This Indoor Train Park Hiding In Arizona Proves There’s Still A Kid In All Of Us
For many of us, the childhood fascination with trains hasn’t faded one bit. This unique indoor model train park in Arizona lets kids of all ages experience that nostalgia in rain or shine. Check it out:
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park has been around since 1975, spreading the magical nostalgia of locomotives to Arizonans everywhere. It's open 363 days per year with no admission fee.
From the tiniest Z-scale to full-size cars, you'll see eight different types of trains. They're split into four different areas, or clubs, all depicting a different scene.
Miniature towns - complete with quaint shops, doctor's offices, and homes - whisk visitors away to a utopia. Watch in awe as a normal day unfolds before your eyes without missing a beat.
Two large video screens show captivating films about all things train-related. With so many different avenues for learning, you'll be a locomotive expect by the day's end!
The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s open hours and ride schedules vary from month to month, though they only close their doors on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For more information, head on over to the railroad park’s official website. The park also hosts numerous indoor and outdoor events throughout the year, so keep an eye on its Facebook page Facebook page to stay up to date on the action!
Have you ever been toMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park? What was your experience like? Share with us in the comments below!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
