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    Calico Railroad

    3.8 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    This logo is on the side of the locomotive.
    Tony G.

    This gem of a railroad goes around Knott's Berry Farm and is an actual working steam locomotive that has been in the park since it opened in 1952. Before that, it was in operation on the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad and Rio Grande Southern Railroad. I really like this as I use it as my "rest ride". This train pulls 5 cars all together. My favorite is the second to last car, which is the open car so I have a view of everything. What I love about this car in particular is that I am in full view of the "train robbers" that pop out of the caboose as we are somewhere near Prop Shop Pizza. They come out yelling funny things such as "all right! Hand it over! We take gold bars, silver bars, candy bars! Whatcha got?" I tell them that I am married and am also a teacher and they immediately respond with "oh wow. Here, take this money bag. You need it more than I do!" They are comedy gold! Their interactions with the forward cars are hilarious and they also take time out with silly conversations with kids as well. I love this historical piece and believe it or not, I live in Cypress and can hear the train whistle from my house!

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    Linh Y.

    My friend and I were at Knott's this past Sunday. She loves extreme rides. I'm a baby in a grown up body so I go for the tamer and more gentler rides LOL. Calico Railroad is a train that goes around the park. It's about a 15 mins ride which isn't too bad. They even provide some cowboy talk entertainment during the ride LOL. I sat near the window and my friend sat on the opposite side of me also near the window. I liked the breeze that came through the window. This ride gave me 15 mins of my life to reflect on my life LOL. Nice calm train ride! Enjoy!

    Ghost Town Station
    Rachel Macie H.

    Nothing beats a trip down the old Calico Railway for the circle tour of Knott's by train! The engine and train cars themselves are the original ones that would travel around Colorado's Rio Grande Southern Railroad and Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad back in the day to get fine folks where they needed to go. The Calico Railway is always a great way to relax after many hours on the farm grounds as there is an abundance of seating on the train some inside and some outside. When your sitting outside you get a cool little breeze if it's not too hot of a day so it definitely helps you to stay cool! On slower days the park runs the Galloping Goose which was used many many years ago as a quick transport for miners who were looking for a quick way to get back to the mine. More or less a workhorse to get them from the camp to the mine or in this case a workgoose! Hahaha When you step on to the Calico Railroad your in for a history treat as the trains themselves are full of it! Also don't forget your in the old west and bandits might just jump out and rob you at any given moment so hide your valuables or risk loosing them to the thieves! See you around the farm!

    Train car selfie!
    Steve F.

    Date of visit: August 20, 2016 Since we hadn't been onboard the Calico Railroad before, we decided to hop on the train and see where it takes us. It's one of the original rides from Knott's Berry Farm still in operation since the '50s (January 12, 1952, to be precise) and is an authentic Denver and Rio Grande Narrow Gauge train used from the early 20th century. It looks cool, it's got that sense of history... but there's only one station with no stops, and most of the scenery during the tour is of the backstage area of the park - meaning you won't see much of notice. The one thing I will like about this ride are the two train robbers that make their way forward through the cars. They have a great sense of improv - for example, when they saw a kid with a stuffed Charmander, they had to ask him, "So, you brought a fire Pokemon onto a steam engine with a wooden track?" When they saw another little guy who was celebrating his birthday, they asked him the following: - Train robber: "Did you get any birthday money?" - *kid shakes head no* - Train robber: "You want to go make some?" *offers his gun to the kid, much to the laughter of the riders* Overall, if you want to rest your feet for a while and you haven't been to Knott's, hop on the Calico Railroad - otherwise, if you're a park veteran, mosey along...

    Craig Y.

    I remember this train ride back when I was little but I was a bit disappointed this time I remembered back in the day they had bad Cowboys come on and hold up the train you know a little show on that he train but that didn't happen I wonder if they changed that.

    Sheila J.

    This is dumb, da, dumb, dumb, dumb. What a waste, in my opinion. Sorry, not sorry. The train looks so cool, too! There are various cars to sit in; some covered and some not. The steam is neat to watch, the whistle fun to hear, and the deep noises of the engine are hypnotic. Ok, it's kinda funny and cool that train robbers mess with you, but that's it! The tour around is so quick and not as aesthetically pleasing as one would hope. Can we revamp this a little, Knott's? How about stopping it altogether and using the train to house a wine bar, or something? Probably not. Okay, go ahead and do this ride once in your life, but if you board it a second time, I'm clueless as to why you'd even consider that. There are even better places to sit in the shade, elsewhere in the park. SMH.

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    tanya s.

    I always love live steam locomotives since childhood. It my childhood enthusiasm for 30 plus years and as adult ,I still love steam locomotives that I make a point that I ride Calico Railroad every time I visit Knott's Bery Farm.

    in the caboose
    Mark Y.

