Riding the train from the Boardwalk to the station in Felton offers a nice respite from sun, sand, roller coasters and the arcade. The tunnel out of town captured everyone's attention. It offers a good lesson on what the absence of light is like. One runs trains from the Boardwalk to the nearby town of Felton and back. Both are enjoyable journeys through redwoods and Douglas firs.
Some families bring picnics to eat during the ride.
Or, you can wait and eat on the grounds at the station in Felton. On the trip to Bear Mountain, the train stops for a few minutes so passengers can take a quick walk through the great trees. And it's cash only. No credit cards. Fortunately, there is an ATM nearby.