The Halloween Train Ride On The Verde Canyon Railroad In Arizona Is Filled With Fun For The Whole Family
By Katie Lawrence|Published September 13, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Trick-or-treating is great, but it definitely isn’t the only family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween. Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad has a “spooktacular” Halloween train ride called the Haunted Halloween Express, featuring a costume contest, themed food and drinks, ghost stories, and tons more festive fun for all ages.
All aboard the Haunted Halloween Express for the most "spooktacular" train ride in Arizona!
With just the right amount of thrills and chills to remain family-friendly, this annual event on the Verde Canyon Railroad is tons of fun for ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Passengers are invited to don their best Halloween attire in hopes of winning the costume contest - but be forewarned: the competition is always fierce!
You'll enjoy festive treats and beverages while listening to folklore about the history of the Verde Canyon, including tales of miners who met an early demise after suffering tragic accidents on the job.
As darkness falls, the moonlight casts eerie shadows on the towering canyon walls - or is it the moon? Perhaps something more sinister lurks about, shrouded in the mystery of nighttime...
So if you're in search of something a little different to make your All Hallows' Eve absolutely bewitching, the Haunted Halloween Express on the Verde Canyon Railroad has plenty of tricks and treats for the whole family.
The railroad also has a Fall Colors tour, as well as the ever-popular "Ales on Rails" event, which features festive, seasonal craft beer selections from local breweries. Whether you add one of these rides to your autumn bucket list or just admire the scenery on the Haunted Halloween Express, you'll never forget the experience.
A one-day event, the Haunted Halloween Express takes place on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Visit the Verde Canyon Railroad’s website or Facebook page to learn more and/or purchase tickets when they go on sale (prices have yet to be announced).
Have you ever ridden the Haunted Halloween Express on the Verde Canyon Railroad? If so, what did you dress up as? Tell us all the “spooktacular” details of your experience in the comments section below, then check out our previous article to learn more about the railroad’s Fall Colors Tour.
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