Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Hop aboard the tourist line railroad, which travels 15 miles (dinner and dessert trains travel 22 miles) through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley over two great bridges. See displays of historic railroad items and equipment. Valentine Dinner Train in February; Santa Express Train in early December.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
Excursions 1:30 Sat., in May. Daily at 1:30, weekends 1:30 and 4, Memorial Day weekend-Oct. 31. Dinn
Address
225 10th St.
Phone
515-432-4249
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.scenic-valleyrr.com
Map
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