Easter Bunny Train: Family Egg Hunt & Scenic Ride Through Kentucky Horse Country

Ride the Easter Bunny Train through the soft green folds of Kentucky’s Bluegrass country aboard the Bluegrass Railroad Museum’s seasonal family excursion. Departing from Versailles, Kentucky, the two-hour round trip threads past Thoroughbred horse farms, broad tobacco and corn fields, deep limestone cuts, and down into the palisades above the Kentucky River. A scheduled stop at Abbott Station lets kids spill onto the platform for an egg hunt while photographers snap Young's High bridge and the river gorge. The experience is small-scale and deliberately old-school. Antique coaches offer vinyl bench seats and sliding windows, First Class cars provide plush reclining seats and air conditioning, and Hobo Class Open Air cars let you taste the wind and hear the engine while riding just behind the locomotive. There are no restrooms on board; the museum facilities are the last chance before departure, so arrive at least 30 minutes early to collect tickets and explore a few museum exhibits. Key scene features include the high limestone cuts that slice through the landscape, the palisades where the train drops to river level, and the ironwork of Young's High bridge (built 1889), visible from the stopping point at Abbott Station. Along the route you’ll pass working Thoroughbred farms where mares and foals graze, and you may spot wild turkeys along fence lines. The Wild Turkey Distillery sits visible near the river, a sober industrial counterpoint to the pastoral views. This outing is a rare way to experience central Kentucky’s geology and agrarian rhythms from a historic right of way. It’s family-friendly and photogenic: parents can choose comfort in First Class, nostalgia in Coach, or a windswept vantage in Hobo Class. The stop at Abbott Station transforms a scenic ride into an event, pairing a classic egg hunt with a chance to step off and frame the 19th-century bridge against the river gorge. Plan for changing spring showers or summer sun by dressing in layers and keeping a light pack for snacks and camera gear. Respect private property—do not wander into horse pastures—and stay behind safety lines at stations. The Bluegrass Railroad Museum’s Easter Bunny Train is more than a novelty; it’s an invitation to slow travel, to study the region’s limestone geology, and to watch Kentucky horse country parade by from a car whose brass and wood feel like a different era. Operated by the Bluegrass Railroad Museum, the train draws railfans and families alike; photographers, history buffs, and children hunting eggs all find something memorable. The short, two-hour runtime makes it an ideal half-day outing for travelers based in Lexington or nearby towns. Seats fill on holiday runs, so reserve early. Onboard crew share bits of track history and point out geological highlights and vistas.