Day Trip: Great Northern Railway

Adult Enrichment / Special Events -

Fall 25

Ride the rails to Trego, Wisconsin, a delightful opportunity to experience historic rail travel aboard a beautifully restored train featuring cars from 1912 to 1918. As you board, you'll be transported back in time, surrounded by vintage decor and authentic details that recreate the golden age of railroads. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the dining car, where you can savor a delicious meal while gazing out at the scenic Wisconsin countryside, making for an unforgettable journey that blends nostalgia with culinary delight.

Details of the day

8:00 a.m. Leave from Mahtomedi District Center,1520 Mahtomedi Ave Mahtomedi, MN 55115
9:00 a.m. Make a comfort stop at the Goose Creek Rest Area near Harris, MN.
10:45 a.m. Arrival at the NW Wisconsin Regional Visitor Center in Trego, WI. Take time to use the restroom and visit the gift store. The train staff will load guests into the dining cars.
11:15 a.m. Depart on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. The historic railroad recreates the atmosphere of rail travel using rebuilt cars from 1912 to 1918. Ride the rails to Bean Creek. Have lunch in the dining car. Menu: Chicken Entrée with Rice, Vegetable, Dinner Roll, Cookie and Coffee or Lemonade. After lunch enjoy the relaxing scenery from the train as it travels into rural Wisconsin.

12:45 p.m. Train returns to the depot.
1:00 p.m. Estimated departure time from Trego.
2:15 p.m. Stop to buy cheese at the Burnett Dairy Cooperative retail store near Grantsburg, WI. Coffee, Ice Cream, Fried Cheese Curds and other concessions are available for purchase at the Bistro.
3:00 p.m. Leave the Burnett Dairy Store.
4:30 p.m. Estimated return time to Mahtomedi.
Registration Deadline September 29- No refunds after this date