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12 Train Adventures for Seattle-Area Kids and Families

Take an adventure on the Link Light Rail, ride the monorail or enjoy a scenic train excursion

Nancy Chaney
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The Seattle Monorail on its track outside of MoPOP at Seattle Center, one of the best train adventures for families
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The Seattle Center Monorail is an iconic train adventure in Seattle. Photo: iStock

All aboard! Get your tickets for these train adventures

It’s one thing to watch a train go by on a car ride to or from school, but it’s something else entirely to actually get to ride a train! These terrific local rail adventures — from a ride on the Seattle Center Monorail to a miniature train perfect for tots — promise thrills for the whole family. Kids will hardly be able to contain their excitement as they chug along.

Skip ahead to any train stop on our roundup:

First stop: Link Light Rail

 

More train-themed fun for families:

Editor’s note: This article was originally published many years ago and updated most recently on May 28, 2025, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, with a thorough fact-check.

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