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    Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Ali B.

    We loved this train store, especially the pay-to-play area! They have multiple rooms of train tables to play and build with tracks, cars, a dollhouse, and more! They also have a small coloring space and one of my kids' favorites, a small bounce house! My girls (4 years & almost 2) both played in the various rooms and had a blast! My little one LOVED the bubble machine by the entrance and my big one thought the employees singing karaoke was the best. The employees were such fun and happy people! Also, the fact that Choo Choo Bob's is located in the Union Depot is the icing on top! I highly recommend this as an affordable, go-to activity (especially in winter!) for kids!

    Madison B.

    Our first time at their new location! It was awesome. Got there right when they opened at 10 and wasn't busy at all. During story time (Mondays & Fridays at 10:30) it fills up quite a bit, but isn't overwhelming. My 5 year old was entertained by the music & stories by engineer Paul and my 2 year old would play and go back & forth. I didn't have to worry about her getting lost which is great when solo parenting. We played from 10-12:20 (they wanted to stay even longer). Staff is super friendly and great. Was surprised that there was even a bouncy house in the back. Bathrooms are nearby and very clean. There's also a coffee/bike shop right next door. Parking was easy in the Union depot parking ramp b ($4) and the kids loved riding the escalators to get upstairs. Definitely will be returning

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    Such a fun place to explore! Owner was so nice and made it such a fun experience! Small gift shop with tons of toys! My baby is under one so we got in for free, and he loved it! Otherwise it was $10 per kid and $2 per adult! Well worth it, we got there right when it opened so it was empty for about half an hour then more people came in and explored! But there was tons of space to play and have fun!

    Suzie R.

    Love love this awesome train shop and play area for kiddos and it's right inside Union Depot. You do have to pay for your kid to play with the kiddo model trains but it's so worth it. Lots of comfy areas for parents to sit and relax while their kiddo plays. We caught story time with Choo Choo Bob (actually it was Engineer Andy) but our kiddo loved it and it was very entertaining for our little engineer in training. We had visited their temporary spot in Minneapolis 2 years ago and this is the perfect spot for Choo Choo Bobs! Congrats!!!

    Allie G.

    Cannot recommend Choo Choo Bob's enough. We celebrated my son's birthday there today and we're so impressed. The space was all decorated and they took care of set up, ordering pizza,gift bags, etc. The price was great compared to other venues and came with built in decor and ambiance. The kids had so much fun. We'll be back this winter to come play.

    Jakesa T.

    Choo Choo Bob and his crew are absolutely fabulous! I booked their party room for my 3 year olds birthday and I didn't have to do a thing! They had the whole room set up, BEFORE we even got there. This is a train store but they have SOOO many trains and other vehicles for the kids to play with. Plus tables scattered all over. The best part, they have chairs, and lots of them, for the parents. You could literally spend hours here and your kids will be content, if they're into trains of course. The staff are amazing, and nice and such down to earth people. His bday was on a Sunday afternoon and they even had karaoke for customers to participate in. This was probably the best kids birthday I've thrown. They welcome outside food and drinks (wink wink). but this is a kid/family friendly establishment. I think in general it costs a few dollars to play, but totally worth it for the whole family. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! If you haven't been, please go!

    Suzette P.

    Our family loves Choo Choo Bob's! Play to pay currently is $10/kid, $2/adult and under 1 is free. It's worth it! This is a great place to meet up with friends and have some fun! Lots of train tables, a hot wheel section, doll houses and a coloring table. Their retail section is also great with good selection and fair prices. Staff is wonderful and they have a 10:30 story time/music time that is very interactive!

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    “Parking was easy in the Union depot parking ramp b ($4) and the kids loved riding the escalators to get upstairs.”

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