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    Adirondack Christmas Train from Utica to Old Forge

    Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on a holiday train ride

    Duration

    1.5 hrs

    Includes

    Train ride, cookie, ornament

    Highlights

    Ride the Santa Train on a round-trip holiday journey, with woodland creatures helping lead the way to your festive visitors.

    • Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they visit each family aboard the train

    What's Included

    • A cookie and holiday ornament for everyone
    • Hot cocoa served upon return to the station

    Important details

    • Bring valid ID for the military or first responder fare.
    • Wheelchair access is limited to chairs that fit through a 26-inch-wide doorway. Onboard restrooms are not wheelchair accessible; accessible restrooms are available at the stations.
    • Do not bring alcoholic beverages, drugs, or weapons aboard. Bags are subject to search before boarding, and prohibited items will be confiscated.
    • Participation requires accepting the risks associated with the ride and releasing management, its agents, and performers from liability for resulting injuries.
    • Participation includes consent to the use of your image or likeness in displays, transmissions, or reproductions of the event.
    • Disorderly conduct or failure to follow the rules may result in refused admission or removal.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations 7 or more days before departure incur a 10% refund fee; cancellations within 7 days incur a 30% fee. Online booking fees are nonrefundable. Ride credit is available for the purchase amount less online fees and is valid for 1 year. No-shows forfeit fares. One rebooking is free, subject to availability; additional rebookings cost $25.

    Product ID: AYDNUZ

    FAQs

    No. The Adirondack Christmas Train is not the Polar Express.

    No. Seating on the train is first come, first served.

    Meeting details

    Union Station, 321 Main Street Utica, NY

    Experience provided by Adirondack Railroad

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    Adult

    $31.80

    0

    Child

    $21.20

    Ages 2-12

    0

    Senior

    $26.50

    Ages 62+

    0

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