Magical experience with Santa Claus, elves and Christmas spirit

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The holiday season is here and it’s time to embark on a magical journey. Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or just looking for some festive cheer, these enchanting train rides will transport you to a winter wonderland.

Hop aboard one of these festive train rides in New Jersey and experience the magic of the season.

The Polar Express on the Morristown & Erie Railway

Take the magical train ride of the Polar Express, powered by the Morristown & Erie Railway. Your ticket includes delicious entertainment, warm hot chocolate, delicious shortbread cookies and a souvenir sleigh bell.

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Go: Select dates through Dec. 30, 1 Railroad Plz., Whippany; Whippanythepolarexpressride.com.

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DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express

Enjoy a train ride through a dazzling Christmas light display, meet Santa Claus and his elves, chat with Mrs. Claus and experience the magic of the season.

Go: Select dates through Dec. 23 1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton; didonatofuncenter.com/magical-express.

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Black River & Western Railroad North Pole Express

Climb aboard the Polar Express for a magical vacation experience. Meet Santa and his wife, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, and capture the moment with photo ops and a souvenir sleigh bell.

Go: Saturdays and Sundays until December 29, Flemington Station, 80 Stangl Road, Flemington; blackriverrailroad.com.

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Cape May Seashore Lines Santa Express

Board the Cape May Seashore Lines train in Richland Village or Tuckahoe Village for a 35-minute vacation adventure.

Go: Select dates through Dec. 22, Tuckahoe Station, 31 Mill Road, Woodbine; Richland Village Station, 1272 Harding Highway, Richland; seashorelines.org/the-santa-express.

Santa’s Trolley Rides in Cape May

Join Mrs. Claus on a delightful trolley ride through historic Cape May. Listen to festive stories and songs as you explore the charming town. You will then meet Santa Claus himself in the pavilion on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate.

Go: Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May; capemay.com/calendar/events/1661.

The Polar Express on the Delaware River Railroad

All aboard the Polar Express! Relive the magic of the film with a train ride filled with festive sounds. Don’t miss out on this popular holiday experience as tickets sell out quickly.

Go: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22, 38 Market Street, Phillipsburg; 877trainride.com.

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Magical experience with Santa Claus, elves and Christmas spirit

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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