Plan Your Journey
Start with the kind of experience you want, or jump straight to the calendar if you already know when you’d like to travel.
Choose Your Journey
Whether you’re looking for breathtaking scenery, a memorable meal, an evening of entertainment, or a limited-time adventure, there’s a journey waiting for you. Choose what sounds most like your perfect day on the rails and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Explore Virginia
Mountain views, historic tunnels, peaceful countryside and charming Virginia towns.
Savor the Journey
Chef-prepared meals, brunch, tastings and special dining experiences aboard the train.
Not sure where to start? Our classic scenic journeys are a great introduction to Virginia Scenic Railway.
Scenic Train Rides
Leave the road behind and experience Virginia from the rails. From dramatic mountain passages and historic railroad engineering to peaceful countryside and charming small towns, each route offers a different way to enjoy the journey.
Departing From
Mountains & Railroad History
Blue Ridge Mountains & Historic Tunnel
Travel east from Staunton toward the Blue Ridge Mountains and experience sweeping scenery, remarkable railroad engineering and the excitement of traveling through the historic Blue Ridge Tunnel.
A Classic Valley Journey
Shenandoah Valley & Alleghany Foothills
Journey west through rolling farmland, forests and the Shenandoah Valley toward the Alleghany Mountains for a classic scenic railway experience filled with expansive Virginia views.
Departing From
Easygoing Scenic Adventure
Relaxed Virginia Countryside
Enjoy an easygoing journey through Central Virginia’s rolling countryside, farmland and peaceful rural landscapes on one of our shortest and most approachable scenic excursions.
Ride, Explore & Return
Scenic Rail + Downtown Gordonsville
Ride through the Virginia countryside to historic Gordonsville, step off the train for time to explore downtown, then settle in for a relaxing return journey to Louisa.
Quick Recommendation
Visiting us for the first time? Start with the Blue Ridge Flyer for mountains and railroad history, or choose the Piedmont Explorer for a shorter, family-friendly introduction to train travel.
Dining on the Rails
Pair the timeless charm of rail travel with something delicious. Choose a full onboard meal served as the scenery passes your window, or make local Virginia flavors the centerpiece of your journey with one of our tasting experiences.
Choose Your Dining Style
Choose From Four
Sit down, settle in and let the journey become your dining room.
Blue Ridge Dining Experience
Dining Class AvailableChef-prepared plated meal & dessert
Travel through the Blue Ridge Mountains and historic tunnel while enjoying an elevated meal from the comfort of the Dining Car. Choose Dining Class when booking for the complete meal experience.
Shenandoah Valley Dining
Dining Class AvailableFreshly prepared onboard dining
Journey west through the Shenandoah Valley toward the Alleghany foothills while enjoying the signature Virginia Scenic Railway dining experience. Choose Dining Class when booking to make the meal part of your journey.
A Classic Dining Journey
Meal + DessertChef-prepared dining served onboard
Slow down for a leisurely journey through Central Virginia while an attentive onboard team serves a chef-prepared meal, followed by a memorable dessert on the return trip.
A Sunday Tradition by Rail
Chef-Prepared BrunchBrunch favorites & attentive table service
Make Sunday the highlight of your weekend with a relaxed three-hour journey featuring freshly prepared brunch dishes, warm hospitality and peaceful Central Virginia countryside.
Choose From Two
Discover Virginia producers while the countryside rolls past your window.
Curated Virginia Flavors
Four Guided TastingsPaired artisan charcuterie board
Each excursion spotlights a Virginia winery or cidery, pairing guided pours with artisan charcuterie and stories from an onboard expert. With rotating producers, every ride offers something different.
Local Beer by Rail
Four Craft Beer TastingsThoughtfully paired specialty snack board
Meet Virginia’s craft-beer scene aboard the train as a featured brewery guides you through a rotating selection of local brews, each paired with flavors chosen to complement the tasting.
Good to Know
Blue Ridge Flyer and Alleghany Special offer more than one way to ride. Guests seeking the complete dining experience should select Dining Class during the booking process. Other classes may offer different food options.
