Train Rides Explorer lists 8 train rides in Kentucky. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Train is a toddler-friendly scenic and miniature train ride in Clermont, KY. The ride lasts ~10 min, costs ~$5 per ride (+ $10/vehicle park entry) for adults and ~$5 per ride for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Miniature train ride at Bernheim Arboretum, a 16,000-acre forest and sculpture park. The train runs on select weekends. Also has a children's play garden, the famous 'Forest Giants' sculptures, and hiking trails. Great family day trip from Louisville (30 min away).
Big South Fork Scenic Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Stearns, KY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky. Offers a 2-hour round trip through rugged gorges and forested mountains.
Bluegrass Railroad and Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Versailles, KY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A railroad museum in Versailles, Kentucky offering train rides through the heart of horse country. Features historic locomotives from the Bluegrass region.
Kentucky Railway Museum is a toddler-friendly steam, scenic and museum train ride in New Haven, KY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in New Haven, Kentucky offering train rides through the countryside. Features one of the oldest operating steam locomotives in the United States.
Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation (For C&O 2716 excursion trips) is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Ravenna, KY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A non-profit dedicated to restoring and operating Chesapeake & Ohio steam locomotive 2716. Offers excursion trips and educational programs about steam railroading.
Louisville Zoo Express is a toddler-friendly zoo ride in Louisville, KY. The ride lasts ~10-15 min, costs Included w/ zoo admission (~$17) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission (~$12 ages 3-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Safari train ride at the Louisville Zoo. Narrated tour through the zoo's 134 acres featuring 1,700+ animals. The train passes by the African veldt, polar bear exhibit, and other habitats. Also has a carousel and children's playground. Top family attraction in Kentucky.
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train (Between Bardstown station and Limestone Springs) is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Bardstown, KY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A dinner train experience through Kentucky's bourbon country. Offers gourmet meals in vintage dining cars with views of horse farms and limestone springs.
Newport Aquarium Train (Newport on the Levee) is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Newport, KY. The ride lasts Self-guided, costs Included w/ aquarium admission (~$25) for adults and Included w/ aquarium admission (~$18 ages 3-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
The Newport Aquarium has a small train car kids can explore. The aquarium features shark tunnels, penguins, and interactive touch pools. Located at Newport on the Levee entertainment complex. Also has a small outdoor train ride area for kids nearby at the Levee.
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