Enjoy A Magical Polar Express Train Ride Aboard Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad In West Virginia
Rachel Whetstone
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Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, since the time of publication, the Polar Express train ride is no longer available.
The Polar Express is a favorite children’s story, celebrating the magic of Christmas through a child’s holiday train ride. If you’ve ever wanted to take your own Christmas train ride, look no further. You can do it right here aboard the Polar Express train ride in West Virginia! Tickets are pretty much sold out this year, but you can start planning for next holiday season or see if you can snag one of the last few tickets for 2019.
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The Polar Express train ride in West Virginia may still has a few seats available for 2019. But don’t delay, this event always sells out. You can find out more information here. (The open dates appear to be reflected by a green shading behind the event name.) If you can’t get enough train rides this Christmas season, take another holiday train ride in West Virginia on the Elf Limited train.
Have you taken the Polar Express train ride in West Virginia in past years? Isn’t is the most magical Christmas event in West Virginia? Feel free to join the conversation in the comments below!
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Polar Express Train Ride In West Virginia
What other Christmas train rides can I take in West Virginia?
There are a number of Christmas trains to ride in West Virginia. Hopping aboard a scenic mountain train is always an exciting adventure, but the holidays seem to have the power to heighten the experience even more. Aside from the Polar Express train detailed in the article above, another train leaves the Elkins Depot that's also a festive round trip occasion. It's called The Elf Limited and, like the Polar Express train, it's also a part of the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad.
The annual Christmas at Cass train ride is also fun for the entire family. The ride departs at night and is conducted by Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass, West Virginia.
Additionally, the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad offers several holiday-themed train rides at Christmastime. Santa's North Pole train departs from Mooresfield, the Snowflake express leaves from Petersburg, and the Romney Christmas Train departs from Romney.
What are the best holiday events in West Virginia for families?
If you have the time, venture over to Oglebay Resort for a spin through the largest drive-through lights show in West Virginia. You'll pass through 320 acres of twinkling lights displays. Read more about the Oglebay Winter Festival Of Lights here.
Other must-visit events throughout West Virginia at Christmastime include the Old Tyme Christmas celebration at Harpers Ferry, the St. Albans Festival of Lights, the annual Feast of St. Nicholas at Helvetia, the Bramwell Holiday Tour of Homes, and the Greenbrier Resort's annual Christmas activities - including sleigh rides, ice skating, and more.
Where can I see the best Christmas light displays in West Virginia?
Some of the best Christmas light displays in West Virginia are found right in your own neighborhood as you admire the lights all around you every night. But if you're seeking spectacularly organized holiday light shows, then head to Oglebay's Winter Festival Of Lights (link above) to see the very best of the best.