Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad is an exciting 4-mile railroad excursion near Yosemite Park's south gate on Highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives hauled massive log trains through the Sierra Mountains. Where mighty loggers felled, the timber and flumes carried lumber to the … [Read more...]
Goldfield Ghost Town Arizona Day Trip
Goldfield Ghost Town is situated in Apache Junction in the shadows of the Superstition Mountains. The city was founded in 1893 after the discovery of gold in the surrounding area. Goldfield boasted a population of about 4000 residents at the height of the gold rush. Like most gold rush towns, the … [Read more...]
Travel Town Train Museum Griffith Park Day Trip
Travel Town Train Museum was dedicated on December 14, 1952, and has delighted railroad fans of all ages. One of the most popular attractions in Travel Town is the miniature train that circles the Museum. Visitors can view a collection of locomotives, cabooses, passenger cars, and motor cars from … [Read more...]
Folsom City Zoo Day Trip With a Fun Train Ride
The Folsom City Zoo is smaller than most zoos but has various animals to see and a fun train to ride. There is a surprising assortment of animals housed at the Folsom City Zoo. Most of these critters are orphaned, seized, or relinquished and cannot be released into the wild. View everything from … [Read more...]
Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Oakdale California
Day-trippers report that the Sierra Railroad is no longer in operation. Rail cars and a locomotive are on loan to the Napa Valley wine train. Travelers journeying through California's Central Valley looking for a unique dining experience should check out the Sierra Railroad Dinner … [Read more...]
Heber Valley Historic Railroad Utah
Utah is home to the historic Heber Valley Railroad, one of Heber Valley’s most popular attractions. Covering 16 miles between Heber Valley and Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, this scenic railroad takes you on a ride to the edge of Deer Creek Reservoir. The round-trip excursion lasts about three hours … [Read more...]
Angels Flight Railway Los Angeles Day Trip
Angels Flight Railway is one of the City of Angel's unique attractions. Located in downtown Los Angeles, Angels Flight Railway offers a quick and exciting “tour” at a fantastic price. If you visit the Bunker Hill area or the Museum of Contemporary Art, you must try the railway. One of Los … [Read more...]
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Day Trip Los Gatos
All aboard! Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad is a fun, budget-friendly mini-adventure for kids and kids at heart. Located inside Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos, California, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad is just a short drive from San Jose. A historic, one-third-scale railroad offers rides on both steam … [Read more...]
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Colorado is home to the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a 3 feet wide heritage railroad that operates between Durango and Silverton. Designated as a National Historic Landmark and a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, the 45-mile ride on this historic railroad is a must when you’re in … [Read more...]
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Opens Memorial Day Weekend The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad are some of America's most scenic train rides. The train takes passengers on a 64-mile long day trip from Chama in New Mexico to Antonito in Colorado. Interestingly, the railroad's name comes from two geological features along the … [Read more...]
Verde Canyon Railroad Clarkdale Arizona
On board, the Verde Canyon Railroad, take a fantastic journey through the stunning Verde Canyon. This historic train runs between Clarkdale, Arizona, and the ghost town of Perkinsville on a 40-mile round trip. With its depot, headquarters, and railway museum in Clarksdale, the Verde Canyon Railroad … [Read more...]
Nevada Northern Railway Museum Day Trip
Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is a functional historic railroad and museum. A visit to this museum will let you see a real working 19th-century steam locomotive in all its grit and glory. Ely has a long history of rail dating back to the early 1900s. Both freight and passenger trains served the … [Read more...]
Sonoma Train Town Day Trip
Sonoma Train Town Day Trip Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Sonoma Train Town has entertained locals and travelers since the late 1960s. Just 13 miles west of Napa and about an hour north of San Francisco, this charming amusement park is a perfect day trip for grade school children and … [Read more...]
Colorado Day Trips For a Weekend Adventure
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Durango and Silverton Railroad takes passengers on a 45-mile journey through Colorado's San Juan Mountains. The train ride offers a step back into the history of southwestern Colorado, coupled with unforgettable views from every window of the … [Read more...]
Roaring Camps Railroads Day Trip Santa Cruz California
Roaring Camps Railroad is a beautiful day trip the family can enjoy, from grandparents to little ones. If you are in the Santa Cruz Area, put this special train on your to-do list. Roaring Camp features two train trips. The Redwood Forest Steam train ride and the longer Santa Cruz Beach ride from … [Read more...]