Verde Canyon Railroad

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,540 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Verde Canyon Railroad offers a 4-hour wilderness ride into an area of extreme natural beauty, following the curves of the Verde River, 20 miles through a red rock canyon, full of unusual geology, abundant wildlife, lush greenery, and Sinagua ruins, on a historic rail route dating to 1912. Group rates are in effect if you've got 20 passengers or more and reservation & payment are coordinated by 1 individual. First Class features "living room style" seating, complimentary appetizers, and 1 complimentary glass of champagne or cider. There are 12 First Class cars. Seating capacity ranges from car to car, from 26 to 38. Larger groups can charter several adjoining cars. Full bar service is available for purchase on board. Catering may be arranged, customized to your tastes and budget. Everyone has access to outdoor viewing cars. The open-air car is generally where wedding ceremonies take place, with couples saying their vows in the center of the car surrounded by friends and family.

Seated guest capacity

26-400

Venue type

Farms, Barns, Ranches
Historic Estates, Mansions
Industrial Spaces
Parks, Gardens
Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Our event spaces

A privately chartered rail car

It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey

First Class cars feature seating ranging from 26 to 40, with most cars seating 38. Included: A bar and dedicated bartender (bar service not included) and options to include catering. All cars have access to adjacent open-air cars, making it ideal for wedding groups.

Guest capacity

2-40 Seated

2-40 Standing

Square footage

800

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

A bartender and available bar service (beverages not included). Living room-style seating for 26-40 passengers. Complimentary champagne or sparkling cider toast upon boarding. Complimentary bottled water. Complimentary individually-boxed charcuterie (a set menu, varying seasonally). Access to an adjoining open-air viewing car with an open-air attendant. Restroom on board. If two cars are chartered a private open-air car is also included.

Room cost

Range from $3068-$5740 for four hour journey depending on size of car and season