This first-class excursion train, made up of renovated passenger coaches and open-air viewing cars pulled by vintage locomotives, travels a route along the Verde River between Clarkdale and Perkinsville. The standard-gauge rail line served mining operations from 1912 to 1953, then re-opened as a tourist attraction in 1990. Today, riders embark from the new Clarkdale depot on a four-hour, 40-mile round trip that includes views of mining history, geological wonders, Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings and wildlife from bald eagles to antelope. 

Saturday night Starlight rides depart at 5:30 p.m. and run from May through September. The Verde Canyon Railroad has introduced the "Grape Train Escape" (wine tasting train) as a continuing service, running from April through September. This highly exclusive Friday evening train ride will only accommodate 160 first-class passengers to experience the excitement of wine and merriment under the stars.

Employee Network Members receive 10% discount year-round.