Random Google search for "things to do near me" as recent Texas transplants, turned up Cedar Rock Railroad.....looked it up and thought we would give it a look. We made it with minutes to spare for the last train of the day, as it was a very warm day. ***CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE OR WEBSITE DURING HOT WEATHER TO MAKE SURE IT'S RUNNING REGULAR SCHEDULES*** https://www.cedarrockrailroad.com/ We paid the fee's and boarded the train for a delightful almost 20 minute trip around the park, the train's are equipped with misters which, on a 100 degree day were a very welcome addition to the ride. My wife and I had the whole train to ourselves too!! We returned to the station and looked around, there's picnic tables, and a small playground as well as a small train ride with kiddie powered trains on a short track. All in all, well worth a visit!! read more

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This place is adorable to bring your little kids. They have an outside playground that you can have your kids on. They have dozens of picnic tables that you can have a snack on, and for only four bucks for a ten minute train, maybe fifteen minute train ride, it is a steal. I love the fact that they're trained their playground and their picnic tables are all on their trees. So you're not in the sun at all during the summer, when you come out next to a park that has soccer about basketballs, tennis goals.All kinds of stuff to do around you. We will definitely be bringing our daughter out for the years to come read more

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Cute little train for a few bucks a person. Credit cards accepted. Trains depart at :15 and :45 each hour. Get there a bit early to buy a ticket and snag your seat. After you're done, there is a playground for the kids and a nice "western town" area for photos. There are more attractions like a little train for kids but it was shut down so I don't know if they're working on it or what. Don't get your expectations up for the sights on the train ride - it's not much. A soccer field and then it's just dry brush / trees. One of the most disappointing elements was that there was no info given on the ride (saw speakers so the conductor could have talked). According to their website, the train takes you through the hideout of Sam Bass (outlaw that died in Round Rock) so that would have been cool to hear about. Overall, kids love trains so this is a good way to entertain them. read more

We had our son's 6 bday here and it was a success. Everyone had a great time. The party package came with a reserved a spot in the shade and also included a private train ride for all of our guests. The kids loved it. There is a small playground for the kids to enjoy too. We also came back here in October and they had a Halloween themed train ride. It was a lot of fun! read more

We have been here a few times for birthday parties and it is always so much fun! Not only do they have a spacious area to gather, but various areas to entertain the kiddos while waiting for the official train ride. They have the play town area, the playground (which seems to always be under construction), and the giant wooden train with the super popular excavator. The big yellow Cedar Rock Railroad train ($3.75 per rider over 1 yo) is such a great ride as you get to go throughout the park and through a bit of the residential area. I love how everyone is always so friendly to wave. The train itself is a bit rusty and could use a fresh layer of paint but the ride is still an enjoyable 15 minute long ride which seems to be a perfect duration. Depending on the season, there is a small tunnel that is decorated, for example during Halloween time it was nice and spooky with cobwebs and spiders etc... If you have kids 3 yo and older, I strongly suggest the little locomotive chase ($3.50 per rider over 3 yo). It is so fun to see the kids using their arms to pedal their own locomotives. The kids also have so much fun on this! Cedar Rock Railroad has a bit something for everyone and highly recommend coming here, especially if you or your kids love trains. read more

Cedar Rock Railroad - Little locamotive, so much fun! - Amusement Parks Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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One of the chillest and smoothest kiddie train rides out there. The price can't be beat, and it's totally worth it. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Really neat little railroad that's comfortable for kids and adults. My daughter really enjoyed every second of it. Playground was under construction but hopefully when we visit Austin again it's complete. Definitely enjoyable and affordable experience for the little ones. Come show your support if you're in the area. read more

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It's very rare that you get shaded parks in this part of Texas , went there seeing the pics and it didn't disappoint! The ticket is less than $3 per person (kids under age 1 ride free), for the train ride which happens at 15th and 45th minute of every hour (most days )! As you wait for the ride to begin there is a nice music playing on speakers , picnic tables to hangout with snacks , there's a small park ,a toy train as well as a mini excavator for kids to play. There's kids merchandise to purchase (T-shirt and train whistle) which we bought to show our appreciation to the owners for the thoughtful concept! The train ride is so much fun that we took it twice !what makes it unique is the ride goes around the acres wide park , alongside a cricket field , a soccer play area full of kids who run alongside to wave and say hi, small lake where people were fishing, and a tunnel which was themed with Halloween lights and spiders:) read more

