Comments on: Phoenix Day Trip – Verde Canyon Railroad

By: Paula Barber

Paula Barber

I rode on that railroad line back in March 2019 with my friends from Kentucky and their uncle & cousins from Phoenix. We had a blast in the club car drinking Margaritas and eating our snacks and singing songs. The scenery was spectacular and the weather was nice.

By: Sarah

Sarah

This looks like a really lovely day trip! I love to ride trains – I often say they’re my favorite form of transport. But I always associate them with the UK or Europe in general. Never the US (mainly due to some strange Amtrak experiences haha). However the Verde Canyon railroad trip looks perfect for a relaxing day.

By: Ashley Hubbard

Ashley Hubbard

I love train rides (working on writing about one in the Smoky Mountains right now) and would love to take this little excursion! I wish trains were a normal thing in our country still. I love the scenery you saw (and wildlife!) and can’t wait to see photos from the fall and/or winter.

By: Cat Lin

Cat Lin

That train ride looks epic! Mr. Misadventure had expertly translated it visually.(or it’s the other way around). I like that I feel riding along with you while reading your post… And your further research had indeed produced an amazing reward…That’s an awesome pic of the Tuzigoot National Monument.

By: Juliann

Juliann

Love those last panoramic pictures! Taking a train to see all of this would be so much fun. The landscapes in Arizona are unmatched. So much variety! And ruins! I didn’t even know those were there. Can’t wait to see what it looks like in all seasons…

By: Jenn and Ed Coleman

Jenn and Ed Coleman

I have always wanted to kayak down the Verde but never quite made it. The Verde Canyon Railroad was a close second. I was just thinking about Jerome the other day and the haunted hotel there. It’s getting to be that time of year.

By: Margaret

Margaret

We are visiting Arizona from Michigan and took the Verde Canyon train ride a couple days ago. What an amazing way to see things you could never see safely any other way. We did see vehicles driving down into the canyon but you’d never catch me doing it. We rode in the VIP car which has comfy couches on one side and pairs of chairs with a small table on the other side. We had access to a cash bar and free water and snacks for the first half of the ride.

By: Toughcookiemommy

Toughcookiemommy

It looks like you guys had a great time on your train trip. I have been considering taking a trip on the train to visit family during the summer. I think you just helped me make up my mind about it.

By: Jeanine

Jeanine

How gorgeous. I have always wanted to take in Arizona and would love to do so via train. This looks like it would be a lovely time well spent.

By: Annemarie LeBlanc

Annemarie LeBlanc

The scenery is fantastic! I haven’t been on a scenic train ride for the longest time. I am glad that the Verde Canyon Railroad operates year round! I would love to take my grandchildren there to experience it. We’ll start planning for a trip soon.

By: peter

peter

I want to ride that train. What an amazing and breathtaking experience for the kids this would be. I am awestruck at the beauty

By: Brandy

Brandy

I love the idea of visiting Arizona and seeing this railroad. I am fascinated by stuff like this but we don’t have much here in New England that compares. I hope to get to travel to Arizona in my future.