Holiday Gifts

Our longest-running annual event, the Santa Train has been a long-standing family tradition for over three decades! These ever-popular trains begin Saturday, November 30th and continue each Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, December 22nd. Two trains depart the Nelsonville Depot round-trip to East Logan each Saturday and Sunday during that time at 11:00 a.m.......

Cost: $16-$21 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-249-1452

2:00 - 4:00 pm. Due to the popularity of our tours we now require preregistration. This is an outdoor walking tour and will cover the entire loop of the grounds including the cemeteries so if you have small children, bring a stroller. George Eberts, an expert on the history of the Athens Asylum or -The Ridges,- will lead an outdoor walking tour of the asylum......

Cost: $18-$20 per person/Res Req

Contact: Athens Asylum, Phone: 740-592-2280

4:30pm Celebrate the shortest day of the year and catch the sunset on a 2-mile family friendly hike to Lake Emily. Warm up with hot chocolate afterwards. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and dress for the weather. Meet at the Park Office at 4:30pm 185 Clear Creek Rd, Lancaster.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 740-969-9001

Celebrate the new year on the train! On December 31st, the train departs the Nelsonville Depot at 10:30 p.m. and travels to East Logan and return. On the return trip, the train stops near the stroke of midnight at everyone is treated to a great fireworks display to help bring in 2020! Two seating sections are available: “Pizza & Pop” and “Wine & Cheese.”......

Cost: $20-33 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-753-9531