California Family Destination Guide

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.

The  Reuben H. Fleet Science Center features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in five galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Visitors can create colored shadows, design images with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings and get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena. The Virtual Zone is perfect for adventurous and inquisitive visitors alike. Continue Reading »