Best Scenic Train Rides in ColoradoSome of the best scenic train rides are located in Southern Colorado. These Colorado train rides will allow you to see parts of the majestic Centennial State that just can't be seen any other way. Each of these Colorado train trips offer different treats and twists making it difficult to choose just one. Some of the most popular Colorado train rides include a Murder Mystery train with dinner, Guided Adventure tour/train combination, Deep Canyon scenic train tour and more. Ride in an open air Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge Park or explore with Historic Mining railways like the Durango Silverton train. Many of these Colorado railroads were started back in the late 1800's as a Mining necessity. Catch a glimpse of the difficulties they had to overcome in order to make the railroads possible with a scenic train trip on the Royal Gorge Railroad. We encourage you to take a ride and bring your camera. You'll be thrilled with the opportunities for spectacular photo footage. Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Santa Fe Depot401 Water Street Canon City, Colorado 81212 Reservations: (888) 724-5748 
Hop aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Canon City for the most scenic 2 hour, 24 mile trip through the Royal Gorge. This Colorado railroad offers more classes of service than any other railroad in the state. Take a ride on vintage rail cars including vista dome cars, coach or choose to ride in the cab with the engineer. This is the only train in Colorado that offers a gourmet lunch service. The train makes several stops along the way, allowing you to take in the scenery. Want to see the Royal Gorge Bridge from a different persective? Click here for some photos from the Royal Gorge Train Related Links to more fun family activities in Canon City, CO: Royal Gorge Park Durango Silverton Railroad
Durango Railroad Depot479 Main Ave Durango, CO 81301 Reservations: (877) 872-4607 
This scenic train ride takes you through the untarnished beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Summer Scenic Train Rides to Silverton - May to October. Winter Train to Cascade - November to April. The Durango Colorado Train offers some great excursion packages including zip lining, snowmobile rides, jeep tours, elk hunts and rafting to name a few. Read more about the Durango to Silverton train trips. This is a great family friendly scenic train ride offered during Summer, Spring and Fall. Want more info on the Winter Durango Train ride to Cascade? For those that love the snow, we highly suggest signing up for an excursion package during the winter months. Several classes of service are available for your riding comfort. Choose from First Class, Deluxe, Presidential or Standard Class which offers the option of an open air gondola or vintage coach. Want More Durango Train? Click here for more Video Shots of Our Winter Trip to Cascade Related Links to family day activities in the Durango, Colorado area: Vallecito Lake Official Railroad Name: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad There are 100's of other names I've heard people use to refer to this great train - here are some of the most popular: Silverton Train, Silverton Railroad, Durango Railroad and Durango Colorado Train Cumbres and Toltec RailroadThese 6 hour scenic train rides run from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico or vice-versa with a lunch stop at Osier, CO.Antonito DepotRail Lane at San Antonio Street(877) 890-2737 (Antonito General Information)
We highly recommend taking either the Motorcoach to Chama and riding the train back or taking the Chama to Osier Roundtrip. You'll find a wonderful all you can eat country cooking menu at Osier with options such as Meatloaf or Turkey and Dressing. Meals include Salad and Desert Bar. Pikes Peak Cog RailwayManitou & Pike's Peak Railway Depot515 Ruxton Avenue Manitou Springs, Co 80829 Reservations: (800) Pikes-Peak
Related Links to fun family outdoor activities in the Pikes Peak and Manitou Springs, Colorado area: Manitou Cliff Dwellings , Pikes Peak Colorado , Read More Reviews at TripAdvisor Rio Grande Scenic RailwayAlamosa Train Depot601 State Avenue Alamosa Co 81101 Reservations: (877) 726-RAIL La Veta Colorado Depot 400 Main Street La Veta, Co 81055
Related Links to more family bonding activities in Alamosa, Colorado:
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge RailroadCripple Creek Depot5th at Bennett Avenue Cripple Creek, Co 80813 Reservations: (719) 689-2640
Leadville Colorado Southern RailroadLeadville Train Depot326 East 7th Street Leadville, CO 80461 Reservations: 866-386-3936
Rio Grande Colorado Ski TrainI'm sad to say that the Rio Grande Colorado Ski Train that operated for 69 years from Denver's Union Station to Winter Park is no longer in operation as of March 2009.Related Links to more family friendly things to do in Denver: Denver Events Calendar
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