My husband and I rode the Zilker Zephyr and had a great time. It's about a 20 minute ride around Zilker Park and cost $8 for all of us. It was good, cheap fun on a pretty day.

Kids love it. Adults tolerate it. All in all it is a cute novelty around the whole park which is fun for the kidlets!

Admittedly, my review is slightly biased. During the summer of 1986, I was an employee of the Zilker Park RR as an "Engineer"! But, it has changed over the years. Recently, on a rare trip back to Austin, I took an opportunity with a friend to ride the train as a visitor. The staff was very friendly and, offered me... More

This is a fun, inexpensive activity to do with people of all ages when the weather is good. The ride has great views of the park and lake. Combine it with a dip in Barton Springs Pool, a trip to the lovely playground and/or a meal at Shady Grove for a day out!

This was a dollar well spent. The train ride was lengthy enough, and gave you a magnificent view of downtown Austin and the Colorado River. Nice ride and good price.

In town for a few days we ventured back over to Zilker Park a park we had enjoyed years ago. While I watched my 3 little ones play my husband stood in line to purchase tickets for the next train time. Tickets were $2 for kids and $3 for adults, infants were free. The ride lasted about 20 minutes and... More

5 and 1 year old grandkids loved the trip perfect length 20in Include bridges, water and boats, friendly waving passersby ending with playground romp - what's not to love!

A favorite Austin experience! I took my 5 year old son while visiting. It was the first time for both of us. I must say that I too loved it! It is an excellent way to see the park. The ride was a lot longer than I expected it to be, and covered a lot of ground. The ride loads... More

Want to make memories with your family? Go ride the train. It's an old favorite down at Zilker park and is a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy the outdoors. Your kids will remember it always. enjoy the park's other amenities afterwards. Zilker is a treasure and the train is a fun memory-making throwback to yesteryear.