North Pole Adventure™
Passengers climb aboard festively decorated, heated train cars for an enchanting journey to the North Pole. Guests enjoy milk and cookies served at their seats, chat with cheerful elves, participate in singalongs, and write letters to Santa for the North Pole Postmaster. The train stops at the North Pole, where Santa Claus boards to greet each child and present a surprise gift.
Nov 13 – Dec 22, 2026 All $60 - $110 per person.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
5:00 pm (returns 6:30 pm) or 7:55 pm (returns 9:25 pm).
Food & Drink
Milk and cookies are served at your seat; holiday treats are also available at the depot concessions tent before boarding.
Parking
Free parking is available at the depot/Rockside Station.
Accessibility
An ADA-accessible car, the Karen C. Cooper car, features a chair lift for passengers needing accessible entry.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets well in advance, because seats fill up quickly on this ride.
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure to park, pick up snacks at the concessions tent, take photos and board.
- If anyone in your party needs an accessible car, book seats in the Karen C. Cooper car with the chair lift when you buy tickets.
- Put the kids in pajamas for the ride, because pajamas are encouraged and the heated cars keep everyone toasty.
- For a group bigger than 20, ask about a private train car rental, because ticket sales are capped at 20 per person.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a collection of North Pole Adventure apparel for kids and adults, sold through the online shop.
- Holiday treats are available as an upgrade at the concessions tent at the depot before boarding.
Links & Contact
Run by Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the ride?
Elves serve milk and cookies at your seat and lead singalongs. Kids write letters to Santa and meet the North Pole Postmaster. When the train stops at the North Pole, Santa boards and greets each child with a surprise gift.
Can we wear pajamas?
Yes, pajamas and cozy clothes are encouraged, and the cars are heated.
Are there restrooms on the train?
Yes, every train car has a restroom.
How many tickets can I buy?
Up to 20 per person. For a larger party, ask the Sales Team about renting a private train car.
Is this the same as The Polar Express?
It replaced The Polar Express™ ride in 2021. The book is no longer read on board, but the spirit of the original is kept.
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