Steamtown National Historic Site near Hershey, PA is the perfect place to spend a day as a family while learning about the history of the railroad at the same time. You can start your day by visiting the museum. Here, in itself, will be many historic items symbolizing the days when the railroad started. In addition to little memorabilia, you'll also find some great displays and gifts. Your kids will love seeing some of the pieces of rail history that are still running today. When you leave the museum, step right up to the elevated wooden walkway that not only gives you a perfect view, but will take you to a mall!
The trolley ride will thrill the entire family. The train ride will give you the opportunity to learn about the maintenance of the tracks as well as the high steam locomotives. Visit the sites of the Lackawanna, Delaware and Western Railroad on your ride. You'll see different parts of history while you discover what it felt like to be one of these old locomotives. If riding the trains doesn't appeal to you, you can just watch them and read their brochures while browsing through their roundhouse and talking to the staff.
This is a perfect way to spend an afternoon, especially on a nice day. The price ranges from $6 to $8 and it's more than worth the money for the excitement and fun you'll find. You'll be able to walk around and check out the entire steam train yard. The sights and sounds of the railroad will have your imagination running wild.
