Train Rides Explorer lists 6 train rides in Nevada. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Discovery Children's Museum Train (Las Vegas) is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Las Vegas, NV. The ride lasts Self-guided, costs ~$15 for adults and ~$15 (ages 1+) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Interactive train exhibit at the Discovery Children's Museum in Las Vegas. Kids can climb aboard a real locomotive cab, ring the bell, and explore train mechanics. The museum has 3 floors of hands-on STEAM exhibits. Air-conditioned indoor fun away from the Strip.
Eureka & Palisade Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Eureka, NV. The ride lasts ~30 min, costs ~$10–$15 for adults and ~$8–$10 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic mining railroad in central Nevada. Short scenic excursions through the Eureka mining district. Locomotive displays and historic depot. Combine with a visit to the Eureka Opera House and Sentinel Museum. Remote but beautiful high desert scenery.
Nevada Northern Railway is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Ely, NV. The ride lasts 1.5 hours (shorter rides available), costs ~$35–$85 for adults and ~$15–$50 (4-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child, under 3).
One of the best preserved historic railroad sites in US. Operates steam and diesel on original trackage. Yard tours, cab rides, photo specials available. Ghost train and Star Train special events. Historic depot. Very authentic experience.
Nevada Southern Railroad Museum (Boulder City) is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Boulder City, NV. The ride lasts ~30 min train ride, costs ~$12 (train + museum) for adults and ~$8 (train + museum, 2-11) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Operating historic railroad museum near Las Vegas. Authentic steam and diesel train rides. Inexpensive and close to Hoover Dam. Day out with Thomas events. Very toddler-friendly with shaded picnic areas.
Nevada State Railroad Museum (Carson City) is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Carson City, NV. The ride lasts ~20 min train ride, museum 1-2 hr, costs ~$8 (museum), ~$5 train ride for adults and ~$4 (museum), ~$3 train ride (under 18) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
State railroad museum with historic rolling stock and operating train rides. Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment. Inexpensive. Very kid-friendly with special events. Model trains. Located near the capitol.
Virginia and Truckee Railroad is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Virginia City / Gold Hill, NV. The ride lasts ~35 min, costs ~$20–$30 for adults and ~$10–$15 (5-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child, under 5).
Famous historic V&T Railroad between Virginia City and Gold Hill. Steam locomotives. Beautiful views of the historic Comstock Lode mining region. Short but scenic ride. Combine with Virginia City historic town visit.
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