The train ride with Santa was such a fun experience. At first I thought it was a little expensive but after the experience I think it was worth it. They had free hot chocolate and cookies. You could try roasted chestnuts. The Santa on the train was fantastic. This was the first santa my son didn't freak out about and he even gave him a hug. Santa gave all the kids a train tree oranament. And it's a beautiful train ride. This is a great holiday festivity! read more

Georgetown Loop Railroad - Museums Near Me - Georgetown, Colorado

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Great way to see some mountain views from a steam train ride. Nice historical ride through some mountains and mining area. Tour guides we're friendly and knowledgeable of the history and surrounding area of the mining companies. The mining tour is a great and informative addition to your train ride. They offer open cars with no obstructed views as well as cars with seating and food service. Nice way to spend the day! read more

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Great time, especially for kids. You can sit in covered or uncovered cars no reserved seating, which are benches so people pretty much move around throughout the trip. bring a hat and SPF if you want to ride with the top down. Their staff was also very helpful when I was running late and called to push my reservation out. They worked with me over the phone and put me into the next opening no hassles just $4 service charge. I was initially decided on taking the steam engine but ended up on the diesel which I thought was better since you get to pass the steam engine along the way which was neat. Wouldn't have been able to appreciate the steam engine anyhow since you only get to see its back end when your being pulled by it. read more

Dinner train review: we went on the lobster and steak dinner train in October and had a wonderful time. The food was great (especially for the way they had to prepare it), the people were wonderful and it was a nice ride. We have told many people about it - if you want a dinner experience and you enjoy trains, this is a must do event! read more

Awesome train ride!! Sit in an open train car if you can. Definitely do one of the miner tours- we did the Extended Lebanon and it was sooo interesting, educational, and fun. Josh M. was the PERFECT tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and made it super fun. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Dinner Train Review only! We went for the steak and lobster dinner train last night (October 18th). It was about 30 degrees & windy when we left the station. There are NO BATHROOMS on the train, so GO BEFORE YOU LEAVE! There was a kerosene stove in the back of the car (C) where we were sitting (Table 29). Luckily, we were sitting next to it, because the people in the front of the car said they were cold the entire ride. They would come to the back periodically to get warm next to the stove (and there's not much room). The cars are as such: A,B, Kitchen & C. Servers have to keep opening the door at the front of the car in order to come in and out to serve the food, which is why everyone at the front was cold. I would have expected for $60, they would have either a) asked me how I wanted my steak cooked; or b) cooked it the way it's supposed to be, medium rare. Out of the 3 of us at the table, my husband got a medium rare steak and my friend and I got OVERCOOKED LEATHER PUCKS! My husband was nice enough to trade with me. The PLATES, literally felt as if they had been kept in a CHILLER (like at a salad bar). I don't mean it was just cool, I mean ICE COLD! My friend commented "chilled plates?" Consequently, when you put hot food on an ice cold plate, guess what happens? Yep, cold food, which was potatoes and asparagus. I eat fast and the potatoes were ice cold before I could finish them. The salad was a green leaf with mozzarella balls, raspberry vinaigrette & a roll. Dessert was a molten lava cake and was tasty. However, THEY RAN OUT OF COFFEE b/c they only carried 5 thermoses and cars A & B drank them all before they could get to us in car C. You see, they were banking on people ordering after dinner drinks for $6 each & instead everyone ordered coffee and they did not carry enough. You get a complementary wine with your meal, but they want you to order before and after dinner drinks. They only have about 12 drinks on the menu, plus a few beers and 2 kinds of wine for $5 each. Check in is a 5 p.m. and not before. The train boarded at 5:30, then we left shortly thereafter from Devil's Gate. The train sits on the bridge above the depot to serve dinner. After dinner, the train goes to Silver Plume where there are only TWO PORTACANS. All the people who had been drinking ran to get in line b/c the train is only there for about 30 mins. People were freezing and the men were going behind the building or in the woods. I refrained from drinking so I did not have to endure this madness. Several PEOPLE FELL on the ice on the platform trying to get to and from the portacans. We returned to the station around 8:00 p.m. where there was another mad dash to the bathroom by the women. The track is very short and gives you some decent views before dark, but after dark, you really cannot see much b/c of the glare off the windows. You also are running along side of I-70 which is not terribly scenic. I would NOT recommend going after September, because it's just too cold and gets too dark to see anything. read more

