Glimpse beautiful autumn colors in the Tennessee River Valley by train.

With its mountains and river gorges, its no wonderChattanooga, Tennessee, is known as the Scenic City.

This southeastern Tennessee town offers an exquisite landscape to explore and savor.

Tennessee Valley railroad museum Chattanooga TN

Credit: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Seeing thefall season by trainin Chattanooga lets you journey through landscapes not easily accessed by other forms of travel.

This train experience operates year-round.

This option begins with a 75-minute high tea service in the second-floor viewing room of Chattanoogas Grand Junction Station.

A dad and his young son look out a train window in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Peek Chattanooga’s autumn forests on the Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride.Credit:Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

This train option is available from mid-February through late October.

Along the way, passengers are surrounded by stunning views of colorful autumn peaks and valleys throughout the region.

The Tea in the Depot Experience with Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga

Add a high tea service to your fall train ride in Chattanooga.Credit:Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

A dining car on a train in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Pair your fall train ride with a fine dining experience through Chattanooga.Credit:Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

The historic Choo Choo in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Depart from Chattanooga’s historic depot for a fall train adventure to Chickamauga, Georgia.Credit:VisitChattanooga.com

A train in Chattanooga, Tennessee, owned by Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

For the best fall views, board Chattanooga’s Summerville Steam Special to Georgia.Credit:Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

The Incline Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee, travels up Lookout Mountain

The Incline Railway offers beautiful autumn views with the thrill of a steep climb.Credit:Incline Railway/Southern Highlands Attractions

The exterior of a restored train car for lodging at The Hotel Chalet in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Stay in a restored 1920s or 1960s Pullman train carriage in Chattanooga at The Hotel Chalet.Credit:Matt Kisiday for The Hotel Chalet