Posted in Oregon
February 03, 2017
6 Incredible Oregon Day Trips You Can Take By Train
There are few better ways to spend the day than taking a scenic ride through Oregon on a beautiful vintage train. From lovely mountainside excursions to lively historic re-enactments, these wonderful railroads offer all kinds of amazing day trip opportunities. For an unforgettable adventure, climb aboard one of these 6 incredible trains in Oregon:
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Take a train ride along the beautiful Oregon Coast on the incredible Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. The railroad offers an enchanting dinner train ride, as well as numerous holiday events. Trains depart from Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. Get yourself a ticket here.
Located in Lebanon, the wonderful Santiam Excursion Trains offers visitors the chance to ride on a vintage train through the beautiful countryside on all kinds of unique excursions including sunday brunch, a romantic dinner train, a picnic express, and more. The train boards in Lebanon; check out their upcoming train rides and book a ticket on their website.
This incredible railroad in eastern Oregon will take you on an unforgettable, scenic adventure through the amazing Wallowa Mountains. This lovely passenger train offers all kinds of excursions including historic re-enactments, a wine and cheese train, Mother's Day brunch, and more. This gorgeous train departs from Elgin. Check the schedule and book a ticket on their website.
Take a ride on the historic Willamette Shore Trolley, a vintage trolley that will lead you along the beautiful Willamette River and into Portland. The trolley boards in Lake Oswego; get yourself a ticket on their website.
The Sumpter Valley Railroad offers passengers the unique experience of traversing the open terrain of eastern Oregon on a historic passenger train. They offer excursions including train robbing re-enactments, scenic fall colors outings, a christmas train, and more. Board the train in Sumpter or McEwan. Check out the schedules, fares, and book a ticket here.
Riding on the Mt Hood Railroad is a truly magical experience. This lovely vintage train winds through the forests and orchards of Mt Hood on perfectly picturesque excursions that include dinner trains, brunch trains, a polar express train, Odell excursions, and more. The train departs from the depot in Hood River. Book a ticket on their website.
Find out about some more amazing day trip opportunities in Oregon here.
