4 Ridiculously Charming Train Rides To Take Around Pittsburgh This Fall
Autumn just might be the most charming season of all. After all, the fall foliage paints the landscape in spellbinding colors, creating breathtaking masterpieces. Sure, we can go for a drive to admire the fall foliage which, although fun, can be a bit difficult when it comes to snapping photos. Or, for a really unique adventure, we can climb aboard one of these incredibly charming train rides around Pittsburgh.
Fair warning: The following train and trolley rides are a bit of a drive from Pittsburgh. However, they are the closest railroads that offer scenic train rides.
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All aboard Everett Railroad for a scenic ride to the pumpkin patch. Less than two hours from downtown Pittsburgh, Everett Railroad's charming Pumpkin Patch Train takes guests on a one-hour ride aboard a steam-powered train. During the trip, you'll stop at the pumpkin patch, where every child will get to pick a pumpkin. For dates and times, click here.
Everett Railroad is located at 244 E. Loop Rd., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Drink in the splendor of the fall foliage aboard Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, less than two hours from downtown Pittsburgh. Snap pictures of the colorful scenery as it passes on the three-hour train ride. Relax in your seat inside the train or head to the open-air gondola. Click here for more information.
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad is located at 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA 16354.
Okay, so this one is a trolley rather than a train, but you’re still bound to enjoy a pretty unique experience. The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington offers picturesque trolley rides to the pumpkin patch. Once at the pumpkin patch, pick the perfect pumpkin, play a few games, and snap selfies. Go here for more information.
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is located at 1 Museum Rd., Washington, PA 15301.
Our final train ride is - admittedly - all the way on the other side of PA, but if you're looking for a fun fall day trip or a weekend getaway, you'll find that New Hope is the perfect destination. Throughout the fall season, New Hope & Ivyland Railroad offers fall foliage and haunted Halloween train rides. The fall foliage train ride spans 14 miles over 1.25 hours. Then, in the evening, the haunted train ride takes you on a spooky 40-minute journey. Click here to learn more.
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad is located at 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA 18938.
Have you ever been on one of these fun fall train rides? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
And, if you want to add a little bit of terrifyingly good fun to your autumn, climb aboard a haunted hayride near Pittsburgh – click here to learn more.
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