Cute little place to stop at with a toddler. There is a nice little train ride (different cost from other rides there, more expensive) that is actually decently long, and it even stops for you to get out and explore a mini train town and see some alpacas and goats. They have little gumball type machines that you can buy feed to feed the animals for 25 cents. TrainTown has a few other rides as well, including a toddler-friendly roller coaster! There's also a boat ride that spins and goes from side to side, a carousel, a merry go round, a ferris wheel, and others. Parking was easy to find even though the lot isn't huge. This was surprising to us as we went on a clear Saturday in February. read more

We have taken our train obsessed 4 year old to Traintown many times over the last 2 years. It makes for a nice day trip from the bay area combined with a nice lunch or dinner in Sonoma - hop monk and red grape close by are great! I like this place because they do not have an entry ticket and you can pay per ride. The train ride is fun and you see waterfalls, real and fake animals, bridges etc. Take some quarters as they are handy if your kid wants to feed the animals (the train driver has change as well) Some rides are scarier than they look, so make sure you check before sending your kid. They have kids running the rides and they do a good job - sometimes there aren't enough operators and you have to wait. There isn't a lot of food options there so take snacks if you need them! read more

Yikes I had several friends tell me that this would be a great option for my two toddler boys but I had a pretty miserable experience. Maybe it was exacerbated bc I have two toddler boys, maybe because I decided I'd try to also bring my senior parents, maybe it was because we came on a Saturday after Christmas... and it's normally much better? Be warned / the bad- - The train ride: there was no real line to get on the train ride. People line up but massacre one another to get a seat. We had two attempts (each ride is 20 min so you're waiting in between) and our second one was really bad - a lady pushed my dad so she could get on. We ended up having my parents take my kids with the seats we did get and tried to refund two train tickets because we didn't want to wait another 25+ min and ride with just my husband and I. They wouldn't do it but thankfully the lady behind me was looking for two tickets and bought from me - guess her kindness zeroed out the horrible woman. - The railroad crossing: We witnessed two instances where older women were hit on their heads by the railroad crossing bars. They lacked any type of sound warning ‼ - Antiquated and slow: Overall it just seemed like this place lacked modern systems and efficiency. They had single workers working two separate amusement rides each, creating pauses and delays. Overall I think this also creates safety hazards. The good: - It's a nice set up for kids obsessed with trains (mine are not) - There's enough to entertain kids - ie the rides and trains - It's conveniently located a 5 min drive from downtown Sonoma - There's no admission fee though the train ride is $10 a person (all over 1 year old) and rides cost money (about $20 for a 5 ticket pack) Overall this is a decent and easy kid-friendly option if you're planning a stay in Sonoma but I would not come just for this. read more

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Very cute train town for kids. Vintage buildings and trains to explore. I scenic train ride that lasts quite a while. The food choices are just okay. Would appreciate at least a couple heathy offerings. My kids enjoyed the sweet treats and all the rides. Wait times are not too long either. read more

Came on the first day of Summer weekdays and it was a bust. Half the rides not open or they have workers running two rides one after another causing a backlog of kids wanting to go on the ride. Or they have a sign saying they will be back and then keep moving the time they will be back. It's now 15 min from the time they were to be back. They know they are the only game in town so they can do whatever they want. Also overpriced food. Got a bag of popcorn (about 12 oz) for $5.07. That's insane. Too bad, they have a nice place and they are taking advantage of families time and money. Will need to rethink a return visit. Improve the amount of workers so you have a good customer experience. read more

Without exaggeration, the "boarding" for the train is HORRIBLE! There is NO orderly process of lining up. You do "line up" on the line, but it is actually a chaotic free for all as everyone pushes through to sit in a car while people are still getting off. Once on, you are smooshed in like sardines. Last time, the passenger in front of me was wearing a backpack and it was basically on my lap. It is madness and expensive... so as an adult, honestly unenjoyable. But, I still go because my kid loves trains. The other rides are really nice-- people do line up for those ;) The gift shop is large and well stocked. The round house offers a nice display of engines. The grounds are beautiful and well kept n read more

