Ultimate Fall Family Day Trip: Pumpkin Train Adventures in Wisconsin

Fall fun in the Midwest usually involves apple picking, cider donut eating, and pumpkin patch playing, but if you want to switch things up this year, plan a road trip to Wisconsin to ride a pumpkin train!

Favorite Things About Fall

I'm not gonna lie, now that the school supplies have been bought and summer vacations have been taken, I'm full on ready for fall!

I just love when it's warm enough during the day to have outdoor fun (without sweating bullets), but cool enough at night to wear a hoodie with apple-scented candles burning. My family loves visiting our favorite apple orchards and pumpkin patches each fall, but sometimes we feel the need to switch things up a bit. Sure, we could visit new orchards and fall attractions, but taking a road trip to Wisconsin to ride pumpkin train sounds way cooler!

Two Must-Ride Pumpkin Trains in Wisconsin

It doesn't matter if you're young or old, going on a train ride is always fun, and when you mix in pumpkins, gorgeous scenic views, and fall-tastic photo ops, you've got the makings for a perfect day!

Here are two pumpkin train rides your family should check out in Wisconsin this fall:

1. The Great Pumpkin Train at National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin

National Railroad Museum's Great Pumpkin Train runs for two days, October 11 and October 18, and features a scenic train ride throughout the museum's grounds that are filled with scarecrows, pumpkins, and other fun fall things. When the ride is over the museum also has live entertainment, games, and other activities your family will enjoy. Grab your tickets now while you still can!

2. Riverside and Great Northern Railway Pumpkin Express in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

This scenic train ride will take you through the woods along the Wisconsin River and ends at a pumpkin patch where kids 12 and younger can pick their own pumpkin or gourd. Tickets for this train sell out FAST, so get them now here.

Here are some more fall adventures you should go on the next time you're in Wisconsin: