1880 Train Holiday Express

Ride the 1880 Train Holiday Express on a one-hour round trip from Hill City to the North Pole. Santa boards for the return ride to visit with children, while Mrs. Claus joins the holiday fun. Choose a family ride, a First Class upgrade, or an adults-only Spiked! trip. Ride Options Holiday Express: Enjoy hot cocoa, a sugar cookie, a candy cane, and a bell for each child to ring for Santa. Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the ride. Holiday Express First Class: Ride in the HILYO or ROCHFORD passenger cars. Your ticket includes hot chocolate in a commemorative 1880 Train mug with unlimited refills, a choice of whipped cream or marshmallows, a premium holiday bell, and extra time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Check the schedule for available dates and times. Holiday Express Spiked!: Enjoy the regular Holiday Express treats, plus hot cocoa with your choice of Peppermint or Butterscotch Schnapps in a keepsake mug. This option is for guests 21 and older and runs on select 4:15pm departures. Key Details Admission: Ticketed. Prices vary by ride option and date. Tickets/Registration: Book ahead and choose seats together under one reservation. Pick up tickets at the Hill City Depot 30 minutes before departure. Parking: Free parking is available at the Hill City Depot. Accessibility: Wheelchair seating and boarding assistance are available by advance reservation. Capacity is limited to two wheelchairs per departure. Weather: The train runs in winter weather. Check road conditions before traveling.