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This has always been one of my places to take my kiddos. We were so excited to see that it was open again after reconstruction. Sadly it was not the same and my kids found it not as fun as it once was. Usually the ride is narrated and calls out some of the things you see along the way. I noticed speakers but nothing was playing. They also completely redid the train route. We used to love waving to the cricket players. The ride is just dull and goes through the woods with a view of the parking lot. We were hoping the tunnel would save it but it didn't. No lights on in the tunnel, no fake spiders, just outside light peering in. Sad to say this is no longer our favorite place. I hope the owners can restore some of its magic because it's no more than a mall train ride minus the ac. read more

Very good outing for kids! Very affordable ($4 for 1 yr and up). It's really cute, has a play ground, picnic tables and little "town" for the kids to play in. We went right when it opened at 10am to beat the heat and got on the 10:15 train. Trains leave at 15 & 45 of the hour. Ex: 10:15am & 10:45 We will be back!! read more

My grandson loves this place ! The owner/ train conductor is very nice to everyone ! It's a short train ride with fun surprises

It's always fun to get on the train ride. I have been here several times in the past, it's never boring. Good news they are going to replace an old train with a comfortable newer model. They are going to close this place for next 3 months so people can enjoy new train in 2024. The only con today was that there were too many people which created crowd and less pleasant experience. read more

Cedar Rock Railroad - In the wait area - Amusement Parks Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Fun little train ride in the middle of a large park. I love that this is a thing honestly. It's easy, it's fun, it's cheap, and it's relaxing. The little play area around the train itself could use some work and I would like to see more things added but the main attraction here is definitely the train. You hope on board a train for about $3 per person and take a 2 mile or so route through Williamson County Regional Park. You get the chance to see some wildlife as well as just the beauty of the park. The ride takes about 10-15 minutes if I remember correctly and honestly I kind of wanted to do it again afterwards, especially since the weather was nice. Definitely a nice little activity if you have little ones. read more

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This one of our first activities when we visited the greater Austin area for our house hunting trip. This was an easy and fun activity to do with our little one. It's worth your time and value. We are overdue for another train ride out here! read more

I've wanted to bring my kids out to try this train ride for a while and it didn't disappoint. The train is $3 per rider (8/2022) and they have a small concession stand, but I didn't get anything, nor look closely at the offerings. The train depot is in a shaded area, which is nice to help with the Texas summer heat, and there is a small townscape and a wooden train the kids can explore while waiting for the train to arrive. I really liked the Johnny Cash music that was playing. The train ride itself was fun and took about 15 minutes, so a fair length. Note that the speaker on the train was too quiet to really hear, but I think it was supposed to sort of guide the ride. Also, the train itself would benefit from a sand blast and a fresh coat of paint as it was rusty. Overall, I would recommend it and you can make a day out it by enjoying the park too. read more

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My family and I visited this park solely to ride the train and it was worth the trip! Train rides are $3 per person-- they accept cards and also offer snacks and drinks for purchase. The train station is in a shady area of the park, so that made for a comfortable wait. There's also a miniature town display, and a train engine, boxcar and caboose playscape to entertain the kids while they wait. The train ride goes throughout the park and community and is long enough to enjoy and short enough for antsy kiddos. The train could use a new paint job and the route could have been more scenic, but there was a pond and a tunnel-- so that was fun to see. Definitely check this place out! read more

Very cute! The train ride itself was fun, if a bit squeaky. My daughter (5) really enjoyed the little Locomotive Chase cars, and we had fun playing make-believe in Old Pflooterville. Personally, I'm looking forward to the updates and put put course they're putting in. Had to knock a star off because the restrooms out there don't have a changing table. Seriously, y'all?!? Given the percentage of toddlers and babies who are your most hyped customers, I really wouldn't have thought I'd be changing little sister (6mo) on the tailgate of my car. read more

Yesterday was the first time coming to this attraction and I will say I was highly impressed. The ride is very relaxing and has some nice scenery while riding. Also the conductor was very kind and professional. I think the biggest thing I enjoyed about this experience is seeing the smile on the face of my 2 year old as he was enjoying the ride on a cool train. Definitely something that I recommend for not only children but adults too. read more