This is a great little train centered amusement park, perfect for littles. My 8 year old had just as great time as my 3 year old. The train was fine - it rolls through the park, through dark tunnels, and stops at the little miniature town with a petting zoo. Not too many animals, but loved feeding the alpaca! The rides! So fun! They had maybe around 6-7 and they let my 3 year old on, which was unexpected, and he loved it. We did the Scrambler, the Tug Boat, the roller coaster and ferris wheel. We were in and out in about an hour+; which gave us plenty of time to go wine tasting after. Overall, a solid stop. We came earlier in the morning, about 10:30am and it was already crowded, but not packed. While the parking lot was full, there is plenty of street parking. We'd def stop again on our next visit to Sonoma for some ride fun! read more

Sonoma TrainTown Railroad - Traintown - stop halfway thru the railroad ride - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sonoma, California

My family and I visited Sonoma Train Town Railroad for the first time about 7 years ago. This is one of the better family friendly hidden gems in the Sonoma county. We happen to be in the area recently and so I was able to share the experience with my other family members like my parents, brothers, and their families. We arrived on a Labor Day Monday. The train town is located in a nice area in Sonoma close to beautiful downtown Sonoma. There is plenty of accessible parking in the large parking lot. It is free to go in but tickets are required for the amusement park rides and train ride. Unfortunately we did not get to go on any of the other rides, the train is the main attraction so we only bought tickets to ride on that. The train ride is an amazing 20 minute journey through a small forest with tall trees, lagoons, waterfalls, a petting zoo, tunnels, and historic structures. I appreciate that the train ride is suitable for both kids and adults. The petting zoo and duck pond was a pleasant surprise. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Sonoma Train Town Railroad. The staff was friendly and helpful. We need more family friendly establishments like these in the South Bay that both adults and kids will appreciate. If we are ever in the area we hope to be back. read more

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What a cute little semi-amusement park for families with young children! My family and I came here this past weekend to ride the train. It was a 20min train ride with a nice stop in the middle of the ride where you get to explore the animal farm and feed the goats (need to pay $.25 to get the food pebbles) and check out the little town they built in the area. Pretty cool! All the rides required a ticket but there was no admission fee. It cost $4.25 per ride and $9.75 for the train ride. The prices for the rides were for everyone including babies. Those under 12months old were able to ride the train for free. Super fun family event and for families with young children! Just make sure to bring sunblock and fluids for the little ones! No outside food or drinks but they had a food stand that sold snacks and drinks. There was also a toy store with plenty of train toys! Overall, great experience! Check it out! Last weekend for the summer is Aug 10th. read more

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One of the best experiences and places to visit with little ones. The train engine collection itself is adorable and will attract adults and young ones alike. The first favorite was definitely the train ride and the little stop. Our baby absolutely loved the little school at the station. The Alpacas and rabbits the next favorites. The carousel was enjoyed by all of us thrice. The Ferris wheel/ helicopter ride came next. Come with food for your kids since what they offer are only popcorn/pretzel/bruschetta. That's not enough food / options as healthy meal options. But definitely enjoyed them as snacks. We felt the number of restrooms are not enough and we didn't find the diaper changing station. That was disappointing. May be we missed it. Overall plan to spend full day to enjoy most of the rides. We did double rounds of train and helicopter rides too. Will definitely be revisiting with days getting longer and warmer now. Ending our day with little whistle purchase from the gift shop was the perfect way to say good bye. read more

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The perfect little amusement park for kids who love train! We brought our just turned 2 years old toddler here to celebrate his 2nd birthday. Entry is free and rides were $4.95 per person or 5 tickets for $18.95. Def try out the mini roller coaster which was so fun, even for our 14 year old! Pro tips: You will want to prepare some quarters for when the train stops at small animal petting area. You can get feeds for a quarter. There is a water hose next to where the train stops which you can turn on to wash your hands after feeding the animals Have some dollar bills as well for some air hockey by the train station. read more

