The Magical Polar Express Train Ride In Tennessee Everyone Should Experience At Least Once
There’s something sweet about a Polar Express Train ride. It reminds us of the magic of childhood, the sweet moments we held as littles and the promise of Christmas for our own children. Chattanooga keeps the magic of the season alive with the North Pole Limited train ride, the Polar Express of south Tennessee.

It's been 18 years since Chattanooga began sending sweet families out on the Polar Express. The ride is hosted by the Tennessee Valley Railroad. You can ride the train from November 18th – December 31st of this year. It's one of the most popular holiday events in the city, and has been running since 1999.

While on the train, kids will get to enjoy sing-alongs, hot cocoa and storytelling. The railroad also takes you by multiple Christmas light displays - so there's no darkness outside the train car. Just the beauty of Christmas.
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Evening trains leave the station at 5:30 and 7:30, whereas weekend trains run on a schedule of 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30.
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Once you and your littles are all tucked in to the festive train cars, guess who makes his way down the aisles? Yep. Santa Claus. You can just imagine the wild excitement in your kids' faces when they see Santa making his way down the train aisle, excited to hear about their Christmas morning dreams.

We're sure you understand just WHY the Polar Express is popular. It's one of the sweetest holiday children's books around, and now your family can experience it in real life. What a beautiful tradition you can start with them - what a perfect memory.
Find the ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Learn more and buy your tickets here.
Doesn’t this look magical? What a sweet memory for your little ones, and how perfect for the holiday season. Don’t miss out on THESE fun Tennessee spots, too!
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