The Pumpkin Patch Train Ride In South Carolina That’s Perfect For A Fall Day

Wholesome family fun abounds upon the only recreational, sightseeing and operational railroad in South Carolina and there's no better way to seek out wholesome family fun than with a ride on the five-mile track departing from Winnsboro. Each fall, the museum hosts the best pumpkin patch train ride in South Carolina (and currently the only one of its kind in the state). It's a family event that's perfect for the littlest members in the brood: a short train ride that ends up at a magical pumpkin patch!

All aboard the Rockton, Rion & Western Railroad departing five times each day the last two Saturdays before Halloween.

The short excursion is as thrilling for the kids as it is for the kids at heart. And whether you sit inside...

...or out, the ride promises to be a thrilling experience for all as the train makes its way over miles of track winding through the countryside — before arriving at the Pumpkin Patch.

Of course, each child in attendance will get to choose the perfect pumpkin to bring home as a keepsake from the pumpkin patch.

And everyone always poses for a photo with scarecrow man who, by the way, is anything but scary.

Expect some entertainment for the kiddos, including some body art or face painting.

And fun and games until it's time for the train to depart back to the main station.

What a blast for everyone!

Visitors who've taken the Pumpkin Patch Express at the South Carolina Railroad Museum love how this family-oriented excursion is tailored to the smallest members of the family.

All aboard the best pumpkin patch train ride in South Carolina - and also the only one of its kind in the state! The kiddos will love this fun-filled excursion!

The Pumpkin Patch Express departs from the South Carolina Railroad Museum on October 19 and October 26, 2019. There are five departures each of those days (10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m, 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.) and each round trip is under an hour. The cost for those age 3 and up is $20 for first class and $15 for coach. Kids under 3 are free. Learn more about the museum at this link, and be sure to purchase your tickets asap at this link. (There are ticket purchase links for each departure time.) For the latest updates from the South Carolina Railroad Museum, follow their Facebook page!

Address: 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, SC, 29180

For more family fun after the dog days of summer disappear, check out these 7 kid-friendly, short hikes in South Carolina!