Clarkdale Grape Train Wine Tasting Adventure

Verde Canyon Railroad's Grape Train Escape is an evening event, featuring onboard wine-tasting showcasing distinct vineyards from Arizona and beyond. While aboard the “Grape Train Escape,” passengers will be served a sampling of select wines. Guests also will enjoy specialty cheeses and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the featured wines. Viogniers from each winery will be onboard to discuss the terroir and the techniques of wine-making. This event is for passengers age 21 and up. Proof of age may be requested.

Meeting Point

300 N Broadway

300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA

At Verde Canyon Railroad train depot.

What's included:

• First class seating
• Wine tasting
• Live commentary on board
• Accompanying appetizers to complement each wine selection

Not included:

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• DVD (available to purchase)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Pets are not allowed on train

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Verde Canyon Railroad

300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA

What could be better than savoring wine while soaking in the scenery of the Southwest? This is a relatively new pairing for Arizona’s Verde Valley, but it is quickly gaining notoriety as a fine region for grape growing. Enjoy open-air cars where the lush riparian landscape of summer, including canopies cottonwoods, moody monsoon afternoons and deep crimson cliffs, compliments a great glass of wine!

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Verde Canyon Railroad

300 N Broadway, Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot, Clarkdale, 86324-2302, Arizona

At the depot, be sure to visit the John Bell Museum, home to the railroad's history and artifacts from its early days, as well as a wealth of information on Clarkdale, Jerome and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

30 minutes

Verde River

Arizona

The train runs on the same tracks that were created following the Verde River back in 1911. The river is visible for most of your journey.

Pass by without stopping

S O B Canyon

S O B Canyon, Arizona 86324, USA

SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip. Looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous!

Pass by without stopping

Perkinsville Ghost Town

Forest Road 318, Via Railroad - Verde Canyon RR, Jerome, 86324, Arizona

Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.

Pass by without stopping

Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot Road, , Clarkdale, 86324, Arizona

You'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.

Pass by without stopping