STRASBURG, PENNSYLVANIA · LANCASTER COUNTY
Big adventures. Small-town charm.
Discover train rides, miniature worlds, railroad history, and family fun in Strasburg and the surrounding Lancaster County countryside. Plan a few memorable hours—or an entire weekend.
What brings you to Train Town?
The excitement of a train ride. The details of a miniature world. A story from the past. Start with what you love and discover something new along the way.
Ride
Hear the whistle, settle into your seat, and make the journey part of the adventure.
Discover
Explore railroad museums, historic equipment, and the stories of the people who kept America moving.
Explore
Look closer at miniature worlds, moving scenes, and family experiences that spark curiosity at every age.
Shop
Find your first model train, the next addition to your layout, or a keepsake to remember your visit.
Make a day of it. Or stay awhile.
Build your visit around the experiences that matter most to you. Leave room for lunch, a little exploring, and the unexpected discoveries that become favorite memories.
A few hours
Choose one must-see attraction, then add a meal or a browse through a local shop. A relaxed afternoon can still hold a big adventure.
A family day
Pair a train ride with an indoor attraction. Allow time between stops for snacks, breaks, and another look at whatever catches the kids’ imagination.
A train lover’s weekend
Spread train rides, museums, model railroads, and shopping across two days. Give yourself time to appreciate the details instead of rushing to the next stop.
Before you go: Check each attraction’s official website for current opening days, admission, accessibility information, and reservation requirements. Allow travel time between stops.
For first visits and family traditions.
Some visitors arrive with a lifelong love of trains. Others come to see their child’s face light up at the sound of a whistle. And some return to share a place they remember with a new generation.
Train Town USA brings those experiences together, helping you explore Strasburg and the surrounding Lancaster County community. From railroad heritage to family discoveries, there is more to your visit than a single stop.
Come for the trains. Make memories together.
Discover more of Train Town
Explore a miniature world, find inspiration for your own railroad, and discover how trains bring learning into the community.
Choo Choo Barn
MODEL TRAINS & FAMILY FUN
Step inside a 1,700-square-foot miniature world filled with operating trains and hand-built animated scenes. Take your time, look closely, and discover the little details that make this Strasburg attraction a family tradition.
Strasburg Train Shop
MODEL RAILROAD SHOPPING
From your first train set to the next addition to a lifelong collection, explore new and used model trains, track, scenery, and accessories. Find the shop next door to Choo Choo Barn.
Choo Choo Barn Foundation
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Discover programs that use model trains and hands-on experiences to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and learning. Explore opportunities for schools, families, and community organizations.
Keep exploring Strasburg
Ride through the countryside, stand beside historic locomotives, and discover generations of toy trains. Make these stops part of your Train Town adventure.
Strasburg Rail Road
RIDE THE RAILS
Experience a steam-powered train ride through Lancaster County countryside. Make the journey a centerpiece of your visit, with time to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
DISCOVER RAILROAD HISTORY
Explore historic locomotives and railroad cars while discovering Pennsylvania’s railroad heritage. Learn how railroads helped shape communities, industry, and everyday life.
National Toy Train Museum
EXPLORE TOY TRAINS
Discover toy trains from the 1800s to the present, alongside operating interactive layouts. Explore a hobby that has inspired collectors, builders, and families across generations.
Check each attraction’s website for current schedules, tickets, and special events before planning your stops.