Fall Foliage Special

Great for couples! • 75 mins • Celebrate Fall!

by Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum· Calera, AL
From$17

What to Expect

A Peaceful Romantic Way to Enjoy Fall Foliage!

Duration

  • 75 mins

About

  • When the air becomes crisp and leaves swirl around to the ground and crunch underfoot, everyone in Alabama knows two things are coming: SEC football and fall foliage.
  • Fall in Alabama brings a plethora of fall foliage unlike anywhere else in the country.
  • This year, don't miss it sitting at home, journey to Calera and ride the rails of the old Alabama Mineral Railroad.
  • Enjoy the changing colors as you never have before as you roll along the scenic Shelby County landscape. - In Alabama, there simply isn't a better way to watch the leaves as they turn from the deep greens of summer into their vibrant fall coloring.

Event Details

  • Expect to depart the Depot promptly on schedule. Please plan to arrive on the Museum grounds at least 60 minutes prior to your selected ticket time in order to pick up your tickets from the Depot, do the activities on the grounds and to utilize the restrooms at the Giftshop.
  • Boarding will occur approximately 15 minutes prior to each scheduled departure.
  • Please email tickets@hodrrm.org to order the third locomotive ticket.

More Information

Refreshments

  • Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at our Gift Shop and at the Meadow.
  • Purchases at the Meadow are for cash only.
  • The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum's policy is that no food or drinks be brought on the train. Please finish your refreshments before boarding the train at the depot.
  • This policy also applies to any intermediate train stops where food or drinks may be sold.

Restrooms

  • There are no working restrooms on our vintage railcars.
  • Please use the restroom at the Gift Shop prior to boarding.

Address

1919 9th St., Calera, AL, 35040

Pricing

Adult · Ages 12+ (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$19.80
Adult (11/3 3pm) · Ages 12+ (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$19.80
Child · Ages 2-11 (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$19.80
Child (11/3 3pm) · Ages 2-11 (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$19.80
Senior · Ages 65+ (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$18.70
Senior (11/3 3pm) · Ages 65+ (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$18.70
Caboose Ticket · Special Experience: Ride in the Caboose with the Brakeman!$33
Locomotive Ticket · Special Experience: Ride in the Locomotive with the Engineer!$44
Veteran/Military · Show ID for discount (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$18.70
Veteran/Military (11/3 3pm) · Show ID for discount (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$18.70
National Historic Railroad Society Member · Show ID for discount (Ride in an open air railcar or historic enclosed coach)$18.70
Wheelchair Space · Only available in select Coaches. Call for details.$19.80

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Train tickets are non-refundable, however our ticket team is happy to apply your unused travel funds to a train ride at a different date/time in the same operating season (March-October).

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