Family & kids
Ice Cream Sundae Weekend
Make your own ice cream sundae during a two-hour family train ride with games, activities, vendors, and a South Dayton stop.
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A ride with a little more room in the day.
Ice Cream Sundae Weekend turns a two-hour Gowanda-to-South Dayton round trip into a family outing with a sweet payoff. During the South Dayton stop, children and grown-ups can make their own ice cream sundaes, visit vendors, and enjoy the relaxed pace of an excursion train. The current listing includes adult, child, senior, infant, and table-for-four fares.
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What’s included
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- Round-trip ride from Gowanda to South Dayton
- Make-your-own ice cream sundae activity
- Family games and activities as scheduled
- 30-minute South Dayton layover
The flow of the day
From check-in to return.
- 01Arrive at the Gowanda station 30–45 minutes before departure.
- 02Enjoy the scenic ride to South Dayton.
- 03Make your sundae and visit the scheduled vendors during the layover.
- 04Return to Gowanda by train.
Before you go
Practical details
Meeting point: NY&LE Gowanda station, 50 Commercial Street, Gowanda, NY 14070
Age requirement: All ages are welcome.
Accessibility: The current FAQ states that Gowanda boarding is not wheelchair accessible and that South Dayton is wheelchair accessible. Confirm current access details before booking.
Cancellation and weather: Seasonal event availability and refund terms are controlled by the live booking flow. Review the current terms before payment.
Is the sundae included?
Yes. The current event description says guests make their own ice cream sundaes at the station and that sundaes are included.
Is Ice Cream Weekend for young children?
Yes. Ice Cream Sundae Weekend is an all-ages family excursion with child and infant ticket types listed.
Where does it go?
The train travels round trip from Gowanda to South Dayton and includes a scheduled layover.
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