Heritage Rail Bikes Opens in Willimantic This Weekend

Heritage Rail Bikes is officially opening this weekend in Willimantic — and people are already grabbing ride times.

This brand-new outdoor attraction lets guests ride directly on real railroad tracks aboard specially designed rail bikes. It is scenic, easygoing, family-friendly, and unlike anything else currently offered in the area.

Opening weekend availability is limited, and popular ride times are already filling.

If you want to be among the first to ride the rails in Willimantic, now is the time to book.

Ride the Rails in a Whole New Way

This is not a train ride. It is not a traditional bike trail. It is something different entirely.

Guests board a specially designed rail bike and pedal directly along the railroad tracks. There is no steering required because the rails guide the bike along the route. Riders simply settle in, pedal, and enjoy an open-air railroad adventure.

Each bike seats up to four guests, making it a perfect outing for families, couples, friends, and small groups looking for something new to experience together.

A Short, Manageable Railroad Adventure

The complete experience takes approximately one hour, making it easy to fit into a day trip, weekend outing, or afternoon exploring Willimantic.

The shorter route (about 1.5 miles round trip) also makes the experience manageable for a wide range of participants. You get the fun and novelty of riding directly on the rails without committing to a long or exhausting excursion.

It is just enough time to enjoy the scenery, experience something completely different, and create a memorable outing together.

Explore the Railroad Museum Along the Way

The ride includes more than just time on the rails.

At the halfway point, guests will have an opportunity to step off their rail bikes and explore an open-air railroad museum at no additional charge. Take a closer look at historic trains, railroad equipment, and other fascinating pieces of Connecticut’s railroad history while the Heritage Rail Bikes team turns the bikes around for the return journey.

Once the bikes are ready, guests climb back aboard and pedal the rails home.

It is part rail bike ride, part railroad museum visit, and an experience that cannot be found anywhere else nearby.

Opening This Weekend in Willimantic, CT

Heritage Rail Bikes begins welcoming riders this weekend, bringing an entirely new way to experience the rails to eastern Connecticut.

• Planning something fun with the family? Book a ride.

• Looking for a different date idea? Book a ride.

• Trying to find a group activity that does not feel like the same old thing? Book a ride.

Heritage Rail Bikes is an easy addition to a weekend in Willimantic, a Connecticut day trip, or a spontaneous summer outing.

Opening Weekend Rides Are Filling Fast

Excitement is building quickly as more people discover that rail biking is coming to Willimantic.

Because each departure has limited capacity, guests should not wait too long to choose their ride time. Once a departure is full, that time is gone. Times are currently on sale through the Fall, so grab your friends and make your plans today!

For those looking for an extra special ride, book their Sunset/Twilight rides starting at 8PM!

Tickets can be purchased on the homepage of HeritageRailBikes.com or by selecting an available date from the booking calendar below.