There is perhaps little more magical around the holiday season than to take the Polar Express from Mt. Hood to the North Pole. This exciting train trip on the Mt Hood Railroad is the stuff childhood dreams are made of and definitely something you should experience at least once. Whether you have young children or are a child at heart, this is one amazing trip that you have to take.
Iowa Pacific Holdings / Facebook Departing from Mt Hood, this epic train trip takes you to the North Pole, following the story of the book and movie.
Brooke Gorden Dalton / Facebook When boarding, children’s golden tickets are punched as they are welcomed aboard the train and the magic begins.
J.S. Townsley / Flickr While night is a great time to take the Polar Express, there are also afternoon trips as well to enjoy the magic. No matter the time, the sights and sounds from the movie and book come alive as your travel on your adventure.
Verena Blackburn / Facebook Children will be transported to another whimsical world of story as they take the ride.
Greg Shippen / Facebook The trip takes you by several lovely decorated homes, which adds to the magic, especially on a night trip.
Taylor Graham / Facebook If you are lucky, you may get to see the orchards of Mt Hood covered in snow. Either way, you celebrate the season with hot chocolate and cookies, served by dancing chefs.
Vikkilyn Rolfs / Flickr And then, Santa appears and brings his holiday magic with him. He hands out a gift to each child, a small bell that only the believers can hear ringing.
Holly Anderson Westin / Facebook Santa greets everyone and spreads his magic throughout the train.
Debi Meier / Facebook Before long, he is headed back to the North Pole with his reindeer, and the passengers back to the station after a 1 1/2 hour journey.
Terri Gaete-Matz / Facebook To make this magical trip, booking tickets in advance is a must. The train departs on weekends through Christmas, as well as daily beginning December 14 through 23. There are several trips daily and passengers are invited to wear their pajamas on the journey. Tickets range from $31 to $77 based on class of ticket. Mt Hood Railroad is located at 110 Railroad Street, Hood River, Oregon.
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Iowa Pacific Holdings / Facebook
Departing from Mt Hood, this epic train trip takes you to the North Pole, following the story of the book and movie.
Brooke Gorden Dalton / Facebook
When boarding, children’s golden tickets are punched as they are welcomed aboard the train and the magic begins.
J.S. Townsley / Flickr
While night is a great time to take the Polar Express, there are also afternoon trips as well to enjoy the magic. No matter the time, the sights and sounds from the movie and book come alive as your travel on your adventure.
Verena Blackburn / Facebook
Children will be transported to another whimsical world of story as they take the ride.
Greg Shippen / Facebook
The trip takes you by several lovely decorated homes, which adds to the magic, especially on a night trip.
Taylor Graham / Facebook
If you are lucky, you may get to see the orchards of Mt Hood covered in snow. Either way, you celebrate the season with hot chocolate and cookies, served by dancing chefs.
Vikkilyn Rolfs / Flickr
And then, Santa appears and brings his holiday magic with him. He hands out a gift to each child, a small bell that only the believers can hear ringing.
Holly Anderson Westin / Facebook
Santa greets everyone and spreads his magic throughout the train.
Debi Meier / Facebook
Before long, he is headed back to the North Pole with his reindeer, and the passengers back to the station after a 1 1/2 hour journey.
Terri Gaete-Matz / Facebook
To make this magical trip, booking tickets in advance is a must. The train departs on weekends through Christmas, as well as daily beginning December 14 through 23. There are several trips daily and passengers are invited to wear their pajamas on the journey. Tickets range from $31 to $77 based on class of ticket. Mt Hood Railroad is located at 110 Railroad Street, Hood River, Oregon.
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