Valentine’s Day is more than flowers or an overnight trip to a hotel. It is about spending time with the one you love and sharing special experiences together to make memories that will last a lifetime. This Valentine’s Day, plan a romantic train ride to some of North America’s most beautiful and romantic spots.
Choose from several different types of train rides that will allow you to experience places and people or for the more athletic couple, choose a train ride that stops at more adventurous destinations. For those who only have a few hours to getaway, there are perfect Valentine’s Day train rides especially for you too.
Wilmington & Western Railroad. Step aboard this 2 hour train ride which is perfect for the couple who is short on time, but still would like a romantic getaway. Three different departure times are scheduled to leave the station on the days surrounding Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s Day Dinner Train will be pulled by one of the vintage steam locomotives with dinner, salad, drinks, and desserts included in the ticket price. Reservations must be made in advance. Ticket prices per adult is around $65.00. For more information call 302-998-1930.
The Grapevine Express. Celebrate Valentine’s Day anytime during the months of May through October. While the train ride doesn’t actually run on Valentine’s Day, the romance is still alive throughout other months of the year. Set out on a romantic journey aboard the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Choose between private, first class, or general seating with prices ranging from $40.00 to $65.00. All passengers must be over the age of 21 for this romantic getaway. For more information call 215-862-2332.
Rails to Romance. The Rails to Romance Dinner Train tickets go on sale as early as November and tends to sale out quickly. The $40.00 ticket price includes meal, tax, tip, and romantic train ride. The Whitewater Valley Railroad in Connersville, Indiana, departs from the Connersville Depot and can be contacted at 765-825-2054. Some dinner choices include: cod, chopped steak, pan fried chicken, catfish, or shrimp along with many side dish, dessert, and beverage choices.
5 Day 5 Night Adventurous Romantic Getaway. Join Alaska Railroad Vacations as they embark on a 5 day romantic adventure. What makes this a romantic adventure? Couples will spend every waking/sleeping moment with each other as they travel down the tracks stopping at museums, taking time out for a long hike, visiting Denali Park, enjoying sled dogs, and much more. Tickets per couple start at around $1500. Tickets go on sale months in advance and reservation can be made by calling 800-544-0552.