Welcome to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s blog! We are committed to providing passengers with information about our train and updates about CVSR. Our blog provides you with more information on the developments at CVSR, as well as pieces of information that park visitors will find useful. From showcasing our volunteers, to featuring new and exciting upcoming events, follow our blog posts to stay up to date on all things CVSR!
On Saturday, March 2, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad volunteers gathered to celebrate this past years accomplishments and revel in 2018 memories. The annual CVSR Volunteer Appreciation Dinner recognizes the support and efforts volunteers have made throughout the year.Volunteers with 100 or more hours during the...
Did you know that Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization? Although we operate as a tourist attraction and provide educational experiences throughout Ohio’s only national park, CVSR operates as a not-for-profit business.As a nonprofit organization in Northeast Ohio, we not only invite...
Sample Itinerary March - April: Deboarding at Akron Northside Station with a Coach All Day Pass Looking to explore the Akron? Purchase a coach ticket which acts as an all-day pass, allowing you to deboard and reboard the train throughout the day. With a coach ticket...
With the kids cooped up inside all winter, it’s almost time to get out of the house and explore. Kick off the start of warmer weather and summer’s promise with a fun train ride!Climb aboard for a morning or afternoon of family fun as you...
Hale Farm and Village’s Maple Sugar Festival is back in March for two weekends only! The festival showcases the process of tree taping and how maple sugar is processed into yummy syrup that guests get to enjoy with a hearty pancake breakfast.Festival-goers also get to...
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is thrilled to feature local brewery Bookhouse Brewing aboard our next Emerging Brews, presented by LA Office Solutions, on March 1! Emerging Brews, unlike Ales on Rails, provides a small and intimate setting to taste four beers and meet Bookhouse Brewing...
This winter Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad invites you to ride the rails in our recently acquired California Zephyr train cars; the Silver Solarium and Silver Lariat. Dubbed “the most talked about train in America,” the California Zephyr made its inaugural eastbound run on March 20, 1949 with service...
Did you know CVSR owns a caboose? Historically, cabooses provided shelter for the crew at the rear of the train, and also served as the conductor's office. On long routes a caboose would include accommodations and cooking facilities for the crew.Today, we use the caboose...
This Valentine's Day climb aboard the train for date night or an afternoon out with the family! Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has a variety of excursions around Valentine's Day so you can spend quality time with that special someone. Wine Tasting Our Romantic Reds and Rosés wine tasting...
Peninsula, OH, January 10, 2019 – Starting January 19, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) will be running the National Park Scenic excursion on Saturdays and Sundays through April, as well as special event trains on Fridays. The government shutdown will not impact CVSR’s operations.In addition,...
This winter beat that cabin fever by taking a train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park during the best time of the year! Sit back and relax in a heated train car as you wind through Cuyahoga Valley and view trees covered in glistening snow....
This winter, climb aboard the train with the family for a fun-filled afternoon as you ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Between board games, superheroes and princesses, it's sure to be a fantastic time. Each ride only lasts an hour and a half, perfect for...
This holiday season give the gift of an experience they’ll never forget…a train ride! CVSR has many options for holiday gifts including gift certificates, membership options, and tickets for 2019 excursions. Treat your friends and family to a train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Gift...
Climb aboard the train on a crisp winter evening and warm up with friends or family as you sample beer! This winter sip on a selection of five beers as you ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park after dark on one of our Ales on...
THE LAST DAY of the Bike Aboard season and Hale Farm Explorer is Sunday, October 27. The train WILL NOT RUN October 28-November 1. The scenic train will only run on Saturdays and Sundays in November.