WILLIAMS, Ariz.—If you’re looking to chase away a case of Christmas Bah humbug, you might consider a ride on the Polar Express at the Grand Canyon. It combines the best of two worlds: the wonder of Christmas and the Grand Canyon itself, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. There’s something magical about a wintry ride on a vintage train, seeing incredible scenery and experiencing the holidays afresh.
Across the country, there are several Polar Express train rides recreating Chris Van Allsburg classic children’s book and Warner Bros. movie with the same name. In Williams, Arizona, the Polar Express is a little more than an hour ride, with the train winding its way 17 miles from the historic, 100-year-old Williams train depot to the North Pole. It’s longest of the Polar Express train rides in the country.