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Zilker Park Train
fact and photo tour of Austin

Here's a fun way to see Zilker Park. The Zilker Zephyr miniature train ride is a leisurely 3-mile ride that passes by the playground, goes under Barton Springs Road, and circles around the area where the annual Trail of Lights display can be found each November.

Zilker Park Train
Photo © Lloyd Litt

  Where is it?
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, Texas

  Detour
• Before the Lights
A few views from the train taken while the Trail of Lights displays are being prepared.
 

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During the Trail of Lights a special route is set up specifically for seeing the lights. Kids love the ride. Adults enjoy the chance to rest their legs.

The Zilker Park train station is found on the south side of Barton Springs Road near the entrance to Barton Springs Pool.

 

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