Entertainment & Events
Some journeys are about more than where the train takes you. Step aboard for immersive theater, intriguing mysteries, guided tastings and specialty events that transform your time on the rails into an experience all its own.
Choose Your Experience
Choose From Three
Dinner, storytelling and live performance come together aboard a moving train.
An Evening at the Theatre
Live Performance + DinnerTheater unfolds throughout the journey
Settle in for an intimate theatrical experience as professional performers bring stories to life throughout the train. Enjoy an artfully prepared meal while the Virginia countryside becomes the backdrop to the evening.
Dinner. Mystery. Suspicion.
Dinner + Murder MysteryProfessional actors & an immersive story
A peaceful railway journey takes a deadly turn as secrets, suspects and motives emerge around you. Follow every clue and attempt to uncover the killer, or simply enjoy the mystery as dinner is served.
A Killer Final Chapter
1920s Mystery + DinnerLive actors, clues, secrets & surprises
Enter the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties for a bestselling author’s celebration that quickly becomes a murder investigation. Watch the story unfold around you while enjoying dinner aboard the train.
Choose From Two
Discover Virginia flavors and local producers while traveling through the countryside by rail.
A New Producer Every Month
Four Guided TastingsVirginia wine or cider + charcuterie
Explore Virginia wine and cider through four guided tastings led by an onboard expert. A different local producer is featured regularly, with artisan charcuterie thoughtfully paired with the selections.
Local Brews by Rail
Four Craft Beer TastingsFeatured Virginia brewery + paired snacks
Meet Virginia’s craft beer scene aboard the train as a featured brewery guides you through a curated tasting flight. Learn about each beer while enjoying snacks selected to complement the pours.
Something Different Every Time
Many specialty experiences change throughout the year. Theater productions, featured wineries, cideries and breweries may vary by departure, giving you another reason to return and experience something new.
Seasonal Journeys
Some railway experiences only come around once a year. Watch the Shenandoah Valley transform with brilliant autumn color or step aboard a train filled with the sights, sounds and magic of the holidays. These limited-time journeys are designed to make the season itself part of the adventure.
Choose Your Season
Four Weekends in October
Four ways to experience Virginia’s most colorful season, all departing from Victoria Station in Goshen.
An Easy Fall Escape
North Mountain & Valley ViewsOur shortest Autumn Special excursion
Travel through rolling farmland, open pastures and wooded hillsides framed by North Mountain. This relaxed journey delivers the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley without committing your entire day.
The Classic Fall Journey
Goshen to Staunton & BackShenandoah Valley fall scenery
Follow a historic rail corridor through farms, rural communities, wooded hillsides and mountain landscapes glowing with autumn color before reaching Staunton and beginning the return journey.
Ride. Explore. Return.
2-Hour Downtown LayoverShopping, dining & historic Staunton
Combine fall foliage with time to explore one of Virginia’s most charming downtowns. Ride from Goshen to Staunton, enjoy two hours on your own, then return by rail through the Valley.
The Complete Autumn Experience
Blue Ridge + Lunch IncludedHistoric tunnel, mountains & a full day by rail
Cross the Blue Ridge from the Shenandoah Valley into Virginia’s Piedmont, travel through the historic Blue Ridge Tunnel and enjoy a boxed lunch served at your seat during our most complete autumn excursion.
Which Autumn Special Is Right for You?
A Holiday Tradition by Rail
Festive decorations, sweet treats, holiday music and a very special visit from Santa himself.
Holiday Magic by Rail
A Magical Family Tradition
Step aboard a festively decorated train filled with cheerful music, holiday treats and plenty of Christmas spirit. The focus is on the onboard experience, giving families time to make memories and enjoy a personal visit from Santa during the journey.
Every Santa Express experience includes a visit from Santa. Children age two and under may ride free when seated on the lap of a ticketed adult.
Plan Your Journey
You’ve found the experience that sounds right for you. Now use the calendar below to see upcoming departures, compare available dates and reserve your seats.
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Virginia Scenic Railway
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Looking for Future Dates?
Additional excursion dates and ticket availability are released throughout the year as schedules are finalized. If a date is marked Coming Soon, tickets are not yet available for purchase.
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