Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.

A fall getaway to the Grand Canyon can also include seeing the changing colors of the leaves. One way to pair the two experiences is a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway, where travelers can see high ...

The Greenbrier Express takes passengers on a 15-mile train ride through West Virginia’s colorful fall landscapes. Riders can spot wildlife and explore Durbin during a lunch break. It’s an ideal fall ...

Trade hiking trails for train rails as you admire a national park from the window of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the jewel of Northeast Ohio, and a popular ...

The Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad is offering scenic fall foliage train rides through mid-October. These three-hour round trips travel at 12 mph to allow for viewing the autumn scenery. A special ...