There are certain traditions of the holiday season that bring magic year after year, such as visits with Santa, putting up the Christmas tree, and baking your favorite cookies. Another activity that many families look forward to each year is a nostalgic train ride to commemorate the season. Trains and Christmas just seem to go together, and one of the best places to take a Christmas train ride in Kentucky is aboard the Big South Fork Scenic Railway. This year, while they will not have their usual Polar Express ride, they are offering a Merry Little Christmas Train that will include many of your favorite features and is sure to create lasting holiday memories.
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway is a popular outing in Kentucky that offers family-friendly rides throughout the year.
Facebook/McCreary Tourism While the warmer months are wonderful for a scenic ride, many families look forward to a Christmas train ride in Kentucky each year through this gorgeous area of our state.
This year, the Big South Fork Scenic Railway has replaced its Polar Express ride with a Merry Little Christmas train ride that runs from the end of November through December 20th.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway Tickets for this ride are available now through the railway’s website, linked below. If you plan on taking the family, an adult is free with the purchase of a $35 child ticket.
Some things may be a little different with this train ride this year, but the overall experience will be very similar.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway The photo above is from last year, but you can expect social distancing guidelines in place for the 2020 rides. The magic and excitement of this tradition is still just as present.
The train cars are comfortable and heated, perfect for a winter excursion.
Tripadvisor/Buckgrafix This particular ride will focus on the nostalgic past of Stearns and its ties to the railroad. The train will still pick up the big man in red and children will have a chance to visit with Santa.
If you want to enjoy the scenery of the ride, be sure to book an afternoon ride so you can see it all before the sun goes down.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway Although, a sunset ride that leaves at 5pm would be just as beautiful and add to the magic of picking up Santa.
There’s more information on the route of the train ride on the website linked below, but it’s filled with history and some of the most incredible views.
Facebook/McCreary Tourism If you can’t make a trip for this Christmas train ride in Kentucky, keep this outing in mind for the spring next year. It’s beautiful then, too!
But winter in the Big South Fork Scenic Area definitely has a unique magic.
Facebook/McCreary Tourism And when you board a nostalgic train in Stearns that takes you back in time, you’ll make plenty of family memories and no doubt begin a new tradition.
This Christmas train ride in Kentucky will remind you of what matters most this season. Spend quality time with your family on the Merry Little Christmas Train aboard the Big South Fork Scenic Railway and continue or begin a new holiday tradition. Have you taken this Christmas train ride in Kentucky? Is it an annual tradition? Share your experiences with us in the comments!
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While the warmer months are wonderful for a scenic ride, many families look forward to a Christmas train ride in Kentucky each year through this gorgeous area of our state.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway
Tickets for this ride are available now through the railway’s website, linked below. If you plan on taking the family, an adult is free with the purchase of a $35 child ticket.
The photo above is from last year, but you can expect social distancing guidelines in place for the 2020 rides. The magic and excitement of this tradition is still just as present.
Tripadvisor/Buckgrafix
This particular ride will focus on the nostalgic past of Stearns and its ties to the railroad. The train will still pick up the big man in red and children will have a chance to visit with Santa.
Although, a sunset ride that leaves at 5pm would be just as beautiful and add to the magic of picking up Santa.
If you can’t make a trip for this Christmas train ride in Kentucky, keep this outing in mind for the spring next year. It’s beautiful then, too!
And when you board a nostalgic train in Stearns that takes you back in time, you’ll make plenty of family memories and no doubt begin a new tradition.
For more information and to book tickets for the Merry Little Christmas Train, visit the railway’s website and also follow along with them on Facebook.
And if you’d like to do some exploring around this scenic area, take a closer look at this secluded natural treasure in Kentucky.
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Address: Big South Fork Scenic Railway, 66 Henderson St, Stearns, KY 42647, USA