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Okay all the gripers in the other reviews....I found the ticket. "Wine Tasting and Hors d'Oeuvres Train" . I researched the hell out of this one to get to the right combo. There are many options (also see Steak and Lobster ride) but this one seemed to have the most bang for the buck...39 bucks to be precise. No crying kids, no goofy cowboy reenactments., no diesel spewing on you, no blaring horns. Just four glasses of wine paired with four appetizers as you cruise through beautiful scenery with loved ones. Buy your tix online well in advance and they will place you at tables (There are only four tops and two tops). About a 45 minute ride from Breckenridge. So for the non-kid bearing adults who want to enjoy a unique evening travelling through nature... enjoy. read more

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We had a great time on the Santa's Rocky Mt adventure train ,the staff is very friendly and the scenery was beautiful the drinks and snacks are a nice touch with the cookies and bells at the end Grandkids loved it.It is abit expensive for a 50 min trip but you don't go all the time so I would say its worth it read more

Christmas train-presidential class It's a cute short trip aimed for kids. Drinks are $6 and are basically all versions of the same thing (schnapps, bailey, proseco) For me, there was too much packed into a short trip. I wish there was less photo taking, service, and santa and more enjoying the lights with Christmas music. Presidential class gets you a shiny ticket but outside of that it's really nothing special. All in all it's okay for kids, but honestly you could drive down a street with lots of lights with a mug of hot cocoa and Christmas music on and get the same experience. read more

If you like steam trains and beautiful scenery, you'll like this experience. We did. We also took the mine tour, which was fun and informative. The kids enjoyed panning for gold (which is included). We rode the parlor car, which is enclosed and keeps away the occasional bit of engine exhaust (my wife's preference, not mine!). We were served some nice snacks and drinks as a result, and had plenty of attention from the server and conductor. We will be back. Next time we will allow some time to explore the town of Georgetown, which has a large number of Victorian houses and shops in it. Very quaint. A nice ride into another era. read more

Made reservations and purchased tickets in advance. They mention the strict protocols to help keep everyone safe. You go to the ticket counter and pick up tickets that they never use or check so you could technically ride for free and save yourself about $20 per person. They take your photo before you get on the train and interrupt your ride to try and sell you the photo while you are still enjoying the scenery. They have all open trains and require masks. All patrons did okay in boarding and keeping their distance. Once on board they "stagger" you from the people next to you but it causes you to be close to the people across from you. You could not hear the factors or details they said in the beginning of the ride and after the refuel of water. They have staff walking up and down the train the entire ride so you assume it's to before masks or physical distancing. It's not. Most of the passengers removed their masks. The ride itself was mediocre. You have the same scenery from I-70. They have some tacky props placed and takes away from expectation of the scenery. Yes you cross a bridge over some water a few times and then they stop to refuel with water and take you back the exact same way you came so it's more of an out and back path vs a "loop" in my opinion. The tracks go right along the interstate so don't expect any new views. You can bring food and drinks on the train but I don't recommend as it's only an hour. Once the ride wrapped up about an hour, everyone packed off the train like customers do on an airplane. Again defeating the physical distancing in the first place. I recommend just driving down the highway with your windows down and you will have a better experience. The waiting area for the train is not ideal for how many reservations they accept so it crowds by the ticket/gift shop. This was an underwhelming experience. read more

This was one of the best experiences that I've had here in Colorado. Absolutely worth every penny. Dress warm and wear comfy shoes. You'll probably want to bring water if your exploring the silver mine. I recommend the covered train car if the weather is on the colder side. The staff is so knowledgeable and it's obvious that they are passionate about their jobs. Can't wait to come back. read more

