State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 10 train rides in Massachusetts. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Lenox, MA. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A railroad museum in Lenox, Massachusetts offering scenic train rides through the Berkshire Mountains. Features vintage diesel locomotives and seasonal foliage excursions.
Cape Cod Central Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Hyannis, MA. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic dinner train and excursion service on Cape Cod. Offers narrated tours through cranberry bogs, salt marshes, and seaside villages from Hyannis to Sandwich.
Edaville Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Carver, MA. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A family-friendly railroad theme park in Carver, Massachusetts featuring a 2-foot gauge railroad. Offers train rides through cranberry bogs and holiday light displays.
Franklin Park Zoo Train is a toddler-friendly scenic and zoo train ride in Boston, MA. The ride lasts ~5-10 min loop, costs Included w/ zoo admission ($20–25) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission ($14–18 ages 2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Children's train ride within Franklin Park Zoo's farm area. Short loop great for toddlers. Zoo has 72 acres with 1,000+ animals including giraffes, zebras, lions. Indoor tropical forest exhibit good for rainy days. Operated by Zoo New England.
Look Park Steamer Train is a toddler-friendly unique ride in Northampton, MA. The ride lasts ~10-15 min loop, costs ~$5–$7 per ride (+ park admission $5–$7) for adults and ~$5–$7 per ride for children, and children under two ride FREE.
One-mile train ride around Look Memorial Park and Christenson Wildlife Center. Small steam or diesel locomotive pulling open-air cars. Also has pedal boats, mini golf, spray park, playgrounds. Great for full family day out. Park admission separate from train.
Lowell National Historical Park Trolley Line is a toddler-friendly streetcar ride in Lowell, MA. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage streetcar line operating within Lowell National Historical Park. Offers narrated rides through the historic mill district, telling the story of America's Industrial Revolution.
MBTA Mattapan Trolley is a toddler-friendly streetcar ride in Boston, MA. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
Boston's historic PCC streetcar line running from Mattapan to Ashmont. One of the last places in the US to ride original 1940s PCC streetcars in daily transit service.
Nantucket Railroad Museum & Train Ride is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Nantucket, MA. The ride lasts ~30-45 min, costs ~$10–$15 for adults and ~$5–$10 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Small heritage train and railroad museum on Nantucket Island. Short narrow-gauge demonstration rides. Historical exhibits about the Nantucket Railroad (1881–1917). Requires ferry to reach island (1hr from Hyannis, $40-80 round trip). Combine with beach day.
Old Sturbridge Village Train Ride is a toddler-friendly steam and museum train ride in Sturbridge, MA. The ride lasts ~10-15 min loop, costs Included w/ village admission ($30–38) for adults and Included w/ village admission ($10–16 ages 4-17) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Narrow-gauge train ride through 200-acre living history museum. 1.5-mile loop past mills, farm, and village buildings. Steam locomotive (seasonal). Part of larger experience with 59 antique buildings, costumed interpreters, and hands-on 1830s activities. Very toddler-friendly.
Stone Zoo Train is a toddler-friendly zoo and miniature train ride in Stoneham, MA (near Boston), MA. The ride lasts ~5-10 min loop, costs Included w/ zoo admission ($18–23) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission ($12–16 ages 2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Miniature train ride for children within Stone Zoo. Compact 26-acre zoo easily walkable for families. Features jaguars, snow leopards, flamingos, and a children's petting zoo. Operated by Zoo New England. Train may be seasonal — call ahead to confirm.
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