The Royal Gouge Route Railroad provides lunch and dinner on the rails for more than 100,000 guests annually. Located in the central region of the state and departing from the Santa Fe Depot, the Royal Gouge Route Railroad offers seasonal menus, entrees, desserts, a la carte and a selection of fine wine. Murder mystery events are also available on the train, along with other special events such as the railroad's Oktoberfest Lunch and regularly scheduled wine dinners, which includes a five-course meal prepared by an executive chef and a variety of fine wines to sample.
Santa Fe Depot
401 Water St.
Canon City, CO 81212
719-276-4000
coloradodinnertrain.com
The Pike's Peak Cog Railway has been in operation since 1891. Running year-round, the railway offers guests a three-hour train ride that includes a trip to the summit of Pikes Peak --- an elevation of 14,110 feet. There are a number of scenic attractions along the route, including Minnehaha Falls, Lake Moraine, Mount Almagre. Guests will be able to see the abandoned mining towns of Victor and Cripple Creek before being allowed to spend approximately 30 minutes at the summit of Pikes Peak. Visitors are restricted to only 30 to 40 minutes at the top because of the threat of altitude sickness.
Pike's Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Ave.
PO Box 351
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
719-685-5401
cograilway.com
The Georgetown Loop Railroad gives patrons the opportunity to enjoy a scenic train ride on a historic steam locomotive. Attractions along the Georgetown Loop Railroad include Devil's Gate Bridge, Clear Creek Canyon and the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District, a region that is home to many Victorian-era homes. Trains offer cars that are fully enclosed as well as open cars, allowing travelers to experience the ride however they wish. Special events on the Georgetown Loop Railroad include wine-tasting excursions, an Oktoberfest trip and Santa's North Pole Adventure.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
P.O. Box 249
Georgetown, CO 80444
888-456-6777
georgetownlooprr.com