This is one of those great ideas that could go terribly awry. Some pointers: 1) the train rides sell out, so BUY TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO 2) 30 degrees colder than Denver. We pulled in to the Siler Plume lot and it was 73, then the winds blew in with cold rain and dropped 23(!) degrees. CHECK THE WEATHER and prepare for any conditions 3) Loud(horns) and a little boring(hard for them to see) for the younger children. Personally, I would caravan, park one car in Georgetown and the other at the other station) and take one train leg(the Silver Plume to Georgetown had better sites and was more informative) 4) The woman at the ticket booth in Silver Plume was certifiable. One minute she would tell me they didn't have trains until 12:45, then would admit there were tickets on the 11:15. So if trains are sold out and you must buy at the ticket box, insist that they explore all options 5) Check the weather read more

This is such a great experience for for all ages. We came up in the evening to catch the Christmas lights ride we were greeting by friendly staff members, and even some warm cookies and hot chocolate. For as busy as it was it didn't feel overwhelming at all. The ride was fun, and Santa came aboard with some gifts for the kids. We'll be back this summer to catch the summer ride! read more

We came up there September 7th and had a good time the lady's that worked on the train that day were very nice we would like to thank them for being so nice they were cool. And the regulators were entertaining for what little time they had to work with. read more

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Train was pretty cool! Good for all ages. We had a seniors group touring from Tennessee with us. We were told the tour was only 90 minutes but it actually ended up being 3 hours with the mine tour. Would have been nice if the reservationists told us the correct time so we could have planned accordingly. After you've been to other mines, all mines look the same- it just was not worth it. Bring a sweatshirt, lots of sunscreen (9000'+ elevation = really HIGH UV index!) & a pair of shades. If you sit in the open train car, you WILL get steam in your eyes! read more

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It could be better. We went last night and after about 20 minutes on the train my 2-year old had had enough and wanted to go home. It is pretty anti climactic. When you get to the end of the line the train stops for a minute and just heads back in the direction it came from. They did have a Santa and Mrs. Claus which the kids seemed to enjoy. Other than that you sit on a train to nowhere. As an adult I was bored to tears as I commute to work and that means riding a train daily but if you have never ridden on a train you might enjoy it a little more. Could not see the scenery very well as we went a little late and it was too dark. I highly suggest riding the train during the day! Also, the GPS location is messed up. I tried checking in with Yelp on Android at both train stations and in numerous places on the ride and was told that I was too far away to check in. I am new to this Yelp stuff and don't know if I can correct the GPS location but I was not able to check in. read more

Ok if you have twin four year old boys this is an easy sell. Anything involving trains will go over well. Georgetown is about an hour from Denver, the perfect distance for a nap but not boredom. Upon arrival we were treated to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies and a very nice staff. The train ride itself is an hour and was complete with Santa and elves. We also got some great family pix from the "their" photographer that went from car to car. My only disappointment was that we couldn't get out in Silver Plume (they close it in the Winter). Thanks for making my family happy and I'll to come back in the Summer!! read more

Short ride for the amount of $$$. When we got to the second station we were surprised when we headed back down. Pretty scenery informative tour. It just seemed that there should have been more bang for your buck. If you have kids this is worth it. They will love it! read more

Georgetown Loop Railroad - Museums Near Me - Georgetown, Colorado

Great summer afternoon activity with the fam. The kiddos, 2 & 3 yrs really enjoyed it. read more

Georgetown Loop Railroad - Museums Near Me - Georgetown, Colorado

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This is definitely something that is fun to do once in your life, but if you have kids - they might get more of a kick out of it too. The rail is a loop that goes up the mountain to about 9,000 feet, with some breathtaking views of the Colorado Rockies. The prices are reasonable with coach seats starting at $25 and parlor seats going about to about $35. The staff was friendly too. Here are my issues with experience. If you are going to offer snacks and drinks, at least try to do something other than vending machine options. It was a cold day and I would enjoyed something hot on the rail as opposed to a cold green tea. Also, its not hard to just serve some hot cookies or brownies either. If you are going to provide snacks, at least put a little effort in. Also, due to the movement of the train, you constantly have to hold your drinks and snacks. A simple holder or stop on the table is only you need to solve this issue. I am not opposed to going back with a group but I definitely would not go out of my way for it. read more

