Fall is one of my favorite times to get outside and see nature. Like everyone out there, we’re looking for something new to do this year that is close by so I searched to see if there are any scenic train rides in Ohio.
To my surprise, there are quite a few fall train rides in Ohio. Some are all about the fall foliage while others have spooky themes for Halloween fun. And don’t miss the train rides in Ohio with dinner!
We can’t wait to see fall in Ohio from these railway views. All aboard!
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway train rides explore beautiful southeastern Ohio from the comfort of a railway car. The fall months are so popular that they’ve added two special Fall Foliage train rides each week during the month of October. You can catch these fall train rides in Ohio on Thursdays and Fridays at 1PM as well as Saturdays and Sundays (11am and 2:30pm). Train rides last 2 hours.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is located in Nelsonville, Ohio. It is run by an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration, maintenance, and operation of historic railroad equipment. Beyond the Fall Foliage Train Rides, there are also other themed events throughout the year including Nelsonville Halloween Train, New Year’s Eve Train and Fireworks, the Santa Train, Ohio’s Friendliest Robbery Train, and more.
Be sure to watch their website and Facebook page for ticket releases.
Located at 33 West Canal Street, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Enjoy scenic train rides in Ohio with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. They offer a large variety of train rides including:
National Park Scenic Excursion
Vine and Views
Ales on the Rails
Murder Mystery
Craft and Bingo
Cookie Car Express
and more!
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Zanesville & Western Scenic Railroad
The Zanesville and Western Scenic Railroad, located in southeast Ohio, offers scenic passenger train excursions along the rail line known as the Glass Rock Spur.
They operate on Saturdays and Sundays starting in the first weekend of August and continuing through the end of October. They have a few train excursions in November and the Santa Train in December.
They offer a variety of fall train rides including:
The Pumpkin Train will be running in the month of October. Hop on the train and ride out to the pumpkin patch where children 13 and under can get a pumpkin. This train is schedule to run weekends in October.
Hobo Camp will be happening on Sept. 26-27, 2026
And more including a Wine Tasting (Sept. 18-19), A Coal Miner’s Story (Nov. 14), and a special Veterans Day Train Ride (Nov. 7).
Located at 5700 OH-204, Mt Perry, Ohio 43760
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Ohio Railway Museum
The Pumpkin Patch Express will be running in 2026 (details TBA).
These fall train rides in Ohio are hosted by the Ohio Railway Museum. In the Winter, the Ohio Railway Museum also hosts a Letters to Santa event. While you’re there, stop in the museum to see an assortment of equipment and artifacts from locomotives, streetcars, interurbans, and more.
Located at 990 Proprietors Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Located in Lebanon / Warren County, Ohio, LM&M offers the only family friendly train ride experiences in southwest Ohio.
In the autumn months, their route turns into one of the prettiest fall foliage train rides in SW Ohio. The Turtle Creek Valley Flyer stays close to Turtle Creek and crosses over many bridges. Imagine the splendor of the fall leaves from that view!
The Pumpkin Express train ride is offered on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 17/18 and Oct. 24/25, 2026.
Throughout the year, the LM&M Railroad hosts a variety of train ride experiences including the Princess Express, Murder Mystery Train, Summer Steam Train, Pizza & Beer Train, the LM&M Rare Mileage Excursion, and more.
Located at 16 E. South Street, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
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Cincinnati Dinner Train
Dinner with a view! The Cincinnati Dinner Train is a 3.2 hour trip that takes passengers throughout Cincinnati and along the downtown riverfront. These train rides in Ohio may not meander through the countryside, but their fall views are just as stunning in the urban landscapes. Autumn foliage and a four course dinner are the perfect recipe for your next date night!
The Dinner Train operates every Saturday throughout the year, with the exception of January and February. Book your ride for October to see the city’s fall splendor. They recommend booking 8 to 10 weeks in advance to make sure you snag a seat before tickets are gone.
Located at 2172 East Seymour Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
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We are interested in taking a train ride and would like some more information on which ones are best and may need a bit of help to book it. Thank you so much
Are there any train rides in NOVEMBER in Ohio???