THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Blackstone Valley

The Blackstone Valley Polar Express is produced by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, a nonprofit organization, and boards at the historic Blackstone Valley train station at One Depot Square in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

The operator describes a 90-minute ride with singing, games, a reading of the classic children's story and a visit from Santa. The conductor punches every golden ticket, passengers are served hot chocolate and a cookie, and each child receives a silver bell, the first gift of Christmas.

The operator says the train cars are small, ranging from 32 to 88 seats, which keeps the experience intimate.

About 90 minutes: singing, games, a reading of the story and a visit from Santa, with the conductor punching golden tickets, hot chocolate and a cookie, and a silver bell for each child.

Departs from the Historic Blackstone Valley Train Station, One Depot Square, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Doors open 60 minutes before your ticketed time and boarding starts about 15 minutes after it. Tickets are sold through Etix (linked from the operator's page) and by phone at (401) 495-1213 (Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sunday noon to 8:00 PM); questions: bvtctrains@gmail.com. Every ticket carries an additional $8.00 processing fee, and all sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.