All aboard! Today we’re taking a trip back in time — literally — with an overnight adventure sure to stoke any locomotive lover’s wanderlust. From a ride along the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad to an overnight stay at a renovated train station VRBO, this train-themed trip in Kentucky is as unique as it is fun — and educational, too!
There are numerous train rides in Kentucky, each offering scenic excursions and fun experiences. Just outside of Versailles, the Bluegrass Railroad Museum is an oft-overlooked treasure that’s truly delightful.
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Operating seasonally (and opening for the season each April), visitors can climb aboard for a leisurely 11-mile, 1.5 hour round-trip ride through the heart of the rolling blue hills and horse farms of Central Kentucky.
Bluegrass Railroad Museum/Facebook
In addition to its scenic excursions, this attraction also has an exhibit hall with antique memorabilia, historic artifacts, and intricate models, making it both an educational and fun day trip in Kentucky.
Bluegrass Railroad Museum/Facebook Please note: Bluegrass Railroad Museum is open seasonally starting in April; be sure to visit the website for upcoming excursions and events. Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, 175 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
After exploring Central Kentucky via an old-fashioned train ride, it’s time to decamp for the night – and this accommodation is sure to make your locomotive-loving heart go pitter patter.
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Located on a working thoroughbred horse farm right off Paris Pike, this renovated train station VRBO is easily one of the most unique and charming accommodations in Kentucky.
VRBO Paris Pike, Lexington, KY, USA
Once upon a time, Hutchison Station was part of the L&N railroad system; today, this VRBO retails much of its original features including the hardwood floors, 12’ ceilings, and ornate molding.
VRBO
This remodeled 1890’s train station is beautiful in its simplicity, with two bedrooms outfitted with soft linens that look out into a pristine Bluegrass horse farm.
VRBO
Come and enjoy a marvelous escape in the heart of Kentucky Horse Country, complete with a charming train ride and memorable night at a cozy train-station-turned-farmhouse. What could be better?
VRBO
Have you gone for a ride on this little-known Kentucky railroad before? The Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum is a hidden gem in Kentucky that, when paired with a night in a real, live train station, makes for the ultimate adventure on the rails.
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Please note: Bluegrass Railroad Museum is open seasonally starting in April; be sure to visit the website for upcoming excursions and events.
Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, 175 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383, USA
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VRBO
Paris Pike, Lexington, KY, USA
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