California Family Destination Guide

Orange Empire Railway Museum has plenty of things to do that will keep the family busy all day long. The museum railway operates every weekend and on most major holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum grounds contain numerous buildings, parks and outdoor areas to explore. One ticket will let you ride as many times as you like. Main line trains leave about every 30 minutes. There is also a local line which takes visitors on a loop around the museum. On special occasions the museum staff runs an old fashion steam train on the main line track. Bring along a picnic lunch and sit under one of the many shady trees. The gift shop located in the station has lot of train books and gifts the kids will enjoy. If you kids love trains they will love visiting the wonderful museum in Perris, California. Orange Empire Railway Museum is located at 2201 S. “A” St. in the City of Perris. Access to the Museum Grounds is free and an all day train pass is ten dollars. more pictures

Griffith Park Southern Railroad miniature trains have been taking riders on a one mile trip since the park opened in 1947. Two trains run along the track an old fashion locomotive called the Colonel Griffith and a more modern train called Freedom Train. The fun ride takes you on a round trip ride over a fifty year old truss style bridge and through a tree line section of Griffith Park. Fares are only $2.50 each and the train journey lasts about 15 minutes. Next door to the train kids can ride ponies and horses on an oval track. Parking is free and there is plenty of shady areas for a picnic lunch. The Griffith Park railroad is located at Located at the Los Feliz entrance to the Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekdays and until 5 p.m. On weekends and holidays.