The Skunk Train travels between the towns of Fort Bragg and Willits, across 40 miles of northern California's dense redwood forests. Trains depart in both directions, with some trains turning around at the half-way mark at the town of Northspur. Overnight trains are available as well, allowing guests time to spend a few days in either Fort Bragg or Willits before returning. The line also offers a four and half hour BBQ diner train ride, complete with live entertainment. Guests can ride aboard an authentic and restored 1924 steam locomotive.
Skunk Train Fort Bragg Depot
Foot of Laurel Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
866-457-5865
skunktrain.com
The Napa Valley Wine Train runs for 25 miles through the famed California valley. The line offers such themed events as a gourmet lunch, family date night, wine education dinner and a murder mystery train ride. The turn-of-the-century train boasts an open-air car, the Silverado, and a glass domed observation car, the Vista Dome car. Guests can sample from the onboard wine tasting bar which features more than 100 wines. The train also boasts its own wine shop, complete with 300 types of wine.
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa, CA 94559
800-427-4124
winetrain.com
Sacramento River Train offers scenic train excursions amidst a 32-mile roundtrip stretch between the city of Woodland and Northern Sacramento. The train features a club car and an open-air car, both of which offer dining services. Common themed train rides include the Great Train Robbery, the Murder Mystery Dinner, the Sunday Brunch, the Scenic Lunch and the Sunset Dinner ride. Guests can also ride the train for special occasions, such as the Mother Day's Brunch, the Christmas Train, the Thanksgiving Supper and the Easter Egg Express. Depending on the journey, the ride lasts anywhere from two and a half to three and a half hours.
Sacramento River Train
341 Industrial Way
Woodland, CA 95776
800-866-1690
sacramentorivertrain.com
