Posted in Philadelphia
September 02, 2017
Take This Fall Foliage Train Ride Near Philadelphia For A One-Of-A-Kind Experience
When you live in the city, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out on the stunning fall foliage. Sure, you can go up to the Poconos and see the mountains bathed in red, orange, and yellow – but if you don’t have a chance to get away for a whole weekend, we’ve got a solution! The Wilmington and Western Railroad offers the closest fall foliage train ride near Philadelphia, and it is breathtaking. Travel back in time to the late 1800s with this historic railroad, and enjoy the routes along scenic Red Clay Creek!
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You'll ride in a vintage train car that has been fully restored, and your trip will be powered by one of the classic locomotives.
You can find more about their excursions on their website, here.
Be sure to bring a camera - you'll want to capture these memories forever.
This fall foliage train ride near Philadelphia will take you miles away from it all in an old-fashioned way. It's a great trip for kids and adults alike.
It's an easy drive to The Wilmington and Western Railroad, so this is one trip you won't want to miss. The Autumn Leaf trains begin in October, and will run on weekends. Towards the end of the month, when fall foliage is at its peak, they run the trains on Wednesday, too.
The Mt. Cuba trip is shorter. You'll spend an hour on the train and have a half-hour stop at the Mt. Cuba picnic grove in a beautiful garden park. The other ride is longer; the full length trip runs for 2.5 hours and has a layover in the quaint town of Hockessin, where you can browse local shops or grab a bite to eat in one of the cafes.
You can find Greenbank Station at 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808. Visit their website for more information and to book tickets!
