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    Morning Holiday Train Ride with Santa in North Carolina

    Share holiday stories, carols, and a visit from Santa aboard a historic train

    Duration

    50 mins

    Includes

    Train ride, hot cocoa, keepsake

    Highlights

    Ride through the heart of North Carolina in historic passenger cars decorated with twinkling lights. Cozy seating and festive music set the scene for a family-focused morning of holiday storytelling.

    • Follow Holly the Elf as she gathers Santa’s missing recipe ingredients
    • Sing Christmas carols as Santa makes his way through the train
    • Settle around tables for two or four in the single-level Double Diner cars
    • Take in 360-degree views from the Summit View’s upper dome

    What's Included

    • Holiday train ride
    • Hot chocolate in a souvenir cup
    • Cookie
    • Wooden train keepsake delivered by Santa to each child

    Important details

    • Requires climbing stairs to board and while on the train. The historic cars are not wheelchair accessible.
    • Cookies are not guaranteed to come from a nut-free facility. Tell your attendant about any allergies.
    • Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for boarding. Provide the last name on your booking at check-in; printed tickets are not required. Trains depart on schedule.

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred through private resale or gifting. The ride runs rain or shine.

    Product ID: RRZKN2

    FAQs

    Choose seats together when booking the holiday train ride. Your tickets determine your seats, and seat selections cannot be changed afterward.

    Yes, on-site parking is available.

    Experience provided by Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway

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    Summit View Upper - Adult

    $67.80

    Ages 13+

    0

    Summit View Upper - Kid

    $67.80

    Ages 2-12 (Under 2 is considered a lap infant and does not need a ticket)

    0

    Summit View Lower - Adult

    $67.80

    Ages 13+

    0

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      Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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