The best Eastern U.S. railroad destinations for train lovers

All aboard! If you love trains, you’ll love these railroad destinations! They are four of the best in the Eastern United States. Plan your RV railroad trip today.

Medina Railroad Museum (Medina, NY)

Nestled between Buffalo and Rochester, this museum boasts one of New York’s largest model-train layouts (204 ft. x 14 ft.). You’ll also see full-size locomotives and passenger cars. You can take a train ride Wednesday through Sunday for just $9 adults and $7 youth.

The museum’s living history excursions depart from 530 West Avenue, offering a hands-on glimpse of 19th- and 20th-century railroading in Western New York.

Nearby RV park: Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA Holiday

• Location: 2711 County Line Road, Medina, NY 14103

• Amenities: Full hookups (water, electric, sewer), Wi-Fi, two pools, splash pad, playground, game room, fishing pond, winery on-site

• Nearby attractions: Medina’s historic Erie Canal Lock 29, Niagara Falls (40 mi.), local wineries

B&O Railroad Museum (Baltimore, MD)

Celebrating America’s oldest common-carrier railroad, the B&O houses more than 250 historic objects. Among them is the inaugural “Tom Thumb” locomotive replica, located within its landmark 1884 roundhouse.

Highlights include the “Rebuilding the Cathedral of American Railroading” tour, chronicling the museum’s own 2003 roof collapse and restoration.

Nearby RV park: Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina (Abingdon, MD)

• Location: 800 Rocky Point Road, Abingdon, MD (≈ 25 miles south of Baltimore)

• Amenities: Full hookups, waterfront sites, swimming pool, fishing pier, dog park, laundry, showers, free Wi-Fi.

• Nearby attractions: Baltimore Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, Fort McHenry

Adirondack Railroad (Utica – Tupper Lake, NY)

Operated by the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, this year-round scenic line winds through the Adirondack Park. It offers four-hour Polar Express rides in winter and spring excursions past the Black River Valley.

Departures from historic Union Station in Utica include narrated tours that blend history and wilderness vistas.

Nearby RV park: Adirondack Gateway Campground (Cold Brook, NY)

• Location: 3123 State Route 28, Cold Brook, NY (≈ 25 miles north of Utica)

• Amenities: Full hookups (20/30/50 amp), Wi-Fi, hiking trails, fishing ponds, canoe/kayak rentals, cabins

• Nearby attractions: Delta Lake State Park, Cooperstown museums, Glimmerglass State Park

Strasburg Railroad (Lancaster County, PA)

As the nation’s oldest continuously operating railroad (since 1832), Strasburg delights with authentic steam-train journeys. Visitors will ride through Amish farmlands, with first-class dining and open-air coach options.

On-site exhibits showcase restored cabooses, passenger cars, and working shops where craftsmen maintain live-steam engines.

Nearby RV park: Lancaster County / New Holland KOA Journey (New Holland, PA)

• Location: 2571 Lincoln Highway East, New Holland, PA (≈ 6 miles from Strasburg)

• Amenities: Pull-through/back-in sites up to 90 ft., cabin rentals, playground, mini-golf, pool, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry

• Nearby attractions: Sight & Sound Theatre, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Amish farm tours

You should go!

Immerse yourself in railroad history and culture. Plan an RV trip to see these Eastern U.S. railroad destinations soon.

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