Clarkdale Trip Overview
Verde Canyon Railroad’s Grape Train Escape is an onboard wine-tasting event features distinctive vineyards from Arizona and beyond. While aboard the “Grape Train Escape,” passengers will be served a sampling of select wines. Guests also will enjoy specialty cheeses and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the featured wines. Viogniers from each winery will be onboard to discuss the terroir and the techniques of wine-making. This event is for passengers age 21 and up. Proof of age may be requested.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Clarkdale, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Clarkdale, Arizona, United States
Verde Canyon Railroad’s Grape Train Escape is an onboard wine-tasting event features distinctive vineyards from Arizona and beyond. While aboard the “Grape Train Escape,” passengers will be served a sampling of select wines. Guests also will enjoy specialty cheeses and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the featured wines. Viogniers from each winery will be onboard to discuss the terroir and the techniques of wine-making. This event is for passengers age 21 and up. Proof of age may be requested.
Stop At: Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
What could be better than savoring wine while soaking in the scenery of the Southwest? This is a relatively new pairing for Arizona’s Verde Valley, but it is quickly gaining notoriety as a fine region for grape growing. Enjoy open-air cars where the lush riparian landscape of summer, including canopies cottonwoods, moody monsoon afternoons and deep crimson cliffs, compliments a great glass of wine!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: John Bell Railroad Museum, 300 N Broadway Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot, Clarkdale, AZ 86324-2302
At the depot, be sure to visit the John Bell Museum, home to the railroad’s history and artifacts from its early days, as well as a wealth of information on Clarkdale, Jerome and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Verde River, Arizona
The train runs on the same tracks that were created following the Verde River back in 1911. The river is visible for most of your journey.
Pass By: S O B Canyon, Arizona 86324, USA
SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip. Looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous!
Pass By: Perkinsville Ghost Town, Forest Road 318 Via Railroad – Verde Canyon RR, Jerome, AZ 86324
Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
Pass By: Tuzigoot National Monument, Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale, AZ 86324
You’ll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.
