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A perfect venue for vows and reception, Verde Canyon Railroad offers a lovely wilderness excursion into an area of extreme natural beauty. Following the curves of the Verde River, the train travels 20 miles up through a red rock canyon, full of breathtaking geology, abundant wildlife, lush greenery, and Native-American ruins, on vintage rails aboard vintage train cars.

There is something wonderful to be seen each season and the train runs year-round. The trip is approximately 4 hours, round trip. Private cars may be chartered for events.First class cars seat 24-40 passengers, and the coach car seats 74. Larger groups can charter a series of adjoining cars. Smaller groups of 6 or less can charter our luxury class caboose.

First class includes complimentary champagne toast and appetizers. Additional food service available: Full service catering kitchen can create an on-board party menu specific to your requests and budget. Full bar service available.

We can assist in coordinating deliveries with local wedding cake bakers, florists, and share info on area photographers/officiants.

Seasonal special events include Summer Starlight and Fall Color Tours, Ales on Rails, Rhythm on the Rails, Grape Train Escape, Spring in Bloom, Eagle Watch and many more highlights and holidays throughout the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

13

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
June
July
August
September
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Reviews of Verde Canyon Railroad

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Tori Sent on 05/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I could not have been more pleased with this venue. We stressed over and over that we wanted our guests to have an experience. We couldn't find a venue that provided that until we stumbled on the railroad. The service was amazing. The food was delightful (and affordable!). The car was beautiful! Our guests are still talking about it. I freaking love this place.
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Megan Sent on 11/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We have decided to have our wedding on the verde canyon railroad. The people there were very knowledgeable & answered all questions we had about the ceremony and ride. Everything looked very nice & set up well. The people also are very friendly & happy to talk about what you want & work together with you on any accommodations you may need or anything. I was very pleased with the look & staff of this place.
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Mckenna Sent on 05/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our reception aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad and rented out 4 first class cabs for our 120 guests. It was an amazing experience and our guests were raving about it! We were able to use our own stereos to play our wedding playlist in the indoor and outdoor carts and we had a DJ set up in one of the indoor cabs to create a club like atmosphere for the younger crowd. Our guests roamed freely between the carts and had constant smiles on their faces. If you want to create a wedding that no one will ever forget this is such an awesome choice! The staff was so much fun and very responsive, food was excellent (people raved about the rosemary chicken and chicken wings), drinks were yummy and very affordable for guests after our 2 hour open bar ended, and the scenery was something we will never forget! I can't wait to take another ride aboard the railroad and highly recommend if you are looking for a unique destination wedding :)
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Verde Canyon Railroad frequently asked questions

The bar service starting price at Verde Canyon Railroad includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Verde Canyon Railroad for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Verde Canyon Railroad offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Verde Canyon Railroad offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Verde Canyon Railroad offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
Verde Canyon Railroad is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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