Tourist Railroads, Train Museums & Scenic Train Excursions
Explore scenic train rides, tourist railroads and museums by state in our train directory.
Alabama
Take a nostalgic journey on the Shelby & Southern Narrow Gauge Steam Railroad at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, enjoying vintage steam locomotive rides past sights like Shiner’s Holler and the Gandy Dancer Gold Mine, with a respectful nod to Casey Jones. Learn More
Experience a nostalgic journey on the Calera & Shelby Railroad, riding restored open-air and vintage coaches pulled by a historic diesel-electric locomotive on a section of the former 1891 L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad. Learn More
Join the North Alabama Railroad Museum’s scenic excursions from April through December, traveling 10 miles roundtrip on the historic Huntsville Branch of the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway, featuring vintage ALCo locomotives and classic passenger coaches. Learn More
Wales West in Silverhill offers two train ride attractions—narrow gauge and grand scale—perfect for all ages, with seasonal rides to destinations like The North Pole and the Pumpkin Patch, featuring characters like The Easter Bunny and Halloween Monsters. Learn More
Alaska
Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska with the Alaska Railroad, a Class II line connecting Seward to Fairbanks, passing through Anchorage and Denali National Park. Learn More
Ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, built during the Klondike Gold Rush, and enjoy stunning mountain, glacier, and tunnel views from vintage rail cars on Alaska’s most popular shore excursion – with service from Skagway, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Learn More
Arizona
The historic Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon, offering an entertaining ride with western musicians and cowboy characters on vintage rail cars. Steam locomotives operated on select dates. Learn More
The Verde Canyon Railroad offers a 4-hour, 20-mile heritage journey between Clarkdale and Perkinsville, combining vintage charm with modern comforts as you explore 110 years of history. Learn More
Arkansas
Step back in time with a train ride from Eureka Springs, featuring a 1940s diesel locomotive, steam exhibits, an operational turntable, and luxury dining aboard the 1920s Eurekan Dining Car. Learn More
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad offers nostalgic passenger train journeys through the Arkansas River Valley and Ozark Mountains in refurbished antique coaches, reviving the Golden Age of Travel. Learn More