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Never heard of this place until my mini me suggested it as a family outing with her baby and us. Parking was ok but very busy. Admission is free but rides including the 20 min train road are at a reasonable cost. I wanted to go for the train ride. Mini me and grand baby loved the carousel ride. The train was cute and easy to get into. We all loved the ride and even the little intermission they take you to a little petting zoo with alpacas and goats to feed. There even ducks too. The ride on train back to front of park was nice as you can see all the rides throughout the place. While we did not get to go any other rides as it was getting so hot and unbearable we definitely would come back when grand baby is a bit older but she along with all of us had a great time. read more

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Brought my family hear and my Granddaughter enjoyed herself very much. You can get on different rides by purchasing tickets. The train ride takes you throughout park and a brief stop at the petting zoo where you can feed the animals. They have place for refreshments. I'm glad my Granddaughter enjoyed herself. read more

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This is a really cute, family owned experience that I'd highly recommend if you're coming up to wine country for the weekend with kids. It's a mini amusement park, with no fee for entrance, pay for rides only. The train ride is $9.75 a person, but definitely worth it. It's about a 20 min ride, with a stop in between for the petting zoo and miniature town! The ride is quite pleasant. It's a miniature train that goes through tunnels, lake, trees, etc. The petting zoo has some Alpacas, which you can feed if you please. The miniature town is cute, had various stores, like a grocery store, church, school house, jail, etc. all old school. Big enough where adults can go inside, but feels cute and miniature. They also have a few kiddy rides, including a mini roller coaster, merry go round, airplane, Ferris wheel, etc. It's very nicely done, doesn't feel too "shiny" or "manicured" like Disneyland does. It feels like a truly family owned, nicely kept up. I also really like the gift shop, which has nicely curated train books and train toys! Parking is free, although it does fill up quickly. I'd rec getting there at 9:45am, when it's completely empty, and it opens at 10am. We only needed about 1.5 hours there, and at that point, it was a perfect time to break for lunch! Fantastic little amusement park for the kids, highly recommended. Looks like it's only open for the summer though unfortunately. read more

This is such a fun place! Went here for daughter's first birthday and she loved it! A lot of things to do and see. She was really excited for the train, helicopter and carousel. It was fun for my husband and I too! We came back the following day because it was that much fun. read more

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I just experienced my first Racist experiences at train town by the train driver who is an old man on Sunday 4/19. It was time to board the train I had my baby, little sister and 3 year old son was sitting by himself in front of me. There was a white male and son who was having a tantrum because he didn't want to board the train and they couldn't find a seat and also was having trouble with his son he was kicking and screaming. Train driver came over near us and said sir you need to sit down there was an empty seat behind us and others that he pointed out then suddenly he said who's son is this he need to move. While my son was just sitting down I said he's my son and he doesn't want to move ( mind you there was empty seat behind me) the train driver GRAB MY SON PICKED HIM UP and sat him next to me and said he has no choice but to move. I was in shock and to be honest had no words while people from the back of the train were laughing mind you he could have sat anywhere else or ask anyone else to move. His behavior was not acceptable you do not grab anyone's kid and worse them to move. I have never in my life help so Humiliated. Please watch your staff and educate them on never touching or pick up someone's kid and moving them. The worst racist experience ever. read more

We need more old school American places like this 10/10 would recommend and only 9 bucks to ride the train an go to the petting zoo for 45 mins read more

So much fun and the perfect spot to celebrate a 3rd birthday! We will definitely be back

Good: no admission fee, no parking fee, small place with not a lot of walking involved for grandparents, has a tiny petting zoo that u stop at during the train ride, place to park strollers. The gift shop carries a ton of hotwheel toys and even some polly pockets. Could be improved: older male train conductor is not friendly, not enough staff to run all the rides, only a few bathroom stalls, The ride tickets do add up. I think it was fair considering there's no admission fee. You don't need more than two hours here. It's probably less chaotic on the weekdays. I can't comment on the food since I didn't try it. read more

