Description
Mother’s Day
Weekend Train
Celebrate Mother’s Day with stunning views and delicious food! Ride and dine this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy a First Class Mother’s Day Weekend
Join us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 9th, 10th and 11th, 2025 for our very special annual Mother’s Day Trains, departing at 9:00 a.m., 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. This 2-hour journey features our delicious Surf & Turf dining experience (aboard the 12:30 & 3:30 p.m.) and a delightful breakfast (aboard the 9 a.m.). Guests are invited to enjoy it all aboard our Deluxe Dining car or Vista Dome, where we’ll wine and dine you throughout your journey. You may also book your seats aboard Vista Dome, Deluxe or Coach and order lunch and drinks from the casual 403 Grill.
Take in the spectacular views from the open-air car throughout your ride. See below for more details.
Mother’s Day Surf & Turf
Juicy New York Steak
Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Veggies
During your journey, professional waitstaff will take care of you as we navigate through Colorado’s grandest canyon. Our made-from-scratch Surf & Turf experience features New York steak, grilled garlic butter shrimp, mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. Pair it with your favorite cocktails, mocktails, microbrews – or one of our select sparkling, white or red wines (see the Conductor’s Reserve Wine List!)
Seating is limited so reserve your seats soon.
Mother’s Day
Details
Duration of Trip
Approximately 2 hours
Pricing Information
CLASS OF SERVICE OPTIONS
2025 Vista Dome Car – 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
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- 12:30 p.m.: $144 per adult / $139 per child (ages 2-12 / children under 2 who sit on a lap ride free)
- 9:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.: $129 per adult / $124 per child (ages 2-12 / children under 2 who sit on a lap ride free)
- Includes journey. Food and beverages are additional. You may choose Mother’s Day Weekend Surf & Turf, pre-purchase a meal voucher (see below), or order from our 403 Casual dining menu while aboard.
- The Royal Gorge Route Railroad seats in tables of four. In keeping with railroad tradition, parties of two might be combined to sit together at a table of four. When seated with another couple, you and your guest will be seated on the same side of the table. Parties of four will always be seated at the same table.
2025 Deluxe Class Car – 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
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- 12:30 p.m.: $134 per adult / $129 per child
- 9:00 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.: $119 per adult / $114 per child
- Includes journey. Food and beverages are additional. You may choose Mother’s Day Weekend Surf & Turf, pre-purchase a meal voucher (see below), or order from our 403 Casual dining menu while aboard.
- The Royal Gorge Route Railroad seats in tables of four. In keeping with railroad tradition, parties of two might be combined to sit together at a table of four. When seated with another couple, you and your guest will be seated on the same side of the table. Parties of four will always be seated at the same table.
2025 Coach Class Car – 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
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- 12:30 p.m.: $114 per adult / $109 per child (ages 2-12 / children under 2 who sit on a lap ride free)
- 9 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.: $99 per adult/$94 per child (ages 2-12 / children under 2 who sit on a lap ride free)
- Includes journey. Food and beverages are additional. You may choose to pre-purchase a meal voucher (see below), or order from our 403 Casual dining menu while aboard.
- The Royal Gorge Route Railroad coach class seats in pods of four. In keeping with railroad tradition, parties of two might be combined. When seated with other guests, you and your guest will be seated on the same side of the table. Parties of four will always be seated in the same Coach class pod.
Dates of Service
Mother’s Day Weekend
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, May 9th, 10th and 11th, 2025
12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
The Fine Print
Please don’t purchase a ticket with this intention. Remember, really good people are working hard to provide a wonderful trip and dining experience for you. We promise to do our best and thank you in advance for being a gracious guest.
We look forward to sharing our slice of Royal Gorge beauty with you.
For same day booking please call the reservations department at 719-276-4000
Please note that we seat in parties of 4. In the tradition of railroad fine dining, parties of 2 will most likely be seated across from another couple. Most of our guests enjoy meeting fellow rail fans. When seated with another couple, you and your guest will be seated on the same side. Larger groups will be seated in adjacent rows.
Seating is limited and trains sell out quickly, so make your reservations early online or by calling.
Every effort will be made to accommodate any special dietary or physical needs. For questions about the accessibility of the train, its different classes, or if you would like to be seated with another party, please call the reservations department prior to booking a reservation on our web site.
Wheelchair Accessibility: The train only can accommodate a limited number of wheelchair patrons per each train departure. The Vista Dome is not accessible to wheelchairs. Guests must be able to climb 14 steps themselves in order to sit in the Dome Cars.
Please call Reservations if you have a wheelchair (24″maximum at base), walker, or difficulties climbing stairs. For questions about the accessibility of the train and its different classes, please call prior to booking a reservation on our website. All seating is assigned/reserved and cannot be guaranteed. Please call a representative at 719-276-4000 to book your tickets for the entire party with a wheelchair or movement impaired passenger.
Only licensed, certified service pets are allowed on the train.
The Royal Gorge Route follows restaurant health codes. Only licensed, certified service animals are allowed on the train. Any other animals, including emotional support animals, are not allowed on the train.
Call our Group Sales Line at 719.276.4006 to book the entire car for your special group.
