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All Aboard A Polar Express Train Ride, Plus More Christmas Trains Near DC
Nothing adds magic to the holiday season quite like a Polar Express train ride or a festive Christmas train. To help your family experience that magic, we've rounded up a variety of Christmas trains near DC, including several options for Polar Express train rides in 2024.
From trains that transport you to Christmas tree farms to those that bring classic Christmas stories to life, these Polar Express and Christmas trains will make even your Grinchiest family member's heart grow three sizes. And all of them are within a three-hour drive from DC!
Check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids to help you plan more holiday fun this season, and get a jump on your holiday decorating by trying some of these 101 Christmas activities for kids. Santa will be here before you know it!
While these Polar Express and Christmas trains near DC run on multiple dates and times, many of them sell out weeks (or even months) in advance, so be sure to purchase tickets as soon as possible.
Places featured in this article:
Strasburg Rail Road
Strasburg Rail Road
Strasburg Rail Road
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
West Chester Railroad
King Street Station
West Chester Railroad