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Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights

ExploreSunol, East Bay4.7/5

About This Place

A holiday train decorated with lights that runs through Niles Canyon between Niles in Fremont and Sunol in late November and December. The 13-mile round trip takes a little over an hour; one departure leaves Niles at dusk and another leaves Sunol after dark.

Info

Age Range

All Ages

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Weeknight departures in early December

Parking

Free parking at the Sunol depot; the Niles depot is in Fremont's Niles district.

Tips

Tickets usually go on sale in October and sell out — book early. Check ncry.org for this season's dates and departures.

Stroller Friendly--Changing Station--Dining On Site--Reservation Needed

Tags

holidaychristmas-lightstrainseasonalwinter
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Day-Trip Gear Families Forget

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Kids Microscope, 2.4" Screen Handheld Digital Microscope 600X with 4K Camera & 8 LED Lights, Portable Pocket Microscope for Bugs Plants Nature Exploration, STEM Science Toy Gift Ages 3-12（Purple）

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Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets, Portable and Effective Water Purification Solution for Camping, Hiking, Emergencies, Natural Disasters and International Travel, Two 50ct Bottles, Blue

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IVYGREEN Small Kids Hiking Backpack for Camping or Short Trip, Purple, S

IVYGREEN Small Kids Hiking Backpack for Camping or Short Trip, Purple, S

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Location

6 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586(510) 996-8420Get Directions

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