Verde Canyon Railroad Scenic Adventure

Journey through the heart of Arizona's red rock country on the Verde Canyon Railroad, where history, nature, and luxury converge for a memorable adventure.

Last updated: Mar 2024

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$109-$119 for regular rides, with special options like Engineer for a Day at $350 and Caboose Charter starting at $900
356 Miles from you
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Embark on the Verde Canyon Railroad for a breathtaking journey through Arizona's unspoiled landscapes, from panoramic views in vintage cars to open-air excitement. Journey through the heart of Arizona's red rock country on the Verde Canyon Railroad, where history, nature, and luxury converge for a memorable adventure. The Verde Canyon Railroad offers a 40-mile roundtrip that transports you through over 100 years of Arizona's rich history, vibrant culture, and dramatic red rock landscapes. This unique journey closely follows the Verde River, showcasing the diverse riparian ecosystem and towering sandstone cliffs. Travel through time as you ride along historic trestles, pass by ancient Native American ruins, and marvel at the iconic red rock canyon scenes, all accessible exclusively by this scenic railroad. Whether you're a train enthusiast, a history buff, or a nature lover, the Verde Canyon Railroad provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore Arizona's stunning wilderness in comfort and style.

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Itinerary

Depart from Clarkdale, immersing yourself in the depot's historical ambiance
Choose between the nostalgic charm of First Class or the traditional Coach experience
Engage with the breathtaking scenery from the open-air viewing car
Witness the engineering marvel as the locomotive transitions at Perkinsville for the return journey
Conclude the adventure by relaxing and reminiscing about the journey's highlights

Location

300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

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Packing List

Weather-appropriate clothing for comfort in both indoor and outdoor settings
Camera to capture the stunning landscapes and possibly wildlife
Sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen) for time spent in open-air cars
Binoculars to enhance your view of distant features and wildlife

4.7 ● Google reviews

Rode the Uncorked: Wine Fest train on the Verde Canyon Railroad today. Probably be good to arrive an hour before the train leaves to give you time to enjoy the wine tasting and any food you may want. You cannot bring the wine from the railroad patio onto the train. We rode in the Cottonwood car, and were allowed to wander through that car and then the adjacent open air car. That was fine. The temperature was fantastic! We enjoyed plenty of time outside watching the scenery but sat in the air conditioned car a fair amount as well. About 2hr into the ride, the train comes to a stop for about 20min. The locomotives detach from the leading end of the cars and move to the tail end, which then becomes the front - and it's 2hr back to the train station. Alcohol is available in each car; they take cash or credit. Wine is available by the bottle only. There's a charcuterie box for each passenger containing crackers, cheese, salami, fruit and a brownie. We really enjoyed the trip.

Had a great time. Very relaxing and peaceful. Almost feels like we are going to nowhere, but in a good way. Even got to see some wildlife. Our bartender and guide were amazing. Highly recommend

We had the most amazing time. The 4-hour tour far exceeded my expectations. Shea was hilarious and made the trip a blast. Gary was kind and educational. Thank you for making it so fun. My sister loved celebrating her 40th birthday! The few champagne and charcuterie was a classy touch.

Great trip ! It is an all day trip, so be prepared for that. We got lunch with our ride tickets. The lunch was surprisingly quite good ! We were all pleasantly surprised. The excursion is aboard old rail cars that have been very well restored. Each car opens onto a flat car with shade and benches. That is where the tour guide spent almost all of his time. I highly recommend you sit outside once the train starts moving. The view is so much better from outside. And the guide's narration explains what you are seeing. There was a full service bar in our car with a full time bartender. We also had a tour guide assigned to our car. So he was always there to share facts and stories and to answer questions. Our guide was Byron. Funny guy and very knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. I highly recommend this trip !

Wife booked this didn't know what to expect, station was spacious great food before boarding nice facility with very clean bathrooms etc. The ride was absolutely gorgeous, the setting was unbelievably comfortable and the outside train car deck was amazing. Our bartender/host SHAY was an ABSOLUTE TREAT. I can't stress enough that this is a must do if you want to escape the valley and witness some absolutely amazing arizona landscape.

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