Most People Don't Know That These Ice Cream Train Rides In Maine Happen All Summer Long
Maine is known for foods like lobster and blueberries, but we’ve always thought that Vacationland’s ice cream scene should be on the map as well! From soft serve to the scoopable variety, there are lots of local spots to cool down in the summertime. We recently came across this fun way to combine ice cream with history and couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. This just might be one of the most fun train rides in Maine!
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These trains carried both passengers and freight, and were the smallest narrow gauge railroads in America!
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The remaining dates for the 2018 Ice Cream Rides are June 29th, July 13th, July 27th, August 10th and August 24th. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for children between 3 and12. Kids under 2 ride free. If you’re a museum member the ride is free. The museum is open from 4pm to 8pm and train rides leave on the hour at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. To learn more, visit the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum website. Stay updated on events and schedule changes by following them on Facebook.
Okay, okay, okay. If it’s lobster you’re after, it’s lobster we’ll give you. Check out this great lobster shack on the Maine coast. We love it!
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