Railroad and Village

Conway Scenic Railroad and village

Trains leave the 1874 station beside Schouler Park. Choose the one-hour Valley Train for an easy village day or the longer Mountaineer for Crawford Notch scenery.

Choose the excursion

The Valley Train leaves time for town; the Mountaineer fills most of a day

Conway Scenic Railroad departures start at the 1874 North Conway station. Schouler Park and Main Street are nearby, so the shorter excursion can sit between coffee, lunch, and a village walk without another long drive.

The Valley Train is the shorter family choice — about an hour and roughly 11 miles round trip through the valley. The Mountaineer is the scenery-first choice, typically a 4- to 4.5-hour round trip through the Mount Washington Valley and Crawford Notch, with Saco River views, viaducts, and rocky notch scenery throughout the ride.

Station to Main Street

The depot, park lawn, and village blocks form one walk

The 1874 station faces the broad lawn of Schouler Park, with Main Street shops and restaurants on the surrounding village blocks. An early arrival leaves time to see the platform and depot exterior, cross the park, and return to the boarding area without moving the car.

After the Valley Train, lunch and the village still fit the same outing. The Mountaineer returns after four or more hours, leaving time for dinner near the station rather than a second ticketed attraction or a long outlet circuit. Published departure and return times determine whether lunch or dinner fits before or after the ride.

Which ride fits

Compare ride length before choosing meals or other tickets

Valley Train

Short, simple, and village-friendly

Choose this for the historic station and a real train ride with time left for Schouler Park, lunch, or the outlet corridor.

Mountaineer

The Crawford Notch scenery day

This longer excursion follows the valley toward Crawford Notch. Keep the hours before and after departure near the station.

Village pairing

Leave time for the station and park

Arrive before boarding, walk Schouler Park, and choose a nearby meal that fits the published departure and return times.

Schedules and nearby options

Railroad timetables, outlet hours, and Cranmore operations

Conway Scenic Railroad publishes each excursion and departure; Settlers Green and Cranmore publish the current hours for the two most common add-ons.

Official scheduleConway Scenic RailroadCurrent excursion schedules, ticket availability, boarding details, and seasonal routes.Shopping blockSettlers Green directoryCurrent stores, property locations, and outlet hours south of the village.Mountain optionCranmore Mountain ResortSkiing, adventure park, dining, and seasonal operations close to town.