WINTER WONDERLANDS: 12 best winter vacations in the U.S. for families Each of these Christmas-themed train rides includes hot cider or cocoa, carolers, and, of course, some time with Santa. When ...

The train cars are wrapped with cheerful holiday images and decorated with Christmas trees, festive lights, and candy cane-striped handrails. Santa rides alongside passengers from his open-air car.

At the end of the day, the Polar Express Train Ride will get your kids ready for Christmas. A month and some change early, they will be talking about this experience long after the night is over.

Leaving Waukegan for the “North Pole” Thursday on a northbound Metra train dubbed the Christmas Express, a group of 50 people — many of them children — were eagerly anticipa… ...

WINTER WONDERLANDS:11 best winter vacations in the U.S. for families Each of these Christmas-themed train experiences includes hot cider or cocoa, carolers, and of course, a ride with Santa. When ...

If you're in the mood for a magical journey to rival the Hogwarts Express, consider one of these family-favorite, kid-approved Christmas train rides. SEASON'S GREETINGS: 10 magical Christmas ...