May The Joy Of The Christmas Season Be With You And Your Family   HOME PAGE * * * * *    Christmas Tree Varieties * * * Choosing A Live Tree * * * Cut Tree Care * * *Tree Lighting & Displays Polar Express Christmas Train Rides * * * Winter Sleigh Rides * * *Grandma Eleanor's Christmas Stories & Poems Shops At Christmas Village 2023 WINTER SCHEDULE - The information provided on this website is done so as a courtesy. Prior to visiting it is your responsiblitly to call ahead or check their websites for changes in openings, closures, COVID 19 policy, and general information. Ever Since the film The Polar Express was released Polar Express Train Rides have been popular. Throughout the months of Novemeber, December and January children of all ages can enjoy a train ride with hot chocolate and cookies and can hear the magical tale the "Polar Express" writen and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. In the story a young boy is lying in bed on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa's arrival. He hears the sound of a train outside which is The Polar Express. The conductor invites him to come aboard the train which he finds is filled with children on their way to the North Pole. During the journey the kids are treated to hot chocolate and cookies. The story ends with the young boy being picked by Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas. He chooses a silver bell from Santa's sleigh. When he returns home and wakes up on Christmas morning he sees that the bell is still in his possession. ALASKA: Each year the Alaska Railroad offers a variety of special train events. Polar Express Train Ride ARIZONA: Grand Canyon Railway: Operates official The Polar Express events from early, November through early January on select dates. The train departs Williams Depot and lasts a little over an hour. Polar Express Train Ride ARKANSAS: CALIFORNIA: Felton - Roaring Camp Railroads Polar Express Train Ride Southern California Railway Museum Polar Express Train Ride COLORADO: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: Polar Express Train Ride CONNECTICUT: Essex - Board a locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journey on the North Pole Express. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE, musical Christmas... Polar Express Train Ride DELAWARE: Wilmington & Western Railroad Polar Express Train Ride FLORIDA: Seminole Gulf Railway Polar Express Train Ride Royal Palm Railway Experience Polar Express Train Ride GEORGIA: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Polar Express Train Ride Stone Mountain Polar Express Train Ride IDAHO: ILLINOIS: Chicago Polar Express: December 3, 2021- January 1, 2022 Union Station 500 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60661 Polar Express Train Ride Addison Polar Express: Saturday, December 11, 2021 and Sunday, December 19, 2021 Polar Express Train Ride Polar Express Train Ride Frankfort Polar Express: November 20, 2021 | 11:15 am and 1:15 pm Polar Express Train Ride Franklin Park Polar Express December 18, 2021 | 2:30 – 4:45 pm Polar Express Train Ride Polar Express Train Ride Lombard Polar Express Train and Bus: December 12, 2021 Polar Express Storytime Train Boarding at the Downers Grove station, head to the North Pole at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora for games, pictures with Santa, and a buffet. Registration opens July 19. Registration cost $60 per person. Polar Express Storytime Bus Travel by bus to the North Pole at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora for games, pictures with Santa, and a buffet. Registration opens July 19. Registration cost $55 per person. Polar Express Train & Bus Orland Park Santa’s North Pole Express December 3-4, 2021 Polar Express Train Ride Oswego Holiday Express December 9-12, 2021 Polar Express Train Ride Happy Holiday Railway at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union November 27-28; December 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19 | 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 7:00 pm Polar Express Train Ride Westmont Holly Jolly Trolley December 11, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Polar Express Train Ride Wheaton Santa Express December 5, 11, and 12, 2021 | 9:15 and 11:15 departures Polar Express Train Ride Winfield Polar Express December 18, 2021 | 5:05 pm Polar Express Train Ride INDIANNA: THE POLAR EXPRESS(TM) Train Ride returns this holiday season with service to the North Pole. This is the only licensed THE POLAR EXPRESS(TM) Train Ride event in the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Indianapolis area. Polar Express Train Ride KENTUCKY Bardstown - My Old Kentucky Railroad Polar Express Train Ride LOUISIANNA New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal: In association with Amtrak official The Polar Express train rides depart from the historic New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal