Experience the Magic
Climb aboard Chattanooga’s *North Pole Limited*, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s most beloved holiday tradition since 1999. Sip hot chocolate, nibble on fresh-baked cookies, and listen to Christmas tales as the train rolls toward the twinkling “North Pole.” When Santa himself steps aboard to greet every child, the car fills with joy, laughter, and the true spirit of Christmas.
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$42 USD
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Ages 1+
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1 Hour
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Tennessee, United States
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Chattanooga
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- Classic Christmas Train
- Hot Cocoa & Cookies
- Santa Visit for Every Child
- Storytelling Onboard
- Festive Lights & Music
- Family Keepsake Bell
- Climate-Controlled Cars
- Tradition Since 1999
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- 60-minute round-trip Christmas train ride with Santa visit, cookies, cocoa, storytelling, and keepsake gifts.
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- Festive or casual attire recommended; pajamas encouraged for kids to match the holiday theme!
North Pole Limited Features
Journey to the North Pole
Travel through a winter wonderland of lights before arriving at Santa’s North Pole station.
Cookies & Hot Chocolate
Enjoy freshly baked cookies and steaming cocoa served by cheerful train attendants.
North Pole Limited Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Classic Christmas Train
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Hot Cocoa & Cookies
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Santa Visit for Every Child
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Storytelling Onboard
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Festive Lights & Music
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Family Keepsake Bell
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Climate-Controlled Cars
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Tradition Since 1999
Description
Experience the wonder of Christmas aboard the *North Pole Limited*, Chattanooga’s most popular holiday train ride. Since 1999, families have gathered at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to journey through twinkling lights, sip cocoa, and meet Santa himself. The 60-minute trip includes storytelling, cookies, and songs as the train glides toward the North Pole. When Santa boards, every child receives a keepsake bell and ornament as a reminder of the evening’s magic. From laughter to lights to the gentle hum of the rails, it’s a timeless holiday adventure for all ages.
Itinerary
- 5:00 PM – Check in at Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN
5:30 PM – Train departs; enjoy cookies, cocoa, and storytelling
5:50 PM – Arrive at the North Pole; Santa boards the train to greet guests
6:10 PM – Santa visits each car, handing out bells and ornaments
6:30 PM – Return to Grand Junction; explore the depot’s gift shop and lights
Price & Availability
$42 Traditional Seating • $65 Santa’s Private Car (includes souvenir cup and storybook).
Infants under 1 ride free (lap only).
Duration: 1 hour round-trip.
Trip Protection available (15% of ticket price).
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate, cookies, keepsake bell, and ornament included; souvenir cup and storybook in Santa’s Private Car.
Instructions
Departs from Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN. Free on-site parking available.
Restrictions
Wheelchair accessible in select cars; please call ahead to confirm availability.
Transportation
Guests board and return to Grand Junction Depot; transportation not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
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