar express, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Reservations go quickly, so be sure to book your trip as soon as possible. Chris van allsburg based the train in his book, the polar express on this locomotive. Tickets went on sale wednesday for the cuyahoga valley scenic railroads popular polar express train ride. This is your chance to ride in vintage passenger cars hauled behind a historic diesel locomotive. Cuyahoga valley scenic railroad hosts 25th annual polar. The north pole express at the northwest ohio railroad. The polar express begins november, 2020, and operates through december 31, 2020. North pole express train ride dayton local dayton ohio.
Polar express tickets will be available for willcall pickupon the evening of the trip at the grand canyon railway depot in williams, az. The polar express train ride is a funfilled family train ride, based on the hit 2004 film the polar express and the 1986 and the caldecott medal winning book the polar express by chris van allsburg. If you want tickets on a friday or saturday, you must book at least by the first day that the tickets go on sale. The polar express train ride oklahoma city home facebook. Ohio christmas trains polar express santa ohio traveler. The polar express train ride is coming to oklahoma city this holiday season. With 50 polar express departure locations including 11 in the south, almost a million people hopped aboard last year. The magical polar express train ride in ohio everyone should experience at least once. Taking the day time ride at 2pm would diminish this effect the polar express train ride is about hearing the story, being in your pjs, seeing santa and the elves and participating in the onboard activities that the elves provide.
Tickets on sale now for the 2017 polar express train ride in connersville, indiana on the whitewater valley railroad. Cuyahoga valley scenic railroad is a tourist excursion railway and private sector, nonprofit 501c3 organization operating in partnership with cuyahoga valley national park located in northeast, ohio. Dec 05, 2018 take amtrak to the medina railroad museums polar express. Tickets on sale for cuyahoga valley scenic railroads polar.
You can ride a magical polar express train this holiday in. Call 16066579491 email your questions mobile users. The polar express at the dennison depot december 6th, 7th, 8th, th, 14th, and 15th, 2019 put on your favorite pair of pajamas and hop aboard the polar express for a magical journey to the north pole. As the storyline unfolds, so do the events aboard this train. Mar 01, 2020 purchased the tickets as a gift for my 6 yr.
Over five million passengers have experienced this heartwarming adventure since its inception and were thrilled to welcome guests at over 50 locations this november and december. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip to the north pole, complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Pere marquette 1225 is a berkshire 284 n1 class steam locomotive. If youre looking to take your family holiday activities to the next level, considering boarding a real life polar express this christmas, complete with hot chocolate, elves. During the trip, characters on each car lead fantastic onboard entertainment just like in the film. The awardwinning book by chris van allsburg, the story of a childs christmas eve journey, adapted to the big screen in 2003, comes alive onboard the polar express train ride.
Polar express and holiday trains in ohio in order of distance from columbus zipcode 43215 santa train at mt. This is the only licensed the polar express tm train ride event in the greater cincinnati, dayton and indianapolis areas. You can ride a magical polar express train this holiday. Experience the magic of the polar express inspired by the award winning book by chris van allsburg.
Tickets for children under the age of two 2 are not required when they are not occupying a seat. As you ride the train, storytellers read the book aloud while you enjoy songs and games, cookies and hot chocolate. Passengers are entertained by a reading of the polar express by chris van allsburg and upon arrival at the north pole, elves are eagerly waving to families as they prepare for the big day. The polar express train ride steam train rides for. Our 4yr old was not impressed by the train, he called it the red train, he was not buying that it was the polar express. Tickets on sale for cuyahoga valley scenic railroads. The polar express train ride locations rail events, inc. Polar express train ride ohio hocking valley scenic railway. All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth and fun of the christmas season on a special trip to the north pole. Polar express, santa trains, and christmas train rides in ohio. The polar express train ride cuyahoga valley scenic. Rail events productions is proud to announce the polar express train ride is returning to whippany, new jersey this holiday season. Enjoy a magical polar express train ride at the cuyahoga.
