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Travel Town Railroad

4.7$· Inexpensive

Explore historic locomotives and ride the scenic train through Griffith Park.

Located in Los Angeles's Griffith Park, Travel Town Railroad offers visitors a chance to explore an extensive collection of historic locomotives and vintage rail cars. Guests can take a ride on the popular miniature train that circles the perimeter of the outdoor museum grounds. The attraction provides an engaging, family-friendly look into Western railway history surrounded by open picnic areas.

History

Travel Town was founded in 1952 by Charley Atkins, a recreation supervisor for the City of Los Angeles. It began as a project to give Los Angeles children an opportunity to learn about railroads in a fun, interactive setting. Over the years, it has collected and preserved numerous historic railway vehicles and artifacts.

Quick tip: Arrive early on weekends to avoid peak crowd times for train tickets and take advantage of free parking.

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Special occasion reservations

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