Description
Celebrate St. Patrick!
Hearty Irish Stew, green beer, and majestic soaring views in Colorado’s Royal Gorge. Join us March 15 – 17, 2026.
Celebrate Spring with us!
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day and springtime in the Rockies with the ultimate in Royal Gorge sight-seeing. Pair your train ride with our St. Paddy’s Day inspired Irish Stew with your favorite beverage (green beer, anyone??). We’re running daily throughout this three-day Irish event offering Vista Dome, Deluxe and Coach classes. To enjoy it fully, pre-order your Hearty Irish Stew when booking your tickets. As always, our full 403 Grill Menu will also be available on board, as will our fully stocked bar.
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs daily throughout the year, and our St. Paddy’s Day offerings run Sunday, March 15 through Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
St. Patrick's Day Long Weekend Offerings
Dates:
March 15-17, 2026
Pre-order our Hearty Irish Stew traditionally made with tender lamb, and winter root vegetables. Served with a side of rustic bread for dipping.
Pair your dish with our St. Patrick’s Day beers or your favorite cocktails, mocktails, microbrews or wines by the glass. Want to level up? Order a bottle of our select sparkling, white or red wines from our Conductor’s Reserve Wine List!
Anytime you’d like, we invite you to step outside with your drink in hand to the open-air observation car to take in the stunning beauty of Colorado’s Royal Gorge.
Details
Duration of Trip
Approximately 2 hours
Pricing Information
St. Paddy’s Day Offerings available aboard our March 15-17 trains on all Classes of Service. Click Book Now or Check Availability for current pricing.
- Book Vista Dome
Vista Dome offers unparalleled views of the Royal Gorge from glass-topped dome cars. 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
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
Coach class features comfortable seating with new butcher-block, cocktail-style tables, 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.
Hearty Irish Stew
Traditionally prepared Irish Stew featuring braised lamb and winter vegetables. Served with a side of rustic bread for dipping.
- Available for pre-purchase while booking your tickets online or with a reservation’s agent. Price for this entree is in addition to your ticket to ride.
- $29/per person (includes soft drink) Note: This is for pre-purchase dining only. Tickets to ride are additional.
- 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.
Dates of Service
Sunday, March 15 through Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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 travelers and 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.
