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Give the Gift Mom Really Wants. Adventure.
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
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend 2026 with the ultimate Royal Gorge ride-and-dine experience, May 9th & 10th. We’re running all weekend with First Class Lunch and Dinner Trains, plus Vista Dome, Deluxe, and Coach options for a more relaxed way to celebrate Mom.
Go all in with our First Class Lunch Trains on Saturday, May 9th or Sunday, May 10th, featuring a three-course gourmet menu. For an unforgettable evening, ride Saturday or Sunday on our First Class Dinner Train and indulge in a special Surf & Turf alongside our classic three-course offerings. Your experience begins with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine, because Mom deserves nothing less.
Prefer to keep it casual? Choose Vista Dome, Deluxe, or Coach and order from our 403 Grill while enjoying full bar service with cocktails, mocktails, Colorado microbrews, and wines — all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Royal Gorge.
Seating is limited so reserve your seats soon.
Mother’s Day Weekend Trains
May 9th & 10th, 2026
Saturday, May 9th
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First Class Gourmet Lunch @ 12:30pm
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First Class Gourmet Dinner @ 6:30pm
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Vista Dome, Deluxe & Coach @ 9am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, May 10th
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First Class Gourmet Lunch @ 12:30pm
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First Class Gourmet Dinner @ 6:30pm
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Vista Dome, Deluxe & Coach @ 9am, 12:30pm & 3:30pm
Mother’s Day Weekend Details
Duration of Trip
Approximately 2 hours
Pricing Information
Mother’s Day Trains run Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th
Pricing varies. Click BOOK NOW to check availability, pricing and offerings.
- A Special Mother’s Day Weekend Experience | Book First Class Lunch or Dinner aboard Dome or Deluxe Dining Car | Includes Journey and three-course Gourmet Dining Experience
Vista Dome offers unparalleled views of the Royal Gorge from glass-topped dome cars and Deluxe Dining offers the ultimate in dining comfort with large, plate glass windows, availing you to stunning views throughout the Royal Gorge. When you choose our First Class Lunch or Dinner experience in either railcar, you’ll enjoy a three-course dining experience that begins with sparkling wine, followed by a crisp, baby wedge salad with warm French rolls with salted butter, your choice of entree, then our outstanding Italian Panna Cotta served with raspberry coulis and a dollop of whipped cream on top. Throughout your journey, you may purchase your favorite cocktails, mocktails, Colorado Microbrews and wines from our fully stocked bars. Enjoy your drinks at your table or on an open-air car, where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery, and a closer connection to nature.
- Book Vista Dome | A casual 403 Grill experience | Includes journey. You may pre-purchase from our grill menu or purchase your favorites while aboard.
Vista Dome offers unparalleled views of the Royal Gorge from glass-topped dome cars and feature booth seating with a table. Indulge in made-to-order entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from our fresh grill menu along with fully stocked bars featuring a wide selection of specialty drinks, beers, and wines from various regions worldwide. Enjoy your drinks at your table or on an open-air car, where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery, and a closer connection to nature.
- Book Deluxe | A casual 403 Grill experience | Includes journey. You may pre-purchase from our grill menu or purchase your favorites while aboard.
Deluxe Class offers elegant seating and an adjoining table for absolute comfort, with expansive windows providing breathtaking views of Colorado’s Royal Gorge. These beautifully restored railcars are ideal for indulging in made-to-order entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from our fresh grill menu along with fully stocked bars featuring a wide selection of specialty drinks, beers, and wines from various regions worldwide. Enjoy your drinks at your table or on an open-air car, where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery, and a closer connection to nature.
- Book Coach | A casual 403 Grill experience | Includes journey. You may pre-purchase from our grill menu or purchase your favorites while aboard.
Coach class features comfortable seating with large windows to take in the spectacular views of the Royal Gorge. Indulge in made-to-order entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from our fresh grill menu along with fully stocked bars featuring a wide selection of specialty drinks, beers, and wines from various regions worldwide. Enjoy your drinks in your seat or on an open-air car, where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery, and a closer connection to nature.
Dates of Service
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10
Click BOOK NOW to check availability and departure times
The Fine Print
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 at 719.276.4000 prior to booking a reservation on our web site.
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.
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 us at: 719.276.4000.
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 at 719.276.4000 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 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.











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