Take a Maine Fall Foliage Train Ride on the Leaf Peeper

All aboard for autumn! Maine’s most scenic fall foliage train rides are back this month, so don’t miss your chance to ride through a kaleidoscope of color.

ROAD TRIP IDEA: Take a Fall Foliage Train Ride in Unity, on "The Leaf Peeper"

Leaf peeping is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Maine, and it will be here before you know it.

Just my personal opinion, but fall is my favorite time of year. Crisp days, football, and, of course, amazing foliage. There are people in many parts of the country who don’t get to experience the beauty of the changing seasons in Maine, so I consider myself very lucky.

Celebrating more than 155 years of railroading, the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad offers fun weekend trips from its location in Unity.

Just about every weekend from Memorial Day through the end of the year, they host special events. And if you haven’t had the pleasure of taking a scenic train ride, this is right up your alley. It really is a treat to experience Maine this way.

Nature is putting on a spectacular show of color! Come enjoy the majestic Central Maine landscape from the ease and comfort of vintage railcars. The train departs from Unity Station, offering views of Lake Winnecook, the Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and the forests and wetlands around Burnham.

Leaf-peeping season won’t last long, so you won’t want to miss it!

When is it?

This month, on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, there are 10 rides scheduled:

10 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. • 1 p.m. • 2:30 p.m. • 4 p.m.

How much are tickets?

Adults (13+): $26.50

Children (3–12): $15.90

The Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad is located at 212 Depot Street, Unity.

Find out more information on their website