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Autumn Supper & Cider Aboard the Nickel Plate Express
A relaxed, two-hour roundtrip through northern Hamilton County that pairs scenic fall foliage with a farm-to-table dinner and optional cider flights.
Autumn Supper & Cider Aboard the Nickel Plate Express.
Settle in for a cozy autumn evening aboard the historic Nickel Plate Express for Cider & Supper: a relaxed, two-hour roundtrip through northern Hamilton County that combines scenic fall views with a locally prepared farm-to-table meal and the option to sample cider flights.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic fall foliage from a historic train
The route offers comfortable vantage points for watching autumn color roll by from the carriage windows, letting riders take in the season without leaving their seats.
Farm-to-table supper from a local, woman-owned restaurant
Dinner is prepared locally by Jefferson St. BBQ and served onboard, pairing regional seasonal fare with the intimacy of dining aboard a historic train.
Optional cider flights and an onboard bar
Guests may upgrade to a cider flight—alcoholic or non-alcoholic—and a full onboard bar offers additional beverage choices for purchase.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Cider & Supper unfolds as a relaxed evening: passengers board the Nickel Plate Express, settle into the historic cars, watch northern Hamilton County’s fall colors pass outside, and enjoy a locally prepared dinner served aboard during the two-hour roundtrip.
THE LANDSCAPE
Scenic fall foliage from a historic train
The route offers comfortable vantage points for watching autumn color roll by from the carriage windows, letting riders take in the season without leaving their seats.
THE MEAL
Farm-to-table supper from a local, woman-owned restaurant
Dinner is prepared locally by Jefferson St. BBQ and served onboard, pairing regional seasonal fare with the intimacy of dining aboard a historic train.
THE TASTE
Optional cider flights and an onboard bar
Guests may upgrade to a cider flight—alcoholic or non-alcoholic—and a full onboard bar offers additional beverage choices for purchase.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately two hours roundtrip.
A farm-to-table dinner is served onboard; guests may upgrade to an alcoholic or non-alcoholic cider flight, and a full bar is available for additional purchases.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cider & Supper train ride?
The event is a two-hour roundtrip.
Is a meal included?
Yes — the event pairs scenic views with a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Jefferson St. BBQ and served onboard.
Are cider flights available?
Guests can upgrade to an optional cider flight, available alcoholic or non-alcoholic, and there is a full onboard bar offering additional beverage choices for purchase.
Can passengers leave the train during the event?
No — passengers do not exit the train during the event.
Are lap children permitted?
No — lap children are not allowed on this event.
Can I request substitutions for the meal?
Meal substitutions are not available.