Last month, I wrote about 5 Fun Kids-friendly Scenic Train Rides around America. And I realize that 5 is hardly adequate. So today, I would like to share 5 more fun trips that will blow any train-loving kids mind. Well, maybe not but it might make you look cool as a parent.
6. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Colorado – It’s not just a train depot but it’s a living museum. Cumbres & Toltec railroad is built in 1880 and little has changed. It offers spectacular scenic view of southern Rocky Mountain and an example of steam era mountain railroading in North America.
Departure City: Antonito or Chama, CO
Fee: Starting from $74 Adult, $37 Children
Contact: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Tel: 888-CUMBRES
7. Cape Code Central Railroad, Massachusetts – Climb aboard Cape Code Central for a fun family ride and enjoy the view of beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands and lush marshes.
Departure City: Hyannis and Cape Cod Canal, MA
Fee: Starting from $21 Adult, $17 Children
Contact: Cape Cod Central Railroad Tel: 508- 771-3800
8. Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Washington – Enjoy the scenic train ride to the Pacific Northwest and see the Mt. Rainier Valley on a steam train.
Departure City: Mineral, WA
Fee: Starting from $20 Adult, $15 Children
Contact: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Tel: 888-STEAM11
9. Cass Scenic Railroad, West Virginia – Take a journey back in time with Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The town is nestled in the mountains of West Virginia where nothing much changes. Enjoy a fun adventure that is filled with rich histories of the past and unparalleled views of a vast wilderness area.
Departure City: Cass, VA
Fee: Starting from $17 Adult, $12 Children
Contact: Cass Scenic Railroad Tel: 800-CALL WVA
10. Verde Canyon Railroad, Arizona – Ride on one of the finest train ride in Arizona to the remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon. Enjoy the 4-hour picturesque ride with spectacular canyon scenery that perfect for all seasons.
Departure City: Clarkdale, AZ
Fee: Starting from $54.95 Adult, $34.95 Children
Contact: Verde Canyon Railroad Tel: 800-320-0718
The Q Family is a family of 4 with 2 school-aged kids who love to explore as much as their parent.
For cheap and scenic…Here in San Diego the Coaster light rail train runs right along the ocean. My kids love the trip and it is a great way to get around San Diego. If I remember correctly one small child per adult rides free, but do the research on that one.
Roaring Camp in Santa Cruz has beautiful old steam trains that run through the redwoods and to the beach.
I want to go to Verde Canyon in Arizona! That looks spectacular.
holy cow! My child’s now grown, but I have every intention of enjoying these train rides by myself or with the hubby. How did you find all these? Great posts!
Oh wow! the Cape Cod train isn’t too far from us and sounds like fun. We took a train from Boston to Maine a few years ago, and my daughter loved it. It was so scenic and relaxing, so we’d love to do it again :)
@Momisodes: Let me know how you like it when you get a chance to do it. It looks very nice.
@Tammie: It’s perfect for both kids and adults. :) I think I just use my son as an excuse to research on this post. Deep down I want to ride all of them myself.
@Dave&Deb: Doesn’t it look totally amazing?
@Bridget: Thanks for the recommendation in San Diego. Yet another reason that I have to keep writing about train trips. Can’t possibly cover them all. :)
Came across your website when I was looking for a train trip for kids that I had been told about by a friend. It originates in Tampa, Florida and I think that it goes to Lakeland, Florida. Can’t find anything on it though. Help!