Colorado Splendor by Rail

Colorado is a diverse and colorful state regardless of where you live. How often do we miss out on the beauty of our state because we are busy driving? The next time you want to enjoy some of Colorado's beauty, why not consider taking the train? Colorado has fewer rail lines than there was 100 years ago, but there are still options that traverse different areas of the state.

If you are heading west from Denver, Amtrak stops in Winter Park, Fraser, Granby, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction before crossing into Utah. Wouldn't it be great to hop on the train in Denver around 9am, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Colorado Rockies and hop off the train in Glenwood Springs around 2:30pm? This is a wonderful option that takes away the stress of driving. The train arrives in Glenwood Springs around the time most hotels allow guests to check into their rooms and is surprisingly affordable. In the winter, the Ski Train operates select days of the week to help alleviate traffic for skiers going up to Winter Park. Passengers leave Denver around 7am and the train from Winter Park to Denver departs around 4pm.

For those that are looking for something different, there is also the Georgetown (Silverplume) loop. This train ride is approximately 1hr 15 minutes long and has seasonal activities like a Trick or Treat train, a Victorian Holiday Celebration, and Santa's Rocky Mountain Adventure (or in the evening Santa's Lighted Forest) just to name a few.

The Durango Silverton Rail Road is a 52 mile route with holiday offerings like the Polar Express, a Winter Photography Special and even a Haunted Durango Train Museum Experience.

The Royal Gorge Rail Road is a scenic 24 mile round trip adventure with a wide variety of offerings including a laser lights dance party under the stars, an Oktoberfest Celebration and a Holiday Train among others.

The Broodmore Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway is only 9 miles long, takes riders 14,115 ft above sea level and has impressive 360 degree view on your journey to the top of Pikes Peak.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offers a 64 mile trip between Antonito, CO and Chama, NM. This trip is just under 8 hours one way and does offer multiple special events including the Outlaw Express, a Geology Train and the Holiday Express.

These are just a few options for seeing our beautiful state. If you would like to learn more, please give me a call or send me an email.