Such a great place for my two year old boy who loves trains! The train ride is very nice and for only $3.50 it's a deal! I wish the locomotive was open, and the mini golf but all seem under construction. In any case it was a fun day with my toddler! read more

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What a sweet experience. We stopped here on our way to Austin for a weekend getaway. For the price, your little one definitely needs to experience. read more

Just some good 'ol fashioned fun here! My wife and I took our 2 year old son here, and he absolutely loved it. Still talks about the train to this day! It's a nice little 15 minute train ride around part of the park, and it's great for a little afternoon getaway out of the house. Tickets are cheap, the conductor was as nice as he could be, and they've even got a little playground area for the kiddos to climb around on. Definitely worth a visit! Train runs about every 30 minutes, and they're even pet friendly. read more

What a great find at the last minute! My 4 and 7yr old enjoyed riding the train not once, but twice! It was also a huge bonus that we were able to take our pup on the train too! read more

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Enjoyed the ride. Super economical. My granddaughter enjoyed it very much! Thank you to the conductor. read more

Cedar Rock Railroad - Train picture - Amusement Parks Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

This is a quick ride for kids 6 and under. Almost a 10 minute train ride around the park with music and some humorous announcements along the way. It's very reasonably priced at $3 per ticket. Open year round all days except Monday. Trips leave every 15 minutes. read more

LOVEE THIS LITTLE TRAIN STATION! It is towards the back of the park and it's a great little tour of the park! They have a play area with a train that kids can play on and the chase train is cute also. They will be putting in a putt-putt course so we can't wait to come back and visit. Rides are 2.75 per person. Babies under 1 are free. :) read more

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This place doesn't make any sense to me. It's summer and apparently the train runs every 45 minutes because it's the "off-peak" time. I asked the conductor what that meant and he didn't say anything. Summer is when kids are out of school sooo shouldn't the off-peak hours be when kids are in school? Currently waiting 45 minutes while the conductor just sits in the ticket box ‍ read more

Hopefully the lack of maintenance is due to the time of year. The pedal cars were missing and the mini golf area looked like it was under construction. Anyways, the train ride was perfect for a day with my little one and she had a great time. read more

Cedar Rock Railroad is a family-friendly concession inside the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. They offer a narrow-gauge railroad that gives a great narrated scenic overview of the park and associated amenities that can be interesting for all ages.. There's also a nifty little hand-propelled "Train Chase" attraction for little kids. Additionally, there's a small playground with a train-themed activity area and picnic tables. The grounds and facilities are well-kept. A small concession stand offers snacks. I didn't recall seeing any drinks, so remember to bring those with you. You can buy tickets to ride the two attractions either a la carte, or as part of a package that includes reservations for parties. The biggest disadvantage is that there are no nearby restrooms. The closest restroom involves a 10 minute hike to one of the pavilions near the soccer fields. If you're just here for a train ride and done, you can hold it. But if you're here for a two-hour birthday party, that's asking a bit much, especially with toddlers. Adults might want to consider a trip in the woods for relief. It would also be nice to be able to wash hands after changing diapers before handling food. Another concern I had was the exposure of the play areas to the narrow-gauge train. While the station itself is well-fenced, children may be tempted to run after the train as it leaves the station, which happened more than once while I was there. While parental supervision is important, little ones can often outthink you. I found myself as a single adult trying to stop others' children from danger. You can check my posted video (available only on mobile as of this writing) to see just how quickly this can happen. This seems like a liability that should be addressed before someone gets injured or maimed. I appreciate the patience of the staff with the little ones' exuberance for all things train. However, at one point--again due to insufficient fencing--some of the little ones went around to sit on the train chase ride cars. Let's just say the head choo-choo got a little vocal and scoldy, almost taking on a law enforcement tone. The little ones didn't see what they were doing as wrong, since they were here to have fun and the toys were out. Again, the parents probably facilitated the kiddos' "offenses" a bit as well. But staff should realize the limitations of their setup and be more understanding in such circumstances. If you don't want to run a full-length fence, you should expect things like this will happen from time to time. Either put up the toys after each use, or be chill when the kids take advantage of them. All-in-all, it's a great time for kids and parents alike. Go here, by all means, and enjoy. Just be prepared with supplies and for the gotchas that come with this simple limited amenity attraction. It ain't Disney, it ain't Six Flags. But it's still good, clean fun. If you can find a place to wash your hands, that is. read more

