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Sonoma Train Town

20264 Broadway - Highway 12, Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 938-3912
Ranked #24 of 49 attractions in Sonoma
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
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Salem, Oregon
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

While one can walk around parts of the grounds, see the trains and enjoy "yesteryear" of the train age, the cost to take a short train trip or get into where many more of the trains are, is just too much for a family to do. The location is good,

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Petaluma, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We lived in the lovely town of Sonoma for many years. Although we now live 15 minutes away, Train Town has remained a constant in my now almost 3 year old's life. I love taking my daughter there-the train takes you on a quaint trip with a stop in a "town" halfway through. My kiddo loves feeding the animals there.... More

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Sonoma, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is very fun for kids. The train takes you to a petting zoo. Nice 2-3 hours time to spend with the kids.

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Penngrove
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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My kids loved train town, and I am a rail fan so I enjoy it as well. It is a small scale railroad that runs through a simple layout but it seems like you get a good ride because of the way the little scale towns and things are set up, kind of like a Disneyland kids ride. All I... More

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Petaluma, California, United States
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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I live 15 miles away and never took the time to visit. Then one day I got a coupon and decided it was time and I have been back 4Xs! since. We had such a good time the first visit I now take visiting friends over for a fun filled morning at train town , then have lunch at Sonoma... More

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Sonoma County, CA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Looking for a unique outing for an adult friend who loved trains, I immediately thought of Train Town. This place was a regular outing when my son was growing up and it has only gotten better. The train itself had 2 covered 'cars' for those with a sun aversion, one that opens for handicap access and another couple of open... More

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Petaluma
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Did not appear well maintained and short of staff the day we visited. Need to wait to get on rides as the one operator would have to finish with one ride and then go to next.

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las vegas
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

We visited Train Town in November 2011. My 4 year-old was pretty excited. It is in need of refurbishment in a major way, but my child could have cared less. They have a train that takes you to a little "village" where you can walk through pint-sized town and a pretty small petting room. The tiny train takes you through... More

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San Rafael, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

OK this is pretty cool. It's not DIsneyland but if you are in Sonoma and have kids it is worth the price of the ticket which is not too high. Small open train takes you into the woods and stop at farm zoo on the way.

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Sacramento, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

i have a 9 year old who i thought might be a little old for this place. we went anyhow, expecting to stay a short time and take a quick train ride. however, this little place exceeded my expectations. the tiny trains are a miniatures of the real thing. one even blows smoke from its stack. not being a train... More

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