Destination: North Pole

Embark on a journey to the North Pole with these train rides,
story times, Santa parties and more.

North Pole Limited / Tennessee Valley Railroad
A round-trip journey to the “North Pole”, featuring storytelling, refreshments, cookies and a visit
with Santa. Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23 and 26. 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN. 423-894-8028. Ages 1 and older, $21-$39; tvrail.com

Polar Express Experience / Southeastern Railway Museum
Spend some time with Santa for breakfast, lunch and Polar Express experience. Dec. 5, 12, 19. Breakfast, 9 a.m. Lunch, noon. 3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth. 770-476-2013. Each event individually ticketed. Breakfast and Lunch, $18 each. Polar Express, $25. Ages 1 and younger, free.
srmduluth.org

The Polar Express / Great Smoky Mountains
A 75-minute round-trip train ride with Santa Claus. Includes warm cocoa, carols and a treat while reading along to the story. Through Jan. 3. Departure times at gsmr.com. 226 Everett St., Bryson City, NC. 800-872-4681. Adults, $42-76; ages 2-12, $28-$52; ages 23 months and younger, $0-$20.

North Pole Limited

More Polar Express Fun

Holiday at the Museum. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. Enjoy popcorn and the movie The Polar Express as well as a fun, interactive winter themed train layout at the Museum. Dec. 5. 9:30- 6 p.m. Movie showings, 10 a.m., noon,
2 p.m., 4 p.m. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. Adults, $7.50; ages 4-12, $5.50;
ages 3 and younger, free. southernmuseum.org

Polar Express PJ Party. Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center. Drop your child off for the Polar Express movie, hot chocolate, pizza, and popcorn. Write Santa a letter and make a special Christmas craft. For ages 5-12. Dec. 12. 5-10 p.m. 100 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 678-277-0890. Pre-registration require by Dec. 4. $21 per child. gwinnettcounty.com

Polar Express Story Time with Santa. Little Shop of Stories. Christmas classic with Santa. Dec. 12. 2 and 4 p.m. 133 E. Court St., Decatur. 404-373-6300. $5. Reservations required. littleshopofstories.com