Ride the Santa Express Train in Canon City, Colorado


All aboard the Santa Express Train! We’re taking a magical journey through the Royal Gorge to the “North Pole” aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad soon! Check back soon for my blog post about our trip. The train runs November 20 – December 27, so visit royalgorgeroute.com to learn more and book your tickets if you’d like to ride. In the meantime, watch this – it will definitely get you in the holiday spirit!!  Think the Polar Express right here in Colorado!

The Santa Express Train, Colorado’s favorite holiday train, runs through the Royal Gorge this Nov. 20 through Dec. 27, bringing more than 20,000 to the Royal Gorge Region over a six-week period. The Royal Gorge Route is offering more chances to experience this annual holiday treat by offering 1, 5, 6 and 8 p.m. departure times, with up to three departure times per day. No matter when you ride, you can skip the fast food and eat local on the train. A fully stocked bar with local microbrews, libations and wines is also available on any class of service.

This 1.5-hour ride through Colorado’s Royal Gorge to the North Pole is chock-full of holiday cheer, where children wear their pajamas, listen to Christmas stories, sing Christmas carols and enjoy homemade cookies and cocoa. Guests of all ages enjoy views of the Royal Gorge on the way to the North Pole, which is decorated like a true Christmas town, including nearly 30,000 holiday lights. Once Santa boards the train at the North Pole, children await their turn to share their holiday wish list and receive their very special Santa Express Train gift.

For more information or to book tickets, call 1.888.724.5748 or visit royalgorgeroute.com, and royalgorgeroute.com/special-events/santa-express-train/ to read more about the Santa Express ride.