Tiny Town and Railroad
6249 S Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison, CO
Morrison, CO
A whole village built at child scale in a foothills canyon, with a little steam train to carry you around it, delighting Colorado families for a century.
Tiny Town is one of Colorado's most enduring and endearing small attractions, a miniature village of more than a hundred child-scaled buildings set in a Front Range foothills canyon near Morrison. Dating back about a century, it has delighted generation after generation of young Colorado families with its little houses, shops, and church, all built small enough for children to feel like giants.
Winding through the village is a ride-on miniature steam railroad that carries visitors around the tiny town, the centerpiece of any visit. Nestled in pretty Turkey Creek Canyon, the whole place has an old-fashioned, gentle charm that has survived floods, fires, and the passing decades to remain a beloved rite of passage for local families.
What Guests Love
- A canyon filled with more than a hundred child-scaled buildings
- Riding the kid-sized steam train around the little town
- A gentle, old-fashioned outing perfect for young children
- A century of history behind one of Colorado's most charming small attractions
Worth Knowing
- It is a seasonal, weather-dependent attraction, generally open in the warmer months
- It is aimed at young children, so set expectations accordingly for older kids
- The train ride is a highlight, so allow time for it
- The foothills canyon setting is lovely, so it pairs well with nearby Morrison stops
Details
Morrison, CO
Learn about Tiny Town and Railroad
A village at child scale
Tiny Town is filled with more than a hundred small buildings, from houses and stores to a church, fire station, and other structures, all built at a scale that lets children walk among them and peer inside. The little town has a real sense of place, arranged like a proper community in its canyon setting.
The miniature buildings have been built, rebuilt, and lovingly maintained over the years by many hands, and part of the fun is exploring the details of each one. For small children especially, the chance to tower over a whole town is pure delight.
The little railroad
The heart of a visit is the ride-on miniature steam railroad that loops through and around the village. Passengers climb aboard the small open cars and are pulled around the town, a gentle, cheerful ride that is the highlight for most young visitors.
The train ties the whole attraction together, giving children a moving tour of the tiny world and a genuine little-train experience. Its whistle and chuff bring the miniature town to life and send families home happy.
A century of history
Tiny Town traces its origins back about a hundred years, when it began as a private miniature village that grew into a public attraction. Over its long life it has weathered natural disasters, including canyon floods and fires, and been rebuilt and revived by dedicated supporters each time.
That resilience is part of its story, and it now stands as one of the oldest attractions of its kind in the country. Run today with the help of a devoted nonprofit and volunteers, it carries a real sense of continuity, welcoming the grandchildren of children who once rode its train.
The canyon setting and visiting
Tiny Town sits in Turkey Creek Canyon in the foothills southwest of Denver, a scenic setting of rock, pine, and creek that adds to its charm. The surrounding foothills country, part of the ancestral homeland of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho peoples, is dotted with parks and other family stops.
As a seasonal, mostly warm-weather attraction, Tiny Town is best enjoyed spring through fall. It pairs easily with a day exploring nearby Morrison, Red Rocks, and the foothills, making a gentle, nostalgic addition to a family outing in the Denver area.
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Things to Do Near Morrison
Morrison
About 8 miles northeast
A small historic foothills town near Red Rocks, with dining and dinosaur history.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
About 10 miles northeast
The famous red-rock concert venue and hiking park in the foothills.
Dinosaur Ridge
About 10 miles northeast
A hogback ridge with dinosaur tracks and bones exposed right along a walkable road.