Hop Aboard The Paradise & Pacific Railroad In Arizona To Feel The Magic Of The Season
By Katie Lawrence|Published November 24, 2020
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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).
Both trains and Christmas lights are rife with nostalgia, so combining them is a surefire way to enchant your inner child. This holiday season, take a ride through thousands of dazzling lights on the Paradise & Pacific at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale. It’s such a fun and festive way to celebrate the most wonderful time of year!
For many families in the Valley, Christmastime simply isn't complete without a trip to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
Every year, right around Thanksgiving, the park transforms into a winter wonderland of lights and displays galore. The festivities run thru January 3, with three available time slots at 6 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
Hop aboard the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and watch with wide-eyed wonderment as the holiday magic whirls by.
You'll ride through multicolored light tunnels and zip past trees wrapped from top to bottom in glittering bulbs.
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Snow? In Scottsdale? Perhaps a miracle will take place as you near the winter village with charming, Old World buildings elegantly decorated for the season.
Once the train arrives back at the station, you'll see the iconic McCormick-Stillman Christmas tree in all its glory. With lights, ornaments, wreaths, and a shining star on top, the classic Christmas symbol is the perfect ending to a magical ride.
In addition to reservations being required this season, the train and other rides will be capped at 50 percent capacity.
Children two and under get in free, and those under six don't need a mask.
Visit the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park website or Facebook page to learn more and/or purchase tickets.
Have you ever taken a Christmas lights ride on the Paradise & Pacific? If so, was it as magical as the pictures make it out to be? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Check out our previous article for another Christmas train in Arizona that’ll make your holiday season magical.
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