The Shenandoah Valley’s Autumn Story—Seen From the Rails
Approximately 3 Hours | Goshen → Staunton → Goshen
Diesel powered adventure
Excursion Highlights
- Approximately three-hour round trip from Goshen
- Expansive views of Shenandoah Valley fall foliage
- Historic rail travel through rural communities and working farmland
- A visit to Staunton’s historic downtown railroad station
- A relaxing journey with no layover or lengthy time commitment
Travel between Goshen and Staunton along a historic rail corridor winding through the western Shenandoah Valley. Along the way, enjoy window-framed views of working farms, rolling hayfields, cattle pastures, wooded hillsides, and mountain landscapes glowing with the colors of fall.
The route passes through rural communities including Hebron and Swoope, offering a rare perspective of the agricultural landscapes that make this region so distinctive.
Upon reaching Staunton—one of Virginia’s most historic railroad towns—the train pauses at the downtown station while passengers remain comfortably onboard. The journey then continues back through the Valley to Goshen.
Your Front-Row Seat to Autumn
Leave the driving behind and watch the Valley’s farms, forests, and mountains unfold outside your window during an unforgettable fall journey by rail.
