A fantastic trip on the Cumbres & Toltec scenic railroad, with narrow guage steam locomotives from c. 1900 and old time cars. It is the highest and longest coal-fired steam narrow guage, reaching above 10,000 feet in altitude in the high country along the New Mexico-Colorado border.
The all-day trip is sure to interest even the most jaded teenager. A stop for lunch in a high altitude setting allows time to look at the alpine flowers.
The area if far from 5-star hotels and city amenities, which adds to the experience.