Threading through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) offers a rare combination of natural beauty, historic preservation, and family-friendly experiences that feel genuinely timeless.
For many in Northeast Ohio and beyond, the railroad’s signature holiday event—the North Pole Adventure—has become a cherished tradition, selling out year after year as families bundle up, sip hot cocoa, and watch children’s faces light up at the sight of Santa.
If you’re planning a seasonal outing or simply want to better understand this beloved nonprofit railroad, here’s what to know.
About the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
CVSR operates in cooperation with the National Park Service, running along the former Valley Railway corridor that parallels the Cuyahoga River. The route connects communities like Independence, Peninsula, and Akron, with stations that make it easy to hop on and off to explore the park…