This 4-Hour Scenic Train Ride Showcases Everything We Love About Springtime In Texas
Train rides are one of the most peaceful ways to enjoy our state’s scenery, especially during springtime when wildflowers are in full bloom. Climb aboard the Texas State Railroad and marvel at the spectacular show Mother Nature puts on this time of year. You might even run into the Easter Bunny!
Being whisked away by train into the East Texas Piney Woods is always a magical experience, but even more so during springtime. Riding the rails through fields of eye-popping blooms makes for an adventure the whole family will always remember.
The 50-mile journey crosses 24 bridges and and a locomotive turntable, taking riders back to the beginning of railroad history. It's easy to lose track of time on the four hour trip - especially when views like these dominate every inch of the route.
In addition to sunflowers, the tracks are lined with beautiful dogwood trees through early April. Their peaceful white blooms dance right outside your window, welcoming springtime in the most whimsical way possible.
And let's not forget about bluebonnets! Our state flower abounds everywhere you look, serving as a constant reminder to riders of what state they're in.
Somebunny told us a very special guest will make an appearance at the end of the journey. Upon getting off at the Palestine Depot, kids of all ages can participate in an egg hunt, listen to music, and take pictures with the Easter icon himself.
With wildflowers blooming and a gentle breeze blowing through the air, there's no better way to spend a springtime afternoon. Little ones will have an absolute blast seeing who can fill their basket first!
Trains depart from the Palestine depot, which is located at 789 Park Road 70, Palestine, TX 75801. To check ride availability and purchase tickets, click here or check out the railroad’s Facebook page.
Have you ever taken a springtime train ride in Texas? Did you see any flowers along the way? Click here to read more about Texas State Railroad.
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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.
