Grape Train Escape: Wine Tasting and Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
Description
Verde Canyon Railroad's Grape Train Escape is an evening event, featuring onboard wine-tasting showcasing distinct vineyards from Arizona and beyond. While aboard the “Grape Train Escape,” passengers will be served a sampling of select wines. Guests also will enjoy specialty cheeses and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the featured wines. Viogniers from each winery will be onboard to discuss the terroir and the techniques of wine-making. This event is for passengers age 21 and up. Proof of age may be requested.
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Itinerary
What could be better than savoring wine while soaking in the scenery of the Southwest? This is a relatively new pairing for Arizona’s Verde Valley, but it is quickly gaining notoriety as a fine region for grape growing. Enjoy open-air cars where the lush riparian landscape of summer, including canopies cottonwoods, moody monsoon afternoons and deep crimson cliffs, compliments a great glass of wine!
At the depot, be sure to visit the John Bell Museum, home to the railroad's history and artifacts from its early days, as well as a wealth of information on Clarkdale, Jerome and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
The train runs on the same tracks that were created following the Verde River back in 1911. The river is visible for most of your journey.
SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip. Looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous!
Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
You'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years
Reviews(33)
A great experience riding the train and getting amazing views of the scenery. The wine tasting was absolutely great with a wonderful selection of wines that were given out for the tasting. If you are looking for great views and good time, this is the adventure to do.
Thanks for riding the Grape Train Escape with us! We are delighted you enjoyed the featured Arizona wines, and the sunset views!
If you get motion sick, I would hesitate, we had a little bit of a hard time with that. Otherwise, everything was so amazing. We are glad we went. The view was easier to handle from outside and the interior was really cozy. Staff was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of fun information along the entire trip. We were able to also enjoy the starlight sky, which was amazing from the outside car.
Kristin, thanks for riding the Starlight with us and sharing this recap of your adventure and compliments for our accommodations and crew.
The whole setting was very nice. The staff did an amazing job educating, encouraging, and telling the story of this trip.
Terence, thanks for your kind words for the experience and our crew!
Enjoyed the ride although the return trip was in complete darkness so you couldn't see anything so that was sort of boring!
Thanks for celebrating with us. Our total wild darkness on the Starlight returns is a highlight for stargazers, but we understand you may have preferred a daytime journey.
That the wines were not good nor did they offer a variety that would appeal to a person that likes a sweeter wine.
Lynn, thanks for your feedback on the Grape Train Escape wine selections. We will share them with our special events team.
We had the best time. Beautiful scenery and our hostess, Kerry was amazing! So much fun!! Will definitely be doing this again.
Sonia, we're happy you enjoyed riding the Grape Train Escape with us. We'll be sure to share your compliments with Kerry.
Great way to see the rocks and formations. Excellent narrator, Aiden. Our car was newly remodeled. Very comfy.
Thanks for the kind words for our scenery, seating and crew. We'll be sure Aiden receives your compliments.
Absolute fun great food meet new friends open bar.....beautiful ride thru canyon...employees fabulous curtious friendly helpful
Susan, thanks for your great compliments for our crew, views and food. We love it when people strike up friendships with fellow passengers!
Well organized, staff were amazing and knowledgeable.Great fun experience. Would definitely recommend. Great value for money. Everyone had a great time.
Simon, thanks for riding the Grape Train Escape and sharing kind words about your experience. We're delighted your party had a great time riding with us.
It was an awesome experience! The time before the train ride was much less desirable. The food options were limited and mostly fried food. There were few vegetarian food options (only 1 which was a salad with no meat added.) There was no wifi provided on the train, which can be considered good or bad depending on your perspective.
Karen, we're glad you enjoyed the ride. We will share your comments with the kitchen team.