during the holiday season. MAINE: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad: The Maine Narrow-Gauge Railroad & Museum operates a two-foot narrow-gauge railroad using restored steam locomotives. The railroad operates a number of special events and trains throughout the year including The Polar Express train rides on select dates in late November through Christmas MARYLAND: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: The popular B&O museum now offers official The Polar Express train rides during late November. The organization also hosts several other different Christmas - related events and activities during the holiday season B&O Polar Express Train Ride MASSACHUSETTS: Cape Cod Central Railroad Polar Express Train Ride MICHIGAN: MINNESOTA: MISSISSIPPI: MISSOURI: Branson Scenic Railway: Based in Branson this tourist line offers popular excursions throughout the year. They also host official The Polar Express train rides during much of November and December. Polar Express Train Ride St. Louis Union Station: Santa and his elves are full steam ahead for a trip to the North Pole for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station this year! Polar Express Train Ride MONTANA: NEBRASKA: NEVADA: NORTH CAROLIA: Bryson - Great Smokey Mountains Railroad Polar Express Train Ride North Carolina Transportation Museum Polar Express Train Ride NEW HAMPSHIRE: Lincoln - Journey To The North Pole Polar Express Train Ride North Conway: Scenic Railroad Polar Express Train Ride NEW JERSEY: Delaware River Railroad Excursions/New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society: Based in Phillipsburg, this excursion line hosts official The Polar Express train rides during late November and through most of December. Morristown & Erie Railway: A private and historic freight railroad the M&E, will play host to official The Polar Express train rides. NEW MEXICO: NEW YORK: Catskill Mountain Railroad: Based in Mt. Pleasant, New York the Catskill Mountain Railroad operates on trackage originally built by the Ulster & Delaware Railroad, later owned by the New York Central, which travels through the beautiful Catskill Mountain region. Polar Express Train Ride Medina Railroad Museum: This museum based in Medina has a significant collection of rolling stock on the grounds. They also offer excursions and host official The Polar Express train rides on select dates in November and December. Polar Express Train Ride NORTH CAROLINA: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: Hosts official The Polar Express train rides from November through December. One of the premier events offered by any tourist railroad with three different classes of service during your trip to choose from you can also enjoy the spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains. Polar Express Train Ride NORTH DAKOTA: OHIO: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: One of the most popular excursion lines in the country offers a wide range of events throughout the year. They also host official The Polar Express train rides during November and December. Polar Express Train Ride Dennison Railroad Depot Museum: Located within the restored Pennsylvania Railroad depot at Dennison, hosts official The Polar Express train rides during select dates in December. OKLAHOMA: Oklahoma City Polar Express Train Ride OREGON: Mount Hood Railroad: The Mount Hood Railroad, located in Hood River, hosts official The Polar Express train rides throughout November and December. PENNSLYVANIA: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad- Santa's Train Spectacular Polar Express Train Ride RHODE ISLAND: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council: The council is based in Woonsocket and hosts official The Polar Express train rides on select days through late November and December. Woonsocket: Polar Express Polar Express Train Ride Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad: Hosts a themed-trip called the "Dickens Christmas Dinner Train." Guests can enjoy a meal while listening to a retelling of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" SOUTH CAROLINA: SOUTH DAKOTA: TENNESSEE: Knoxville - Tennesse Trains Polar Express Train Ride TEXAS: Texas State Railroad: One of the state's most popular attractions hosts official The Polar Express train rides from late November and throughout December. Polar Express Train Ride Galveston Railroad Museum Polar Express Train Ride UTAH: Herber Valley Polar Express Train Ride VERMONT: VIRGINIA: WASHINGTON: Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum: Hosts official Polar Express train rides during late November and December. WEST VIRGINIA: WISCONSIN: National Railroad Museum: The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay hosts The Polar Express train rides from mid-November through early December. Polar Express Train Ride WYOMING: HOME PAGE      TOP OF PAGE