Experience the fun and adventure of riding the train on one of the longest and most scenic tourist excursion railways in the country.

Travel through Cuyahoga Valley National Park along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal between Independence, the village of Peninsula, Akron, and Canton.

Climb aboard at either Rockside Station in Independence, Peninsula Depot in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Akron Northside Station, or in June, July, and August in Canton. Stay on board for a 3-hour round trip, or hop off and explore along the way with a visit to the Canal Visitor Center and view the history of the canal era, the historic Village of Peninsula for shopping and dining, the City of Akron and see the Akron Zoo, Akron Art Museum, or one of the other attractions OR travel to the City of Canton to enjoy their venues: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Classic Car Museum, First LadiesHistoric Library, or McKinley Monument.

Months & Days of Operation:
CVSR operates 12 months of the year, offering alternative transportation in the national park as well as Bike aboard! Service for bikers on the Towpath Trail.

Weekends Only:
January (check website for starting weekend date), February, March, April, May, November and December (limited schedule in December-check website for exact dates)

Bike Aboard! service starts the first weekend in April and follows the regular train schedule.

Wednesday through Sunday:
(This schedule is different from the weekend-only schedule. Please visit website for review.)

The train operates Wednesdays through Sundays in June, July, August, September, and October.

Tickets:
Tickets are at a special rate January through April at just $10 per person

May through December, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 3-12. Under 3 do not require a ticket.

You can also purchase tickets the day of your trip at the Rockside Station, Peninsula Depot (May through October in the Depot; November through April on the train), and the Akron Northside Station - 1/2 hour prior to departure.

Station Locations:

Rockside Station in Independence
7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131

Brecksville Station
13512 Station Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141

Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264

Akron Northside Station
27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Canton Lincoln Highway Station
1315 Tuscarawas St., Canton, OH 44702