SANTA TRAINS / POLAR EXPRESS / TRAINS TO THE NORTH POLE

The Dennison Railroad Museum's Polar Express in Dennison, Ohio
For availability, reservations and rates, call 740-922-6776.
This newly restored railroad station encourages parents to take your family on a journey of a lifetime. Just like The Polar Express book and movie, passengers are seen riding the rails in their pajamas sipping hot chocolate and snacking on cookies. As the storyline unfolds, so do the events aboard this train. Once at the North Pole, Santa hops aboard to meet the children and hand out presents.  

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Santa Trains in Nelsonville, Ohio 
For availability, reservations and rates, call 1-800-967-7834.
On this trip through the scenic Hocking Valley, youngsters don't need to go to the North Pole to see Santa. Instead, Santa visits with each and every child on the train. And Mrs. Claus accompanies Santa passing out candy to all. Passengers are also treated to lovely music and Christmas poems. The trip takes two hours. Reservations are strongly recommended.

LM&M Railroad's North Pole Express in Lebanon, Ohio
For availability, reservations and rates, call 513-933-8022
Take a ride on a vintage train to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Children will receive a small gift from Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and entertainment by Santa's elves. Bring kids, grandparents or a friend but don't forget your camera because this event is filled with fun.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad's Santa Claus Express and Polar Express in Penninsula, Ohio
For availability, reservations and rates, call 800-468-4070.
The trip is full of fun as kids try to spot reindeer in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley while they wait for Santa to stop by and visit. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers the Polar Express as well. However, getting tickets for this wonderful trip is very difficult even when planning months in advance. It is done through a mail-in lottery. Tickets are sometimes found through area newspapers as well. Passengers are encouraged to wear pajamas. Cookies and hot-coco are served.