It’s finally springtime in West Virginia! That means the celebration of new life and fun new activities as the weather warms up. Spring also means a new season of train ride adventures. You’ll find the most perfect West Virginia springtime experience on this trip from the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad.

The Cottontail Express leaves from the Elkins Depot at 11 a.m & 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.

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The 1.5 hour train ride features a colorful cast of characters and activities for the children.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad

There will be face-painting and songs.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad

Easter games will keep things hopping as the train travels down the rails.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad

There will even be a visit from Peter Cottontail himself!

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad This looks like fun for the whole family, especially for little ones.

Tickets for the train ride are $35 for children and $40 for adults.

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Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad

This looks like fun for the whole family, especially for little ones.

Elkins Depot is located at 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, West Virginia 26241. Click here for detailed directions.

Find out more about this train ride at the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad website, or call 877.MTN.RAIL (686-7245).

For a different sort of family adventure from the Durbin &; Greenbrier Valley Railroad, check out this overnight trip on the Castaway Caboose.

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