This Starlight Wine-Themed Train In Texas Is The Perfect Way To Kick Off Summer

Summer nights are pure magic: a cool breeze in the air, endless starry skies overhead, and not a care in the world. Texas State Railroad is adding to the enchantment with moonlight train rides on select Friday nights this season. Featuring wine, beer, BBQ, and decadent chocolates, the experience is a perfect date night or chance for friends to bond.

If your date nights are getting stale, look no further than the Texas State Railroad this summer. On select Friday evenings, trains guided by moonlight will whiz through the countryside underneath a blanket of glittering stars.

Cleverly dubbed "Wine in the Pines," this magical evening journey features a variety of Texas vino, both red and white, plus complimentary snacks.

For those whose alcoholic beverage of choice is beer, "Pints in the Pines," runs concurrently with the wine train. Both summery ales like Kolsch and more robust brews such as chocolate porters are offered to please the entire spectrum of taste preferences.

Both "Romance on the Rails" events are 21+ only, so plan to bring the kiddos back some other time. Whether it's a girls' night or much-needed date, this is a time for adults to relax and unwind.

Reservations are strongly recommended, as all Texas State Railroad rides tend to sell out quickly. The wine trip is scheduled for June 28 and August 9, while the craft beer excursion will run on July 19.

Trains currently depart from the Palestine depot. Starting on August 22, Rusk will be the takeoff location.

Address: 535 Park Road 76, Rusk, TX 75785. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Visit the railroad’s website or Facebook page for more details and to reserve a spot.

Have you ever been on a starlight train ride? What’s your favorite locomotive excursion in Texas? Here’s one of ours: This 50-Mile Train Ride Is The Most Relaxing Way To Enjoy Texas Scenery.

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.