Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Delano

National GeographicNov 28, 2025

These 6 holiday train rides are the best ways to experience small-town America

From West Virginia to California, passengers board classic train carriages decked out in lights and garland, offering a unique way to celebrate the holiday season. Christmas at Cass is held each ...

Hiwassee Holiday Train travels along the Hiwassee River Gorge

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Tennessee Valley Railroad MuseumPlaceHiwassee Holiday Train travels along the Hiwassee River Gorge
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Verde Canyon RailroadPlaceClarkdale, United StatesMagical Christmas Journey with Flurry the Christmas Eagle
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine RailroadPlaceFish Camp, United Statesoffers a brand-new Holiday Magic Train seasonal route outside Yosemite
Niles Canyon RailwayMuseumNiles, United StatesTrain of Lights offers a round-trip journey through Niles Canyon
Roaring Camp Railroads's Chanukah TrainPlaceSanta Cruz, United Statesholiday journey with menorah lighting, dreidel, and kosher latkes
Cass Scenic RailroadPlaceCass, United StatesChristmas at Cass experience with a steam engine and Santa

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These 6 holiday train rides are the best ways to experience small-town America