The Sacramento River Fox Train runs from West Sacramento 10 miles to the outskirts of Woodland and back. The Train starts at the edge of the Sacramento River and then travels through fertile farmland for five miles before it reverses back to the train depot. Pulled by a diesel locomotive, the … [Read more...]
Griffith Park & Southern Railroad: A Miniature Train Adventure
The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad opened in 1948 and has been a family favorite since that day. Your journey begins at the Los Feliz passenger station, where you purchase train tickets. The trip aboard the miniature train is about a mile long and takes 15 minutes to complete. The train … [Read more...]
Skunk Train Day Trip Northern California Train Ride
Skunk Train-Fort Bragg, California Northern California's Skunk Train at Fort Bragg is a 100-year-old rail line operated by the Mendocino Railway as a tourist attraction. The rail line runs 40 miles from Fort Bragg to Willits on US Highway 101. The train journey includes several bridges, … [Read more...]
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Colorado
The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad has ceased operations and is seeking new ownership. The information provided below pertains to the train rides in the past. Enjoy Colorado's only mountaintop concert and train venue aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. The heritage railway begins in Alamosa and … [Read more...]
Oakland Zoo Day Trip Affordable Family Fun
The Oakland Zoo provides various educational programs and activities for children throughout the year, making it an ideal destination for science field trips, family outings, and thrilling birthday celebrations. First opened in 1922, the Bay Area's award-winning Oakland Zoo is a beautiful blend … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon Railway Day Trip Arizona
Travel back in time aboard the Grand Canyon Railway as it ferries passengers to one of the most stunning natural sites in the world, the mighty Grand Canyon. Dating back a century to the 1800s when the train came into existence as a means of hauling ore from one of the nearby mines, the owners were … [Read more...]
Cripple Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad Colorado
If you're looking for an outstandingly scenic journey through Colorado's hills and valleys, a ride on the historic Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad is a perfect destination. Located within the Cripple Creek Historic District and a designated National Historic Landmark, the Creek … [Read more...]
Royal Gorge Route Railroad Colorado
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is located in Canon City, Colorado. The train travels through the scenic Royal Gorge on a two-hour-long excursion. This train trip is regarded as America's most spectacular railroad journey. There is no doubt that this is a truly unforgettable experience of incredible … [Read more...]
Western Railway Museum Suisun City Day Trip
The Western Railway Museum allows visitors to ride historic streetcars and interurban electric trains from all over California and other western states. Streetcars loop the shaded picnic grounds. Interurban cars run over the restored main line of the old Sacramento Northern Railway. With over 50 … [Read more...]
Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad Day Trip
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...]