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Verde Canyon Railroad

Category: Sightseeing + Tours

300 N. Broadway, Cottonwood, AZ
800.293.7245

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great side trip! - user review
We definately enjoyed the train. The food was not that great and some hoarded what there was, but we plan on taking relatives in the near future. It was informative, relaxing and I bet...
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Worth the time and money - user review
We decided to take a trip due t the excellent reviews and wonderful expectations. We were not disappointed. We choose the first class accommodations. If you?™re traveling with children a...
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A hidden adventure - user review
I took this train many years ago when not many people knew about it. It was an absolutely wonderful ride, and great entertainment including info about the desert and animals. All o...
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An Arizona Must - user review
We took this amazing train ride March '05. Although we had a cool day, the sights were wonderful. I highly recommend this to everyone. You get a great view and if you are lucky an e...
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Excellent Way to see Part of Hidden AZ - user review
I've lived out here for 10 years and just got around to taking this trip. Definitely sit (or stand) on the right-hand side of the car for the trip, if you can, since most of the great s...
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Loved the Grape Escape Wine Tour - user review
My sister and I went on the wine tasting tour and had a great time. They gave us samples of 5 wines and tons of food, much more than we thought. We had bread basket, cheese/fruit/meat tray...
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Scenic and enjoyable ride - user review
Very enjoyable and entertaining ride. Do sit on the right (or station) side of the train if possible, as 95% of the views will be to that side. The best time of year would be spring f...
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Beware of bad seats - user review
I reserved first class tickets and arrived at the station well in advance, wanting to be sure to get good seats for myself and my wife. Since seats were not assigned, I asked specifi...
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Verde Canyon Railroad | Museum/Attraction Review | Verde Valley | Frommers.com - expert review
When the town of Jerome was busily mining copper, a railway was built to link the booming town with the territorial capital at nearby Prescott. Because of the rugged mountains between Jerome and Prescott, the railroad was forced to take a...
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Great Train - user review
Nice time on the train. We went 1st class and they had pretty decent appetizers the whole trip and delicious cookies towards the end. We saw two bald eagles...and their babies. Highlight of the...
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The highlight of out trip! - user review
We decided to take the train ride because of the excellent reviews. What a great decision. You can go coach or first class or ultra class by renting their private caboose. I felt y...
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Verde Train June 21, 2007 - user review
Hi,My husband, 19 year old son and myself rode the train, in First Class, Jun 21, 2007. It was absolutley awesome. We saw a bald eagle, elk, wild cows.The Verde Canyon was a site t...
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No title - user review
I traveled first class on the Verde Canyon Railway in April of 2006. As a railroad fan, I would not recommend this trip to anyone. The trip is long, boring and expensive. You will get b...
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Awesome scenery - user review
My wife and I spent time around Cottonwood mainly to ride this train. It did not dissappoint. The scenery was awesome, especially since we had just come from Phoenix airport and not seen...
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would take the trip again - user review
I am a history buff, in particular about the old west. FOr me this was a trip back in time I thoroughly enjoyed the trip I would like to have experienced an exploration of t...
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Not for young children - user review
We recently rode the Verde Canyon while visiting Sedona. The train ride was relaxing, but I would not recommend it for children. The ride is too long and there is no real destination...
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Verde Canyon Railroad - user review
I had wanted to run up to the Grand Canyon and take a train ride while in Sedona, but neither wanted to make the long drive or really had time to do so with all the other things to do in a weeks visit. So I opted instead to take the Verde Canyon Railroad which leaves in the afternoon from the statio...
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A lazy afternoon train ride - user review
We had book our tickets in advance over the web. I was glad we did because it was very crowed before we left. As a previous reviewer stated, you do not need to be there early. Fifteen min...
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Verde Canyon Railroad - user review
You'll board a train car that has inside seating and a covered outdoor car. Once the train is underway, you'll want to get outside to the open car so you can breathe the fresh air and see everything without glass in front of it. On the journey into the canyon, your car host will provide information ...
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Verde Canyon Railroad - user review
The views are beyond words - they are breathtaking. You board the train at an old train depot. Every other car was open, thus allowing the patrons to venture out and take in the beauty of the surroundings. The train takes a ride through the unspoiled natural Arizona forests and wilderness. The grass...
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Highly Recommended! Great Train Ride! - user review
June 12, 2005Highly Recommended! Great Train Ride! We paid for the first Class and it was worth it. There were open air cars with canopy for shade and lots of room to move around. ...
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Don't waste your money - user review
I thought 4 hours ride was way too long for the places that it took us. The scenery wasnt all that, just mountain and rocks; the same thing over and over. If you are into b...
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Beautiful, wonderful experience! - user review
We rented out a first class car for our wedding reception of 38 people. I was in contact with Ellen, the group coordinator for months and she was always well-informed and easy to work w...
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Wonderful outing - user review
What a wonderful family experience. The train ride was beautiful. I was very impressed that there was an open air car with canopy shade available for each seated car. There was so much spa...
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