Holiday Gift Giving with CVSR Gift Cards!
We’ve all got that ONE gift on our list that leaves us scratching our heads. Uncle Joe’s got two of everything already, the Sullivans down the street always show up with the most THOUGHTFUL present, and what are nine year olds like Trevor into these days, anyways?!
We’ve been there, and we’ve got a great solution for you: CVSR gift cards! They’re a great way to give local, give experiences, and support a non profit and our efforts providing environmental conservation, educational resources, and community for years to come.
Plus, they’re versatile: our gift cards can be used for our classic National Park Scenic rides throughout the year, but they’re also good towards specialty rides like Family Fun Loop, meal and tasting trains like Ales on Rails, and even Steam in the Valley and North Pole Adventure™. Recipients can also use them aboard in the cafe car and for merchandise at our depot shops. Gift cards can even be put towards a CVSR membership (a smart move—they’ll receive tickets AND perks for the year to come!)
Gift cards can be purchased online or at Peninsula Depot. The last day for 2025 holiday shipping is December 20th!
With the right accompanying treats (many from other local small businesses!), we’ve come up with some clever ways to package a CVSR gift card into a GREAT gift for anyone this season. Even that one pesky name on your holiday list.

Happy Hiker:
A gift card is perfect for our Explorer program, so hikers can hike one way and ride the rails to return!
- CVSR Gift Card
- Hiking Socks from Appalachian Outfitters
- Trail Mix from PurpleBrown Farm Store

Train Enthusiast:
CVSR gift cards can be even be put towards our limited-edition rides, like Steam in the Valley!
- CVSR Gift Card
- Local rail book, like The Pioneer Route and Electric Railways of Northeast Ohio by Stephen D. Hambley
- Ball Cap from the CVSR Souvenir Shop, aboard or at our Peninsula Depot!

Local Eater:
CVSR Gift cards are good towards our signature tasting events and themed trains like Ales on Rails, sure to excite the gourmand in your life!
- CVSR Gift Card
- HiHo Brewing Co. cans or growler (our partners for our signature beer, Ride like the Wind!)
- Sweets from Malley’s Chocolates

Chill Cyclist:
Gift cards are GREAT for one-way passes (including bikes) aboard our Explorer Program, or a season pass for rides all spring and summer long!
- CVSR Gift Card
- Water Bottle from Eddy’s Bike Shop
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hat and Stickers from Trail Mix Peninsula

Book Club Bestie:
Gift cards are good towards all of our rides, including our classic National Park Scenic and After Hours happy hour rides!
- CVSR Gift Card
- Coffee, treats or a gift card from Peninsula Coffee House
- Your favorite book!

Holiday Heroes:
CVSR Gift Card or even a CVSR Membership, so they’ll be first in line for North Pole Adventure™ next year!
- CVSR Gift Card
- Homemade Cookies
- Artisan Mug or Ornament from River Light Gallery