How would your little ones like to take a magical ride on The Polar Express? You have to travel a bit from Columbus for this one, but it will be well worth your time! Read on to learn why The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot is a favorite holiday train ride.

This train ride aims to reenact Chris Van Allsburg's famous novel The Polar Express.
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As the train heads north towards the North Pole, the passengers will be entertained by elves with songs, games, and other activities.
You'll get delicious treats on your way north.
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The Polar Express will serve hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies, baked by the one and only Mrs. Claus. Little kids love to enjoy these and the ride in their pajamas.
The book will be read aloud on board the train by great storytellers.
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This way your little ones will truly feel like they're traveling on a fairy tale train ride.
Halfway through the ride, at the North Pole, the train will pick up Santa.
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Santa will stay on the train all the way back. He will visit with the kids and give them the gift of a jingle bell from a reindeer's harness.
Santa will stay on the train all the way back.
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He will visit with the kids and give them the gift of a jingle bell from a reindeer's harness.
The Polar Express rides will be available on December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th this year.
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The cost is $42.00 a piece for Balcony seating, $48.00 a piece for coach seating, and $70.00 a piece for First Class seating.
After your trip, visit the Depot Museum.
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It's a National Historic Landmark, recognized for its role during WWII. You can enjoy the museum with the Bing Scavenger Hunt and pick up Polar Express souvenirs at the gift shop.
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The Dennison Depot is located at 400 Center St., Dennison, OH 44621. Visit The Polar Express webpage to learn more and to make reservations.

All aboard! Tell us about your experience aboard The Polar Express!

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