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Tiny Town and Railroad
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
4 reviews for Tiny Town and Railroad
Everything is Tiny Town is well.... tiny. The town consists of 200+ miniature structures (homes, salons, general stores, bars, churches etc) and a miniature steam engine rail.
The train takes you through the hillside. Adults can ride the train, but there are a few carriages that only fit kids.
If you have kids visiting that you have no idea what to do with, take them to Tiny Town for a day of fun.
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Perfect stop for the kids. A history tour for all ages of famous buildings in Colorado, shrunk to miniature replicas. Facts and great detail accompany each and every piece. You can see everything from the road as you drive bye, but it is definately worth the stop, don't be cheap. It is world famous!
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I wouldn't call this place a tourist trap, due to the negative connotations, but it's similar to that on so many levels.
We ended up here on an afternoon drive and, let me tell you, it was pretty fun. Our first order of business was to ride the mini steam train. They actually burn coal on the steam train, just like they did in the old days, and boy does that stuff stink. I can't imagine living in a time when coal was king... PEEE-YOO!
My son had a great time running from tiny building to tiny building, and the pathway ends at a playground, where all the kids were running about, being kids, getting worn out before the drive back to town.
This place was a bit strange, in that the entrance and concession stand were both cash only, but the gift shop accepts credit cards. In this day and of plastic debit, it's a little odd to see a place that's cash only, but it happens. I'm pretty sure, though, that I've never been to a place where it was cash only *unless* you were buying tchotchkes although, if you could only have a credit card terminal in one place, it makes sense that one place would be where the most expensive purchases will be.
Overall, an enjoyable visit. But be sure to hit the ATM on your way out of town.
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A mini version of Colorado history. This place makes me feel like a kid again. $5 gets you in to look at the Tiny Town. $15 gets you a ride on the tiny train and a visit to the town. A local called this place creepy but what can I say, I'm easily amused. It's tucked away on a weird road, but if you're from out of town, especially with a family, this is a place for the whole family. I don't think I'd visit it again, but if you're looking for something unique and off the beaten path, check out TinyTown. Be cautious when you're driving here though because there's a weird curvy turn you need to take to get into the town.
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