Let me start by saying that my favorite Christmas movie of all time is The Polar Express. I saw it in IMAX when it was first released, and let me tell you, it was life-changing. Between the hot chocolate dance and that iconic Glacier Gulch scene (steepest downhill grade in the world, no big deal), it set the bar for Christmas magic very high.
While none of these train rides include high-speed antics across frozen lakes or Tom Hanks in multiple roles, they’re still full of holiday cheer and the perfect way to get into the spirit.
Here’s the scoop on the best holiday train rides around Central Ohio, so grab your golden ticket and let’s choo-choo our way through some festive fun…