Mother’s Day on the Rails
Skip the brunch line. Treat Mom to a breathtaking train ride through Arizona’s Verde Canyon — choose from a sunny morning ride, a relaxing afternoon journey, or a magical starlit adventure. Three rides, one unforgettable Mother’s Day.
Father’s Day on the Rails
Celebrate Father’s Day with unforgettable train rides in Arizona. From red rock views to starlit skies, choose from three rides for dad!
What do you see on the Verde Canyon Train Ride?
From historic mining sites to stunning red rock vistas, the Verde Canyon Railroad offers a unique ride through a protected corridor at the Verde River’s edge. As the train rolls into Verde Canyon, passengers are surrounded by towering cliffs, colorful geology, and a rugged landscape that seems untouched by time. What you will see on […]
Ride off Into the Sunset: Verde Canyon Railroad Announces the Return of Saturday Starlight Adventures Beginning March 7, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERide off Into the Sunset: Verde Canyon Railroad Announces the Return of Saturday Starlight Adventures Beginning March 7, 2026 Clarkdale, Arizona — [February 16, 2026] — Here, passengers don’t need a horse to ride into the sunset — only horsepower. Saturday Starlight Adventures return March 7, 2026, and continue on Saturdays through year’s […]
Eagles Take Flight in Verde Canyon: Scenic Railroad Invites Guests to Spot Raptors in the Wild
Verde Canyon Railroad offers one of the most immersive and reliable ways to witness bald eagles and other raptors in the wild during Eagle Watch, January through March.
Chocolate Lovers’ Festival
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or simply your love of all things chocolate, the Chocolate Lovers’ Festival is the sweetest escape of the season.
Verde Canyon Railroad Shares Appreciation for Crew, First Responders and Passengers After Rare Weather Event Impacts Excursion Train
Safety is always the primary concern for the management team of this heritage railroad, which has been operating as an excursion train since 1990 on a line completed in 1912.
Verde Canyon Railroad Celebrates 35 Years and Kicks off The Magical Christmas Journey®
Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates a major milestone, its 35th anniversary—coinciding with the season launch of its beloved holiday event, The Magical Christmas Journey®
Ales on Rails: Verde Canyon Railroad’s Celebration of Autumn and Arizona Breweries
Verde Canyon Railroad is thrilled to announce the return of Ales on Rails, its beloved version of Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrating Arizona’s vibrant craft beer scene, running from September 14 through October 31, 2025.
Verde Canyon Railroad Honors U.S. Military and First Responders with FREE Train Rides in August 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVerde Canyon Railroad Honors U.S. Military and First Responders with FREE Train Rides in August 2025 Clarkdale, Arizona. — [August 1, 2025] — In a heartfelt show of appreciation, Verde Canyon Railroad is proud to offer FREE train rides throughout the entire month of August 2025 to all U.S. military members (active and […]