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Kids are parents love it! What else can you say - the playground area is fun while you wait for your turn on the train. It's about a 12 minute ride or so, you get a nice scenic run thru Williamson County Park. We've been probably 20 times or so over the past 5 years, my kids now aged 6 and 7 still like it. read more

Fun quaint little train, perfect for a little outing with little ones. Our almost two year old grandson loved it! Looks like a new bathroom has just been built at the site. It was about 15 minute ride around the park and by a pond, all while listening to cool Johny Cash train music! read more

It's older but super fun for little kids. It's a good long ride for the age. My daughter liked it

So fun for our little 2 year old. It's a simple playground to play around on and wait for the next train. The trains run on time and the couple staff members are friendly and pleasant. Train ride is a little over 10 miles and just under 2 miles. Parking is super easy and plenty of it. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We took our granddaughter back in the summer as a stop on the way to Austin. She loved it!! It was very cute. Saw some deer. Travels through at the back of a neighborhood and goes by a pond. She did not want to leave the park area! read more

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Amazing spot for the kiddos. Not at all overpriced and the train rides are exactly the right amount of time. Our boy love trains therefore our boy loves Cedar Rock Railroad. read more

We have been Three times in the last week! My kids love it here the conductor is very friendly and informative the ride itself is very enjoyable about 10 min of very nice scenery through the park one of the rides we went on even had deer running running alongside the train every time we've went we seen tons of butterfly's the music is great the play area is small but all the kids enjoy it snacks are available and we cannot wait to keep taking the kids every time we go we have to ride it atleast twice and it's very affordable! read more

My boyfriend and I just took my 18 month old son and it was magical! So relaxing and a real gem to visit and experience. My son loved playing on the wooden train in the little play area afterward. You can tell so much heart went into this train! read more

3.5* My almost 3 year old nephew had a blast here, although it can be kind of boring for adults (not much to do). We surprisingly spent 1 hour here. Then we went to a nearby playground to climb on the equipment (no swings though). The train ride is $3 per person and is scheduled at 15 and 45 minutes after the hour. Kind of pricey in my opinion. The train ride doesn't have much scenery- it just goes through the park fields, a track, and past the back of people's houses, haha. There's 1 dark tunnel that made it a little more interesting. I saw a putt putt area but no equipment. There are picnic tables, which are suitable for birthday parties. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. read more

This is a must do for families in the area! It is so adorable! Here's the scoop: -The Cedar Rock Railroad if a fun place. They have a little railroad town to play in. It is ok to run around and play before and after your train ride. There's even plenty of picnic tables to camp out at for an al fresco lunch that you brought along. -The engine is a really nice looking miniature replica of an old fashioned steam engine. I'm not a train nut, but my father in law is. He was in love with the engine. I think he took 2 dozen pictures! -The train ride itself is 1.5 miles long. It winds along a path through the Williamson County Park, so it is a pretty ride. It lasts about 15-20 minutes. It is only $2.50 a person as well. It is a really nice ride and worth $2.50 any day. -There's a small snack concession shop at the depot. The snacks are cheap and affordable. No meal food, just snacks though, so don't go planning on buying lunch. -They are currently open year round. They do have a website though that updates their current schedule. I recommend you check it before you drive out there, just to be safe. Here it is http://www.cedarrockrailroad.com/ -The railroad is located at the back of the park, if you are entering off of Sam Bass Road. There are signs along the way once you are in the park. It is a bit far in the back and a bit hidden, so don't give up once you are in the park. -They take cash or credit at the depot. Yay! I'm so happy I found Cedar Rock Railroad. I know we will be back many times for a fun picnic and train ride. read more

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Cute and simple attraction for little ones. Fun train with 15 minute ride through the park including a short tunnel with lights. Small playground with picnic tables and a wooden "mini town" to enjoy before or after your ride. The attraction is run by the conductor who is also the superstar that built the train and tracks. Great for young kids. $3 a ride read more

Great experience for my two kiddos. Reminds me of my childhood experience on the Zilker Park train (Austin, TX) over 30 years ago. Friendly staff. We'll definitely be back. read more

Cedar Rock Railroad - Amusement Parks Near Me - Round Rock, Texas