I was very excited to come to TrainTown with my nephews who absolutely love trains! The admission for TrainTown is free which is a plus but you basically pay for everything else (all the rides). The park itself basically revolves around one train that is about 15-20 mins long and drives around the park and stops at the small animal zoo with some small buildings for kids then after about 10 mins takes off back to the entrance of the park. The entire park itself is very small and only has a few rides. I do wish there were more museums or more things about trains rather than just one single train. The kids liked it and you can spend about 2-3 hours here but the rides can get a bit pricey. Don't have high expectations like you're coming to disneyland or something but if you just expect to have 2-3 hours of fun with kids who like rides, you'll have fun. In Summary: Pros: Free admission and Free parking if you just want to take a look before paying for the rides. The train ride is pretty fun and about 20 mins long. Petting zoo and some small areas for the kids to look at. Great for kids 3-10. Everyone here is very friendly. Also lots of parking. Cons: Rides can get expensive and the park itself is very small. Only a few hours of fun so don't expect to spend all day here. The entire park is basically the main train ride around the park which takes about 20 mins with a stop. Otherwise, there isn't much else to see. read more

We went on a Saturday and arrived around 10:10am. (They open at 10.) There was still plenty of parking when we arrived but you could tell lots of people showed up right as it opened. It's free to enter, but they really get you with the costs of everything once inside. The tickets to ride the train are $9.75 a person and it runs about every 20 minutes. There's quite a few seats on the train, but you kind of need to wait around the area in order to get on a train and get seats. We only needed 5 seats so it was fairly easy to get a spot, but I could see how it would be hard to get seats together if you were in a big group. The train ride is about 20 minutes long with a 7ish minute stop at an area where you can feed animals and see this little town. Make sure that you bring quarters if you want to feed the animals as that's the only way to get food to feed the animals. They also have some carnival like rides, a roller coaster, a carousel, etc. You can buy 5 tickets for $18.75 and most rides are about 1 ticket per person. They also say they don't allow outside food, which I find a little ridiculous for being a place for children. I have kids under 1 so they can only eat specific things, and my toddler wants snacks every 5 minutes so I brought them in and no one said anything. Although there are signs everywhere that say no outside food and drink. I definitely wasn't the only person bringing in my own food. I'm glad we went, but I feel like it was enough of an experience for awhile! read more

Such a cute amusement park here in Sonoma. The train ride is fun for all ages! We brought our 2 year old nieces & they enjoyed the train ride so much but especially loved the little stop at the tiny town! We will definitely be coming back when they are a little older so they can enjoy the other big kid rides. Park entry is free, you just pay for tickets to get on the rides which is pretty cool! read more

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Super fun! but very short staffed. crowded and I had to wait behind people ordering food just to get ride tickets. Wish they had more staff! read more

Saturday, 7/01/2023 - Went to Sonoma Train Town Railroad to check them out. When we were there, it was hot! We picked a hot day to go. Lol. Address is 20264 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476. Upon arrival... Pros 1) there were plenty of parking when we arrived. 2) no entrance fee. The kiosk windows were closed and we saw other people just walk in. 3) there's a few rides for kids. Mine loved the roller coaster. 4) train ride is 20 mins and $9.95 per person. It was a cool train ride. They had it set up nicely. We really enjoyed it. 5) there's one station to buy foods, drinks, and tickets. 6) there's a cute gift shop. 7) staffs were very nice. 8) there's a petting zoo. 9) Thera a cute little old town you get to explore and look inside the house. Cons 1) none! Conclusion We enjoyed this little theme park. It's more for little ones and probably not for teenagers who may want bigger rides. The staffs were very nice. The train ride was fun. Check this place out if you go to Sonoma! https://www.traintown.com/ read more

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My child loves this place. It's the second time we've been here and it definitely did not disappoint! They don't allow outside food and drinks so we didn't bring anything in. I saw employees picking up litter as they noticed it which was good to see. The engineer took time out of his busy day to answer questions that my spouse asked. read more

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Fun amusement park away from the Bay Area and in wine county. Lines are not too bad but you do need to buy tickets for every ride. 20 tickets lasted a good 1-2 hours and the main train takes about 20 minutes too when including feeding the animals. The rides themselves ran for a decent amount of time so my kids had a lot of fun. There's a pretty good pizza spot next door too! read more

My 4-year-old really enjoyed Train Town. Unlike other places, this park does not charge for admission. It's great because grandparents or parents who don't want to go on any rides can enter and accompany you without paying admission. Instead, you buy tickets for the train and individual rides. My daughter loved the small roller coaster, train, and Ferris wheel. There was also plenty of free parking, which is great. They offer food and drinks as well. I would recommend this place for families. read more

