[CDATA[> You can enjoy a wintry ride into the San Juan Forest on the Durango & Silverton through spring. Luckily, this route isnt just a seasonal treat you can book a ride any time of year. window.setTimeout(advagg_mod_3, 250); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); If you have made an error in your reservation or wish to change or cancel, please call us directly at (970) 247-2733 or (888) 872-4607. try { if (window.jQuery && window.Drupal && window.Drupal.settings) { The beloved children's book and movie is being theatrically re-created children and adults can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic childrens tale. Deluxe Class Departing from the Durango Depot, this excursion takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Open: 10, New (24 hr): N/A" | Base: 50" Click BOOK NOW to select your journey and view departure options. Tickets for the 2019 Polar Express Train Ride are sold out. Open: 23, New (24 hr): N/A" | Base: 38" if (advagg_mod_12.count <= 40) { // Just take our money, Royal Gorge Railroad, and get ready to pour a couple of spiked eggnog cocktails and maybe a Nutcracker (Irish cream, hazelnut liqueur, coffee and whipped cream) or a Sugarplum Fairy (spiced rum, hot apple cider and caramel drizzle) on our way to the North Pole. } Photo by Roger Hogan, Travel through the forest above Georgetown and enjoy a light show set to synchronized holiday music on the Santa's Lighted Forest train on the Georgetown Loop Railroad Provided by Georgetown Loop Railroad, The Polar Express waits for its special passenger at the station at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. Click here to see the concession menu. Presidential Class if (advagg_mod_3.count <= 40) { 2020 tickets will go on-sale in August. advagg_mod_5(); The Georgetown Loop Railroad, located in Georgetown Colorado, is off highway I-70, and on the way to Silverthrone. } But, you can also gently watch the snow melt away as you travel south through California to Los Angeles on this scenic ride. Across North America, anyone can take a scenic ride through mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests for about the same price or less as an airline ticket while also traveling in cushier seats and a more relaxed atmosphere. //--> Once you get to the North Pole, gape at the lights and chipper village in the distance. catch(e) { if (window.jQuery && window.Drupal && window.Drupal.settings) { throw e; } 2020 tickets will go on-sale in August. } Photo by: Steven Martin Originally completed in 1884, the Georgetown Loop Railroad was used to transport people from one mountain mining town to the next. else { Dates: Dec. 7-8 (out of Chama, N.M.) and Dec. 14-15 (out of Antonito) Take the Friday morning train up, ski or ride for the day, the weekend, or the week, and take a return trip the same day or on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of the following week. // Count how many times this function is called. Geysers, hot springs, and steam vents take on a special. Join us for a journey to the North Pole in Colorado's Royal Gorge and meet Santa Claus himself. Judge's ire in Steve Bachar case spotlights plea deals contingent on money upfront, Opinion: Leslie Herod subjected to racist, sexist tropes, perpetuated by journalists who should know better, Keeler: For CU Buffs, Big 12 talk still nothing more than big tease. } googletag.enableServices(); Route: From Antonito through the San Juan Mountains to the Ferguson Trestle and back. Then everyone gathers trackside for the oh-so-dramatic arrival of the Polar Express steam train. None, which is why you and yours should be bounding onto a holiday train this year. The ride begins at Denver Union Station, a renovated 1914 Beaux-Arts train station in the heart of the city. Meet Santa and his elves, partake in spectacularly beautiful scenery and feast on Feliz Navidad tortilla chips and the Ho Ho Ho Hot Dog? else { By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express goes from New York City to Burlington, Vermont, via Albany. // = 40) { advagg_mod_12(); advagg_mod_5.count = 100; Remember that this season is truly amazing while singing Christmas carols with wonder-struck kids on the way back. You may also call reservations at 1-888-872-4607 to order your selection. 2020 tickets will go on-sale in August. Departure/Arrival Times And because there's a train coming from Denver. If theres a Colorado-centric holiday bucket list and please, someone, let us know if there is taking a festive ride on a winter train ought to be at the top. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a National Historic Landmark. //-->= 40) { else { [CDATA[// >