There’s A Little-Known, Fascinating Train Park In Indiana And You’ll Want To Visit
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Courtney Johnston
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There are plenty of train-themed attractions in the Hoosier state, from train-themed restaurants to train-themed hotels. While you’ve probably heard of some of the most popular places to ride train in Indiana, I bet you’ve never heard of this fascinating train park tucked away inside an arboretum.
The Taltree Arboretum and Gardens is a gorgeous slice of nature located in Valparaiso. While many flock to this natural exhibit for its restored woodlands, wetlands, prairies, hiking trails, and bird watching, there's another major reason to check out this park.
The Railway Garden is an award winning train garden full of exciting locomotive exhibits, complete with a stunning backdrop of some of the best natural sights.
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On good weathered days, you'll find multiple trains running through historic exhibits, with stunning nature surrounding them. The train garden is almost 1 acre of land with over 7 train loops to explore.
In total, the Railway Garden features 3,000 linear feet of railroad tracks, as well as 30 wood and metal handcrafted bridges.
This exhibit is an outdoor G-scale train garden that helps unpack the history of America's railways. You'll find exhibits ranging from canyons and mountains to flatter lands like prairies.
If you love trains, history, or just taking in fascinating nature, you'll feel right at home at this outdoor railway garden. Learn more about their hours and exhibits here and visit at 450 West 100 North
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385.
Have you ever heard of this unique train park in Indiana? For more fun with trains, check out this awesome wine-themed train ride in the Hoosier state.
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