Steamtown National Historic Site
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels.
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About Steamtown National Historic Site
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about the stories of the people who built, repaired and rode, and about the ongoing work to preserve railroading history.
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Driving times from Steamtown National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Park Hours
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the summer and fall seasonal excursion trains, please note that the commuter-type coaches are not air-conditioned, or may not be heated. Therefore, we recommend that you dress appropriately for the season that you plan to visit us!
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Steamtown National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Bookstore and Park Store, Food, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Steamtown National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (1 h 12 min), Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (1 h 16 min), Appalachian National Scenic Trail (1 h 53 min), Thomas Edison National Historical Park (1 h 53 min), Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (1 h 54 min), Morristown National Historical Park (1 h 54 min).