The Husband and I decided to take advantage of the Fall color and our free tickets from the History Colorado Museum and ride the Georgetown Loop train. Everything about the ride was great although the husband wanted a steam engine instead of the diesel engine. Because this is a new owner, they are working on getting the cars and engines back in shape so there is a hodge podge of cars to ride. There was a first class car serving cocktails and snacks which looked fun but I think one of their dinner rides or tasting rides might be more fun. And with new owners come new adventures, they are offering all kinds of rides to suit everyone's desire. Pumpkin ride, fall color ride, dinners, moonlight, and Santa. We also did the Lebanon Silver Mine tour and enjoyed the tour of an old mining camp and the mine. The extended tour adds 500 more feet to the walking tour and it is a part of the mine not seen since the late 1800s. We did have an over chatty tour guide but he was very knowledgeable and probably appealed to the younger set. This is a highly rated activity for being so close to Denver. read more

Had a great day exploring Georgetown and riding the train. The staff were friendly and the station master, Kevin, was a fount of local and historical information. The views are beautiful and it is a nice activity for everyone in the family. read more

Looking for something to do one weekend we decided to try out this little adventure. I have this App I downloaded on my phone called Visit Denver, and they have lists of tons of things to do.... and it suggested this to me as family adventure. We went on Dec 30th, and at first we were going to come at 5:30pm and see the lights,but then a friend reminded me of the ski traffic coming back to Denver on Sunday evenings. so we decided to leave super early Sunday morning and take our chances with the 10:00 AM train ( we didn't reserve, but crossed our fingers). It was SUPER, DUPER, cold that morning and we got there around 9:20... leaving Thornton around 8:20-- so not too bad of a ride. No snow and the roads where clear. The do not open until 9:30 and so we stayed in the car until then, and then went inside to line up to purchase tickets. They had some free hot choco waiting for you after you purchased your tickets, and we needed it. I bought 3 adult and 1 child tickets, and for first class ( parlor) car. It was about $35 per person for adults... total price about $126.00 . The different between parlor was you sit at a table, vs the other which were benches with not tables. It was cold, and as we were the first train, it was exceptionally cold. We sat by the stove, but during the ride our toes remained frozen :).. but that was really the only negative part, as they don't control the weather. Wasn't too packed and there were a few open seats in our car. The views were pretty cool, and we had a nice time. We were there for the last day of the season. We were on the Holiday Cheer ( I think) train, and Santa was there asking kids if they got what they wanted to for Christmas. I would like to come back, stay in the town ( Georgetown is very cute) and take either a dinner trip or a beer tasting one. They even have one where you can do the mining tour in the better weather time :) read more

I had wanted to go on this for some time, and once I saw the alcohol trains I was sold. My husband and I chose the wine and cheese train on a Saturday evening. First, it is true that there really isn't much of a view while the train is in motion; it's either I-70 or, on the opposite side of the train it's looking up a steep incline of dirt/trees. There are some nice views when the train stops, if you can try to ignore the interstate. I was seated RIGHT next to the trash can. I mean, if I had leaned back in my chair or tried to scoot it back I would have been up against it. So I wasn't thrilled about that. And the trash can is used constantly, as every passenger is given 5 plastic cups (one for each pour of wine, plus one for water) and every single cup is thrown away (they do NOT recycle anything). Even if you buy a full pour of the same wine you just drank, they still throw away your original cup and give you yet ANOTHER cup for the full pour. So much waste. Which takes me to the wine: very, very tiny pours--so small that it was extremely difficult to even really get to taste all the characteristics you're supposed to notice/look for. Once the first glass was served, I asked "Is this the size of all the pours?" to which the server replied, "The samples? Yes; you can buy a glass for $6." (though they were actually $7). If that is how it's presented once you're on board, I really feel the website should have been much more specific and say they are merely 1 oz. (? guessing here) "samples". It doesn't mention anything about buying extra wine, etc. And you kind of have to unless you want to be limited to just water for the whole trip, as each wine sample takes 2 sips to finish. The train itself goes very slow--a snail's pace. So by the time we reached the halfway point I was ready to use the restroom. My husband and I got up immediately once the train stopped, and we stood at the exit door and waited for the ramp to be lowered so we could step off. At that point one of the workers told us to wait, at which point she proceeded to let EVERYONE in the other train car go ahead of us. Why? I have no idea. One would think that the logical, polite thing to do is to let some passengers from one car go, then some from the other car. No--she was going to let an entire train car of people go completely ahead of the other (and there aren't too many stalls in the restrooms). It's only because one gentleman from the car who got let out motioned for me to go ahead. Overall I was quite disappointed with this experience. If I would not have been by the trash can, if they actually recycled, if they gave you more reasonable pours of wine (let's say half a glass of each, totaling 2 glasses for the 2 hours trip), and if the attendant would have handled the deboarding for the restroom stop in a more professional manner, I would have given it a better review. I would not recommend. read more

