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John Bell Railroad Museum - The John Bell Railroad Museum located at the depot offers a wealth of history of the area’s geology, local communities, and rail history.
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Verde River - The train follows the Verde River for 20 miles.
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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Area - The train enters the confluence of Sycamore Canyon and Creek and the Verde River.
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Perkinsville Ghost Town - Perkinsville is the turnaround point for Verde Canyon Railroad’s excursion, a historic family-run ranch still in operation, and also a filming location in the classic 1960s epic film “How the West Was Won”.
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Coconino National Forest - The train travels the rare riparian ribbon between high desert and river, sandwiched between the Prescott and Coconino National Forests.
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Verde Valley - The train travels 20 miles into the Verde Canyon, following the Verde River on a historic route accessible only by train.
- Snacks
- Wine Tasting (4 tastes) at the Depot prior to the Train’s Departure
- On-board restrooms
- Lunch
- Alcoholic and spirits-free drinks available for purchase on board train
- Pets are not allowed on train
The Uncorked Wine Festival, a spring festivity by Verde Canyon Railroad, showcases a range of wines from across the globe. The depot patio transforms into a lively party venue from 11:00am-12:45pm, before the train takes off. Included in this package are samplings of chosen wines (4 types) at the patio beverage bar before you board the train, a meal of your choice at our Copper Spike Cafe, and a keepsake wine glass inscribed with the train’s logo. Additional bottles of wine are available for purchase on the train.
- Not all of the 10 vintage rail cars are ADA compliant. Please mention any special needs when booking to be assured accessible seating.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.