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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Independence, OH
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a tour in Independence, OH, part of the Cleveland guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131 · Independence, OH

Why you should go…

One of the country's oldest and longest scenic excursion railways rolls right through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Vintage coaches depart Rockside Station in Independence for a roughly 24-mile round trip along the Cuyahoga River, gliding past marshes, woods, and canal-era landmarks you can't see from the road. Cyclists can pedal the Towpath Trail one way and flag the train back. Themed rides, from fall foliage runs to holiday specials, sell out fast, so book ahead.

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