State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 9 train rides in Wisconsin. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
East Troy Electric Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic and streetcar train ride in East Troy, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage electric railway in East Troy, Wisconsin offering scenic trolley rides through the Kettle Moraine countryside.
Henry Vilas Zoo Express (Madison) is a toddler-friendly zoo ride in Madison, WI. The ride lasts ~5-10 min, costs FREE admission; train ~$3–$4 for adults and FREE admission; train ~$3–$4 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
FREE zoo admission — one of only a handful nationwide. Small children's train ride at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. 28-acre zoo with 600+ animals. The train is very inexpensive. Also has a carousel, children's zoo, and playground. Excellent budget-friendly family activity.
Kenosha Streetcar is a toddler-friendly streetcar ride in Kenosha, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage streetcar line in Kenosha, Wisconsin connecting downtown to the lakefront. Operates restored vintage trolleys.
Lumberjack Steam Train is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Laona, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A steam train ride at the Wisconsin Dells offering a 1-hour journey through forests. Features a historic steam locomotive with lumber history narration.
Mid-Continent Railway Museum is a toddler-friendly steam, scenic and museum train ride in North Freedom, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in North Freedom, Wisconsin featuring historic steam locomotives. Offers train rides through the scenic Baraboo Hills.
Milwaukee County Zoo Safari Train is a toddler-friendly zoo ride in Milwaukee, WI. The ride lasts ~15 min, costs Included w/ zoo admission (~$18) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission (~$15 ages 3-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Narrated Safari Train at the Milwaukee County Zoo, operating since the 1950s. The train travels past the North America and Africa exhibits. 190-acre zoo with 2,000+ animals. Also has a carousel, sea lion show, and children's zoo. One of Wisconsin's premier family attractions.
National Railroad Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Green Bay, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
National Railroad Museum, Ashwaubenon (includes a small rail loop)
Riverside and Great Northern Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic and miniature train ride in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A 15-inch gauge miniature railroad in Wisconsin Dells offering rides through woodland scenery. One of the oldest miniature railways in the US.
Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Spooner, WI. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A dinner train and excursion service in Spooner, Wisconsin offering scenic rides through northern Wisconsin.
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