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It\u2019s Not the Destination, It\u2019s the Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n Verde Canyon Railroad provides a 20-mile roundtrip wilderness adventure through a wild and scenic river canyon only accessible by rail.<\/p>\n Ancient Sinagua Indian dwellings carved into the landscape and remnants of early pioneers have left their indelible mark along the route.\u00a0 Astonishing views of a wild and vibrant frontier are visible around every bend as the train winds its way northward on tracks originally built for a booming copper industry that is now just a distant memory. Historic trestles, bridges and a 680-foot tunnel are just a few of the highlights tucked into unusual rock formations, red rock pinnacles and towering crimson cliffs.<\/p>\n Majestic bald eagles and hawks float effortlessly on the breeze above Javelina, wild burros, jackrabbits and many other Canyon creatures, peacefully coexisting with this heritage railroad for more than 100 years.\u00a0 The Verde Canyon Railroad provides a luxurious and educational way to experience this wild and scenic area.<\/p>\n Unrivaled Passenger Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n First class features living room-style seating, a Champagne toast upon boarding, premium beverages and complimentary appetizers. Coach has historic Pullman-style seating on each side of a center aisle.<\/p>\n Both first class and coach are climate-controlled, have restroom facilities and beverage and snack service. There are panoramic windows for remarkable viewing and all cars connect to open-air viewing platforms. Each passenger has two seats for the price of one! <\/em><\/p>\n Throughout the journey, the captivating history of the Verde Canyon and the Railroad unfolds with narration spiced with a variety of railroad tunes encompassing many genres. Car attendants on the open-air and in the indoor cars answer passenger questions, share history and point out highlights throughout the trip, including animal sightings long the route.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Bonus Features<\/strong><\/p>\n The John Bell Museum<\/em>, located in a restored boxcar at the depot, is home to many significant artifacts and vintage photographs of the Railroad and the company town for which the railroad was built over 100 years ago. It is an ideal place to begin this astonishing adventure.<\/p>\n Storyboards, overflowing with details on the Verde Canyon encounter, pioneer spirit and railroad lore, are installed along the quarter-mile length of the depot\u2019s loading platform. Visitors gather fascinating facts about the many animals, plants and people that have imprinted the Verde Valley and the Canyon through which the train passes.<\/p>\n The Boxcar Gifts<\/em> Store, inside the depot, offers a wealth of railroad-themed attire, books and souvenirs, as well as local art, crafts and jewelry.<\/p>\n On a monthly basis, Scottsdale\u2019s Liberty Wildlife<\/em> Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center provides seasonal educational programs both at the depot and onboard the train. On select days, passengers are able to interact with rescued raptors.<\/p>\n Mouthwatering Lunch <\/strong><\/p>\n Location, Location, Location!<\/strong><\/p>\n Our award-winning Verde Valley neighborhood includes scenic Sedona, the \u201cGhost City\u201d art colony of Jerome, the burgeoning wine-country of Cornville and Page Springs, charming Old Town Cottonwood, Camp Verde\u2019s Western outpost and our own celebrated company-town, Clarkdale.<\/p>\n Featuring world-class lodging, restaurants, boutiques, museums, galleries and an abundance of national monuments, state parks and historical sites, our Valley is ideally situated above the heat of the desert and below the cold of Arizona\u2019s high country.<\/p>\n![\"Verde](\"https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/verde-fb2-300x157.jpg\")
<\/a>For 3.5 hours, passengers enjoy comfort and style, exceptional amenities and outstanding service in vintage rail cars on a century-old route through a red rock paradise, with tracks that hug the curves of the Verde River. Every season offers a different reason to ride along this rare riparian ribbon, where the river meets the dramatic high desert.<\/p>\n![\"Reserve](\"https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/reserve.gif\")
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<\/a>Passengers take advantage of the depot\u2019s popular Copper Spike Caf\u00e9<\/em> prior to the train\u2019s departure by choosing a freshly-prepared lunch to enjoy under our canopied patio or packaged to be carried aboard the train. The standard menu features a wide variety of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, wraps, Paninis, tacos, soups and treats to suit any appetite. Seasonal special events like Ales on Rails, National Train Day and other holidays feature additional lunch options.<\/p>\n