There’s something so wholly, wholesomely charming about the railroad. The romance and history, the beguiling train cars, the experience of a ride through some of the country’s most scenic landscapes… we have major locomotive love here at OnlyInYourState. For Ohio train enthusiasts, Dennison Railroad Depot is a little-known railroad that not only offers Pullman train rides, but also a rail museum, and even an overnight train experience in a vintage car!

From the mid-1800s and well into the 1900s, railroad travel had a moment. These transit systems made travel and commerce from far-away places a possibility, with networks of rail lines springing up all across the United States.
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Ohio experienced this railroad boom, with its central location quite literally in the heart of it all. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway were two major players, with countless other lines connecting Ohio's small towns and big cities...
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...including the delightful east-central Ohio town of Dennison.
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Today, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum celebrates Ohio's connection to the rails, offering a well-rounded experience for locomotive lovers that's unrivaled.
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For starters, there's an entire railroad museum complete with interactive exhibits, informative plaques, and loads of model train displays. This is a wonderful diversion while you're waiting for...
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...your scenic train ride! Dennison Railroad Depot hosts numerous scenic excursions throughout the year, including the very popular Polar Express event during the holidays.
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Getting hungry? Enjoy a meal inside or outside on the railroad platform at the Depot's Over the Rail Diner! This is your classic greasy spoon, with all-day breakfast and delicious combinations like burgers and fries.
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But a museum, scenic ride, and meal in a train depot are only the beginning! In an effort to really give guests the full railroad experience, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum recently revamped a historic Pullman Railroad Car into a uniquely themed railroad overnight experience.
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Guests are invited to hop aboard a historic Pullman Railroad Car for a uniquely themed railroad overnight experience in Ohio. The Airbnb can accommodate up to four in its original sleeping cars which have been lovingly restored to their original glory, with modern-day amenities like Wifi and TV. Breakfast is included the next morning, too!
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From start to finish, Dennison Railroad Depot Museum offers guests the total train experience. This only-in-Ohio destination is truly a unique experience that belongs on your bucket list!
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Did you know about the Dennison Railroad Depot? Doesn’t a scenic train ride in Ohio and overnight adventure at this railroad sound like the most epic getaway ever? Visit the Dennison Railroad Depot website to plan your scenic train ride, and then hop over to The Pullman Bed and Breakfast to book your night in a historic train car!

If you are on the hunt for more exciting ways to discover the great state of Ohio, we recommend taking a look at Airbnb Experiences for some one-of-a-kind opportunities.

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Discovering Scenic Ohio

Sara Dager | August 25, 2023

Are there other scenic train rides in Ohio that I can take? 

If you want to continue marveling at Ohio's natural beauty, you absolutely have to hop aboard one of these scenic train rides in Ohio:

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers a gorgeous trip through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and if the sights aren't enough, there are options for a cocktail train, brunch train, and even a murder mystery train!
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway takes you through Hocking Valley to see the gorgeous sites.
  • The Lebanon, Mason, and Monroe Railroad takes you through Southwestern Ohio to admire the natural surroundings.

 

What are the best road trips in Ohio to take?

Pack a bag, toss some snacks in the glovebox, and get on the road, because there are lots of exciting road trips in Ohio that you can go on such as:

  • The Ohio waterfalls road trip takes you to seven stunning waterfalls in about 10 hours of driving time. It's a perfect little weekend adventure.
  • The Ohio lighthouses road trip, which is only three and a half hours long, leads you to eight glorious lighthouses.
  • The abandoned places in Ohio road trip, which is a little creepy but well worth it, features nine stops at different abandoned places around the state.

 

Can I ride any themed trains in Ohio? 

A great way to celebrate the holidays, change in seasons, or just a random weekend is by hopping aboard a themed train in Ohio. Some of the most exciting options include:

  • The Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad offers a whimsical Polar Express train that is the ideal way to ring in the holiday season.
  • The Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Pumpkin Train takes you right to a charming pumpkin patch where you can pick up your own carve-able veggie.
  • The Cincinnati Dinner Train offers a touch of vintage class to enjoy alongside your meal.

 

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Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, 400 Center St, Dennison, OH 44621, USA