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CORN MAZE & MINE TRAIN: A Great Way to Kick Off the Fall Season!

AND THE WINNER IS...

By Elizabeth Moglia Jackson September 23, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRYS F. FROM CHATHAM FOR WINNING 4 TICKETS TO THE CORN MAZE & MINE TRAIN.  Read more about this fun excursion below:

The first day of Autumn is this Thursday, and our friends at The Delaware River Railroad Excursions have a great way to "ride" into the new season.  Their Corn Maze Train Excursion allows you to view the fall foliage as you ride an old time steam train along the scenic Delaware River, and then go on a grand adventure by taking their Corn Maze challenge! The train stops right at this remarkable, man-made creation, where getting lost is half the fun and your goal is to make it to each of 12 check points inside. It's a one of a kind, bigger than life, a-MAZ-ing experience!

After the Corn Maze you can also tour The Ol' Susquehanna Mine, an original mine shaft and pan for real gem stones which you can take home.
Each person is given a bag of mining ore and you may find up to 11 ounces of gemstones in a single bag (which may include amethyst, rubies, rose quartz, emeralds, crystals, and an arrowhead!)  All gems are of high quality and may be suitable for cutting, polishing, and mounting
Gemstone Panning is a great activity for all ages.  Participants may find up to 11 ounces of gemstones in a single bag which may include amethyst, rubies, rose quartz, emeralds, crystals, and an arrowhead.  All gems are of high quality and may be suitable for cutting, polishing, and mounting. - See more at: http://prmediarelease.com/corn-maze-and-mine-train-comes-to-phillipsburg/#sthash.oyC7T1Rh.AST3Sc2R.dpuf
.  My family and I did this last year and the kids still have their bag of gem stones, and they learned a lot about New Jersey mines!

If you take the ride down to the Corn Maze and Mine Train I advise you to take your time, pack a lunch, and enjoy the surroundings.  At the station they have a shaded picnic grove with more activities, and the kids can play in the 30-foot bouncy cow! 
Whenever my family and I have visited The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, we really feel like we took a mini-vacation because it’s always a beautiful and unique experience.

The Corn Maze and Mine Train runs every weekend until the end of October.  You can also purchase some extra adventures such as the Warren County Winery Train. Check out all your options at The Delaware River Railroad Excursions by clicking here.


Ticket information:
CORN MAZE & MINE TRAIN
Tickets Range from: $10 - $20  for children, $17 - $30 for adults
Depending on activities selected.

Tickets Available at www.877trainride.com
Phone: 877train-ride.

Delaware River Railroad Excursions
99 Elizabeth Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865