7 Ridiculously Charming Train Rides To Take In Pennsylvania This Fall

Fall's all about making memories - whether it's roasting marshmallows over a campfire or trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Life in Pennsylvania means having some of the world's best fall foliage, the perfect backdrop for memorable autumn adventures. We won't find a better time to get outdoors and explore either than during the crisp days of fall. So, when you're looking for something unique and fun to do this autumn, embark on one of these picturesque fall foliage train rides in Pennsylvania.

1. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad – Titusville

Drink in all of the splendor of autumn aboard Oil Creek & Titusville's fall foliage train ride. The three-hour scenic tour meanders through Oil Creek State Park. Sit back and relax on the train. Or, when the weather permits, head out to the open-air gondola. It's one of the best train rides for fall foliage.

2. New Hope Railroad

Journey from New Hope to Buckingham, and back, on New Hope Railroad's fall foliage train ride. The 1.25-hour train ride promises picture-perfect views of the fall foliage in Bucks County.

3. Everett Railroad – Hollidaysburg

Climb aboard an old-fashioned steam-powered train with the Everett Railroad Company. The one-hour train ride will take you to the pumpkin patch, where the kids each get to pick a pumpkin. They'll also receive a pumpkin-decorating kit!

4. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway – Jim Thorpe

Find a cozy seat on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe and settle in for a scenic 45-minute ride through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Trains run daily.

5. Strasburg Railroad – Strasburg

Add some good old-fashioned fun to your fall itinerary. Strasburg Railroad's Haunted Rails and Trails train ride leaves the station in October.

6. West Chester Railroad – West Chester

The West Chester Railroad hosts the Fall Foliage Express and the Great Pumpkin Express annually. Both train rides last 90 minutes and journey to Glen Mills and back. Guests on the Halloween Express can wear costumes, and the kiddos will receive treats during the ride.

7. Colebrookdale Railroad – Boyertown

Settle into your seat on a 1920s train as the Colebrookdale Railroad hits the rails on its two-hour Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage train ride. All trains depart from Boyertown.

Have you ever been on one of these fall foliage train rides in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments. Then check out these picture-perfect places to visit in the fall in Pennsylvania.

Train rides in PA are an idyllic way to admire the fall foliage. You might also want to set off on a scenic hike. Check out AllTrails Plus for some of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania.