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Thank You Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad recently received a $1,500 grant from the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Partnership In Motion Destination Development Grant Program. Established in 1973 to promote Akron/Summit County as an ideal destination for business and leisure travel, the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau is...

What’s New at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Live on Lakeside, WKYC | January 15, 2019 From Valentine’s Day to fun for the family, there’s always something happening at CVSR! You know that song, “walking in a winter wonderland?” We’ll do you one better: how about RIDING A TRAIN in a winter wonderland?! That’s even...

Thomas the Tank Engine won’t return to Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Beacon Journal/Ohio.com | By Craig Webb, January 10, 2019 Thomas the Tank Engine will not be chugging his way through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park this year. And no, the Troublesome Trucks are not to blame; it’s progress that has derailed a beloved family tradition on the...

Trains Presents: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Trains Magazine | November 7, 2018 Visit Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad with Editor Jim Wrinn. The train operates on a former Baltimore & Ohio line through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park south of Cleveland. You'll see visiting Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765, tour cars...

10 Best Places to Visit in Ohio

Touropia | October 11, 2018 Smack dab in the heart of the Midwest is the state of Ohio. Created in part by natural borders, Ohio is shaped by both Lake Erie and the Ohio River. The state boasts an appealing combination of interesting cities, pristine natural...

Where to see the best fall foliage across the country

Fox News | By Jacquelyn Hart, September 29, 2018 Leaf-peeping season is about to begin for many pockets of the country, making now the perfect time to plan your next great trip. America is home to many beautiful places for marveling at the changing colors of the...

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to rename car for Civil War vet

Beacon Journal/Ohio.com | By Craig Webb, September 28, 2018 Something old is about to be something new. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is hosting a renaming ceremony Saturday to change the moniker of coach car No. 165 known as “Salem Inn” to the “George Washington Cooper.” The renaming...

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to rename rail car, honor local family

Cleveland.com | By Jennifer Conn, September 26, 2018 AKRON, Ohio - The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will host a ceremony Saturday to rename one of its historical rail cars in honor of a local family. Coach car no. 165, originally built for the Pennsylvania Railroad and named...