Train Rides Explorer lists 13 train rides in Michigan. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Binder Park Zoo Express (Battle Creek) is a toddler-friendly zoo ride in Battle Creek, MI. The ride lasts ~15 min, costs Included w/ zoo admission (~$17) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission (~$14 ages 2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Narrated train ride through Binder Park Zoo's Wild Africa section — see giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. 433-acre zoo with a focus on conservation. The train is a highlight of the visit. Also has a carousel, camel rides, and a children's petting zoo. Great family value.
Coopersville and Marne Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Coopersville, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad in Coopersville, Michigan offering scenic train rides through Ottawa County farmlands. Features vintage diesel locomotives and special holiday event trains.
Huckleberry Railroad is a toddler-friendly steam ride in Flint, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A narrow-gauge steam train ride at Crossroads Village in Flint, Michigan. The 40-minute ride passes through woodlands and around Mott Lake.
John Ball Zoo Train (Grand Rapids) is a toddler-friendly zoo ride in Grand Rapids, MI. The ride lasts ~5-10 min, costs Included w/ zoo admission (~$14) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission (~$10 ages 2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Small gauge train ride at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. 31-acre zoo with 200+ species. The train is popular with toddlers and young children. Also has a children's petting zoo, playground, and educational wildlife shows. Inexpensive family outing in western Michigan.
Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Lake Linden, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad in Michigan's Upper Peninsula offering train rides along Torch Lake. Features views of the Keweenaw Peninsula copper country.
Little River Railroad is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Coldwater, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad in Coldwater, Michigan offering steam train rides through southern Michigan. Features restored steam locomotives on select dates.
Michigan Transit Museum is a toddler-friendly scenic, streetcar and museum train ride in Mt. Clemens, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Mount Clemens, Michigan featuring historic transit vehicles. Offers trolley rides and train excursions through Macomb County.
Neo Wilson Memorial Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Mio, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad offering train rides in southeast Michigan. Features vintage diesel locomotives and special events throughout the season.
Quincy and Torch Lake Cog Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic and unique train ride in Hancock, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A unique cog railway experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Climbs through copper mining country near Hancock with scenic views of Torch Lake.
Southern Michigan Railroad Society is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Clinton, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad in Clinton, Michigan offering train rides through the Irish Hills region. Features vintage equipment and seasonal excursion trains.
Steam Railroading Institute is a toddler-friendly steam and museum train ride in Owosso, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Owosso, Michigan dedicated to preserving steam locomotive technology. Home to Pere Marquette 1225, one of the largest operating steam locomotives in the US.
Timbertown Railway at Michigan's Adventure is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Muskegon, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A train ride through Michigan's Adventure amusement park in Muskegon. Offers a relaxing ride through the park grounds, great for families with young children.
Weiser Railroad is a toddler-friendly miniature ride in Dearborn, MI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A miniature train ride in Weiser State Park, Michigan offering short loops through woodland scenery. Perfect for toddlers and young families.
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