    Very cool train ride around the grounds. We were there early so there weren't many people riding the train yet. We had the caboose all to ourselves...well, until the train robbers busted in through the back door nearly giving me a heart attack..haha. Fun way to relax and keep cool when the sun is beating down.

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    Fun little train ride, it was over before long it's an real train narrow gage. It's a blast from the past.

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    Great for kids and a nice train ride around the park if you are in need of a break. Watch out for the train robbers (note: not real ones)!

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    This one is pretty simple all is does is take you around the park. And at the end cowboys rob you so that's pretty interesting

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    Knott's Berry Farm - Cute bear!

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    3.3(5.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Shanitha in customer service is fantastic at her job! We had a great time on the trip!!!read more

    The Bishop Amat High School Regiment and Choir had an opportunity to visit Knott's Berry Farm as…read morepart of the "Music in the Park" program. This is a project in which elementary, middle, and high school choirs and bands performed at Valencia High School in the city of Placentia, CA, in the morning, and were then invited to visit Knott's Berry Farm for fun and the award ceremony in the late afternoon. We were thrilled that both our Bishop Amat Choir and Bands took home four first-place trophies across four categories. Back to Knott's Berry Farm, this amusement park is so much fun. It is a large property, and there is so much to see, do, and enjoy a great, memorable time. On this day, when we visited the park, it was a bit crowded (but fun nonetheless) as numerous school-aged choirs and bands were there, and it was also opening day for Knotts' Soak City water park. Knotts had a promotion for ticket holders who visited both parks on the same day. The crowds were no problem whatsoever as we ALL managed to get on numerous rides, listen to music, eat ice cream, and have bartered fish tacos for dinner. The park is well-maintained, employees were all extremely friendly and helpful, and security can be seen throughout the park to ensure everyone's safety. My family and I chose to purchase standard annual passes, which were very affordable at $120.09 per pass. Interest-free monthly payments are a great option if you prefer not to pay for your season pass in one shot. Now that my family and I have annual passes with parking included, we will definitely visit often, if only to have lunch or dinner at the park.

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    Calico Mine Ride - So pretty

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    4.1(47 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    This is one of my favorite rides at Knotts Berry farm. My husband and I waited about 15 minutes to…read moreride the Calico Mine Ride. Riders board ore cars and are taken on a winding semi dark ride through a stylized 19th century gold mine. The ride is located in the Ghost Town section at Knotts Berry Farm. The mountain structure that houses the ride is seven stories tall! It's built with steel and elaborate rock work. During the ride, you pass through the tunnels, caverns, underground lakes, bubbling steam pots, geysers, and even ornate cave formations! One of the most memorable features of the ride is the hole scene set in a large chamber! You'll see dozens of animatronic miners hard at work trying to strike it rich! In 2014, this ride did go through a refurbishment. The renovation included new animatronics, enhanced lighting, sound systems, special effects, and new paint! This is such a great family ride. It's not too scary, but there are some beautiful scenes. It's a slow ride and one of the best rides at Knotts Berry farm!

    Another must for the park!…read more The line to go up gets a bit narrow and is on a slight slope, so just keep that in mind if it's raining or if you have weak ankles. This ride is a dark ride/set piece ride that takes you back into the mines back in the day. It's Kott's first ride opened in the 1960s so some of the animatronics look a bit haunting/aged, but it's still a fun and neat time all around. It's cool that you can look so deep into caverns, see the inside lakes, pools of water, steam, and stalactites and stalagmites. In the 2010s some updates were made as well, so it's not all entirely aged. There's a cute musical light show in the water pools/cave formation rooms. Later on you also go outside of the cave and see out to the park. I love the little vultures. Nice and slow ride with lots to look at.

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    Golf n' Stuff - Mini track, max adrenaline! Lit'l Indy LETS GO!!

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    4.0(836 reviews)
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    Gold n' Stuff is a great place for kids and teens. Some adults like to play miniature golf, but we…read morehave only seen them on rides with their kids. The place has been around quite some time and kids do tend to make a mess, but they keep up after it. Parking is for a fee, but sometimes you get a game card that comes with the parking. It can get crowded in the summer and on weekends. We go on week days and have been several times. Now, the prices in here add up fast so be mindful of that, but it is the same as other similar places. Miniature golf is about 16$, a go kart is about 12$, the arcade can really add up so get a card that you can use for the wide variety of games they have. The bumper boats and Disk Thrill Ride are about 12$ per person. We love their little train and that is about 5$. You can get a two hour wrist band and we do that and save a lot that way. All in all the prices are fair. The service there is nice and the place has a lot to offer, you don't have to do it all. There is a lot to do. They also have Birthday Parties there and that is great. It is super fun.

