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Arkansas-Missouri Railroad announces Watermelon Crawl in July schedule

On the month's first ride, Springdale-to-Van Buren riders can buy one ticket and get another half-price.
Credit: Arkansas-Missouri Railroad

ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas-Missouri Railroad is back with a full schedule and a special deal this July — a Watermelon Crawl. 

Established in 1986, the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad has offered multiple holiday-themed, round-trip, tourist rides across the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas.

The excursion train ride is a major tourist attraction for visitors and locals alike who are interested in taking a ride around the area with scenic views of the Boston Mountains.

This July, the railroad is offering only round-trip train rides with one special deal. On the month's first ride, Springdale-to-Van Buren riders can buy one ticket and get another half-price. In the spirit of summer, passengers will be served watermelon. 

Here's the full July schedule: 

  • July 2: Springdale to Van Buren at 8 a.m. (Watermelon Crawl) and Van Buren to Winslow at 11 a.m.
  • July 6: Springdale to Van Buren at 8 a.m. and Van Buren to Winslow at 11 a.m.
  • July 9: Springdale to Winslow at 12 p.m.
  • July 13: Van Buren to Winslow at 11 a.m.
  • July 17: Springdale to Winslow at 11 a.m.
  • July 20: Springdale to Van Buren at 8 a.m. and Van Buren to Winslow at 11 a.m.
  • July 27: Springdale to Van Buren at 8 a.m. and Van Buren to Winslow at 11 a.m.

For more information, and to get tickets, visit the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad website here.

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