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Wilmington, DE
39
Miles From Center City Philly:
One of America's First Tourist Railroads
When the rails of the original Wilmington & Western were laid in the 1860s, none of its founders could have imagined the important role those tracks would play in the development of East Coast railroading. In the 1960s, those rails became home to one . . .
When the rails of the original Wilmington & Western were laid in the 1860s, none of its founders could have imagined the important role those tracks would play in the development of East Coast railroading. In the 1960s, those rails became home to one of America's first tourist railroads, and today, . . .
Boyertown, PA
47
Miles From Center City Philly:
Historic Railroad Line Taking Tourists Through "The Secret Valley"
Lost in the deep woods sheltering the Manatawny and Ironstone Creeks is a mythical secret valley. Though today only white-tailed deer, great blue heron, and bald eagles know the beauty of this legendary land, it was once the province of pioneers and . . .
Lost in the deep woods sheltering the Manatawny and Ironstone Creeks is a mythical secret valley. Though today only white-tailed deer, great blue heron, and bald eagles know the beauty of this legendary land, it was once the province of pioneers and patriots. Completed by soldiers home from the Ci . . .
Ronks, PA
62
Miles From Center City Philly:
Train Museum With 100+ Railroad Cars
The Railroad Museum educates visitors on Pennsylvania's rich railroad history, the relevance of railroads in building the nation, and the role of today's railroads in our lives. There are more than 100 locomotives and railroad cars on display.
The Railroad Museum educates visitors on Pennsylvania's rich railroad history, the relevance of railroads in building the nation, and the role of today's railroads in our lives. There are more than 100 locomotives and railroad cars on display.
Ronks, PA
62
Miles From Center City Philly:
Oldest Continuously Operating Railroad In The Western Hemisphere
America's oldest operating railroad with a charter dating back to 1832. First used for passenger and freight transportation, the short line limped along for more than a century until in 1958, on the verge of abandonment, the railroad was salvaged an . . .
America's oldest operating railroad with a charter dating back to 1832. First used for passenger and freight transportation, the short line limped along for more than a century until in 1958, on the verge of abandonment, the railroad was salvaged and given new life as a tourist railroad. When you . . .
Shartlesville, PA
78
Miles From Center City Philly:
Indoor Miniature Village And Railway
Since 1953, Roadside America has been one of the most iconic roadside attractions in the country. Spanning 6,000 square feet and depicting over 200 years of American history, stepping through the doors of Roadside America is like stepping back throu . . .
Since 1953, Roadside America has been one of the most iconic roadside attractions in the country. Spanning 6,000 square feet and depicting over 200 years of American history, stepping through the doors of Roadside America is like stepping back through time. Coined "the world's greatest indoor mini . . .
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