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Historic Railpark and Train Museum

401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
270 745 7317 or 877 337 6859
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Take the tour of the train. It is very informative and the model display is great More

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Philadelphia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

There was a lot more to look at and do than we expected. It was fun to see all of the little details on the train cars and the interactive presentation throughout the building was very informative. We had a really nice visit and look forward to doing it again when the hospital car opens. More

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Morgantow, KY
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

My 4 year old grandson loves trains and this is the perfect place. The day we went the lobby was full of people that had set up model trains and we walked around like kids in a new candy store. The look on his face when we walked inside was worth a million dollars. Thanks again for such a wonderful... More

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Tompkinsville, Kentucky
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

What a wonderful day! We celebrated with 46 of our closest friends our wedding. The staff at the Railpark was wonderful. They had everything prepared when we arrived. It was a beautiful New Year's Eve. The wedding was at 4pm giving time for guests to go to other NYE festivities. The wedding took place on the dining car with access... More

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Choctaw, OK
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Anyone interested in buildings should find this place fascinating. It is a terrific limestone structure very nice considering it was built in a relatively small town. More

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Canberra
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Interesting trains ... and a lot of both civil war and L&N related information. More

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Sherwood, Wisconsin
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118 reviews 118 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

Though small compared to some rail museums, we love the wonderful old depot as it helps take you back to the days where train travel was common. The volunteers are delightful, be sure to tour the cars with one. Their knowlege was the highlight of the visit for us. The models are outstanding' Photography is allowed. More

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Cincinnati
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

A summer's day drive in the sportscar from Cincinnati down I-75 onto Kentucky backroads and then the Blue Grass Parkway took us to the Railpark and Train Museum in Bowling Green, Ky. Walk through several restored cars including dining, sleeping and one of the two remaining authentic postal rail cars. A peek into the lives of men who sorted mail... More

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Fraser, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011
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I was traveling alone and had found a flyer at a KY rest area for this Museum. What an excellent RR find! I really wanted to visit before heading off to AR, so got up first thing to visit Friday morning- it was pretty quiet when I was there with only a handful of other visitors and the staff. It... More

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Pegram, Tennessee
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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The drive from Nashville to Bowling Green is about an hour and the museum was easy to find. Upon arrival we first toured the train and railroad exhibits in the building on our own. Then when they announced our tour we met our guide for a tour of the trains. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took his time talking... More

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