Catskill Mountain Railroad

“We had a magical experience on the Polar Express! Fantastic energy from the staff, great Christmas vibe, and super child friendly program. We'll be remembering this for a while!”

“On 11/30/25, we took our daughter, son in law and 4 grandchildren on The Polar Express. We had such a great time! We all enjoyed ourselves! It was so much fun. I felt like a little kid myself, lol! The actors were so friendly and cute! The prices were also reasonable! We will definitely try the other seasonal rides too, BUT... I read in the Hudson Valley One newspaper that some "brain surgeons" want to rip up the tracks or something to that affect and do away with this fun, amazing train ride. I hope I'm wrong! The train was packed on Thanksgiving weekend and this would be a huge disservice for Kingston, not to mention, the sadness to see this go. I really hope the "brain surgeons" rethink this through! A BIG THANK YOU to The POLAR EXPRESS and their WONDERFUL STAFF!!! PS, Santa, you asked me what I want for Christmas, I said I don't need anything. I would love to see world peace and keep this train running! 😍”

“I had the most magical experience on the Polar Express Train Ride with the Catskill Mountain Railroad. From the moment we boarded, it truly felt like stepping into the beloved Christmas story. The staff brought the holiday spirit to life with their energy and warmth. We enjoyed delicious hot chocolate and cookies while singing along to classic Christmas songs, and it made the whole ride feel cozy and joyful. The absolute highlight was getting to meet Santa himself! He was so kind and patient, making sure every child and adult felt special. The entire experience was beautifully done — festive decorations, cheerful staff, and a heartwarming atmosphere from start to finish. If you’re looking for a holiday activity that brings the magic of Christmas to life, this is definitely the one. I can’t wait to go again next year! 🎅🎄✨”

“Ok, this is a fun train out of Kingston. The folks running it were kind and helpful, the views were nice and the whole vibe was extremely friendly. Parking was easy, family friendly, lots of things around. Say hi to Vinny Nigro who was the announcer and events guy on our train.... funny, a great guy and an epic story teller if you get him going.... Vinny alone made the trip a blast but there is so much more!”