Georgetown Loop Railroad - You get 4 of these size pours, and the excursion lasts almost 2 hours. Be prepared to spend a lot more money for a real pour. Not worth it. - Museums Near Me - Georgetown, Colorado

Do NOT buy tickets on their website as you WILL be charged for duplicate orders. Their system is not working properly so be sure to only get tickets at the ticket booth. My order was duplicated. They said they would reverse that charge and they did not. I'm having to dispute it with my bank to get it reversed. Oh, and it's really only worth about $12, not $22. Short ride along I-70. Seen it all before. read more

The one thing you should know is that the steam engine doesn't usually run during the week - just on weekends and holidays. For the short 4-mile trip, this matters. The mine tour is nice, but without the steamer, this trip feels more like an amusement park ride and less like a page out of history. Bring a camera - the loop really is great. The track is well-maintained and the museum in Silver Plume is nice. The day was fun, but it was short on magic... and steam. read more

My granddaughter and I spent a lovely day riding the train from Silver Plume to the Everett Mine, to Georgetown and back. You have your choice of train cars with sun or no sun. The train carries you through a beautiful gorge, complete with creek, rapids, trestle bridge, and forest. The mine adventure is an add on which I am glad we chose to do. Panning for gold and hiking 500 feet into Everett Mine was great fun and very interesting. read more

My son and I were in Denver for the day and decided to take a little road trip. Our Uber driver recommended Georgetown so on we went! Cute little town and so we decided to go onto the railroad. Worth the extra few bucks to travel "first class" - the staff couldn't have been nicer and the included snacks were much appreciated. We went on the shorter mine tour and really enjoyed it - wear a sweater! It was cold down there! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We both thought it was well worth the couple of hours we spent on the train and in the mine. BTW - he's 24 and I'm 52 and we had a great time. Wish we had seen Bigfoot lol read more

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When making the reservation the elder lady was extremely rude. She over charged us and started to yell at us as if it were our fault. When asked a question she acted as though we were bothering her. The train ride was really nice and scenic. Everyone seem to enjoy themselves and Santa came out to greet all of the guest. The staff on board were extremely polite. We were given a snack and drink with the option to purchase beer or wine on the train ride. A gentleman came around to take each family a picture which was 2 for $20. Reservation: poor customer service 1 star Train ride: 5 stars Staff on board train: 5 stars read more

Georgetown Loop Railroad - Museums Near Me - Georgetown, Colorado

If you take this short train ride... Make sure to add on the mine your. Although there are some longer, more scenic train rides in the area... And some more expansive mine tours... This is a nice short trip with some history and great views. Conductors and other staff are very friendly, but speaker system on train prevented me from benefitting from all of the history and corny jokes. read more

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We booked the train ride in late August using a Deal Chicken coupon. We boarded the diesel engine train. We sat in a covered car, but we were able to see and take photos without any problem. Almost every seat was taken. We would like to go on the train again during a different time of year like for the fall colors or moonlight ride. read more

