Ride open-air coaches to the North Pole for holiday activities and a visit with Santa
3.75 hours
Train ride, cookies & hot chocolate
Board an open-air Coach Class train in Parrish for a ride to the North Pole, then step off for holiday activities. Seating is first come, first served during boarding.
Tickets are non-refundable. With at least 48 hours' notice, exchange tickets for another date and time or receive the ticket value on a gift card. Trips canceled due to severe weather receive the ticket value on a gift card. Trips canceled for mechanical or volunteer availability are fully refunded, including service fees.
Product ID: EGB66T
Dress for the weather. Coach Class cars are open-air, and most North Pole activities take place outdoors.
Yes. Restrooms are available in Coach Car 6324.
Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219
This is a charming spot run entirely by passionate volunteers who genuinely love sharing their railroad knowledge with visitors. Families appreciate the donation-based train rides through Florida wilderness, and the volunteers are consistently praised for being friendly and eager to talk about the trains' history and operations. Special events like the North Pole Express and Thomas the Train visits are particularly popular with younger children. Getting there early is smart since lines form quickly, and pre-registering on their website can save time. The experience itself is wonderfully low-key and nostalgic, featuring vintage 1950s-60s trains and even an open-air circus car from Ringling Bros. However, a few visitors felt the ride could use more animation or interactive elements to keep very young kids fully engaged during the journey. The museum portion is modest and can get hot since there's no AC, but the collection at Willow Station offers some interesting historical pieces to explore. Most families find it a worthwhile diversion from typical beach activities, especially if their kids have any interest in trains. Bringing your own drinks and snacks is recommended for the trip.
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