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Went with my granddaughter and my son. I basically felt that the place was a hustle. $9.95 to get in including a 6 year old. Had to wait a really long time for the 20 minute train ride which was about 10 minutes long because you stopped at the "petting zoo" where a few unfriendly animals were only interested in the paltry amounts of food that you had to buy, ride tickets were expensive. The rickety roller coaster was fun, we got to the Ferris wheel only to be told that the person in charge had to run another ride nearby. The carousel is very pretty. It was a very short ride and the young man in charge was blissfully unaware the some of the children needed help getting off the horses. The park was packed, not enough staff and getting on the train was chaotic with people pushing to get on before you were safely off. Save your money. read more

This lovingly created venue was a perfect treat for our 3 1/2 year old granddaughter to enjoy on our recent trip to the Bay Area. Dear Hubby and I had been there years ago when our nephews were young. It was on my mind as an option to visit with our little bundle of energy. We met my niece and sister-in-law there, and four adults and one toddler had a blast riding the train through the intriguing landscape and little Western town settings throughout the property. Waterfalls, streams, tunnels, and creatures (live and statues) punctuate the grounds. At the midway point of the ride, the train stops for a visit to a frontier town. Scaled down versions of church, school, firehouse, jail, stores, etc. are the right size for kids to explore. Animals are available to feed - somehow, I was the one who our granddaughter elected to feed a llama so that she could google with delight watching me. Once the train returned to the station, we all went for a carousel ride next. Within the overall setting of the Train Town grounds, it makes for a special ride. The big finish was our wonderful granddaughter piloting a plane on a kids-only ride. We were all encouraging her to pull up on the stick so she could fly high, and she got the hang of it, with a huge smile on her face. Priceless! The staff at Train Town was universally polite, kind, and even patient when our little miss had to look at almost every one of the planes before she decided in which one to ride. Pre-flight check, right? Of course, she wanted to stay longer and ride more, but thankfully, they were getting ready to close, and our tickets were spent. It's not cheap if you have multiple people with you, but for entertaining little ones, it can be worth it to live through their enjoyment. read more

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My kid loves trains, but this isn't worth visiting unless you already live in the area. There's really only one attraction at this park (the main train), and it is SO EXPENSIVE. One ride is $9.75, more than twice the price of Tilden ($4, and Tilden is a longer/nicer ride and there are two trains at that park). Because there's not really anything else to do, we rode the train three times, aka $60 (parent + child) for nothing except a repeat train ride. The amusement park rides are a very long wait because there's not enough staff to run them. Also I initially bought amusement ride tickets instead of train ride tickets and the staff would not exchange them for me -- which is totally the park's right, but part of the reason why I won't be coming back. read more

There was a lack of organization regarding the train line. After more seats were added, passengers who were at the back of the line were seated before those who had been waiting. When I spoke with a staff member, I was told seating was first come, first serve. This is confusing, as there was a sign clearly indicating where the line starts. If the line is not being honored, the signage serves no purpose and creates frustration among passengers. read more

first time to Sonoma trail town railroad over the weekend with the family visiting from SoCal. Hard to find parking if you don't get there early. But tons of street parking otherwise The entry was free and the rides required payment. The store had a lot of great apparel and toys for the kids I especially liked riding the roller coaster with my nieces, just enough thrill for a memorable day! The bathrooms were clean, and there was a lot to do for everyone. There were also vintage chains that you could walk in climb the ladder and sit from the top. Highly recommended for families looking to entertain small children. read more

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The best place to go to be surrounded with people just like you: stressed out and longing for the next nap time! Hehe Kids are in heaven with all these trains/ride! *rollercoaster *actual train rides that stops in a hidden valley where you can feed goats/animals *carousel *spinning planes etc *carnival food *coffee- okay this is for the parents! Train ride are $9, rides cost a ticket so basically $3... but watching your wife pulling your kid off his favorite ride while screaming.. PRICELESS! But in all honesty, check this place out.. it was a great time! read more

