If you are traveling to Dallas, Texas and looking for an exciting and educational stop for your family, put the Museum of the American Railroad on your “to do” list.  The Dallas Railroad was built in the late 1800s and helped to make Dallas the center for commerce in the Southwest.  Book your American Railroad hotel room now!  This fun filled family educational stop is only 6.5 miles from the Dallas Doubletree Market Center.

The American Railroad Museum’s purpose is to educate the public on the history and role of railroads.  Its many pieces of historic railroad equipment and memorabilia are available to the public including artifacts, books, documents, photographs and more.  So many pieces allow for railroad enthusiasts and historians alike to enjoy railroad history in one location, Dallas, TX.  This attraction is also a favorite of visitors of all ages!  Children enjoy seeing the large trains, peeking inside sleeping cars and watching the little trains GO-GO-GO! 

Dallas’ American Railroad Museum offers guided tours for all ages.  Two favorites are Bells, Whistles & Steam Engines for children through grade 4 and the Golden Age of Rail Travel:  Society in the Roaring Twenties for older children from grades 7 to 12.  Guided tours are available Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm.  School tours should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

The museum is located at 1105 Washington Street in Fair Park. Click here for directions from the Dallas Doubletree Market Center hotel. Book your American Railroad Museum hotel today!