2 Ridiculously Charming Train Rides To Take In Arizona This Fall

Trains are one of the best ways to experience nature, especially here in Arizona where the list of places to explore is practically endless. These timeless vehicles are even more amazing in the fall because they allow us to experience things we otherwise wouldn't be able to, like secret pumpkin patches and remote canyons accessible only by rail. These scenic train rides in Arizona encompass everything we love about autumn in the Grand Canyon State, and you'll definitely want to add them to your bucket list this year.

1. Ales on Rails — Verde Canyon Railroad (Clarkdale)

What do beer and fall have in common? Both are characterized by their warmth. As temperatures drop and foliage begins to take on the comforting gold, amber, and scarlet hues we wait all year to see, this unique train ride takes passengers to the heart of it all, so they can raise a glass to the most wonderful time of year.

The beer selection might be Oktoberfest-style, but each one is produced right here in Arizona.

Choices range from light + summery Kolsch to dark stouts & chocolate porters and everything in-between. Your $155 ticket includes a souvenir glass, five tastings, and a lunch on the patio before departure and a champagne toast with appetizers once on the train. The excursion runs from mid-September through October 31st. Visit the Verde Canyon Railroad's website to reserve a spot.

2. Fall Colors — Verde Canyon Rail (Clarkdale)

Also on Verde Canyon Railroad is the spectacular Fall Colors Tour, providing front row seats to the best autumn show in Arizona. The canyon is absolutely teeming with eye-popping foliage this time of year, and you'll get an exclusive visit to some of the most enthralling viewpoints only accessible to locomotive traffic.

Open-air viewing cars allow passengers to get up-close and personal with the surrounding Sycamore wilderness, one of the state's most remote places.

A cool breeze whips through the air as rustling leaves seem to whisper, "Fall has arrived." You can experience this once-in-a-lifetime trip through October, and tickets can be purchased on the Verde canyon Railroad website.

Have you taken any of these scenic train rides in Arizona? What's your favorite Arizona train ride?

For more things to do in fall in Arizona, check out this epic pumpkin wonderland in Arizona that takes over the charming town of Carefree, Arizona every year.