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This was my family's first time here and we all had a good time. Entrance is free, but you need to buy tickets for the train and other rides. The train ride was fun. It was pretty long with plenty to look at. There's a decent number of rides. Small roller coaster, carousel, Ferris wheel and a couple of the airplane type rides that go around. Parking was our only challenge as the parking spots in their lot are pretty tight. We saw people parking along the side of the road so that could be an option. Other than that, it's a nice place to spend a couple of hours. read more

Came Labor Day weekend and it gets PACKED! We arrived about an hour after opening which helped with parking but there are so many suvs that most took up two spots. The kids enjoyed the 7 different rides they offered. We started from the back at the roller coaster and worked our way forward. Our 4y/o loved the coaster, teacup like ride, and the flying airplanes. She was bummed the Ferris wheel wasn't working and the bigger flying planes was closed. The merry go round was nothing special and it was getting hot and the guy taking tickets kept waiting for people to come on and ride. Now with our 18 month old getting fussy he finally started the ride. We all enjoyed to 20+ minute train ride. Which also stopped at the little petting zoo where you need quarters to feed the alpacas and sheep. It was pretty hot at this time and the train has very limited shade so getting back onto the metal seats burned! We made sure to put the kids on our lap. So for our family of 4 we got 4 train ride tickets and 2 family pack for rides. Dad only rode with the older kid on two rides. We also got a hot dog, pretzel and nachos. Make sure to bring lots of water! read more

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The Sonoma TrainTown Railroad is the perfect spot for families with young children. It's an adorable place with several small rides for the kids, and the train ride takes you through beautiful, tranquil scenery. There's even a small petting area with goats and alpacas, which the little ones love. Don't forget to bring quarters (or cash to exchange for quarters) for feeding the animals from the conductor. The experience is a lot of fun, and both the gift shop and food stand are charming and affordable. We've visited about four times now and plan to keep coming back until the kids outgrow it. Highly recommend if you have little ones! read more

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If you've got a couple of young kiddos that are mutinous after being dragged around wine tasting this is the perfect adjunct to a trip to Sonoma. Small train takes you through some wooded park and to a petting zoo. Little kiddo rides as well. Bit pricey. Each ride was one ticket and tickets were $4.25 a piece, plus roughly $10.75 or so for the train ride. Spent a few hours here. Best for younger children. Overall found it a bit speedy, but happy kiddos = priceless. read more

Solid morning trip with your 2-5 year old. Entry into Train Town is free, you just have to buy tickets for what you want to do. The train ride is definitely the main attraction, and it's a great long ride with a stop in a small "town". I came with my three-year-old and we loved riding the carousel, and he also rode on the plane ride. The snack shop has a good variety of snack foods and things like hotdogs, candy, soft pretzels, etc. Pro tip: skip the long line outside and buy your train/ride tickets at the snack shop. Also, don't forget quarters for the feed machines to feed the animals during your stop on the train (the conductor also has change!) read more

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Came here right around opening time on a Saturday. We found parking in the parking lot but majority was already full. We got in line which wasn't terrible but I think we were in link for like 10/15 mins or so. As this was our first time we weren't sure how much tickets to get. We got a ticket for the train ride (which is a separate price from other rides) and some for the rides. You are able to enter the theme park without paying but you do need to purchase tickets for all the rides. Once we got in, we walked around the theme park to see what we wanted to ride. We quickly noted that our 21 month old cannot ride too many of the rides, which was a little disappointing but it is a great variety of rides for older kids. We ended riding the Carousel multiple times, but worked out since our son loved the ride. The train ride was definitely worth it! It is also nice that the train stops at the petting zoo to let the kids feed alpacas & goats. Keep in mind to have some coins for the food! Overall fun theme park for family but would wait until my son is a little older to visit again. read more

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We came here for my bf's niece. She, like most kids, love riding on trains. A train ride ticket cost $9.75 per person. It's a 20 minute train ride, but part of that is a stop at a miniature town and petting zoo, where you can feed the animals. The train ride was nice, but I didn't care for the stop as it's geared for kids. There are also five amusement rides, which are transportation themed. 5 tickets are priced at $17.75. I think an hour is enough time to spend here. read more