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...]
Day Trip Campo Train Museum Pacific Southwest Railway
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum is located in Campo, California. The train museum is a little off the beaten path but worth a visit. The museum is located on the grounds of what used to be Camp Lockett. The gymnasium building of the camp is now the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum car shop. On … [Read more...]
25 Places To Ride Trains in Northern California
Enjoy our list of exciting list of train rides in Northern California. The list includes tourist railroads, dinner train rides, steam train excursions, kids trains, and railway museums that offer train rides. We might have missed out on some Northern California train rides. If you know of any, big … [Read more...]
South Coast Railroad Museum Goleta Day Trip
South Coast Railroad Museum is located in Goleta, California, a few miles north of Santa Barbara. The 1901 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot was originally located about two miles west of its current location. Boarded up and closed in 1973, the Goleta Valley Historical Society took up the task of … [Read more...]
Day Trip on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Traveling Through History
The Virginia Truckee Railroad offers visitors three trip options. Two short lines and one all-day train excursion. Most visitors take the 35-minute journey from Virginia to Gold Hill. If you have more time, the 24-mile round trip from Carson City is definitely the best choice. Please sit back and … [Read more...]