Fun little train ride through some beautiful scenery. Pay for coach so you are in open cars so you can take in all of the beautiful mountains, streams and trees. It is an oiled fired engine so there is smoke and smell but it is just part of the charm. After your ride, have great pizza at the Alpine Inn. read more

We were on the Christmas light train Sunday 12/16, in the Parlor car, very comfortable and enjoyed the ride. There was a employee that took a picture of the 7 of us and it turned out great! But my only complaint would be that Santa seemed a bit rushed he came thru and said hello gave a bell to the kids but did not have time for pictures.. it would have been a very special day if Santa could have stopped with the children and taken a picture and I am sure if you photographer followed you would have an opportunity to sell them. It was a great Santa, but needed a little more time. When he first came by I even asked if we could get a picture and he said he would be back.. well yes he came back thru talking about singing etc.. and which car could sing the best, but parents with children would rather have the one on one picture instead of the picture I have of Santa in the aisle. Merilee G. read more

This is a short, fun trip from Denver. It took us less than an hour to get to Georgetown. We stopped and walked around the charming town. There are quite a few shops that carry local artist merchandise. We drove a few minutes to the railroad depot, which is set in a beautiful location. The train ride is an hour long, about 20 minutes each way with a short break in between to visit the restroom and gift shop. We sat in the parlor car, which had a server who gave out a complimentary snack and beverage ( pop, water, tea, or coffee). Or you can order a beer, wine, or mixed drink. The scenery is beautiful. Out visitors from out of town really enjoyed the ride. read more

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This is a very fun and relatively safe activity for anyone of any age, especially kids. We were in town for a family reunion and everyone really liked this activity for its wonderful views, interesting historical information, and corny jokes. If you're in town with kids, take them to the Georgetown park/playground. It's one of the best I've ever been to! read more

DO NOT BOOK THE "PRESIDENTIAL" train if it's the TAHOE. It is NOT a presidential class experience. They cram a bunch of people into a dining car and sell it as presidential class. This is the biggest scam ever and my family of 15 and I were very disappointed. We've loved the presidential car in the past years when we did this and had made a tradition of it, but looks like we'll be finding a new tradition from now on. read more

I brought a group of adults with disabilities on an assisted travel trip to Colorado. The folks at Georgetown Loop Railroad were so accommodating for our group! They offered a gold panning activity at the depot, since the mines are not wheelchair accessible - and each person got to bring home a small bottle of the gold that they panned! We bought tickets for the parlor cars, which was great since we were inside (in case of bad weather) and included snacks and drinks. The whole experience was wonderful! Beautiful fall leaves, great gift shop, employees dressed in old-timey garb - it was a perfect Colorado experience! read more

Unfortunately I was not very impressed. Definitely pretty views but we took the Pumpkin Fest train ride and the "festival" was nothing at all. Some candy and a little pumpkin for the kids to take home. The train ride itself was 1 hour but half the time you are just sitting at different stations waiting for others to board and unboard. It is only about a mile of tracks. Was planning to come back for the Christmas ride but now I am feeling it's not worth $30. read more

Signed up for the annual New Belgium Beer & Brats train ride. First Class Parlor Car tickets were what all the tickets were sold as. Everyone gets the same seating, and if you have an empty seat at your table, a stranger will be sat with you, since every seat is sold. Not exactly an intimate experience. Brats were buffet style, grab a (paper) plate and fill it up before you get on the train. Beers were 4oz tasters, poured every 15 minutes during the 1 hour there-and-back ride. A New Belgium rep gave the explanations for all the beers and seemed genuinely excited about it. He was definitely more excited than the patrons, who would have liked more beer, delivered in a more expedited fashion. 1 beer over the course of an hour isn't exactly what I was hoping for. To be fair, beer is also available for purchase: $5ea. The train ride is nothing spectacular. A couple good views, and a nice stop on the Devil's Bridge, a 95 foot drop to the water below. Overall, I don't think I will be coming back. If you can get it for cheap/free, and want to spend some time in Georgetown, which is a neat little town, maybe give it a try. read more