Arizona's Polar Express Stops At The North Pole And Grand Canyon
Trains and Christmas go together like airlines and in-flight WiFi. If you agree with our slightly ridiculous comparison then you’re probably already thinking about boarding the Grand Canyon Railway’s version of the Polar Express. Not only will Santa be checking to see what Linda and Timmy want for the holidays, but the train will make a final stop at the North Pole. Well, we’re thinking that it's not exactly the real home of Santa and his Christmas crew, but a little village loaded with lights and decorations looks pretty good to us.
Adult tickets are $29 and seats for the kiddies are either $15 or $19 depending on whether you decide to go during the week or weekend. The Polar Express departs from Williams, Arizona and chugs through the forest in search of their version of the North Pole. Hot chocolate and cookies will keep your blood sugar nice and elevated throughout the journey. In December there’s usually a departure at 6:30pm and 8:00pm most nights of the week, but tickets seem to sell out quickly, so get booking if you’re interested.
If you do want to add a little outdoor activity after your trip to Santa’s Workshop, the train is offering a 50 percent discount off a ticket up to the Grand Canyon. Buy a ride on the Polar Express and you can enjoy your discount on the main attraction through the end of February 2010. After all, if you ask for a good pair of hiking boots from the big man in red, you’re going to want to test them out on a trail or two.
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· Grand Canyon Railway [Official Site]
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· Holiday Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo of a different Polar Express: BenFrantzDale]
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