Plan Your Visit

Strasburg, Pennsylvania · Lancaster County

Make a day of it—or stay awhile.

Train Town USA brings together train rides, miniature worlds, railroad history, model-train shopping, and family discoveries—all within the Strasburg area.

Use these ideas as a starting point, then build a visit that fits your family’s interests and schedule.

Choose your Train Town adventure

Whether you have a few hours or an entire weekend, there is plenty to discover throughout the Strasburg area.

A few memorable hours

A Train Town sampler

Choose one signature attraction, such as the Choo Choo Barn’s miniature world or a train ride through the Lancaster County countryside.

Allow time afterward to explore the Strasburg Train Shop and enjoy the surrounding community.

A full family day

Trains from every angle

Pair a miniature-world experience with a train ride or railroad museum visit. Plan a break for lunch and leave some flexibility for shopping or another nearby stop.

Families with younger children may enjoy a slower schedule with extra time at each attraction.

A train lover’s weekend

The complete experience

Spread the area’s attractions over two days. Combine train rides, historic locomotives, miniature layouts, toy-train history, and model-railroad shopping.

Reserve scheduled experiences in advance and give yourself time to enjoy each destination without rushing.

Before you arrive

  • Check each attraction’s official website for current hours, admission prices, reservations, and seasonal schedules.
  • Purchase or reserve timed experiences in advance when available.
  • Allow extra travel time during busy weekends, holidays, and special events.
  • Contact individual attractions directly with questions about accessibility or special accommodations.
  • Remember that schedules and operating conditions can change because of weather or maintenance.

Official attraction information

Visit each destination’s official website for its latest visitor information.

Start exploring Train Town

Discover the attractions, experiences, and stories that make Strasburg a memorable destination for train lovers of every generation.