Chattanooga Train Ride With Santa
Holiday rail tradition with Santa, stories, lights, and keepsakes
Duration
60 minutes
Includes
Train ride, hot chocolate, cookie
Highlights
Settle into a vintage coach for a holiday rail outing where lit displays pass outside the windows and Santa boards at the “North Pole.” Enjoy storytelling, holiday music, hot chocolate, and a homemade cookie as the train rolls through the season.
- Ride in a vintage coach decorated for the Christmas season
- Watch festive light displays along the route
- Welcome Santa aboard at the “North Pole”
- Take home keepsakes with eligible tickets
Itinerary
- Check in: Arrive at Grand Junction Depot at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Holiday journey: Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, music, lights, and storytelling aboard the train.
- North Pole arrival: Santa boards to greet passengers.
- Return: Continue the celebration on the ride back to Grand Junction Depot.
What's Included
- Hot chocolate
- Homemade chocolate chip cookie
- Keepsake boarding pass
- Ornament
- Bell
- Santa greeting onboard
Important details
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for parking, check-in, and boarding
- Children under 12 must remain with a parent or guardian
- Infants under 1 ride on an adult’s lap without a reserved seat, refreshments, or keepsakes
- Historic coaches are not wheelchair-accessible; boarding requires steps and a standard passenger seat
- Alcohol, smoking, and vaping are prohibited
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final; no refunds are issued.
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FAQs
The train generally operates rain or shine. Passenger cars are enclosed and equipped with heat and air conditioning, though trips may be adjusted if conditions are unsafe.
Bring small snacks and non-alcoholic beverages if you like. Alcohol is not allowed on the train or property.
Hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies are served onboard. Substitutions are not guaranteed.
Meeting details
Grand Junction Depot Ticket Office, 4119 Cromwell Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
