Experience the Magical Polar Express
- Jennifer Capunitan
- Nov 17, 2015
- 2 min read
The Polar Express is one of our favorite Christmas movies that was taken from The Polar Express™, the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. We were thrilled to learn about the real-life Polar Express experiences offered around the world and I wanted to share more details about these magical exhibits that hopefully you and your family can visit this Christmas or sometime in the near future.
The first one we want to feature is the Grand Canyon Railway Polar Express in Williams, Arizona, but there are MANY more Polar Express Railways around the country and their locations are listed below. If you don't see a location near your home, please comment below and we will find one for you! Merry Christmas!
Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams, Arizona, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Pole”—where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake present for every good boy and girl. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear, as you watch children’s faces light up when the train arrives, and enjoy hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies while listening to this timeless story.
The ride lasts a little over an hour, with the train leaving each night at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as well as select days that feature a 3:30 p.m. matinee departure.
Tickets:
Matinee (3:30pm)
Sunday - Thursday (Adults $34; Children $24)
Friday & Saturday (Adults $40; Children $30)
Evenings (5:30pm/7:30pm)
Sunday - Thursday (Adults $39; Children $29)
Friday & Saturday (Adults $45; Children $35)
MAKE RESERVATIONS! (Tickets go fast) Book online for 2015 now, or call 1-888-848-3511. (http://www.thetrain.com/special-events/the-polar-express/)
More Polar Express Railways:
Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Utica, NY
800-819-2291
http://www.adirondackrr.com(link is external)
Aspen Crossing
Mossleigh, AB
403-534-2129
http://www.aspencrossing.com(link is external)
B&O Railroad Museum
Baltimore, MD
410-752-2490
http://www.borail.org(link is external)
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Woonsocket, RI
401-495-1213
http://www.blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com(link is external)
Branson Scenic Railway
Branson, MO
800-287-2462
http://www.bransontrain.com(link is external)
California State Railroad Museum
Sacramento, CA
916-445-8270
http://www.csrmf.org(link is external)
Catskill Mountain Railroad
Kingston, NY
845-688-7400
http://www.catskillmtrailroad.com(link is external)
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Association
Chehalis, WA
360-748-9593
http://www.steamtrainride.com(link is external)
Chicago Union Station
Chicago, IL
312-471-2501
http://www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com(link is external)
Colorado Railroad Museum
Golden, CO
800-365-6263
http://www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org(link is external)
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Peninsula, OH
800-468-4070
http://www.cvsr.com(link is external)
Dartmoor Railway
Okehampton, Devon, UK
08000 232383
http://www.dartmoorrailway.com(link is external)
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Phillipsburg, NJ
800-872-4674
http://877trainride.com/(link is external)
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum
Dennison, OH
740-922-6776
http://www.dennisondepot.org(link is external)
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango, CO
877-872-4607
http://www.durangotrain.com (link is external)
For more locations near you, go to www.raileventsinc.com/events/4/rail-event-locations.
Merry Christmas! Enjoy endless Parent-Kid Fun!
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