Roaring Camp Railroads

I don't generally go to Roaring Camp except for their Civil War Reenactment which is every Memorial Day. It is fabulous to take young children too, it makes history really come alive for them. I would avoid taking very young children because the cannons can be extremely loud and the sight of people running around firing rifles might prove a little disturbing. For a weekend, Roaring Camp is turned into a full civil war camp with tents, a doctor's tent, a general store and other things. It is a great place to pick up some unique merchandise too, ranging from hairnets to a fully detailed Union or Confederate Soldier uniform. Definitely something not too miss! more

My son went through a train phase and it was so nice to be able to take him on an old time engine. We've not been during their annual "Day out with Thomas" because he's more a "real" train fan, but I have heard that it can be scary for some kids because it's crowded and the trains can be loud. We went on a train that took us through the woods and gave us history of the area and the trains and a bit about the flora and fauna of the area. It kept my interest, but that's a bit boring for the kids, but don't worry, they're too busy watching the brakeman, watching for where the train tracks switch, making train noises. It's a bit pricey, but it's also not something you do everyday. I would love to make it to one of their summer barbeques or take one of their wine trains. more