All Aboard!
Check out this short video on why you should ride TODAY: https://vimeo.com/49978309
Climb Aboard one of CVSR's climate-controlled passenger rail cars and feel the thrill as the whistle blows - signaling your journey is about to begin!
The BEST Ticket with CVSR - A 2013 Season Pass
That's right! The best ticket for a fun-filled 2013 is being a proud holder of a Season Pass.
Season Passes are good for ANY Scenic Excursion, ANY Departing Time, ANY Departing Station
(Not valid for Special Events, and good for only 1 excursion in October. Upgrades are available!)
Adults: $75 / Children (3 - 12) $38
SEATING OPTIONS
There are a few different choices on seating aboard the train!
Coach Seating
Coach seats are the most common seats available. The seats are in sets of 4, with 2 seats facing 2 seats, putting you knee to knee with your family.
Premium Seating
Choose to upgrade your ride!
Seats in the Emerson Vista Dome car are offered most days. First Class seats offer more leg room and head rests. The Dome Section seats are in an elevated section, and offer a panoramic view of the Park as you travel. There is an additional fee for the upgraded seats.
Handicap Accessible Seating
If you are in need of assistance getting on board, CVSR does have an ADA Car with a wheelchair lift. To make a reservation in this car, please contact our offices directly at 800.468.4070 ext. 3 for Customer Service.
To purchase tickets, follow these easy steps:
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Go to the "Calendar" page
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Select the date you wish to ride
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Choose the station from which you wish to depart, and the time
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Enter your information
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Print out your tickets!
Or...Click HERE
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Simply go to the station 45 minutes prior to departure, and purchase your tickets then!
Pricing:
$12 for adults and children - includes the processing fee.
Weekend Only schedule - January 19th - May 26th, 2013
All tickets are "round trip" - meaning you only need 1 ticket to be taken back to the station you originated. Even if you choose a layover, your original ticket gets you back on the train to be returned to where you started!
Rockside Station in Independence
7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
National Park Scenic
Explore the length of Cuyahoga Valley National Park from the comfort of a vintage rail car. As you peer through the windows, you will see history and nature unfold. This is a 2+ hour round trip.
Stations south of Peninsula are currently closed due to track construction.
Departures:
11:00 am (Return at 1:50 p.m.)
1:50 p.m. (Return at 4:05 p.m.)
Go HERE purchase tickets!
Peninsula Explorer
Journey to the heart of the Valley to the historic Village of Peninsula. Enjoy a hike along the Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail, visit the unique shops and galleries, or treat yourself to lunch at one of the local restaurants. Learn more about Peninsula at www.ExplorePeninsula.com
FYI - stations south of Peninsula are currently closed until June 1st. due to bridge repairs and construction.
Departures:
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11:00 am (return to Rockside at 4:05 p.m.)
Go HERE to purchase tickets!
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Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill Street, Peninsula, OH 44264
National Park Scenic
Explore the length of Cuyahoga Valley National Park from the comfort of a vintage rail car. As you peer through the windows, you will see history and nature unfold. This is a 3 hour round trip.
Depart Peninsula:
12:25 p.m.
Go HERE to purchase tickets!
Canal Explorer
Climb aboard and travel to the Canal Visitor Center. This canal-era structure and its associated lock will give you a glimpse into the past. Feel the white oak of the whaler gates, marvel at the workings of a canal lock, and explore the exhibits that take you on a journey over 10,000 years in the making.
Depart Peninsula:
12:25 pm (Return at 2:35 pm after a 45 minute layover at Canal Visitor Center)
Go HERE to purchase tickets!
Akron Northside Station (Closed until late spring - 2013)
27 Ridge Street, Akron, OH 44308
National Park Scenic
Explore the length of Cuyahoga Valley National Park from the comfort of a vintage rail car. As you peer through the windows, you will see history and nature unfold. This is a 3 hour round trip.
Departures:
Peninsula Explorer
Journey to the heart of the Valley to the historic Village of Peninsula. Enjoy a hike along the Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail, visit the unique shops and galleries, or treat yourself to lunch at one of the local restaurants. Learn more about Peninsula at www.ExplorePeninsula.com
Depart:
Canal Explorer
Climb aboard and travel to the Canal Visitor Center. This canal-era structure and its associated lock will give you a glimpse into the past. Feel the white oak of the whaler gates, marvel at the workings of a canal lock, and explore the exhibits that take you on a journey over 10,000 years in the making.
Depart:
While on board... Immerse yourself in the stories and sounds of the Cuyahoga Valley through the Voices of the Valley audio tour. Hear tales about the earliest settlement of the valley, the coming of the Ohio & Erie Canal and Valley Railway, the creation of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the return of wildlife and more. All you have to do is [put on the headphones and turn the volume to a comfortable level. The tour will play automatically using GPS technology as the train passes through the valley.
Please note: Equipment and time schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
