Independence Day Express | Kids Out and About Austin

Independence Day Express


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/04/2026
250 years of history in the making, step back in time with a vintage ride through the historical hill country. During the layover, don't miss the Burnet County Veterans Memorial, located next to our 1912 Bertram Depot. Ride the Independence Day Express and experience railroading history firsthand! This train ride follows our Bertram Flyer route from Cedar Park through the Texas Hill Country. Venture over Short Creek Canyon and cross the 300-foot South San Gabriel trestle bridge before returning back to Cedar Park aboard beautifully restored vintage railcars from the 1930's through the 1950's pulled by diesel locomotive.

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Bubbles are back! Enhance your journey with beer, wine, and mimosas available for purchase in the Cedar Park Car! Sip and savor your favorite drink while enjoying the sights and sounds of vintage rail travel.

 

Details:

This ride is 44 miles round trip with a 15 minute layover at our historic 1912 Bertram Depot. 

• Departs Cedar Park at 9:00 AM

• Layover in Bertram from 10:15 AM–10:30 AM

• Returns to Cedar Park at 12:30 PM

This ride is all-ages. All sales are final. 

 

Seating:

To help ensure the best seating, guests should select side-by-side seats. Seat choices that leave gaps (such as opposite sides of an aisle, multiple window seats, or facing seats for groups of two) may require reassignment. Unbooked seats may also be shared with other passengers, and seating adjustments may be made across all cars.

 

https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/termsconditions

 

When you purchase a ticket, you’re also agreeing to our Photo Release & Waiver of Liability. You can read the full details here.

Location: 
Austin Steam Train Association Museum, East Whitestone Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX, USA
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Lil Serafine
The event has already taken place on this date: 
07/04/2026
Time: 
9:00 AM