Experience · St. Paul

Hamline - Midway Train Museum & Play

Dive into the miniature world of trains at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, where the whole family can marvel at intricate displays. Afterward, head to the nearby Can Can Wonderland for casual bites and more family fun, including mini-golf and arcade games. Cap off the afternoon with a visit to Newell Park for some outdoor playtime, allowing the kids to burn off any remaining energy.

A 4-hour Hamline - Midway afternoon plan for solo — Twin City Model Railroad Museum, Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul, Newell Park.

Duration
3h 45m
Cost
$50–$120
Stops
3 stops
Area
Hamline - Midway
Walking
Moderate walking · Total 0.7-mile driving route
Best time
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Ideal for
Solo · Families · Kids · Friends
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Hamline - Midway Train Museum & Play

The plan

The plan

  1. 1Twin City Model Railroad Museum(1 hr 30 min)→
  2. 2Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul(1 hr 15 min)→
  3. 3Newell Park(1 hr)

Why this plan works

Every stop sits in Hamline - Midway, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. Twin City Model Railroad Museum is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Newell Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to solo, families, families with kids, and friends who want a planned St. Paul outing without improvising between stops.

The story

Overview

Dive into the miniature world of trains at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum, where the whole family can marvel at intricate displays. Afterward, head to the nearby Can Can Wonderland for casual bites and more family fun, including mini-golf and arcade games. Cap off the afternoon with a visit to Newell Park for some outdoor playtime, allowing the kids to burn off any remaining energy.

The itinerary

3 stops, one great day

  1. Twin City Model Railroad Museum1
    1h 30m
    Twin City Model Railroad Museum

    Arts & Culture · Hamline - Midway

    Specialty model-railroad museum featuring large displays, toy trains & history exhibits.

    What to do — Wander through the museum, admiring the detailed miniature worlds and toy trains on display.

    0.3 mi · 6 min walk or 4 min drive

    Then Drive a few minutes southwest to Can Can Wonderland.

  2. Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul2
    1h 15m
    Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul

    Family · Hamline - Midway

    Amusement center in a historic building with indoor mini golf, vintage arcade games, a bar & eatery.

    What to do — Have lunch or a snack from the eatery, and let the family try out a round of mini golf or play some vintage arcade games.

    0.4 mi · 8 min walk or 4 min drive

    Then Take a short drive north to Newell Park for some outdoor time.

  3. Newell Park3
    Optional 1 hr
    Newell Park

    Outdoors · Hamline - Midway

    What to do — Let the kids run around, play on the playground equipment, or enjoy the open grassy areas before heading home.

The route

On the map

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Common questions

Planning this outing

Is this a good St. Paul itinerary for solo?
Yes. It's built for solo, families, families with kids, and friends and runs about 3 hr 45 min across 3 stops, starting at Twin City Model Railroad Museum.
How long does this outing take?
Plan on 3 hr 45 min door to door, including time between stops.
How much does this St. Paul itinerary cost?
Roughly $50–$120 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
Is this itinerary walkable?
Yes — every hop is under a mile, about 0.7 miles of walking in total.
Do I need reservations?
No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.

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