SMMART Discount
to "The North Pole Express"
on the Heber Valley Railroad
Families can experience a magical holiday journey aboard The Heber Valley Railroad's "The North Pole Express". They are offering a discount to SMMARTideas readers: $5 off coach tickets on December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. You will need to call the train directly at 435-654-5601 and ask for the “Utah Blogger” discount and be sure to tell them you saw this discount on the SMMARTideas blog.
Guests aboard the North Pole Express will enjoy singing carols, sipping hot chocolate and eating cookies while reading along or listening to the “The Night Before Christmas.” Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa and his sleigh will greet the children and give each child a special Christmas gift.
Tickets are now on sale for this popular holiday train, which is a long-standing tradition for thousands of Utah families. First class service is available most weekends during the North Pole Express schedule. Due to the high demand for tickets, the Heber Valley Railroad is offering two matinee excursions on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23-24, 2010.
The North Pole Express will depart every Monday through Saturday through December 24, 2010.
Nightly Excursions
Depart 5 p.m.; return 6:30 p.m.
Depart 7:30 p.m.; return 9 p.m.
Matinee Excursions (December 23-24 only)
Depart 2 p.m.; return 3:30 p.m.
Schedule and Fares
Family Night: December 1, 2, 6, 13
$29 adult, $26 senior (ages 60 and above), $18 child (ages 3-12)
Coach: December 3, 4, 7-11, 14-18, 20-23
$32 adult, $29 senior (ages 60 and above), $21 child (ages 3-12)
First Class: December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 20-23
$47 adult, $44 senior (ages 60 and above), $36 child (ages 3-12)
Matinee: December 23, 24
$29 adult, $26 senior (ages 60 and above), $18 child (ages 3-12)
Order online at www.HeberValleyRailroad.org, or at the Heber Valley Depot, 450 South 600 West, Heber City.
For more information and directions, contact the Heber Valley Railroad at 435-654-5601 http://www.hebervalleyrailroad.org/.
The Heber Valley Historic Railroad dates back to 1899, when trains served the pioneers who first settled the valley. Experience a piece of history and a hearty helping of holiday spirit!
Our train departed at 7:30pm so we could see the holiday lights outlining the homes as the train pulled out from the station.
The girls were bundled up in two-layers of pajamas and their robes as we sang carols, sipped hot cocoa, ate a Chocolate cookie and answered Christmas trivia.
Mrs. Clause and Santa came on board to speak with each child, give them a special gift and take pictures with them.
The "Polar Express" ride was about 45 minutes each way to the "North Pole" and back to the station. The time went quickly with the cute MC on her microphone engaging families in singing and stories.
The train was decorated with Christmas garland and lights inside, the cocoa chefs wore their chef hats and the conductor even looked the part.
We enjoyed our magical ride upon the "North Pole Express"!
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