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 and … [Read more...]
Scenic Rails & Utah Tales: A Day Trip on the Heber Valley Railroad
The Heber Valley Historic Railroad is Utah's only operating heritage railroad and a popular family-friendly attraction in Heber City, about 45 minutes east of Salt Lake City. The train's route covers 16 miles between Heber Valley and Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. This scenic railroad takes you on a … [Read more...]
New Mexico’s Best Kept Secret: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is one 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 route, the 10,022-foot-high … [Read more...]
Visiting Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, California Gold Country
California history comes alive at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, where the unique architecture of its buildings along Main Street is a testament to the past. The park has preserved a still-functioning steam locomotive repair and maintenance facility, with parts dating back to 1897. Once a town … [Read more...]
California State Railroad Museum Old Town Sacramento
The California State Railroad Museum is in the historic Sacramento, California district. It is an intriguing museum that can easily occupy a whole day of exploration. The Museum boasts an impressive collection of locomotives and passenger cars of various sizes and types. The Museum is a Smithsonian … [Read more...]
Discover the Best Day Trips from Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada, is ideally situated for various day trip options. To the west, you can explore the pine forests, alpine meadows, lakes, and flowing streams of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. To the east, the Great Basin features wide-open spaces, dry landscapes, and sagebrush plains. In and around … [Read more...]
Scenic Splendor: A Journey Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad
Experience a fantastic journey aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad as it travels through the breathtaking Verde Canyon. This historic train operates a 40-mile round trip between Clarkdale, Arizona, and the ghost town of Perkinsville. The railroad features a depot, headquarters, and a railway museum in … [Read more...]
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Colorado (Closed)
The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad has ceased operations and is seeking new ownership. The information below pertains to past train rides.Enjoy Colorado's only mountaintop concert and train venue aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. The heritage railway begins in Alamosa and journeys through La … [Read more...]
Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Oakdale California
The Sierra Railroad Dinner Train in Oakdale, California, is no longer operating. The service, which began in 1999, offered scenic dining experiences with themed trips like murder mystery shows, beer trains, and wine-tasting excursions, typically lasting around 2.5 to 3 hours. The train departed from … [Read more...]
Day Trip Campo Train Museum Pacific Southwest Railway
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum is located in Campo, California. The train museum is off the beaten path, but it's worth a visit. The Museum is situated on the grounds of what was formerly Camp Lockett. The gymnasium building of the camp is now the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum car shop. At the … [Read more...]
Day Trip to South Coast Railroad Museum: An Historic Journey
The South Coast Railroad Museum in Goleta, California, is a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts, history lovers, and families. Located at 300 N. Los Carneros Road, the museum features the historic Goleta Depot, a preserved Southern Pacific Railroad station built in 1901 and listed on the … [Read more...]
Goldfield Ghost Town Day Trip: Apache Junction, Arizona
Goldfield Ghost Town, situated in Apache Junction, Arizona, is an excellent destination for a day trip, combining Old West charm with family-friendly activities. This historic town, founded in 1893 after gold was discovered in the area, is situated in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains. This … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Angels Flight: A Historic Railway in Los Angeles
Angels Flight Railway is a historic funicular railway located in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. The railway connects Hill Street at the bottom (near Grand Central Market) with California Plaza at the top, offering a convenient alternative to climbing the steep stairs … [Read more...]
Day Trip: Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Journey
Colorado is home to the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a heritage railroad between the towns of Durango and Silverton. This railroad has been designated a National Historic Landmark and a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. It primarily serves tourists, offering breathtaking views of … [Read more...]
Day Trip on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Traveling Through History
The Virginia Truckee Railroad offers visitors two trip options: the short line from Virginia City or Carson City to Virginia City Round Trip. Most visitors take the 35-minute journey from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back. If you have more time, the 24-mile round trip from Carson City is the best … [Read more...]