North Pole Adventure™

The North Pole Adventure by the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is an immersive, family-friendly holiday adventure unlike anything else in Northeast Ohio. Enjoy a cozy evening train ride in one of our festively themed train cars and take in the magic of the Christmas season!

During the North Pole Adventure, your family can look forward to:

• Enjoying hot cocoa and cookies served right at your seats

• Chatting with cheerful elves

• Participating in merry singalongs

• Writing letters to Santa and meeting the North Pole Postmaster

Finally, the ride will stop at the North Pole, where Santa himself will board the train and greet each child with a hearty “ho ho ho” and a surprise gift! From start to finish, the North Pole Adventure is a fantastic way to celebrate the holidays with your family.

The North Pole Adventure – one of the most popular CVSR excursions – is considered a top family event because no other holiday attraction matches our uniquely magical and nostalgic atmosphere.

This one-of-a-kind expedition takes your family on a stress-free journey to the North Pole and back. Climb aboard and meet elves on a break from the workshop, see the North Pole Postmaster deliver your letters to Santa, and even get a visit from Saint Nick himself!

With heated cars, onboard restrooms, free parking, and accessible entry, the CVSR North Pole Adventure is ideal for family members of all ages. We provide everything your family needs to have an experience unlike any other – all you need to bring is your holiday spirit!

The North Pole Adventure by CVSR stands out as a beloved holiday destination because it offers a memorable and immersive experience that places you directly inside a Christmas story. With a host of characters including singing elves, the North Pole Postmaster, and Santa himself, families will spend the evening traveling to the North Pole and feeling the magic of Christmas like never before.

The North Pole Adventure is designed to give families the best holiday experience. You and your fellow passengers can expect:

• A cozy ride in our heated, festively decorated train cars

• Access to snacks and beverages (including complimentary hot cocoa and cookies)

• Conveniently located restrooms in each train car

• An unforgettable journey with lots of Christmas cheer

This enchanting experience is crafted with love from the first whistle to the last stop. It’s why so many families make the North Pole Adventure a tradition, returning year after year to relive the magic.

Yes, the North Pole Adventure is perfect for family members of all ages! Because this beloved CVSR excursion blends classic holiday fun with coziness and convenience, the North Pole Adventure has something for everyone.

Here’s what family members of different ages love about the CVSR North Pole Adventure:

• Kids rave about the excitement of the train ride, the fun activities, and the visit from Santa Claus! (And, of course, the free cookies.)

• Parents love giving their children a one-of-a-kind holiday experience that makes the Christmas season truly come alive.

• Grandparents and other relatives enjoy relaxing in a vintage heated train car while participating in the family fun.

Whether you’re 7 or 70, you’ll find so much to love about the North Pole Adventure. And because each of our train cars have different festive themes, you can pick the one that’s best for your family – or make the journey multiple times to revisit the excitement in brand new ways!

The North Pole Adventure replaced The Polar Express™ excursion in 2021, when CVSR stopped licensing the rights to use the name and branding. Since we didn’t want to increase costs for our passengers, we designed a new holiday experience – and took care to preserve the spirit and magic of the original. While we no longer read The Polar Express™ book on these excursions, we have plenty of charming festivities to wow you and your family! The new and improved North Pole Experience is designed to be an unmissable holiday tradition for guests of all ages.