Ride the Rails - West Virginia - October 8 - 10, 2025

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RIDE THE RAILS - WEST VIRGINIA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025


HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Cass Scenic Railroad • Smoke Hole Caverns • Blackwater Falls State Park


EXCURSION INCLUDES: Luxury Motorcoach transportation • Two nights lodging • Meals (2 breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 dinners) • Scenic Excursions Tour Host/Hostess


PRICE PER PERSON: 

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: SAVE $50 PER PERSON IF YOU BOOK BEFORE JUNE 30, 2025. USE CODE EARLY25 AT CHECK OUT TO GET DISCOUNT.

$1,135.00 - Double - $1085.00

$1,109.00 - Triple - $1059.00

$1,395.00 - Single - $1345.00

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TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

Day One - Wednesday, October 8: An early morning departure from WNY has you beginning your journey to wild and beautiful WEST VIRGINIA with a leisurely drive through the Allegheny Mountains.  Along the way, stop for a visit to BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK.  The park features a spectacular waterfall plunging 63 feet into the Canyon below.  It offers an opportunity for some awesome pictures, before continuing to your hotel.  DINNER tonight will be included at a local restaurant, followed by time for you to relax and enjoy the beauty of the area.


Day Two - Thursday, October 9: Enjoy BREAKFAST, then depart for a fun-filled day of “RIDING THE RAILS” through the beautiful countryside. Climb aboard the CASS SCENIC RAILROAD and begin the long haul to BALD KNOB. Panoramas of the lofty Appalachians become more beautiful as the train climbs higher and higher. Passengers suddenly realize they are entering a completely different world, mainly because of the change in trees, flowers and atmosphere. By climbing from Cass to Bald Knob on Back Allegheny Mountain, you have made the equivalent to an 800 mile trip to Canada in climate because of the higher altitude. Here are found spruce trees, snowshoe hares and other plants and animals typical in the far north. The rustic    overlook affords one of the most awesome, overwhelming spectacles in the east. A "KING OF THE ROAD" HOBO LUNCH will be provided to enjoy with your ride as well. A ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad is an unforgettable experience.  At the conclusion of the train tour, your group will enjoy a chance to stop at the RAIL & TRAIL STORE before departing for a lovely DINNER.


Day Three - Friday, October 10: Following BREAKFAST, check out and depart for a visit to the SMOKE HOLE CAVERNS. The caverns contain an abundance of flowing stone, gleaming creamy white stone that looks like a rock waterfall. The build up of minerals from this steady flow of water builds beautiful monuments of stone that is as breathtaking as the mountain scenery above ground. Some of the various formations you will see include stalagmites, stalactites, travertine, and rim stone. The history of Smoke Hole Caverns is tied to the Seneca Indians who used the front section of the caverns to smoke wild game. The slow-burning wood fires sent clouds of smoke swirling out into the valley. The scene was so common that early settlers called the place Smoke Hole. The many rooms and secluded nature of the Caverns were also the ideal place for early settlers and immigrants to make corn whiskey after the Civil War. The clean cold stream that flows through the Caverns was perfect for "moonshine" and it is estimated that perhaps as many as 20 stills operated at one time! An original still remains on display today complete with its story. After your exciting visit, depart for home with lasting memories of your rail trip to West Virignia. 

  • Group: Scenic Excursions


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Pickup 1

{EH} Eastern Hills Mall; 4545 Transit Rd. Williamsville NY 14221
DEPART: TBA
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{TP} Tops in West Seneca; 355 Orchard Park Road West Seneca NY
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