The polar express, an annual train ride to the north pole by the cuyahoga valley scenic railroad, runs nov. Weve also selected a few special, scenic train rides designed specifically for grownups. The polar express tm train ride returns this holiday season with service to the north pole. This santa train is a 40yearold tradition for hocking river valley families. Don your pjs for a twohour magical ride that goes through north pole village, where elves, santa, and passengers partake in bubble blowing parties and singalongs. Tickets available soon for the wvrrs 2020 polar express tm train ride. Sep 03, 2019 the holiday season will be all the more magical when you book a ride on the polar express train. Join us for this family reenactment of the awardwinning book, the polar express, written by chris van allsburg. The cuyahoga railroad has the best polar express train ride. The polar express train ride cuyahoga valley scenic railroad. Railroad offers historic train rides for all ages in warren county ohio.
Take a trip to the north pole aboard the polar express. We rode the train for about 12 hour, then they said we had 45 minutes at the north pole, and thats 45 minutes when we pulled in, not when everyone was off the train. Santa will board the train as well, and pass out sleigh bells to the kids. Nov 01, 2019 these polar express train trips for families might be inspired by the classic 1985 book, the polar express, but that doesnt mean youll be snoozing while your kids get to have all the fun. Polar express, santa trains, and christmas train rides in ohio posted by val cannell it seems too early in the season to start planning for the holidays, but many holiday, polar express, and santa trains are now accepting reservations and many will book up way before the season begins. Join us for this family reenactment of the awardwinning book, the polar express, written by chris van. The magic of the polar express train ride comes alive each christmas season. The medina railroad museums polar express is located 35. Trips range from daylong excursions into the monongahela national forest to shorter sightseeing trips along the banks of the greenbrier, tygarts valley and shavers fork rivers. Sep 25, 2019 enjoy a magical polar express train ride at the cuyahoga valley scenic railroad in ohio.
The polar express train ride, whitewater valley railroad. Nov 16, 2019 the north pole express at the northwest ohio railroad preservation in findlay is one of the most unique ways to celebrate christmas in ohio. Nov 12, 2019 the polar express, dennison railroad depot. Polar express is hitting a town near you southern living. This video is about the polar express by cuyahoga valley scenic railroad in akron and peninsula, ohio on thursday, 12142017 we wish you a merry. Hocking valley scenic railway is an allvolunteer nonprofit organization. Take the grand canyon railway, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. From cass, consider the two hour whittaker trip in midmay on historic cars pulled by the. Depending on your departure station and the train car you choose, you could enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate served by dancing chefs and waiters, take in a cavalcade of choreographed elves singing their way down the aisle of your train car, hobnob with a wandering hobo, and. Cuyahoga valley scenic railroads popular program, the polar express, is based off of chris van allsburgs original story about a young boys magical trip. Each ticket includes fantastic entertainment, delicious hot. Jan 19, 2020 we were not thrilled with the train ride. Board a quarterscale train and ride through holiday lights and decorations at this family fun destination, which also features a railroad gift shop, a decorated museum and pictures with santa. This has led to the locomotive being nicknamed, the real polar express.
Book a train ride online to learn about the history of the area. Dennison railroad depot museum to run polar express trips. Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a magical trip on the polar express train ride. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the events before the polar express train departs for the north pole and tickets must be picked up a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the scheduled train departure. Read along with the story as the train makes a roundtrip journey to the north pole departing from the stearns depot. Dont leave without picking up your polar express souvenirs in the museums whistle stop railway gift shop or from local vendors in the masonic temple. Once at the north pole, santa hops aboard to meet the children and hand out presents.
Please note there are 3 pages of booking dates up until december 22. Join us for this family reenactment of the award winning book, the polar express, written by chris van. Kids can go on santas sleigh which is pulled by a tractor. This polar express train ride in ohio is complete with hot chocolate.
The polar express train ride here is a very special chance for you and the entire family to experience the magic of the polar express, the classic childrens book by chris van allsburg. Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of christmas. Tickets went on sale wednesday morning for the cuyahoga valley scenic railroads popular polar express train ride, which runs nov. The polar express by chris van allsburg is the story of a boy who is invited to ride an enchanted train to the north pole so he could make his christmas wish. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the bryson city depot. The train departs moosonee at 5 pm and arrives in cochrane at 9. During your hour long journey, santa and his elves will make their way through the train to visit with each family. This santa train is a 40year old tradition for hocking river valley families.
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