Wine & Cheese Train
Strasburg Rail Road
All aboard at the Strasburg Rail Road for regional wines and cheese from Town Clock Cheese Shoppe in Gap, PA. On the return trip you can select your favorite wine from the samplings, take in the scenery, and enjoy more fruit and cheese. Beer is also available for an additional cost.
Legacy of Sleepy Hollow
Strasburg Rail Road
Discover the true Legacy of Sleepy Hollow, only at the Strasburg Rail Road! The greatest ghost story ever told did not tell us the whole story. Join Isabel Crane, the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Ichabod Crane, as she takes you on a frightful journey filled with sword fights, ghosts, and a centuries-old curse surrounding her family.
Christmas Trains
Strasburg Rail Road
Hop onboard Santa's Paradise Express, Night Before Christmas Train, the Christmas Tree Train, Santa's Christmas Trolley, or the Christmas Caboose Charter to ring in the holiday season!
Santa's Surprise Train
Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
Santa visits with gifts for the children on board (infant through age 11). Bring a camera for pictures with Santa! Snack concessions are available on board.
Strasburg Rail Road
Did you know that Lancaster County is home to America’s oldest operating railroad? Strasburg Rail Road was founded in 1832 and is still running today. Visitors can enjoy a 45-minute train ride through the picturesque farmland in Presidential, first-class, coach, and open-air cars. Once you are back at the station children can explore and play on pint-sized Pufferbelly and Cranky Cars. Throughout the year special events like Thomas, wine & cheese trains, trivia night trains, Santa’s Paradise, Christmas Tree Train, Night Before Christmas Trains, and other events are held. Be sure to check the railroad’s website for more information on events and tickets to these popular, themed rides.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
At this hands-on museum, train enthusiasts can sit in an engineer’s seat, explore a caboose, experience a turn-of-the-century passenger station, and inspect a 62-ton locomotive from underneath. With more than 100 historic locomotives and vintage railroad cars, the Museum is Pennsylvania’s premier museum of railroading and offers a world-class collection in addition to an education center and working restoration shop. True history lovers can even review their library and archives by appointment. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has several themed days throughout the year like Reading Railroad Days, 1940s Swing Dance, Trains & Troops, and more! Dates and more information on these special events can be found on their website.
Check out the Whistle Stop Shop at the museum for some train memorabilia.
Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad
Enjoy an 11-mile train ride along the Swatara Creek and learn the history of the surrounding area. This 75-minute ride through the Swatara Creek Valley offers live narration and singalongs as well as special events like the Easter Bunny Express, Chicken BBQ Specials, Mother’s Day Special Dinner, Civil War Train Rides, and more! The original railroad company was founded in 1888 and was used by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad until 1976.
Choo Choo Barn- Traintown, U.S.A.®
Experience one of America’s largest, most engaging custom model train displays. With more than 1,700 square feet of special model train display, 22 operating trains, and over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles this display is sure to impress you. The layout represents many scenes traditionally found around Lancaster County. Such as Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, the Strasburg Rail Road, and even an authentic Amish barn raising. If you are visiting during the holiday season, stop by to see if you can find all the hidden Santas in the display.
Red Caboose Motel
If you find there is too much to do in one day, why not stay the night in your own train car? At the Red Caboose Motel you can choose from 38 cabooses, a baggage car, and a mail car to sleep in. All cars are decorated in schemes of America’s most favorite railroads.
Loose Caboose Campground
Your family will love their playground and look around the real train car on the property. They are also pet-friendly.
Cafe 1832
After your ride aboard the historic Strasburg Rail Road you can eat at their on-site restaurant. This historic atmosphere is the perfect setting for lunch, dinner, or just a quick bite. Under the direction of former Disney Chef and graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Phillip Ponticelli, Café 1832 is family-friendly, featuring a scratch-made menu using fresh ingredients for seasonal dishes including soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner options. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available.
Casey Jones Restaurant
Also located at the Red Caboose visitors can dine at Casey Jones Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an actually Pullman dining car. The menu features many Pennsylvania Dutch favorites for you to enjoy as you watch trains and buggies go by.
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