horseshoe curve

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Feb 28, 2024
Fantastic place for viewing trains if you go up to the viewing area. They have a radio scanner playing over a loudspeaker so you always know when the trains are coming, and they come often. CAVEAT - … Full review by Moon M
Oct 28, 2023
The museum is a must if you're going to do what it seems many (most? all?) visitors do, and that is to watch the freight trains go by. For that bit, take your picnic and water up to the top (and your… Full review by PMA1984
Oct 16, 2023
Fun little trip. History of the curve is interesting. Cute little museum. Lots of steps because the tram car doesn't work, but there's a few areas where the steps flatten off so you can "pull over… Full review by Amanda C

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Hi I’m visiting here with my family for the first time on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. My question is I’ve …
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Hi I’m visiting here with my family for the first time on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. My question is I’ve have tickets for the 9am time slot do I’ve to be hear exactly at 9am? Or is it okay being a little late. Our hotel is according to google maps is 20 minutes away from here and we really don’t know the area. I’m trying to figure out what time we should leave the hotel. Thank you in advance
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I’d contact them for a better answer, I wouldn’t want to give you a wrong answer.
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Answer by Maureen B · Mar 13, 2024
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Does it makes sense to visit during the closure due to the current pandemic ?
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Trains are still running so if you want to watch trains on the curve then go ahead. You can check the website for the latest on the visitors center .
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Are pets allowed
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Yes, on the observation deck, but not the museum
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Is the museum kid friendly? I have an almost 4-year-old who loves trains but is it engaging for kids?
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Yes I think it is very. Lots of stuff down low. Interactive displays. Animatronic displays (cool when you are 4) A couple of levels of stuff to look at. I would have taken my son there when he …
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Yes I think it is very. Lots of stuff down low. Interactive displays. Animatronic displays (cool when you are 4) A couple of levels of stuff to look at. I would have taken my son there when he was 4 yrs old. And he was a busy guy.
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