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Strasburg Rail Road

301 Gap Road, P. O. Box 96, Strasburg, PA 17572
717-687-7522
Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Strasburg
4.0 of 5 stars 182 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, Trams
Activities: Dining, Group tours/train
Owner description: Travel through Pennsylvania Dutch Country as an authentic steam locomotive pulls you past working farms, our Amish neighbors and beauty as far as the...... more » Owner description: Travel through Pennsylvania Dutch Country as an authentic steam locomotive pulls you past working farms, our Amish neighbors and beauty as far as the eye can see. Join us for lunch or dinner aboard our Dining Car, ride our miniature steam train and visit our shops. Visit our website for packages and special events. « less
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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

We enjoyed the train ride thru the farms. We had lunch on the train and that was wonderful for our kids. More

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Arlington, Virginia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I took my family on the train ride with the Easter Bunny. We enjoyed it until about half way through the ride. Something broke on the train and we had to wait a bit until someone could get to us to fix it. The countryside was beautiful, but the depot was under some minor construction so not everything was up... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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This is a nice train ride. We were in the first class parlor and it was beautiful. I would recommend getting the first class ticket, yes it is a few dollars more (just a few-not much more than the other cars) it is well worth it. The car is beautifully decorated and the seating is very comfortable. They serve drinks... More

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Lititz, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This place makes any child thrilled with the ride, but boys in particular! More

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Bellmore, New York
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Great place for Steam buffs, unlike me I'm diesel all the way and the never work trains. More

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Clayton, North Carolina
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This was my second trip to the Strasburg Railroad and the first with my young child. I really enjoy the history surrounding the trains and the line. He really enjoyed getting to ride on a train. The trip takes 45 minutes round trip and you start and end at the same place. The other miniature rides and the restaurant were... More

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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Rode the train when I was a kid ... Rode it with my kids ... Rode it as an adult after my kids got older ... Hope to ride it with the grand kids soon !!! In fact I'll ride it again this Sunday (5/13/2013) !!! I was last on the train in late September 2011 and as always it... More

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Attleboro, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

This review is a few months behind........We did a family weekend in the area two weeks before Christmas 2011. It was wonderful. My whole family enjoyed it my two oldest kids were really into it for the youngest. The train ride featured caroling and a visit from Santa Claus. We choose the 4:45 PM train and it was magical as... More

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Philadephia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

You don't have to be a train enthusiast to enjoy the Museum and take the scenic train ride. My husband and I have visited 3X. Each time we see something new. Obviously, the curators change exhibits and I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see anything on eating/sleeping on board the trains which I had viewed on a previous... More

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ocean city md
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

We went for Thomas the tank. It was so packed with screaming kids & stressed out parents that we just left after our ride with thomas. I would love to go back with the family on a regular day & longer train ride. More

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