    This is just a review of the mini golf. Sprawling! Tons of fun holes, a wild layout that requires…read moremultiple plays to see where each path goes. I've played all of them and enjoy all of them. The further you get from the main office, the less control there is and if you go at peak times, you'll deal with a lot of unattended kids. But the courses are fun, the layout is unique and it is definitely a fun date night. Bonus points for a cameo in Wreck It Ralph.

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    Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

    4.1(396 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Review challenge 58/365 Day Challenge…read more We frequently visit UA for casual Play dates or bday celebration either it's for a friend or a mini celebration for my 2 youngest kids, this past year. Especially hearing that there's a new attraction SKYRIDER that opened mid September 2025, my son came here w 2 of his closet bud to celebrate his bday. They were so excited to ride the Skyrider, it's a zip line across partial of the park. I highly definitely recommend this indoor playground. It's probably the best one in OC. We've gone to a lot the past years. This place has so much for your kids to do. Met the manager Terry and Sally. They are both amazing and friendly. Always there to answer your questions and needs. Our school Mabel Paine had a day of fundraising here also. UA loves to support and gives back to the community. Love a friendly oriented company. What's awesome is they now have a security here that I love since it's open. Security really nice. The indoor playground is pretty clean and well taken care of. Love the mascot Urbie. He's also cool with the kids. We are regulars here and definitely plan to return. They have great yearly membership at a great value. Must check it out!

    We celebrated my daughter's 3rd birthday at this location and it was truly the best! It was our…read morefirst time here and it did not disappoint. Total stress- free experience. They offer birthday packages that include EVERYTHING- private room/s, food, beverages, hosts, decor (I was able to bring my own decor/cake too which was a plus). The entertainment/attractions are perfect for kids of all ages. Our assigned hosts were Natalie and Andre - I completely recommend!! They were both WONDERFUL. As soon as I walked in everything was decorated/setup as I had requested. Natalie was on top of it all - she reviewed my food order one last time day of to ensure all was accurate (we communicated food allergies and she made sure the right pizza crusts/ orders were in place - Thank you this truly meant a lot) . She was so sweet and attentive she answered all my questions and executed the party flow perfectly. Andre did an amazing job getting my guests checked it and set with wristbands/socks. They both were patient and welcoming! They truly made this such an unforgettable fun, smooth and well organized experience for us! THANK YOU!

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    Great Wolf Lodge

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    3.4(3.4k reviews)
    6.6 mi

    I booked online and used Applepay to pay for the room, which turned out to be a big mistake that…read morecost me 40 minutes in line. Use a credit card to book your room, so you can use their quick check in line. Either way, make sure you take the exact card you use to book for checking in. Before you go, buy the discounted dining deal. You can only buy it in advance, and the food and drinks are pretty pricey, so you will spend $$$. I also suggest attaching your credit card to your wristband for convenience. We really enjoyed the pizza place onsite. We checked in on a Sunday and it was a bit crowded, but we managed to do it all in three hours. The kids loved the bunk bed, and my only complaint about our room is that the tub faucet leaked. The next day, we packed a bag with a change of clothes that we fit into a small locker for $12, and went back into the waterpark for a couple more hours. I recommend packing travel toiletries for a quick shower before leaving. They have plenty of showers, changing rooms, and a swimsuit dryer, but no toiletries in the waterpark bathrooms. Waterpark towels are provided and must be checked out and in or you'll be charged, so don't lose them. There's a water bottle refill station in the waterpark near the bathrooms. We didn't try many of the activities offered except for the arcade that offered packages starting at $35. Lastly, be sure to pay for parking before you leave. That was also $35. All in all, we got a deal on the room but spent more on food, drinks, games, and parking combined. My kids are 5 and 10, and they were able to go on just about everything that was open. One day was plenty of time if you don't plan on doing all of the activities.

    The worst customer service EVER. I tried to ask for a bag at the front desk because I was going to…read morethrow up from suddenly getting the stomach flu..and you know what the guy tells me? He says "sorry we don't have that" Doesn't even bother to find me some kind of plastic bag or cup to throw up in. Doesn't direct me to a bathroom, NOTHING. I nearly collapsed. I've been sick as a dog here and they didn't bother to refund the trip, even partially. The customer service here is extremely cold. They don't care at all about the condition you are in and don't offer any suggestions to keep you comfortable if you're sick. Also our room wasn't even ready after 4pm. Worst check in experience ever. Loud noise all through the night of kids screaming and running around. There was also a gas leak event that happened in garden grove that they didn't even alert us all about. Absolute negligence for the customer. Will NOT return and caution everyone who is looking to stay here, that they don't value the customer.

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