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Historic RailPark: Guided Tour and Museum Ticket
4.7
59 Ratings
Bowling Green
Situated amidst two significant cities, the history of Bowling Green, Kentucky is closely intertwined with the development of transport in the region. This guided tour, lasting 45 minutes, will guide you through five refurbished railway cars situated at the back of our museum.
Situated amidst two significant cities, the history of Bowling Green, Kentucky is closely intertwined with the development of transport in the region. This guided tour, lasting 45 minutes, will guide you through five refurbished railway cars situated at the back of our museum.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Historic RailPark & Train Museum - Situated at the midpoint of two significant urban centers, Bowling Green Kentucky boasts a rich heritage connected to the progression of transport within the region. The existing L&N Depot, erected in 1925, came into being to take the place of a previous station. Historically, the site was bustling with activity,…
- Historic RailPark & Train Museum - Situated at the midpoint of two significant urban centers, Bowling Green Kentucky boasts a rich heritage connected to the progression of transport within the region. The existing L&N Depot, erected in 1925, came into being to take the place of a previous station. Historically, the site was bustling with activity, dispatching over 20 trains daily, serving as a pivotal link for Bowling Green’s economic growth, facilitating travel between Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN.
The Museum houses a variety of exhibits that hold both local and national significance, curated to engage the public’s interest in areas of cultural, historical, and economic relevance. Directly adjacent to the museum is a stretch of 450 feet of railway showcasing an array of historical train cars, including an E8 Engine, a Railroad Post Office car, the Duncan Hines Diner, a 1949 Pullman dining car, the impressive Pine - a 1953 Pullman Sleeper, the 353 Presidential office car, among others!
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Access to both self-guided museum and guided railcar tour with one price
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Access to both self-guided museum and guided railcar tour with one price
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Historic RailPark & Train Museum
401 Kentucky St, Ste B
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(59 Ratings)
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Pioneer01644080876
Sep 7, 2025
Museum and ice cream - A wonddrful rour and a much more great Tour Guide, today Sunday 12:-15 Tour, I could Not remember your Name but thanks for Guido g with your authentic Passion for it AND for your recommendation of chaneysdairy!!! The Food and the ice cream have been exeptional delicious!!!
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K2479hdcynthiar
Aug 1, 2025
Exploring trains - Damon was an excellent guide who thoroughly explained the historic train cars we toured and his personal connection to the postal train car! The museum also features wonderful history.
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Sumandeep_c
Jul 21, 2025
Good experience with... - Good experience with learning about old days and the old ways to deliver mail to different cities…..
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Teresa_m
Jun 28, 2025
Great visit - Exhibit portion of museum is small, but the tour of the trains were great and worth the visit. Enjoyed it a lot!
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Steelersgirl1984
Apr 22, 2025
Do the train tour!! - Dr. Minnix is so knowledgeable and personable. She treated us as family, not just people taking a tour. The new employee will learn a lot from her as he continues to walk through the tours with her. She knew most of the answers to my questions and those that she didn't, did her best to answer. My son loves the attention and interactions that she gave him. She is truly a gem.
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Jeanneg720
Nov 30, 2024
Family vacation stop - The tour was excellent. The guide pointed out so many features that we never considered. Each car was different and well maintained or restored. The model train layout was great too
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E7380xlkimberlyw
Aug 12, 2024
Great Side trip!! - This was a great little side trip in Bowling Green. We did the Lost River Cave boat tour and had a couple more hours left in us so we checked out the museum. We made the last tour of the day with Cameron. He was wonderful, a little bit shy at first and once he got going his love of trains and knowledge was outstanding!! He spent all kinds of time explaining little extras during the train tour and gave us a glimpse of the exhibits that are currently under construction. As a nurse i am looking forward to the hospital car that will be ready in the next couple of years. We had tons of questions and he was awesome!! Thanks Cameron!
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Ronnk2015
Jun 25, 2024
The lore of the rails in a fascinating tour. - My wife and I engaged in a fascinating tour of an historic train, which has been refurbished by the Historic RailPark in Bowling Green, KY. I have always loved trains, but this look into the past and the fascinating body of knowledge gained with my new understanding of the ins and outs of this passenger line, sprinkled liberally with intriguing stories of the characters who interacted with the railway made the price of admission more than worthwhile. As a disabled man, I appreciated the fact that this tour was handicapped-friendly. This is a must for anyone who visits Bowling Green and who loves the lore of the rails!
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3boys4us
Aug 17, 2025
Nice afternoon excursion - Our group of two parents and two young adult sons visited the train museum and tour during our trip to the area. The museum is restored well and tells the history of train travel. The model train display has great detail and enjoyable to view.
It was an interesting peek into that history to tour the trains. Our sons would have had a different level of interest when they were young.
Unfortunately, the air conditioning on 2 of the train cars was not working on the day we visited. With temperatures 90+, it was not pleasant to stand inside the cars with 10+ people, though that does give perspective for how hot it may get with the engine! The heat may also be why the video displays were not working.
A suggestion for the tour guide would be to speak louder or use a microphone and stay ahead of the group to lead. We give grace to our guide as we understand she is less experienced and our group was her largest up to this point.
The train museum can be part of your "planes, trains , and automobiles" trip in the area if you choose!
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Truthteller_11
Jul 20, 2025
- Decent, but quite expensive for what you get. A family of 4 was $60 and there isn't much to see beyond the guided tour of the train. That guided tour was enjoyable and informative. Beyond that, there is a model train layout and some displays about the history of railroading in the Nashville-Louisville area. You're in and out fairly quickly. My kids liked playing with the wooden train toys in the kids' area of the gift shop the most. At least half of the depot building was business offices. There are no train rides here, and the other three train cars that you can see on your own are under renovation. You cannot go inside them and there isn't much to see. This would be easier to recommend at a lower price point.
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