Climb aboard the train on this regularly running excursion! The National Park Scenic excursion is the best way to see the length of Cuyahoga Valley National Park from a unique vantage point. Sit back as the train weaves through Cuyahoga Valley and races along with the rushing Cuyahoga River. Passengers will see a variety of wildlife including an eagles nest, deer and other habitats. Beavers and otters can also be spotted at the beaver marsh, which was once surrounded by old cars and worn-out parts until efforts by humans and beavers transformed the site back into a beautiful wetland.

During the months of January to May, the National Park Scenic excursion is a two-and-a-half hour round trip through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Passengers can board at Rockside Station, Peninsula Depot, or at Akron Northside Station. See below for departure times and station locations.

Passengers can choose from a variety of seating options including coach, table top, first class, lounge, upper dome, executive class, or suites. Tickets range from $15 – $35 per person. Scroll down for seating pictures and details!

Rockside Station

Departure times: 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

7900 Old Rockside Rd.,
Independence, OH 44131

Peninsula Depot

Departure times: 9:40 a.m., 11:10 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. (12:40 p.m. departure is a 1/2 loop)

1630 Mill Street,
Peninsula, OH 44264

Akron Northside Station

Departure time: 10:30 a.m.

27 Ridge St.,
Akron, OH 44308

Coach All-Day Pass

Price per ticket: $15 adult | $10 child (Ages 3-12)
An all-day pass! Passengers may get on and off the train at various stations throughout the day based on the train schedule. Seating is in a coach car with blocks of four (two seats facing two seats). Seating is not assigned.

Table Top

Price per ticket: $20 adult | $15 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in a vintage dining car. Seats are sold individually from sections of four-top dining tables and chairs. Seating is assigned.

First Class

Price per ticket: $23 adult | $18 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in the first class section of the Silver Lariat or Silver Bronco. Seats are sold individually from block sections of four (two seats facing two seats). Each section features a table. Seating is assigned.

Lounge

Price per ticket: $25 adult | $20 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in the lounge of the Silver Solarium train car. This section offers comfortable padded seats and a spacious lounge area. Seating is assigned.

Executive Class

Price per ticket: $35 adult | $30 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in our Saint Lucie Sound lounge car. This car offers comfortable padded seats and a spacious lounge area. Ticket includes one (1) muffin and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage. Seating is assigned.

Upper Dome

Price per ticket: $28 adult | $28 child (Ages 3-12)
Seating in one of our upper dome observation cars. Passengers experience a bird’s-eye-view of the National Park under a panoramic, glass enclosure. Seating is assigned and chosen from block sections of four, with two seats facing two seats. Each section offers a table.

Caboose

Price per ticket: $25 per person
Take a train ride in our caboose! This car has a cozy wood burning fireplace, tables and chairs, and comfortable bench seating. Passengers can also climb up in the cupola for extra viewing! Ticket includes 1.5 hour trip, one muffin and one non-alcoholic beverage. *Note: This ticket is only good for a 1/2 loop excursion, 9:40 a.m. or 11:10 a.m. out of Peninsula Depot.

Suites

Price per ticket: $100 per suite (seats 4)
Seating in a private suite of the Silver Solarium train car. The suites combines two rooms together, creating a spacious suite with two windows and a capacity of four (4). Tickets must be purchased in sets of four (4). Each set of (4) entitles you to one (1) private suite. All four (4) seats must be purchased in a suite.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects nearly 33,000 acres of  rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley National Park generally receives more than 2.2 million recreational visits each year, making it one of the most-visited national parks in the United States.

Cuyahoga Valley is the only national park in the state of Ohio and one of seven Midwestern national parks. Learn more about CVNP at nps.gov/cuva