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5 Holiday Train Experiences Your Children WIll Love
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Winter Train Rides at Blue Ridge Scenic Trail
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Winter Train Rides
Dates: November 7 – January 5
Cost: Adult – $42.99 & Children $30.99 (2-12 years)
Bundle up and sip some hot chocolate as the train calmy rolls along the Tocca River and through the scenic Appalachian foothills.
Holiday Express
Dates: November 29 – December 24
Cost: Adults – $54.99 & Child $42.99
Join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on our Holiday Express. Here you will get to listen to holiday music and “The Night Before Christmas” story. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and a chance to see Santa Claus. You can enjoy delicious hot chocolate and other snacks available for purchase inside our concession car.
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Train Ride With Santa at Southeastern Train Museum
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Dates and Times: November 16, 2024| 1 PM – 4 PM
Activities Include: Santa Visit, Train Ride, Santa Letter Writing, and Bring Your Own Camera For Pictures With Santa.
Two Hours and 33 Minutes From North Augusta
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Photo Credit: train-museum.org
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Winter Wonderland Train Ride at Pine Mountain Gold Museum
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Date and Times:
December 5 – 28 on Thur, Fri & Sat
Ticket times begin at 5 PM – Must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
Cost: All ages $14.65 & 2 and under free.
The train ride is open-air and it winds through a wooded area covered with Christmas lights.
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The Santa Special at Georgia Coastal Railway
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Dates and Times:
Select Dates Thru November 24 – December 24
Take a magical 70-minute journey by rail with Santa and his delightful friends. Make memories and celebrate the season with a train ride full of fun, laughter and Christmas spirit. There will be holiday characters visiting your passenger coach throughout the train ride including Santa & Ms. Claus, Santa’s Elves, Frosty the Snowman and many more.
Open-Air Experience Available.
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Holiday Ride-On Train at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
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Dates and Times:
November 16 – January 12
Saturday and Sundays
10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $5.00 per passenger
All aboard The Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. You kids will love to see the lights if you stay for the night portion.
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More Holiday Fun…
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